Merchant Sees Pacman Bout Versus Hatton About Even

[Foodie One]

Larry Merchant has an interesting read here:

http://philstar.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=430589&publicationSubCategoryId=69

[badboypeenoy]

Larry Merchant has an interesting read here:

http://philstar.com/Article.aspx?Art...bCategoryId=69

Refreshing to read something about Pacquiao not written by a Sri Lankan.

[AztecWanker]

a pacman article on philstar, not refreshing

[Motofan]

Larry is right. I see it as near even. Although (as much as I like Ricky) I worry his defense will leave him too open to a beast like Pac. Still I dont know how to bet on this one.

[lefthook2daliva]

Larry is right. I see it as near even. Still I dont know how to bet on this one.

I'm right there.

Hatton has a mix of attributes that Pac hasn't yet tested himself against at or near this weight. Ricky is very strong @ 140lbs, very aggressive and fast coming in. The possibility exists (imo) that Hatton overwhelms Pacman. Yes Pac will hit Ricky on the way in. Flush. At least once every rush. But maybe Pac doesn't really hit as hard as PBF. Maybe the Hitman will be pretty much impervious to Pac's shots. If this is the case, can Pac jump around for 12 rounds and box his way to a decision?

I see it as 50/50 and pick em'. I'll be rooting for Manny.


WAR Pacquiao!!

[Dambala]

I really like Hatton, but I think Manny would do a target practice on him.

[MANGLER]

I think Pac takes him. I just don't see Hatton gettin his hands on him enuf to make it count.

[RiZo is Gay]

i ****in hate merchant

[Foodie One]

Comments?....

http://philstar.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=430589&publicationSubCategoryId=69

[larryx]

thats how is see it..a pickem fight