Manny Pacquiao a Fan Favorite, Even in Manchester

[The_Visitation]

When is Hatton gonna get it into his head that he is NOT challenging for the "pound for pound world title"?

If he beats Pacquiao, it does not mean he is #1! He's not even top 5.

Never, probably! He seems to have the idea its a linear title (which is bloody ridiculous considering the whole point of p4p) firmly set in his head.

However IMHO if he beat Pacquiao convincingly you would need to consider what exactly he would have to do to get in that top five if that win didn't do it - and come to the conclusion, I'm afraid, that were he American or Mexican the answer would be 'nothing'. The current 'Ring' #5 is Shane Mosley FFS, solely on the basis of the win over Margarito.

[JAS_JAS]

i doubt manny will be the crowd fav in england, but it is likely that manny's fans will outshout ricky's

[Dave Rado]

Never, probably! He seems to have the idea its a linear title (which is bloody ridiculous considering the whole point of p4p) firmly set in his head.

However IMHO if he beat Pacquiao convincingly you would need to consider what exactly he would have to do to get in that top five if that win didn't do it - and come to the conclusion, I'm afraid, that were he American or Mexican the answer would be 'nothing'. The current 'Ring' #5 is Shane Mosley FFS, solely on the basis of the win over Margarito.

Hatton was promoted straight to #4 when he beat Tszyu. He is #8 currently. He would probably be rated #4 or maybe even #3 if he beat Pacquiao, especially if it was a convincing win. To get to #1 he would have to beat at least one more future HoF fighter convincingly soon afterwards. Mayweather or Marquez would probably do it. (Not saying I expect him too be able to do that, though!)

[Dave Rado]

i doubt manny will be the crowd fav in england, but it is likely that manny's fans will outshout ricky's

They won't out-sing them, though.

[BetterCallSaul]

If Hatton beats Pac I would have him at 2. I would relegate Pac to 3, promote Marquez to 1.

Marquez
Hatton
Pacquaio
Hopkins
Mosely

That would be my top 5. I already have Hatton around 6-7.

[Dave Rado]

If Hatton beats Pac I would have him at 2. I would relegate Pac to 3, promote Marquez to 1.

Marquez
Hatton
Pacquaio
Hopkins
Mosely

That would be my top 5. I already have Hatton around 6-7.

I think we're talking about where The Ring would rate him though. They currently rate him at #8.

Also a lot would depend on how convincingly he won - a convincing win would move him up further than a narrow win.

[BMWM3P]

Let's see how the english like him, when he's in there kicking the **** out of Hatton.

[mike0925]

Back to the article...

When is Hatton gonna get it into his head that he is NOT challenging for the "pound for pound world title"?

If he beats Pacquiao, it does not mean he is #1! He's not even top 5. Damn. I am honestly getting sick of hearing him say it. I can hear his voice in my head right now saying "pound for pound best fighter in the world" in a slightly nasal northern accent. If it isn't that, it's the ****** "Hatton Wonderland" song.

Ricky, please. Just stop. I am beginning to really ****ing dislike you. ****** Yorkshire pudding face.

Maybe he thinks if he keeps saying it people will believe him

[DanMan_UK]

Hatton is a City Fan

Ricky Hatton hates Manchester Utd and is a Man City Fan ...


Altho UTD r by far the best! :P

[poontango]

Of course people like Manny...

Manny's a cool dude. Where's the surprise? He's nice to people, gives good interviews, he's the peoples champ.

Actually, I can see Ricky and Manny getting along pretty good. They both like to drink and gamble during their time off and are generally speaking guys who like to hang out the the people and have a good time.

Maybe after the fight they can booze it up and find some whores.
I know I would.