"Hatton has taken his career to new heights with his new trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr and a more professional, healthy approach to living between fights.
"I see Hatton winning a very close, hard-fought decision. He may have to get off the floor but he will find a way to win."
Originally posted by Joe Calzaghe
"It's going to be a tough fight for Ricky but he's got a better chance of beating Manny than Floyd Mayweather Jr [who beat Hatton in 2007].
"Ricky definitely has the height advantage against Pacquiao, so if he can close the range and cut him down he has a great chance of winning. He's got to take his chance."
Originally posted by Henry Cooper
"Hatton should win because he's bigger and heavier - and he's no slouch himself. Hatton found it hard moving up and now Pacquiao is doing the same.
"The first three rounds might be a bit flashy and fast for him but he'll wear Pacquiao down, which is why Hatton will win in the latter rounds."
Originally posted by Richie Woodhall
"I think Pacquiao will cause Hatton all sorts of problems but he hasn't got Floyd Mayweather's speed or skills and Hatton's still the best light-welterweight in the world.
"Pacquiao's fast but he's busy and in your face and that should suit Hatton down to the ground. It will be Hatton's hardest fight ever but he'll have too much."
Originally posted by James DeGale
"It's a fantastic fight and one that I would pay to see. It's 50-50 and depends on whoever sticks to their game plan on the night.
"If Pacquiao goes out and boxes Hatton he will win on a points decision but if Hatton can draw Pacquaio into a fight, he is a bigger and stronger man and I believe he will be victorious."
Originally posted by Barry McGuigan
"It's a pick'em fight, with Pacquiao's speed and combinations against Hatton's strength and power, although Floyd Mayweather Sr has done a good job in making Hatton more subtle.
"But Hatton will have to attack and use his relentlessness, it won't be won on boxing ability. If forced to make a prediction, I'd say Hatton on points."
Paul Smith (British Super Middleweight)
Hatton by mid to late round stoppage with Bodyshots. I been in the ring many times with Hatton when he was with Billy Graham so i know how good he is. Pacquiao has the tools to trouble him but it’s Hatton all the way for me he’ll be to strong.
David Price (British Olympic Bronze Super Heavyweight)
I think Hatton because Pacquiao looked so good against Oscar De La Hoya. I’m not sure that he’s as good as he looked in that one. Great fight though.
Alex Arthur (Former WBO Super Featherweight Champion)
Ricky Hatton will win because the of strength factor Pacquiao won't have experienced it before. Ricky I think will weigh about 11 stone to 11.2 in ring on the night. Pacquiao won’t have fought anyone that big in an actual fight, maybe in sparring. I don’t know how but I think Ricky will do enough.
Micky Ward (Former Light Welterweight contender)
I really don’t know. I was in L.A on business and went by Freddy Roach’s gym and saw Pacquiao who looked great & i know Hatton will be in good condition. I think it’s a 50-50 fight.
Hal Chernoff (Manager of Middleweight prospect Fernando Guerrero)
I believe Hatton has Pacquiao’s combination and will do what others have not, which is to rough him up early, but it will be ugly and I don’t expect many clean punches early, just brawling cutting the ring off and roughing up by Hatton in attempt to escape and pot shot by Pacquaio. If Hatton does this early and well enough, it should open the doors for the later rounds. Hatton Split Dec or Hatton in 11.
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