If Hatton is behind on points by the 9th round....

[gopi11]

Ricky is a warrior, no way he will just be contented to survive. It's KO or bust for him if he's trailing big going into the 9th round, although this could be his own undoing because a desperate boxer usually throws all caution to the wind and get himself knocked out in the process. This is the more likely scenario I see, although I don't discount Hatton KOing Pacquiao too.

I just hope this tussle won't disappoint and give us fans a great fight that we can talk about years from now...

[squealpiggy]

True, he even almost got KTFO by Lazcano because he wanted to knock Lazcano out to please the fans..(said it himself)

Some people have a very funny definition of "almost knocked out". Especially in a fight won by a margin of 10 rounds to 2.

[Dynamite Kid]

I think he'll be content to basically go the distance. He won't take the risks he did during the PBF fight and allow himself knocked out again. No-one is expecting him to win, so there won't be the same desperation to him this time.

I got Manny winning a UD after a fairly close start, Hatton taking a few of the early rounds before Pac's accuracy and speed take over. I genuinely do think Hatton's stamina is eroding big time, hence the hugging. I simply do not see Ricky winning a decision against Pac, I think he'd have to knock him out.

If you disagree, him me up with a bet

It will deffo be interesting to see whether he does make a conscious decision to just survive if he does fall behind.

I agree Hatton's chance is via KO only. Preferably early to.

[Porter's Dad]

I actually think the only way to beat ricky is you have to knock him the **** out into next week.......I think it will be very very tough to beat hatton in a decsion.

Really? I can't see any way Hatton wins a decision against Pac. I can actually see him hurting Pac if he connects properly, but I can't see him winning 6/7 rounds on the cards.