Pacquiao Starts Peaking, Takes Time Off From Camp

[Pudgemeister]

I know Manny Pacquiao is far more accomplished than Edwin Valero
but this is Manny's test at a higher weight against a prime, tough,
competitive Ricky Hatton and he has something to prove on May
2nd believe it or not.

Agreed, a very tough fight for Manny. But Manny is most definitely not a hype machine.

[GRUSTLER]

Agreed, a very tough fight for Manny. But Manny is most definitely not a hype machine.

No doubt but the hype surrounding him before this fight is blown way
out of proportion especially since he hasn't fought at 140 yet. I will
wait to see how he performs on May 2nd after the fight but with
that said Manny is one hell of a fighter.

[RL_GMA]

I just think that it is really a lot of hype surrounding Manny more than
Hatton and think the fact that in the article he said "Over train" more
than once was a lil bit much for me but that's just my opinion doesn't
have to hold weight.

In regards to the fists comment ha, ha, ha, I'm tall but not a big guy.
I was a skinny kid growing up so never had much mass. With that said
being next to Bhop, I would say that his fists are bigger than a lot of
people that I met. Them ****s are like catchers mits.

Well keep in mind that Manny is coming off his best year in Boxing to date. It's no mystery why they're covering Pacquiao they way they are now. Though Hatton has had 2 fights since his loss to Floyd, everyone STILL looks at that fight as his last performance at the big dance. Plus, 24/7 seems to be helping both guys equally (especially with Floyd Sr and the jokes LOL)

[Boxeo_Boricua]

No doubt but the hype surrounding him before this fight is blown way
out of proportion especially since he hasn't fought at 140 yet. I will
wait to see how he performs on May 2nd after the fight but with
that said Manny is one hell of a fighter.

Maybe the hype is because of his performance at 147. The difference is that Ricky is a monster at 140. I still think that Manny will pull it off. I got him by late KO.

[GRUSTLER]

Well keep in mind that Manny is coming off his best year in Boxing to date. It's no mystery why they're covering Pacquiao they way they are now. Though Hatton has had 2 fights since his loss to Floyd, everyone STILL looks at that fight as his last performance at the big dance. Plus, 24/7 seems to be helping both guys equally (especially with Floyd Sr and the jokes LOL)

Yeah, promotional wise Manny is the favorite in the media eyes
because he demolished two guys and one of them being the Golden
Boy himself Oscar De La Hoya. At the end of the day I believe that
will be the problem come May 2nd, that everyone is thinking about
the Ricky that Floyd beat. I've been following it and everyone is
banking on Ricky to slip up and go back to his old habits and lose it
in the ring but he seems to be determined and getting along quite
well with Floyd Sr. From a strategic stand point Hatton will have
the element of surprise. THIS FIGHT NEEDS TO HURRY UP!!

[Pullcounter]

Damn man, are you writing Manny's Diary and Journal?
How many times did say "over train"? man, you go hard
with Manny Pacquiao. Sounds to me that Manny has a
lot of fans around him giving him praise on every little
thing he do. I know Manny is a great fighter but all
this glorifying is a lil off the chain. I can't wait till fight
night and then we can see what all this hype is about.

man, I hope pac doesn't overtrain.

[deanrw]

Yeah, promotional wise Manny is the favorite in the media eyes
because he demolished two guys and one of them being the Golden
Boy himself Oscar De La Hoya. At the end of the day I believe that
will be the problem come May 2nd, that everyone is thinking about
the Ricky that Floyd beat. I've been following it and everyone is
banking on Ricky to slip up and go back to his old habits and lose it
in the ring but he seems to be determined and getting along quite
well with Floyd Sr. From a strategic stand point Hatton will have
the element of surprise. THIS FIGHT NEEDS TO HURRY UP!!

Hatton's big chance, is going back to his old tricks. He needs to get inside and get rough and dirty. If he goes in there trying to fight cutesy he is going to get his ass handed to him by Manny in a one sided affair. Ricky is a fighter who can put amazing pressure on anyone. He has the type of pressure that Manny has never seen before and he will need it.

If Hatton goes in there like he did against Floyd, his chances increase dramatically. I see Floyd Sr. as a hindrance in this fight for Ricky more than anything. Ricky will need fast feet, trap Manny, apply his old style incredible pressure and mug Manny off his game to win.

If Hatton goes in there and starts off like he did against Malignaggi, he will lose and will never get into the fight.

[GRUSTLER]

Hatton's big chance, is going back to his old tricks. He needs to get inside and get rough and dirty. If he goes in there trying to fight cutesy he is going to get his ass handed to him by Manny in a one sided affair. Ricky is a fighter who can put amazing pressure on anyone. He has the type of pressure that Manny has never seen before and he will need it.

If Hatton goes in there like he did against Floyd, his chances increase dramatically. I see Floyd Sr. as a hindrance in this fight for Ricky more than anything. Ricky will need fast feet, trap Manny, apply his old style incredible pressure and mug Manny off his game to win.

If Hatton goes in there and starts off like he did against Malignaggi, he will lose and will never get into the fight.

I don't agree, because if Hatton goes in there and tries to rush
forward at Pac with his chin out, hands down like he did against
Floyd then Manny will definitely put him out sooner than later.
That's what Freddie Roach is banking on and training Manny Pacquiao
for. Did you even hear what he said on the 2nd episode of 24/7
when he was watching TV with Michael Moore? Hatton will need
elements from the Floyd Jr and Malignaggi fight to beat Manny.

If Hatton comes in the ring just charging swinging wild and trying
to ruff up Manny, then Manny speed will become a bigger factor
because he can just tag Hatton up and move to the side. Hatton
will have to work his way in with the jab, cut the ring off,
get around that left and smother Manny then hook to the body.
Floyd Sr coming on board and teaching Hatton defensive techniques
is the best thing that could have happen for Hatton, especially
against the arsenal that Pacquiao brings to the ring.

[xcaret]

ronnie with his pacquiao dairy

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I can just see the excuses now after Ricky wins:

"Oh, well Manny over trained and peaked too soon."