Ricky Hatton can Win the fight against Manny Pacquiao! Here's the Strategy!

[hammerhiem]

Pacquiao is a natural slugger. Inside fighting is his natural instinct, so what I'm saying is Hatton shouldn't be afraid to take punches to give punches, in order to be effective inside.

If pac-man tries to stand toe to toe with hatton and trade he will get stopped, you don't win a slug out with a bigger, harder punching, stronger opponent.

Thankfully for his fans Roach is not ****** and will make sure it doesn't happen.

[RL_GMA]

Do's and Don'ts for Hatton

1. Take four to give one - Hatton can't avoid Pacquiao's punches all the time. Manny is one of the fastest hands, if not the fastest, in boxing. For every 1 punch that Hatton would give, he should not be afraid to receive 4 power punches back.

LOL...how long do you REALLY expect Hatton to last with that strategy?

[hammerhiem]

LOL...how long do you REALLY expect Hatton to last with that strategy?

It also doesn't make sence, Pac-man is fast but he doesn't throw four punches to Hattons one.

[RL_GMA]

It also doesn't make sence, Pac-man is fast but he doesn't throw four punches to Hattons one.

maybe not 4 punch combos throughout the entire fight, but 3 punch combos and straight lefts? Definitely

[hammerhiem]

maybe not 4 punch combos throughout the entire fight, but 3 punch combos and straight lefts? Definitely

The Punches thrown stats at the end of the fight will be pretty close, it's not like Hatton is a slow work rate fighter either, punches landed i can see favouring Pac-man but 4-1 in his favour? GTFO.

[DrewWoodside]

Do's and Don'ts for Hatton

1. Take four to give one - Hatton can't avoid Pacquiao's punches all the time. Manny is one of the fastest hands, if not the fastest, in boxing. For every 1 punch that Hatton would give, he should not be afraid to receive 4 power punches back.

2. Don't underestimate Pacquiao power punches - Remember that out of 53 fights of Pacquiao, 36 has ended in KO. That's 7 out of 10 knockout power.

3. Don't spend all your power punch energy in the first few rounds - Pacquiao hasn't been knocked out by good to great fighters for almost a decade, so don't expect him to go down in the first few rounds.

4. Don't wait for Pacquiao to get tired - Pacquiao has a reputation of having freakish stamina reservoir. The man is a throwback to an era where rounds are more than a dozen.

5. Don't expect Pacquiao's speed to diminish due to weight - Remember that since 2004, Pacquiao is used to entering the ring as essentially a welterweight (146 lbs. during his 1st Marquez fight).

6. Don't overrelly on hugging - Pacquiao hands are blistering fast during inside exchanges. Manny also prove over and over again, that he has the quick reflex to move his head away from uppercuts after an inside exchange.

7. Don't box technically with Pacquiao - Only technical masters can pull it off (e.g. Marquez). Speed, timing and accuracy are the bread and butter of Pacquiao. His rhythmn don't have a regular pattern, making it hard to predict and time.

8. Don't rely solely on blocking the punches with gloves - Pacquiao has long added to his offensive arsenal fake jabs, up and down feints, with 3 or 4 punch fast combos from different angles. Manny smart fast footwork also ensure of him having high percentage of accurate punches landing when faced with gloves blockage alone.

9. Don't follow Pacquiao in the ring without punching - Pacquiao moves in and out, side to side, throwing trajectory angle power punches while moving at an unpredictable direction at an uncanny speed.

10. Don't block Pacquiao's way without head movement - Fighters who stood directly in front like a statue with the intent of cutting off Pacquiao's movement has received the worst beating (e.g. Diaz).

This was an attempt at dark humor folks. I thought the Brits especially are prone to pick up on this sort of thing. I guess not this time. Thread starter and Poster "Fights" > NSB.

[Foodie One]

Unfortunately for Ricky, I see this bout similar to that of the Pacman/Diaz fight with the slight difference of Ricky being faster. The "Pac-Attack" fight plan will pick up where it left off with the De La Hoya fight. The Pacman will once again be too fast, too vicious for poor Ricky. Though the Hitman will put on a good showing, it won't be enough to overcome the P4P King. JAT

[hammerhiem]

Unfortunately for Ricky, I see this bout similar to that of the Pacman/Diaz fight with the slight difference of Ricky being faster. The "Pac-Attack" fight plan will pick up where it left off with the De La Hoya fight. The Pacman will once again be too fast, too vicious for poor Ricky. Though the Hitman will put on a good showing, it won't be enough to overcome the P4P King. JAT

Hatton is more than "Slightly" better than Diaz in every aspect of boxing.

[Lady Fan]

Hatton is more than "Slightly" better than Diaz in every aspect of boxing.

Yes, you are right but... JAT

[Foodie One]

If pac-man tries to stand toe to toe with hatton and trade he will get stopped, you don't win a slug out with a bigger, harder punching, stronger opponent.

I think Trainer Roach knew this with the Diaz fight and will obviously have a good fight plan to deal with Ricky. The Pacman is smarter when dealing with bigger fighters. JAT