Manny Pacquiao Gives In, Accepts Hatton Offer of 52-48

[Guest]

I was referring to Floyds lead rights during Hattons fight. Hatton was open to them all night. Roach and Pac are going to capitalize on this.

But in Pac's case it would be the right hook. Hatton starts watching for that, and the straight left goes boom.

Pac needs a little room to get off though, Hatton may maul to try and prevent that...

I think it will play out good.

May used great tactics to avoid the holding- the elbow.
Manny may have to employ some new tricks to get what he wants.

But good news is FREDDIE is the man to teach him those.

[Dave Rado]

I was referring to Floyds lead rights during Hattons fight. Hatton was open to them all night. Roach and Pac are going to capitalize on this.

Don't underestimate Mayweather Snr. as a trainer. If Pac was to rely just on that one weakness, he'd probably be in for a nasty surprise, IMO.

[Savino]

I dont think I am gonna believe this is happening til the press conference is done.

[Derranged]

Im glad to see the fight is on.

[trainhard_187]

Don't underestimate Mayweather Snr. as a trainer. If Pac was to rely just on that one weakness, he'd probably be in for a nasty surprise, IMO.

Tell me what can Floyd Sr. teach Ricky at this point. Sr's basically trying to build Hattons "D". Hatton doesnt work off a jab, no counters, lack of head movement. Tell me what improvements did you see off of the Paulie fight, that would begin to tell you Hatton is a changed man. Paulie was even getting in his jab with ease in the early rounds and Hatton was even getting bruised on his left eye.

[apsrising]

hatton wins no worries. wont even be that close a fight. pac totally overated and hatton the opposite.

Are you a ****** or something???

[Guest]

Are you a ****** or something???

That guy is Pinoy too. From General Santos City !!!!!!!

[KostyaTszyu44]

thankgod!...........

[boksingero]

haayy salamat... pumayag din..

[Dave Rado]

According to Dong Secuya, editor of Philboxing.com, Manny Pacquiao has done a quick reversal and accepted the previous offer of a 52-48 split for a fight with Ricky Hatton on May 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The deal also guarantees Pacquiao $12 million dollars. [details]

According to the report, "Pacquiao friend and confidant Rex 'Wakee' Salud informed PhilBoxing about the good news" - but Pac doesn't seem to have informed Arum or Roach, yet. Why are they talking to the press before Pac has talked to his own promoter and trainer? And why a friend and confident instead of Pac himself? Very su****ious, and it's what has made these negotiations so problematic, too many friends and confidants talking, instead of Pac dealing with things personally, and too much talking to the press, when he should have been talking to his trainer and his promoter.