Hatton:I will attack,attack,attak

[Bobby Shaw]

For though he says there will be plenty of speed on his part and not just power, Hatton has laid out his-game-plan for the big fight, and he says he plans to be ultra-aggressive against the Filipino southpaw dynamo.

"Attack, attack and attack again," was "The Hitman's" answer when he was asked how he will approach the May fight. "If you beat the pound-for-pound number one that is a statement. We are both very aggressive and both like to go forward but ultimately my size and power will be a factor. But it's not just a power thing, I'm working on my speed. I think they [Team-Pacquiao] see me as a slow fighter and they will get a shock on the night [at] just how fast I am."

With Pacquiao also likely to come out fast and aggressive at the first bell, the fight cannot fail to be fan-friendly. However, Ricky has a feeling Manny may try to out-box him as he did Oscar De La Hoya back in December of last year - as he explained.

"I'll be keeping the same ferocity I've always had and when he feels my strength I don't think Manny will stand about," Hatton said. "I think he will think he can out-box me like he did Oscar De La Hoya. He might come and have a go early on but with the greatest respect I don't think it would have been hard to out-box Oscar that night.

"If Manny thinks he can do the same to me I think he will come unstuck."

Hatton clearly goes along with all those who feel Pacquiao had nothing too formidable in front of him last December, when the formerly great "Golden Boy" was both old and very weak at the weight. This, as Hatton says, will not be the case with him on May 2nd. So far, the 30-year-old Manchester man has been delighted with the way his training has gone.

"We are only half way through training camp, and I think a lot of fighters would be happy with my speed, sharpness and timing come fight night," Ricky said. "I'm happy with the stage I am at but I just know my boxing ability, combination punches, jabbing and head movement is going to get so much better. I have a nice balance now and the fight can't come quick enough."

In what is likely to be a fight of the year candidate, Hatton Vs. Pacquaio - "The Hitman" Vs. "Pac-Man" - sure can't come quick enough!

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This is the way I see it. Pac has not been tested above 130lbs.

This is his first real test. If pac can't handle Hattons body punches and rough tactics, then it's goodnight pac.

[Sparked_1985]

Hatton is less likely to get KTFO the closer he is to Pacman's chest.

Hatton closed the gap effectively against PBF he just got smashed up on the inside. If Pacman can batter Ricky on the inside like that, he definetely is an ATG kind of guy.

That said. Eamon Magee a cagey southpaw had Hatton in all kinds of crap, just leaning back on the ropes and smashing him with counters. Though maybe Manny is giving up to much in size to have that kind of gameplan. But he probably does have ability to take him out that way, pretty spectacularly too. I'm dead sure Roach would have been interested in that fight in particular.

[J.B.moneY.]

Hatton is less likely to get KTFO the closer he is to Pacman's chest.

Hatton closed the gap effectively against PBF he just got smashed up on the inside. If Pacman can batter Ricky on the inside like that, he definetely is an ATG kind of guy.

That said. Eamon Magee a cagey southpaw had Hatton in all kinds of crap, just leaning back on the ropes and smashing him with counters. Though maybe Manny is giving up to much in size to have that kind of gameplan. But he probably does have ability to take him out that way, pretty spectacularly too. I'm dead sure Roach would have been interested in that fight in particular.

see the last guy that took the fight with pac instead of being a counter-puncher was erik morales in the first fight...morales was most affective when pac was against the ropes or using his jab....i see hatton in his face all night and the timing of pac will be off.....pac just needs to stay in the middle of the ring if he wants to win....if he starts a brawl with hatton he will lose...and brawling with a big guy will be his downfall....and hatton i think will force him into a fight because of the constant pressure, this is not de la hoy who is going to just sit back

[katsidismichael]

so Hatton will get counter,counter,counter!!!

[J.B.moneY.]

so Hatton will get counter,counter,counter!!!

dude if hatton has pac on the ropes all night playing defense....good night pac in rounds 10-12

[MakeDamnSure]

It's good to see Hatton's family crying again seeing Hatton with blood all over hyis face lying on the canvas.

An ambulance and a stretcher is ready to take him off.

[strugler]

For though he says there will be plenty of speed on his part and not just power, Hatton has laid out his-game-plan for the big fight, and he says he plans to be ultra-aggressive against the Filipino southpaw dynamo.

"Attack, attack and attack again," was "The Hitman's" answer when he was asked how he will approach the May fight. "If you beat the pound-for-pound number one that is a statement. We are both very aggressive and both like to go forward but ultimately my size and power will be a factor. But it's not just a power thing, I'm working on my speed. I think they [Team-Pacquiao] see me as a slow fighter and they will get a shock on the night [at] just how fast I am."

With Pacquiao also likely to come out fast and aggressive at the first bell, the fight cannot fail to be fan-friendly. However, Ricky has a feeling Manny may try to out-box him as he did Oscar De La Hoya back in December of last year - as he explained.

"I'll be keeping the same ferocity I've always had and when he feels my strength I don't think Manny will stand about," Hatton said. "I think he will think he can out-box me like he did Oscar De La Hoya. He might come and have a go early on but with the greatest respect I don't think it would have been hard to out-box Oscar that night.

"If Manny thinks he can do the same to me I think he will come unstuck."

Hatton clearly goes along with all those who feel Pacquiao had nothing too formidable in front of him last December, when the formerly great "Golden Boy" was both old and very weak at the weight. This, as Hatton says, will not be the case with him on May 2nd. So far, the 30-year-old Manchester man has been delighted with the way his training has gone.

"We are only half way through training camp, and I think a lot of fighters would be happy with my speed, sharpness and timing come fight night," Ricky said. "I'm happy with the stage I am at but I just know my boxing ability, combination punches, jabbing and head movement is going to get so much better. I have a nice balance now and the fight can't come quick enough."

In what is likely to be a fight of the year candidate, Hatton Vs. Pacquaio - "The Hitman" Vs. "Pac-Man" - sure can't come quick enough!

I hope Hatton does it with less clinching though to make 10x more exciting and more convincing.