Ricky Hatton’s career may have come to an abrupt end last night as Manny Pacquiao showed why he is the pound for pound king with a stunning second round knockout.
Many expected this encounter to provide fireworks but few would have expected such an easy win for Pacquiao.
From the off Hatton took the fight to the Filipino, but ended up walking straight into some huge shots that had the Hitman on the canvas twice in the first round.
Pacquiao’s speed was just too quick for Hatton, but the power of his punches was simply brutal.
You have to admire Hatton’s bravery but his plan was clearly flawed and was punished by a stunning left hook that knocked him clean out at the end of the second.
It was one of the cleanest puches you’ll ever see and took Hatton the best part of fifteen minutes to regain full conciousness.
For Hatton it could be the end of what has been an epic journey, for Pacquiao however, with news of Floyd Mayweather Jr coming out of retirement, it potentially sets up what could be one of the biggest fights of all time.
Well, it’s finally here. The biggest fight of the year. Perhaps the biggest fight for years.
Britain’s Ricky Hatton takes on the pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas on Saturday night in what could be one of the sport’s greatest spectacles ever.
Hatton, who will be sporting a new tattoo for the fight (right), goes into the fight as the underdog but this really is too close to call.
With both fighters having remarkably similar styles will Hatton’s extra power or Pacquiao’s extra speed be the deciding factor?
Both fighter possess exceptional records, Hatton, with 45 – 1 – 0 and 32 knockouts, whilst Pacquiao comes in with 48 – 3 – 2 and 36 wins by knockout.
Everything suggests this will be an explosive night with two of the best fighters in the world going toe to toe.
As for who will win, on paper Pacquiao is the better boxer, but the fight is taking place at the ten stone limit, one which Hatton has never lost at.
My heart says the Hitman but my head says Pacman, what do you think? Leave your thoughts below.
No one can deny there’s been some fantastic British boxers over the years, but just who is the best?
Whether it’s because how entertaining they are or how many KO’s are on their record, use the poll below to vote for your favourite!
Click on each boxer to see a video of their career highlights.
Frank Bruno– Admit it, you’re all hearing that laugh inside your heads. Most people forget what a formidable fighter Bruno was. With 38 knockout wins from 40 victories, that’s a 95% knockout rate, one of the highest in boxing history. With the physique more of a body builder than a boxer, he had incredible power, but that extra weight tended to sap his energy late on in fights and became his only flaw.
Nigel Benn– “The Dark Destroyer” was on of the best middleweights this country has ever seen, infamous for his fierce rivalry with Chris Eubank. He had an ability like Mike Tyson to strike fear into his opponents before a match and was one of the most infamous fighters in the world during the 1990’s.
Naseem Hamed– There was and will be simply no one like him. “Prince” Naseem had such style and swagger that just couldn’t be matched. He destroyed opponents and earned a record of 35 – 0 with 31 knockouts. However it was the great Marco Antonio Barrera that dethroned him and ultimately ended his career by teaching a lesson inside the ring back in 2001.
Ricky Hatton– “The Hitman” is one of the most popular boxers in the world today, mainly because of the incredible amount of heart he shows inside the ring. Hatton went undefeated until the great Floyd Mayweather Jr knocked him out in 2007 but he still remains the king of light-welterweights.
Lennox Lewis– “Lennox the Lion” is exactly what he is. One of Britain’s if not the world’s greatest heavyweights. He was and still is a great ambassador for the sport who completely dominated the division, capturing all of the major world titles.
Joe Calzaghe– 46 fights. 46 wins. What more can you say? Only truly great fighters can go undefeated throughout an entire career. After making the super-middleweight division his, Joe then beat Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones Jr, there was simply nothing left for “The Pride of Wales” to achieve, outstanding.
Pacquiao’s speed was just too quick for Hatton, but the power of his punches was simply brutal.
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