Pacman Warned About Hatton’s “Dirty” Tactics
February 17, 2009
As Hatton Pacquiao tickets sell like crazy, and boxing fans flock to be part of the Hatton boxing schedule for the Hitman-Pacman showdown, Manny Pacquiao has been warned about possible dirty tactics on the part of Hitman Hatton at their Las Vegas bout in May. WBA featherweight champion trainer Craig Christian issued the warning to Pacquiao’s camp, and Pacman’s boxing advisors and trainers say they are doing all they can to prepare Pacquiao for the “rough” style of Manchester-born Hatton.
Christian has been quoted as saying that Hatton is “one of the dirtiest fighters out there. [He] will rough up Pacquiao or try to for sure” and use “the same brawling tactics that led to the knockout over Kostya Tzsyu”.
Despite the claims of dirty tactics, Christian predicts that Hatton will win by a KO, and says that this weight is natural for Hatton, while it is not for Pacquiao. He advised Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach to alert referees to Hatton’s underhanded methods so they will be aware of the problem before the fight begins.
All of this is, of course, part of the pre-fight verbal banter. Pacquiao has already said he will not participate in this type of exchange, but it appears that people like Christian are doing the job for him.
Ricky Hatton tickets continue to sell like wildfire and other boxing personnel have come out to give their verdict on this massive fight.
WBC president Don Jose Sulaiman also believes that Pacman will struggle to contain and combat Hatton’s fighting style. “[He] “comes in with four, five punches and then holds so he won’t let the opponent punch back.”
Sulaiman went as far as to suggest he didn’t want the fight to go ahead, but that the final decision rested with Pacquiao’s trainers and promotor Bob Arum.
If you’re still trying to find cheap Hatton Pacquiao boxing tickets, move quick. This boxing match is bringing them out of the woodwork from around the globe and you can bet that the fight will see some of the world’s biggest sporting and entertainment celebs flocking to the MGM Grand. Manchester man Hatton plans to do some last minute training in the English city before following Pacquiao to Vegas, and the bell will finally ring on May 2, for what is billed as the “fight of the year”.
Hatton Trainers Predict Knockout, Pacquiao Refuses to be Drawn
February 13, 2009
Currently carrying 155 lbs, Manny Pacquiao says he will not be drawn into verbal cut and thrust ahead of his Vegas bout with Hatton in May. Hatton trainers Floyd Mayweather Sr. and Lee Beard have accused the Filipino fighter as one who makes big mistakes in the ring, for which Hatton will punish him, but Pacquiao is choosing to rise above the war of words.
If anything, Beard appears to be a source of humor in Pacman. “He even asked me for an autograph and posed for a picture with me,” Pacquiao told reporters in General Santos City. Pacquiao was referring to an episode in 2008 when Beard visited Pacquiao’s suite at The Hotel at Mandalay Bay following his KO defeat of US fighter David Diaz.
The hype surrounding this huge fight is of a higher proportion than any in recent memory, so it is easy to see how either fighter, and their camps, might get dragged into a verbal circus. Beard has played a major role in the media manipulation, with his jabs at Pacquiao’s in-ring lack of skill.
A Hatton knockout win in six rounds is Beard’s bold prediction. We will wait and see. If you’re lucky you’ll have Hatton Pacquioa tickets and you’ll be in Las Vegas. Live boxing is the only way to truly appreciate the sport, that’s for sure.
Hatton Pacquiao Promo Tour Cancelled
February 13, 2009
The US promotional tour ahead of the Pacquiao-Hatton fight has been canceled so the boxers can train for longer hours and be adequately prepared for the fight of the year in Las Vegas on May 2, 2009.
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum did add that a huge media conference in LA towards the end of March, once the British leg of the promotions have been completed. Plans to promote the fight in New York and San Francisco have been scrapped and the boxers appear to be taking the run-in to this fight with the utmost seriousness.
Arum stated that a trip to London and Manchester would be followed by a return to Los Angeles by Pacquiao for immediate training. Hatton will spend two weeks training in England and then complete his build-up celebrations in Las Vegas. Hatton will again use Floyd Mayweather Sr. as his trainer.
Pacquiao Training to Combat Hatton Boxing Style
February 13, 2009
Pacquiao’s training style has recently been questioned by Hatton trainer Lee Beard
“I have been to Pacquiao’s gym, and watched him train a couple of times, and he makes lots of mistakes, mistakes that he also makes in fights,” Beard said on Hattons official website. One thing’s for sure; Boxing Hatton will be a different kettle of fish than boxing Oscar de la Hoya.
“Hatton’s much younger, more vibrant guy,” Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach recently commented. “He’ll give us more difficulty… he’s a rough fighter.”
Hatton’s in-close frenetic persistence could be the deciding factor in what many are billing as the fight of the year. The Manchester fighter is notoriously aggressive and unless Pacquiao packs the kind of weight Mayweather does it could get very interesting. The Hatton style is a point of interest to Roach, who made time to discuss it with reporters.
“He’ll come on with his shoulders and elbows, combinations. Kind of nudge you a little bit,” said Roach.
As a result, Pacquiao will train in a manner designed to combat the Hatton style, and Pacman’s corner are hoping they’ve got it right.
“I’ll get the right sparring partners for Manny,” said Roach, “It’s a little bit different style but we’ll train for it.”
Hatton is a fast fighter, but so is Pacquiao. Nobody really knows what this fight will turn out like, but odds are the Pay-Per-View receipts alone will be staggering, as everyone wants to see this one. Demand for Hatton boxing tickets is said to be outstripping almost all others right now, so if you need Ricky Hatton tickets it is recommended you move fast and score your Vegas Hatton fight tickets.
Hatton trainer Beard reckons that Pacquiao makes a lot of professional mistakes which could prove very dangerous against an opportunist like Hatton. “Manny makes some massive errors, and he is very repetitive in some of his movements, and with certain punches, and the way he throws them,” Beard said.
The Hatton camp are very confident, with the hype surrounding the fight buoying the Mancunian Hatton like never before.