Hatton Ready To Accept Another Fight, Drop Pacquiao

[trainhard_187]

Pacman is a great fighter at 135lbs. At 147lbs he is not a great fighter until he beats someone who is on their prime like Margarito.

As a fan of Pac, I would agree. For someone to say Pac dominates at 147 is jumping the gun way to soon. Would I like to see him test the waters with the elite at 147, HELL YA, thats what makes the sport interesting, elite fighters securing their legacy and making boxing history. Even if he loses if a Margarito or Cotto fight were to happen for Pac I would put Pac above Floyd for taking that risk. But I would agree a fight with Margarito would be TOUGH.

[DUnknown1]

So are you undermining Pac's credibility of P4P? If so, why was DLH able to call the shots when he wasn't the champ at 147? Simply said, its because of his status. Pacquiao is on top right now, and when you're on top you have the right to call the shots.

DLH was able to call the shot because he is an excellent promoter, and not because of his status.

[pacnation]

DLH was able to call the shot because he is an excellent promoter, and not because of his status.

LOL... so are you saying if Arum turned boxing professional, he would get a big purse split because he himself is an excellent promoter? And that DLH's status has absolutely nothing to do with him calling the shots?

[cisco23]

Sad to say, but DLH does not need a tittle to call the shots. Simply because he has more history than a lot of boxers. On the other hand Pacman is just making his history.

[cisco23]

I agree. But some people can not understand that. Its almost like saying why does the president get to ride in a limo.

[pacnation]

Sad to say, but DLH does not need a tittle to call the shots. Simply because he has more history than a lot of boxers. On the other hand Pacman is just making his history.

Pacquiao isn't just making his history. He started it with Ledwaba buddy.

[DUnknown1]

LOL... so are you saying if Arum turned boxing professional, he would get a big purse split because he himself is an excellent promoter? And that DLH's status has absolutely nothing to do with him calling the shots?

no, i'm just saying that the fact that he is his own promoter, helped him ease the way into almost any fight he wanted.

[cisco23]

Yes. He just did it with Pac.

[trainhard_187]

I don't get the point? Ok, why would a boxer go from 135lbs to 147lbs, win and not continue to fight on at 147lbs. I am going to tell you why. Because if he does he will get his as beat by Margarito or Cotto. Pacman needs to stop ****ing around and give someone the opportunity of a tittle shot at 135lbs. He is holding up the belt. There are a lot of boxers at 135 who will take a 60/40 split right now. Open your eyes Pacman had a really hard time against Marquez. If he fights Cambell who knows what will happen.

I can answer your first question, why isnt Pac campaigning at 147, because that fight was for Delahoya and Delahoya only. Even before the fight Roach said they were going back, Merchant said it during the fight. Delahoya looked for a big paycheck type of event and Pac jumped to the offer.

Margarito and Cotto are tough fights at 147 yes, but I wouldnt count Pac out completely. Yes I agree Pac should do something with that title at 135 either defend it or give it up and move to 140. I think if a Hatton fight doesnt happen he should try to dominate the 135 division. As a Pac fan I for one wouldnt mind seeing a rematch with Marquez and would be the first to say that it wasnt one of Pac's easy fights. Those two bring fireworks and its always a see-saw battle. If Hatton doesnt go through, Pac should fight the winner of Diaz vs. Marquez IMO.

[blacksocks]

Pacman is not in the position to call the shots against Hatton. If Pacman wants to call the shots, he needs to go back to 135lbs. Pacman has to understand that he is not even rated at 140lbs.

Pacman will do a great service to the 140 lb division by making it relevant and exciting. Look at what he did to the 126, 130 and 135. The best follows him wherever he went... perhaps he'll take Marquez, Campbell, Katsidis, Valero, Guzman and Barrera to 140. I doubt though if they'll follow him to 147.