Hatton-Pacquiao: The Better Man Didn’t Win
May 5th, 2009
By Manuel Perez: I don’t care if Ricky Hatton lost by a 2nd round knockout to Manny Pacquiao last Saturday night, I think Hatton is still the better fighter of the two. The loss wasn’t about what Pacquiao did right, but rather how badly Hatton messed things up by employing the wrong tactics in the fight. Hatton knows how to box, as he showed in his 11th round win over Paulie Malignaggi, but Hatton just got caught up in the moment and made the mistake of trying to brawl with Pacquiao too early in the fight.
For some reason, Hatton got things in reverse and tried to knock Pacquiao out immediately. Even with that flawed strategy, Hatton could very well have still won if he had not gotten hurt in the opening round. Once Hatton was hurt, he was essentially finished for the night, because Hatton obviously suffered a concussion during the first knockdown in the opening round.
Pacquiao wasn’t anything special on Saturday night. He just took advantage of Hatton when Ricky came plowing forward with his hands down. It was a thoughtless mistake on Hatton’s part, but showed how human he is. Pacquiao makes tons of mistakes all the time, but Hatton needed to stick around long enough to take advantage of Pacquiao’s sloppy boxing.
If Hatton had waited a little longer before opening up offensively, he would have been able to take advantage of Pacquiao’s crude attacks and picked him off with a big shot.
I realize that Pacquiao will never give Hatton a rematch, but if he did Pacquiao would be in for a big surprise next time. You can fool Hatton once, but not twice. He would be ready for Pacquiao the second time around and this time Hatton would be boxing Pacquiao, and not giving him any chances to land his right hook.
Another mistake Hatton made was taking off too much weight before the fight. If you looked at Hatton at the weigh-in, he looked terrible, like someone that had taken off too much muscle weight for the fight. Although Hatton gained back a bunch of the weight after the weigh-in through re-hydrating, he still had a slightly starved look to him.
This had to be because Hatton got too heavy before the fight and waited too long to take the extra tonnage off. If he was smart, Hatton would have taken it off well before the fight and then stripped down the last ten pounds of water weight for the weigh-in. Probably Hatton waited too long to take the weight off and ended up stripping muscle off before the fight.
Hatton had an opportunity to turn things around when his trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. was giving him some valuable advice in between rounds, but Hatton chose to bold instead, and went out trying to take Pacquiao’s head off.
In hindsight, Hatton realizes that he made a mistake and should have listened to his wise old trainer and followed his advice to the letter. Next time around, you can be sure that Hatton will follow every word that Mayweather Sr. – or whoever his next trainer is – says.
As for Hatton retiring, I think that would be a big mistake. He is still a world class athlete and other than this one time blip in the radar, I can’t see Hatton losing to any other light welterweights in the division.
Sure, there’s not many fighters were fighting in the light welterweight division due the lack of stars, but at least Hatton could get his dignity back by knocking that he’s still the best fighter in his weight class.
If Hatton sticks around for another three or four years in the light welterweight division, I think the big fights will start coming his way again. Pacquiao won’t, of course, but that’s his problem because Hatton is going to remain a huge star in boxing regardless of this loss.
Hatton needs to forget about this, make sure he starts using what was taught to him by Mayweather, and go after a couple of easy fights to get his confidence back. Once Hatton gets by a few stiffs, then he needs to go after one of the big names in boxing like Amir Khan or one of the top welterweights like Miguel Cotto.
A fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. would be a good option too, but Hatton needs to beat a few fighters before he’s ready for the likes of Mayweather.
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Thousands of readers are flocking to your article just to see you in denial… I don’t know if you realize that but we’re all having a good laugh at you hahaha.
Hey Manuel Perez, if you believed with your talent as a writer why dont you put some money on cotto, and let see who will be crying after the fight on Nov. 14, 2009…..
Sorry guys. i loss bigtime!
Even if Pacquiao will give Hatton a rematch for ten times the result will be the same over and over.Hatton might even end up being KO’d three times in the first round.Pacquiao is simply too fast,too skilled,too class for Hatton.Still my hat off to Hatton.You’re a brave fighter mate!!!
“I think this article makes at least one valid point – that the jury should still be out on the pacman.”
After the ODLH fight I realized that no matter who Pacquiao defeats there will always be DOUBTERS / HATERS.
So that’s a PACQUIAO Haters excuse for the ODLH and HATTON fight, “De La Hoya was barely recognizable and weakened from weight loss and Hatton fought the dumbest fight of his career and was obviously over confident.”
EXCUSES are for PANSIES! Polly go jump in the ferry boat with M. PEREZ! SPARTANS rise up!
I think this article makes at least one valid point – that the jury should still be out on the pacman. His wins over De La Hoya and now Hatton were more spectacular for the names than what actually happened in the ring. De La Hoya was barely recognizable and weakened from weight loss and Hatton fought the dumbest fight of his career and was obviously over confident – speaking openly of a rematch with Mayweather before he even climbed in the ring with Pacquiao.
hatton’s 1st mistake.. accepted a fight with manny
2nd mistake.. he showed up in las vegas to fight manny
honstly, manny is just too good a boxer vs ricky. rick is good, manny is better…and he’s the best right now.
Perhaps, the author doesn’t know that boxing is not only won by strength and power. He should know that each human being has the PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE AND EMOTIONAL functions. I still believe that Manny Pacquiao is ahead on all the three human functions, hence, the fight was so easy for him. The Team or the Coaching Staff is also a very relevant variable contributing to his win.
you cannot teach an old british bulldog a new trick…in boxing there is a essentail thing called gameplan ricky did not have any for pacquiao he vocally said he will be more stronger and bigger for manny but he ever said that he is much wiser to manny? none… he was been fooled by Floyd joy whatever, who belittle the team pacquiao…Rematch will be no problem bring it on! but believe me it will end the same faith and it will take alot of toll to ricky and maybe endangered his health…
Manuel Perez, Are you serious? Hatton almost got killed and he’s still better the better of the two. You definetely need help..SERIOUSLY!!!!
Well after reading the article, I must agree that Mr/Ms Perez does have some point. But based on your previous articles, I do believe that you just hate MP, maybe coz he beat up Mexican fighters, or maybe coz you lost BIG money by betting against him :p
I’m starting to wonder just how many more great fighters must MP beat to get your approval. Or would you just give excuses everytime he wins. Maybe if he beats Mayweather or JMM again would shut your trap and accept that MP is indeed the best.
Gabriel Perez…. You are so wrong!!!
The reason Hatton was victim to KO of the year for having his guard down and Manny’s power is not because he used wrong tactics… BUt because he was weight drained and dehydrated!!!
The truth hurts and it hit you as hard as Manny hit Pacquiao…
you just can’t accept that your favorite fighter lost.
Excuses, Excuses, Ricky was destroyed by a better fighter. If this, that, yeah right excuses!
pacman is too great , even how gud hatton was, there is no chance hatton beat pacquiao. pacquiao was so great and even hatton figt differrnt way i mean not brawl fight and dirty tactics(how would u say that hatton is better man with his dirty tactics the better man is always not cheating) . if he change his style not brawl , oh men i thnk its going to one round stopage coz pacquiao love not brawl fight. paquiao love to slug with a distance, the fight in may 2 is hatton world style and not even touch pacquaio ,
mr. perez – your guy hatton had all the prep he needed for this fight. if you think “the better fighter didnt win” then why did he lose? can i ask you something? are you really being objective about this analysis- or is this a personal one for you? what nationality are you? i hope you’re not what i think you are- because that would be such a shame if you based your reviews on pacquiao’s race alone.
stop it by saying those thing to MP your just making Hatton look even worse…
This article is an utter disrespect to Hatton, a good man you’re trying so desperately defend but came short and instead ended humiliating the man. Making hatton and his Team believe that He was the better boxer ( many thought even myself being a pinoy before the fight, that hatton had the better chance to win)Byt i know hatton and his true team is not a fool to believe you. Hatton will learn from this humbling defeat, will train even harder, will learn new tricks from a new trainer ( roach or berestain or any reputable trainer)will be a champion again and will earn more fans from different racial domain. ( he is so loved here in the philippines for being classy and brave.) your article goes straight to trash Msnuella. you’re a disgrace to human race. Thanks Pacman and Hitman, boxing breathes life becuase of fighters like you.
Hatton is better fighter, no doubt about it. But he was defeated by the #1 POUND-FOR-POUND BOXER. Both champions are great but the Pacquiao’s game plan was effective than Hatton’s. All the talkings were done at the ring, so let’s put it this to the end and start writing about realistic conclusions, not one sided opinions.
The “HITMAN” will never be the same. Did you see how he struggled againts Juan Lazcano after the PBF defeat?! Exponentiate this by 100x. He will have his farewell fight anf fight class B fighter by the end of this year, and will promote boxers from the UK. Thats it. Your biased views are very unprofessional. You refuse to accept defeat and you fail to acknowledge a great champions triumph. Your editors should fire you.
Hatton has a weak chin .no way he can handle manny power punch.its over iam sorry to say this.
Hey dude, i reckon uv lost somethin big betting !!! U think ur better than those professional analysts, huh. Get a grip, man. . .
Dude theres soo much “IF” in ur article it makes me laugh…. i think Pacman can beat prime tyson “IF” they fight rite now!!!!!!!
I am a Hatton fan, but you are ridiculously blind in not acknowledging Pacquiao’s greatness.
Pacquiao’s sloppy boxing?
Pacquiao’s crude attacks?
Please.
I think anyone who put up a mortgage loan on their house to bet in this fight will always find a good reason to believe that the other fighter was in fact had the chance. Maybe, if there is a rematch Hatton can win. However, this is a big “IF”.
I feel so sorry about my co-worker who literally put out $10,000 bet on Hatton last weekend. Today, all I heard from my dear co-worker are thousands of “IFs”. He could have won the fight “If could have dock faster than the pacman’s punch.” He could have overwhelmed the Pacman, IF Bayless was not so mindful about Hatton’s clinching for the first 5 rounds. He could have won if JMM was allowed to fight the Pacman the 3rd time.
I have to get used to these “IFs” in my work place for at least a month.
Perez..all I can say is FU!
Rubbish pure vomit article,
your article is full of crap, you should replace the heading title to:
“IF Pacquiao did’nt punch / train, Hatton should have won”
your article if full of what ifs.. I wonder how MUCH MONEY did you lose betting.
hahahaha,
as for me, I won my bet on a Pacquiao KO.
SORE LOSER!!!!!!
I THINK YOU NEED TO STOP WRITING ABOUT BOXING IF YOU TRY TO TWIST THE REAL FACTS. A TRUE SPORTSMAN WILL ACCEPT DEFEAT, ONLY LOSERS WHINE.
hahaha! i’m a big Hatton fan. I’m from Manchester and just 4 blocks away from Ricky’s house. I’ve been following him eversince. Hatton is never better than Pacquiao. if it lasted for 12 rounds…Hatton’s face will be minced. Hattonis never been a boxer. He just overpower people and underestimate them. I like Hatton because he’s a fighter, pure and simple. Pacquiao has improved a lot. Hatton won’t catch him AT ALL!!! Hatton will still be outclassed. I really don’t know if the author of this article just want to get attention.
A certified Mayweather hugger. Pathetic. go to pacland or pinoyhack.com, move on fool, you are a certified loser
huh? say that again? what were you watching? barney and friends????
Mr. Perez , you talk nonsense! This just proves you’re a moron the way you wrote this article.
That’s understandable, you did it on purpose to get as many hits as you can.
No matter how good Pacquiao fights , you’re article will always be negative as someone out there is paying you to write rubbish articles like this. You’re a loser!
WTF? I guess you can call me an idiot for actually reading throught this bull$hit article. At least I found some humor in it! BTW, Hatton was beaten at his natural weight so the dehydration you’re talking about is crap. Hatton got beat fighting his own fight.
What a perspective.
Hatton is great. But MP is the best.
As most pointed out, no “ifs”, no reason.
Hatton himself admitted it, he was outclassed.
Really this is a unique perspective like trying to apply for a coach for Hatton.
Keep it up dude.
googled this guy up and he has serious animosity against manny pacquiao..
dont hate the guy if he demolished all your mexican heroes. he’ll destroy anybody in his way and say sorry afterwards. That’s the kind of guy manny is. he talks with his fists in the ring. and just like manny said, “its nothing personal. just doing my job” or somethin like that.
on the otherhand, all manuel perez does is talk trash about manny in any and all his fights. well, talk is cheap coz u (mr. perez) eat your words after pacman proves you wrong everytime, man.
wonder if you’ll retain your job as writer of this site after your editors/publisher realize what a bunch of crap u really stand for. good luck with that.
know what, i actually look forward on how u eat your the next article you write about pacquiao.
Nah, MP — it was Hatton who was “hands down”
:0D :0D
Well, I think you Mr Perez is either blind or just don’t know boxing at all, you don’t even think of logic that Hatton employed, He is right by brawling Paquiao… WHY… let me explain to you the logic.., Paquiao got the edged in speed, and stamina, in power maybe they are both equal., so if fight will go through more than 6 rounds Hatton will got all the beatings with all the blood in his face as Packman done to Diaz, So, the percentage of winning for Hatton is just like 5 percent, but if He brawl Paquiao as He did, He got a bigger chance of winning 30 and he knows it.
If you fight Paqiaio in a very slow pace, you can’t hit him at all, forget the logic of what happened to the fight between JMM and Packman, Packman is far better now with two lethat fist… the right and the left, If ever they will fight now… JMM and Packman, Jmm will be KO for the 5 time. Mr. Perez, if you can’t undesrtand this logic, then better stop writing because your IQ is like below zero…
damn writer. you should retire too. you’re not fitted for that career.
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You still don’t believe in Pacquiao, it’s up to you, but for now you are like Hatton, a badly beaten man!!!!!!!!!!!
PACMAN WON 6 TITLES IN 6 DIFFERENT DIVISION. THE PACMAN FORCED GREAT FIGHTERS LIKE MORALES AND DELA HOYA TO RETIRES. HE DEMOLISHED ALL THE MEXICAN GREATEST FIGHTERS. MS. MANUELA PEREZ IS ASKING FOR YOUR DONATIONS FOR HE LOST WHENEVER PACQUIAO WINS. SORRY. AS BOB ARUM CORRECTLY SAYS, THE GREATEST FIGHTER EVER AND THAT IS MY MANNY “THE PACMAN” “THE MEXICAN KILLER” PACQUIAO
Good to note that pacman and hatton fans are one in their opinion in these
To Manuel Perez
You must be smoking too much crack, you’re way too senseless!! Keep your garbage opinion to your self!!
Are you actually a boxing columnist cause you seem either really deluded or extremely ignorant. No offense to Hatton but he was totally outclassed in all departments. How in anyway is Hatton a better boxer than Manny. Man you probably bet big on hatton and got your ass handed to you, cause you don’t sound like a professional boxing collumnist, more like a sore loser
what a load of crap.
Manuel Perez, is there any part of your brain that is functioning properly? Your reasoning is flawless for anything that crawls on four feet.
Mr. Perez, how could you now say that Ricky Hatton took too much weight off and looked terrible during the weigh-in when just after the weigh-in you wrote this:
“In yesterday’s weigh-in, Hatton and Pacquiao came together face to face and locked eyes on each other for about five seconds. Hatton looked like pure steel, almost as if he was going to shoot some laser beams through both his eyes into the head of Pacquiao, ala Bolt style.
“Pacquiao couldn’t handle the stare down, started smiling sheepishly and reached out to shake Hatton’s hands, as if surrendering to the more powerful fighter. Hatton was having none of it, and continued to look straight at Pacquiao, eyes not blinking and looking like a stone cold punching machine.
“Hatton was not smiling and looked like he wanted to tear Pacquiao’s head off with a punch. Pacquiao, cringing a little, put his hands up by his ribs as if were expect Hatton to lay into his body with a huge punch at any second. I felt sorry for Pacquiao at that moment because he looked like he was literally melting away in front of a large sun.
“I wasn’t entirely sure who was going to win tonight’s fight until I saw the weigh-in, and now I’m positively certain that Hatton will be knocking Pacquiao out before long. I’m just wondering how Pacquiao is going to perform? I just don’t like the way he looked out there, like he wanted to find a hole to hide his head or something. Sheesh!
“Well, I just hope that Pacquiao makes it interesting for a little while at least and doesn’t stink up the joint by folding too quickly. Hatton is the much stronger fighter, and this will be a huge step up in class for Pacquiao. He really has nothing to compare to what he’ll be facing tonight against Hatton.
“You can’t count Pacquiao’s win over Oscar De La Hoya, because Oscar never laid so much of a glove on him, and he was so emaciated and weight drained, even if Oscar could land anything, it wouldn’t have hurt Pacquiao.
“In Manny’s other recent fights, he’s beaten David Diaz, Juan Manuel Marquez, and Marco Antonio Barrera, all of them much weaker punchers than Hatton. Marquez is a good puncher, but he’s more of a pumped up featherweight and doesn’t have nearly the same power as the big punchers in the light welterweight division.
“Diaz isn’t a big puncher either nor is Barrera. Both of them are more like featherweights in terms of power. That’s what I’m talking about when I say that Pacquiao is going to be getting hit much harder than he has before. I saw his sparring partners and they looked pathetic. Small, weak and nothing like Hatton. Pacquiao is going to get massacred tonight.
“Oh, for the need to know, Hatton weighed in at 140, and Manny came in at 138 during the weigh-in.”
Sure hope nobody ever gets you as a witness.
This website needs to delineate news from opinion. (Hint :- this is not news).
RESIGN AS A WRITER NOW MANUEL PEREZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YOU’RE A DISGRACE TO THE PRINT MEDIA GROUP ALL AROUND THE WORLD….
APPLY FOR THE BOXING TRAINER OR BETTER YET YOU BE THE BOXER YOURSELF AT YOUR CHOSEN WEIGHT CLASS……… let’s see if YOU CAN DO WHAT YOUR BIG MOUTH IS SAYING….
Hatton-Pacquiao: The Better Man Didn’t Win — Because the Best Did
your’e in truma again, Mr. Manuelito Perez
If Hatton is the better fighter then why did he lose on the 2nd round you have to say that blubbering if they made a decision. You have so many excuses Manuel Perez. the bottomline is that Hatton lost. there are no second chances in this fight. I give respect to Manny Pacquiao even I am an Englishman and a Hatton Fan. The Better fighter is Manny in the fight and here in our country we respect the two fighters. But not this kind of writer. I tell you do not go here in our country or you will be shot in the head. BOOM….
Someone who has a picture of Perez?
Manuelito Perez. Can you make more article..Please..I know you can read this..Think of different title. ” The Better Man Dreaming In The Ring With Manuel Perez “
The website management must show proof that this writer exist, or else it’s fiction par excellance
Is Manuel Perez a fictitious writer? I mean, does he really exist? It’s maybe a trap
I guess Manuel Perez is currently laughing his ass out by all of our reactions on his latest senseless article.
It makes him more “appreciated”.
I suggest that if the article comes from this poser “boxing expert” Manuel Perez, better not read it…especially if you are a true boxing fan, its just basically an assault on your senses…its so disgusting it makes you wanna puke.
you should be fired for impersonating a boxing writer. Hatton could never and will never beat pac-man PERIOD
Hello Manuel Perez. I’m your new friend now! You are me!!!
The better man is Pac no excuses. your theories and and summaries are just plain stupid just like you really are.
Hatton a better fighter than Pacquaio??? I think you need to have your eyes check. Ring Magazine just crown pacman as the #1 p4p fighter. hatton is not even in the list…
I AGREE THAT THE BETTER MAN DID NOT WIN BECAUSE THE BEST FIGHTER WON.
Yes Hatton can beat Pacquaio….At pounding down some beers.
The only thing that I agree with in this article is that Hatton need not retire. He can still be a gate keeper in the light welterweight division. 2 losses to elite fighters is not shameful but I think we have seen the highest level at which Ricky can fight.
Now to the rest of the article…Once again I say, “Why is Perez writing for a boxing website?” He should be writing on a fan web page. You have to be truly blind not to see that Pacquiao clearly out classed Hatton. He also beat Oscar up. Perhaps Oscar was dehydrated, but that was his own fault and he should have known better than to get in the ring with a world class fighter if he was not at his best. Hatton’s “mistakes” were made in response to the pressure put on him by Pacquiao’s hard hitting attack. Marquez was knocked down 3 times in his first fight with Pacquiao and again in their second, but being infinitely more gifted as a boxer than Hatton, he changed his strategy and mounted comebacks needed to make the fight close. Hatton never had the capacity to alter his strategy. It is supremely stupid to say that Hatton is a better fighter, but for the fact that he was brutally knocked out in the 2nd round. You can argue that Frazier was a better fighter than Ali and would have won the “Thrilla in Manila” but for Futch calling the fight. That is debatable. Hatton-Pacquiao is not. This was a one sided destruction of a fighter that was not equipped to handle his opponent. It was pretty clear from the first minute of the fight that Hatton was going to be in trouble. I would not have predicted that before the fight, but it was evident to all but the most prejudiced fan that Pacquiao was and is the better fighter. No matter how many times they would fight, Manny would elevate his game to beat Hatton. Hatton can also fight PBF (who I completely dislike as a person, but respect as a fighter) and he would get beat every time. These two elite fighters figured Hatton out and exploited his weaknesses as a fighter.
Its good too see this website supporting mentally challenged people by allowing that retard Perez write their articles. Great work guys, I fully support this cause!
Did you ever imagine what Hatton’s would be look like if fight had been extended to 12th round? You no heart to Ricky my friend!!
If Woody would have gone straight to the police,,,this would have never happened…
HaHaHaaH…This is one funny article
I think the article is right.
…on Darts. Hatton can beat Pacquiao anytime.
But in boxing… I don’t think so.
By the way, Manuel Perez is the former Iraqi Information Minister.
Just another bias article from a Ricky hatton fan…
Pac-Man would beat Hatton 10 out of 10 times,Pac is just a better fighter all around…
Dont think Hatton needs to quit,he only lost to the two best fighters out there…
Oscar is right to tell Hatton to move forward and continue fighting.
Put your money where your mouth is…
Imagine you’re Ricky Hatton…and Pacman challenged you to a rematch…..would you ever consider it? Nobody thinks so.
So the better man didn’t win? Come on…
what a perfect ending! hatton laying flat right on top of the rockstar logo! and he’s the better man right, peres? no, you are the better man for having this crazy thought! better man, eh!
No amount of footwork or head movement would have saved Hatton. He just didn’t have a clue how to deal with Manny’s speed. No CLUE.
Are you drunk? I’m English and I’m a massive Hatton fan but he was totally outclassed. Once he was hit by Manny’s first punch and felt his huge power he knew there was nothing he could do and just reverted to clumsily running in.
Manny would beat Ricky 10 times out of 10. He was Totally and utterly destroyed. He had no answers. He wasn’t even stronger than Manny.
I’m not surprised by this article at all.Perez is an idiot and everybody knows it.He’s like the wierd kid at school that everybody looks at funny.It’s ok Perez,hop on the little yellow bus and go home to mommy.Your predictions have been wrong everytime and everybody knows your a joke.
THE BETTER MAN DIDNT WIN.????
Nice Mr Perez, very nice, Youve covered your tracks smoother than the plaster on Margaritos gloves.
105 replies already, ive not read them but i have no doubt they all agree with you.
Honestly hows this stuff even get posted?
Totally disagree, boxing is a psychlogical & instintive sport,as we all know thats whats needed in the ring,the beauty of boxing is us armchair pundits will say what if, the better man won that night,and i,m a Ricky Hatton admirer, boxing that is
Mr. Perez, are you sure your not a Pac-hater b/c MP beat-up some mexican fighters that you have one time in your life have/or still do admire? Yeah I think so…bitter, bitter man. Shamefull.
Mr. Perez, what is the color of the sky in your world? Because it’s quite evident that you don’t dwell in the real world. If you studied the entire fight, which would encompass about 15-20min; from the opening bell to the doctors rushing in – RH never really had a chance. A quick rt cross, RH was down, then a straight left sent RH down for a second time. By the first round alone, there was no head movement, no new this or that; I mean did you actually watch the fight? The Magic Man fight wasn’t a good fight to see if RH’s improvement with Sr.’s help. B/c you really didn’t see anything new – just a bully beating up a kid in a schoolyard. That’s all. Mr. Perez, please give MP his due – I believe he has earned it.
SKY BOX OFFICE SHOULD GIVE PEOPLE THEIR MONEY BACK AFTER THE HATTON FIGHT,WHAT A COMPLETE WASTE OF MONEY! I SHOULD HAVE LEARNT MY LESSON WHEN MAYWEATHER JR KICKED HIS ASS
go to hell manuela perez…u dont know what boxing is..
Yeah I agree with the comment below, I like Hatton but you cant argue with the results of the fight. THe guy made his money, has a finace and a kid he should just call it a day. Sure he got horribly owned but he lost to the best guy in the game, and getting in the ring with Pac takes huge amounts of guts in the first place
After reading the article and the comments, this writer sucks. He’s probably a Hatton fan or he really dislike Pacquiao. Is he really that blind? Mayweather Sr.’s tactlessness also contributed to his loss.
Manny wasn’t special? He didn’t need to be. Hatton was that thick he made the same mistake three times, and quite deservably ended up on the mat with his career in tatters.
Big fights in three or four years? Maybe, he won’t win them though he’s not smart enough. If Mayweather comes in for a re-match, he’ll lose.
I think De La Hoya could probably put one over on him…
I guess ALL OF THE READER HERE(and I mean all) WILL AGREE WITH ME that Manuel Perez is a writer of NO CREDIBILITY
What the fu#k are you muppets on about khan v pacman are you fu#kin serious khan is a sack of sh#t get a fu#kin grip muppets………
I agree with nearly all the article, the title no – the better man did win. Simply because tactics and ringwise thinking are part of being a top class figter (if you cant make up for it through inhumane brute power) – Hatton didn’t have that, he deserved what he got. But I do agree with most of the points, and Hatton’s basic lack of brains flattered Pacquious very good (not great) performance.
Fact is, he got away with so much bad behaviour out of the ring for so long because he was fighting poorer opponents and because he was young. That kind of lifestyle catches up with you, culminate that with fighting the very best in the world and its a double whammy – the worst time for your lifestyle to catch up with you.
You have to be peaking when you fight FMJ PAQ, no one can tell me that over the past 5 years Hatton hasnt got worse (at a time when he should have been getting better) – yes he has beaten better opponents but any time on that timescale he would have beaten them (Old Man Zu in the circumstances and stage of his career he was in, would have been finished off at almost any time in Hattons career – MALI would have got destroyed completely by a hatton circa 2004/05). Its a shame but Hatton has been on the decline for a long time.
He simply cant reach his natural peak the way he treats his body, its impossible.
However, on Sat – he could have still potentially beaten PACMAN as weird as it seems, just because he was perfect in so many ways to shake Pacquiuao up, not to be though.
as overrated as he is, he was winnin the mayweather fight 4 rounds to 2 after 6 and just blew up after the 7th.
all im saying is hatton has fought 2 great fighters and got destroyed by them both he was never in the mayweather fight and pacman made a fool of him. i dont know why people rush to defend him he is mediocre at best he should never have had a shot at either mayweather or pacman and it showed exactly why we brits are just clutching at straws get a grip he is a poor boxer but a decent fighter no where near good enough to be p4p no 1 hes is the most overrated fighter around and im glad at the manner of his defeat because it showed what he is average at best.
as fast as khan is, barerra said he has no punch. he said cos he wanted to get in and out with his punches, he put little power in them and they were taps. point winning taps mind. i did hear that pacquiao’s biggest threat in sparring was khan, but as mentioned, the chin comes into question. i see khan as a water down version of pac man, still learnin his trade as a pro boxer. the way things stand at the moment, a khan hatton clash really does appeal!
‘AMIR KHAN WOULD GIVE MANNY A BETTER FIGHT!’
* Rumour has it that Khan gave Pacman all the trouble he could handle in their brief sparring sessions together ? If Khan had a chin made of at least plywood as opposed to bone0china, I’d give him a good chance of taking Pacman … but, as we all know, once Khan get’s tapped on the chin, he starts countinmg sheep, sadly !
I think Khan would stand a chance of a quick stoppage against Pacman, though – he is one of the few fighters out there that can hit as fast, if not faster than Pac and Khan carries a darn good dig to boot !!
spoken like a true bitter mexican :p
better fighter means having to stick with good tactics at all times, esp when there’s a fight and while the fight is still on its early stage, where you’re not dizzy and all things you “planned” is fresh.
Well that’s your opinion, but it bloody stinks. :p
T BIRD I TAKE IT UR A HATTON FAN,RICKY WAS NEVER A GOOD BOXER.JUST A BRAWLER NOT A BOXER, IF U WATCHED THE FIGHT U SHOULD AGREE
glenn it sounds like you thats full of crap khan better what a load of utter nonsense
glenn dont talk like a twat
RICKY HATTON IS FULL OF C**P! HE SAYS HES GOING TO BE THE BEST P4P FIGHTER IN THE WORLD AND TELLING PEOPLE TO PUT THEIR HOUSES ON IT,WHAT A LOAD OF RUBBISH. AMIR KHAN WOULD GIVE MANNY A BETTER FIGHT! RICKY HATTON CAN TALK A GOOD FIGHT AND THATS ALL HES GOOD AT.
It was gutting seeing the hitman get knocked out, just due to the fact that manny was so much better than him, he hasn’t got the skills to fight the elites, but i think there are some big fights out there for him, the golden boy being one of them if he can convince him to come out of retirement that is.
i am english but have to say the better man won .hatton made it easy for him for sure but pacman was flawless where as hatton fell to bits and everything was wrong……….
Here is what it boils down to. We all know what happened and THE Only reason this douche bag keeps writing these articles is so he can get a heated response from the readers to justify his existence as a writer. STOP writing comments and pretty soon you will see his irrelevant existence go away. He will try his best to get at you and he probably writes againts his own articles now just to say he gets hits on them. STOP supporting this looooooosssser!
Manuel Perez just wants attention folks, and of course hits! This guy doesn’t know what he’s talking about. If you’ll read his previous articles about pacquiao you will laugh. I think the reason why he hates Pac is because the latter screwed his wife or something. haha
If Hatton faces those Mexican boxers maybe your prefight analysis will be right. Those Mexicans will have no chance against Hatton. But Hatton will never win against Pacquiao.
Manuel Perez predicted that hatton would win thats why he’s sour graping. It just shows how pathetic this writer is. Giving lame and contradicting excuse. Don’t be a sore loser. Accept that your predition and analysis before the fight was wrong. Get over it man. Ricky hatton fell on the second round no matter what you say you cannot change that. And giving those lame excuse and analysis will not make your prefight prediction/ analysis right! Get another job, this job is not for you.
maybe M.Perez and Ricky Hatton can team-up and fight pacquiao, 2 on 1.. i still think manny will win that one..haha!
Come on, stop making excuses! bulls#it!
mr perez you feel the same as millions of us brits who are still trying to come to terms with the brutal ko of hatton,but you have to give credit where it’s due and ricky wouldn’t of beaten pacman in the later rnds coz pacman is just too quick,accurate,powerfull for the hitman just watch the first 2 knockdowns they were glanceing blows b4 floyd ricky wouldv’e walked through those type of punches but he took some fierce head shots of floyd and i am now sure his punch resistance is shot.he was badly shaken against lazcano and lets face it malliagnagi couldn’t punch himself out of a wet paper bag!!!it pains me to say this as iv’e travelled over to the states twice and followed and watched him box for donkey’s years but the hitman needs to retire as i don’t want another gerald Mcllelan situation where he needs 24hr supervision,he’s earnt every penny so i say LIVE YOUR LIFE NOW HITMAN YOU’LL ALWAYS BE A LEGEND.
i guess the freedom of the press and freedom of expression includes thew freedom to be st***d.
i guess the freedom of the press and freedom of expression includes the freedom to be st***d
History will show Pacquiao to be one of the top 10 fighters ever. And Hatton?
Of course the best man won you deluded fool.
If Hatton was so much better
he would know to follow his gameplan and beat Pacquiao. But he never
And Pacquiao did making me think hes better
There is so mant “if’s” in this article and not so much “done’s”
At the end of the day
“IF” i had the skills of mayweather, the speed of pacquiao, the power of tyson, and the feet of Ali and the brain of Freddie Roach – i could be a great fighter.
However i dont, and i cant be botherd training, and i am just a 16 year old student.
Get over it.
From a brit BTW
scott
the better man is the guy who fought every body not for the money but for the true spirits of courage. you lose some and win some. i am no fan of boxing just happen to watch and read your article. i think you are blinded with hatred mr perez for the winner because the one who raised his hand simply win but this shot rings around the world up to or including a resounding retirement. i believe all excuses is acceptable but you have no excuse for saying the better man win cause he was unconscious for several minutes and i was praying for his health. sorry for the negative input but i think you look at your writing as acceptance when you lose. that is the true writter. thank you
am British and its obvious that Ricky got schooled and is not better – simple as
hahaha this is hilarious! great stuff once again from perez!
great artical nothing but truth
Crap…No need to read the article and just saw the author… MS Perez…this is Bull S**T…
finaly a decent article i dnt care wht pac does until he best cotto or mayweather he is still overated he struggled against an old barrera and a faded morales in 3 fights yea hes good but not the best by fat floyd is tht p4p champ and to become p4p u must beat him.
i feel sorry 4 hatton he just used the wrong tactics where was the hatton we seen against malinaggi ?
what are you smoking? he’s finished
Who prepared Ricky for Pac-mans right hand! LMFAO!
You could also say Ms. Manuela Perez
IF: Pacquiao didn’t have such devestating power Ricky Hatton would have won
IF: Pacquiao didn’t hav such lightning fast hand speed Ricky Hatton would have won
IF: Hatton didn’t underestimate Pacquiao’s power he would have won
IF: Hatton’s chin didn’t block Pacquiao’s left hand he would have won
IF: Pacquiao didn’t hurt Hatton at all he would have won
IF: Manuela Perez didn’t have a huge secret crush on Manny Pacquiao then he wouldn’t be hating on Pac so much.
whoever agrees to manuel perez are stupids. do you want hatton to be dead next time? he’s very close to dying with that knock out. manuel perez is stupid. plain and simple. how can you be a better fighter if you got knocked out like that. if you need more explanation or proof to whoever is better, then something is wrong with you. and that’s you manuel perez. and wait…more knock outs to come…whoever it is…plus the money of course…
Manuel perez is the biggest joke and a no brainer. I assumed he did not even watched the fight. I will listen to my seven year old son’s comments about the fight but not to Perez senseless write up. Manuel, you’re a big moron and idiot. I wish you get fired or else nobody will read this website anymore.
Isn’t this the same writer that wrote. “Who would be the next Golden boy.” In that article he wrote that Pac would get knocked out by Hatton. And gave no chances for Pac.. And now he is making excuses like always. He even went on to say, JMM should be the one fighting Hatton. He goes on saying JMM has beaten all the top guys in the sports which I don’t disagree but why not the same for PACMAN? The writer always degrade PAC’S wins as in saying, he only fought washed up fighters. If thats the case you can say the same for JMM. What top known names has JMM beaten? Lets see MAB which Pac had already handed an ass whooping back in 03. Rocky J. Which I consider 4 too many chances fighter. Joel Casa. A guy that got beat by a C class fighter Santa Cruz. Juan D. Very tough, high volume puncher. So tell me MR. Writer, how is that much greater than PAC’S? Catch my drift MR. Writer? So don’t go degrading Pac’s career when your lover boy JMM career don’t even amount to his. Bottom Line JMM and PAC are both great warriors in this era plain and simple. If you could just get over JMM loss to Pac, I think you will be able to see eye to eye with everybody else. Your hatred toward Pac is getting pretty lame.
this guy is an LOSER. MANUELA – YOU ARE THE BIGGEST LOSER OUT THERE. You didn’t mention anything about Ricky’s weight at the weigh in? How could he have lost too much weight before the fight when he hit the scales right at 140? You mentioned he was about to rip Manny’s head off at the weigh in, remember that? You are the biggest F***ing idiot that has ever typed on a keyboard. If this, if that, if this if that…what an idiot. The strategy you use during a fight is what matters, and you can’t say Ricky used the wrong strategy and therefore, he SHOULD have won the fight if he used the right tactics…guess what, he didn’t and he got knocked the F- out. Better phrase it like this…Manny used the right strategy and knocked Ricky unconscious for 7 minutes. You can’t say if he didn’t get hurt, the fight would have turned out differently. If Mike Tyson’s opponents never got hurt then Mike Tyson would be an average boxer. Nobody’s saying if Manny Pacquiao didn’t get hurt the fight would have turned out differently, because they don’t have to…he didn’t get hurt and dropped Hatton like a bad habbit. You’re an idiot Manuela. I think your hatred from Pac comes from you wanted him. That’s some Single White Female s**t.
FIRE MANUELA PEREZ-FIRE MANUELA PEREZ – FIRE MANUELZ PEREZ – FIRE MANUELA PEREZ -
WHO’S WITH ME!?
MANUELA – YOU ARE THE BIGGEST LOSER OUT THERE. You didn’t mention anything about Ricky’s weight at the weigh in? How could he have lost too much weight before the fight when he hit the scales right at 140? You mentioned he was about to rip Manny’s head off at the weigh in, remember that? You are the biggest F***ing idiot that has ever typed on a keyboard. If this, if that, if this if that…what an idiot. The strategy you use during a fight is what matters, and you can’t say Ricky used the wrong strategy and therefore, he SHOULD have won the fight if he used the right tactics…guess what, he didn’t and he got knocked the F- out. Better phrase it like this…Manny used the right strategy and knocked Ricky unconscious for 7 minutes. You can’t say if he didn’t get hurt, the fight would have turned out differently. If Mike Tyson’s opponents never got hurt then Mike Tyson would be an average boxer. Nobody’s saying if Manny Pacquiao didn’t get hurt the fight would have turned out differently, because they don’t have to…he didn’t get hurt and dropped Hatton like a bad habbit. You’re an idiot Manuela. I think your hatred from Pac comes from you wanted him. That’s some Single White Female s**t.
I don’t even read this guys articles anymore lol. Useless information and waste of time.
THIS MANUEL PEREZ IS A LOSER!!!!!!!! HE CANNOT EVEN PREDICT RIGHT…..
Guys do you think Manuela CRYBABY Perez gives a damn on everything that you said. He (she) are just laughing on all the reply that he reads. The more we do this things the more he will be satisfied. For our sake, just don’t read his article as its all garbage that we will be getting.
While allowing the dust to settle on the Sunday morning event, I’ve watched the “entire” bout a couple of times and have concluded that Hatton was already beaten, well before that deservedly celebrated left hook. Between the (only) two rounds, Hatton looked understandably bemused, lost and unfocused while being talked at by Mayweather Sr, a man he doesn’t really know all that well (and who, whatever he claims, failed to justify his fee as consultant coach). Hatton looked pale and drained, frankly white alongside the sunkissed Pacman. Ricky can continue in the ring if he chooses, but he’s been shown to be third best by quite a long way when matched with boxing’s elite (it’s noticeable that some British boxers decline to put up as good a showing, beyond their own backyard). One could talk further about problems with Hatton’s preparation, mindset, etc. but Pacquiao got everything right in what, at its most definitive as shown on Sunday, remains a brutal sport: ironic that many of us now like Manny all the more as a boxer.
hahahah like i said for a long time Manuel Perez is a great comedian! What a Hater, still bitter about Marquez, let it go man.
your boy Juan Manuel Marquez is going to get creamed on his face by Floyd Jnr! can’t wait hahaha!
Wake up and smell the coffee people. It is clear that Manuel Perez is quite possibly a fictitious name and the articles written by this phantom are created just to get hits and comments on this site. It’s smart. If you read his past articles, its all Pacquiao-hate. Whoever created this “Manuel Perez” character knows what they’re doing. I commend you for that. Ignorant-proud filipino-pacman fans hate this “guy” and will come and comment ’til their fingers are sore. They know how to keep bringing back the readers who are affected by these ludicrous articles.
I am brittish and i admit pacman was the better man. HAtton just isnt a good enough fighter to beat the best!
I lost all respect for you as a Writer after this post. The above poster is right, you seem more like a Manny Hater or a Hatton Fanboy.
‘how to beat Pacquiao, Hatton would have understood that the best way to beat Manny is to box him in the early going and then come on late with the power to dominate him’.
* Well, this was exactly the point I made in my last post on the ‘Hatton should now retire’ thread.
The truth of the matter is that Hatton so badly let himself down by totally ignoring the fight plan set out for him by his trainer, Mayweather Snr. Mayweather advised Hatton not to engage Pacman for the first five/six rounds and then come into the power punching later. Manny’s speed does lessen after the midway point and Hatton would of been able to come into better as he does maintain his own speed of punch very well throughout 12 rds.
To be brutally honest, within the first sixty seconds of the fight, I totally changed my predication and thought Hatton would possibly get knocked out cold, as I just couldn;t believe that he wasn’t using his boxing brain at all. So, the two knockdowns and the final KO was no surprise in light of Hatton’s hand’s down, face-first approach. The first thing Mayweather said to him at the end of the first round was to emplore Hatton to keep his hands up high and box from the outside – but he just didn’t do it at all. I had heard that Ricky’s second in command was advising Ricky to walk forward and take command via his strength and power punching. Mayweather had argued during their final training sessions that this would undo all of what he had set Hatton to do against Manny. Well, the truth of what option Ricky chose was plain for all to see with disasterous consequences. If he does fight on, then I think he will only look at a rematch with Pacman, but I am not so sure that Pacman would be that interested having dispatched him so easily ?
what kind of logic is that? cmon, let’s lure tszyu out of retirement cos i think he can beat hatton to a pulp “if he uses the right strategy.” why don’t we call jose luis castillo while were at it and arrange a rematch with hatton so he can destroy hatton with the right strategy.
i don’t care if kostya tszyu lost to ricky hatton. i still think tszyu is still the better fighter of the two. he just employed the wrong strategy against hatton. :p
I think Manuel Perez is a great comedian.
LOL
ahaha. Here comes Manuel “CryBaby” Perez once again.
How are u doing after swallowing all those sh*ts u wote about Pacman?
Pls. do the Boxing World a great favor ang stop writing about boxing Mr. CryBaby Perez.
“If Hatton had studied the blue print that Juan Manuel Marquez set before him on how to beat Pacquiao”
But Hatton DID study the blueprint set by Marquez, walk in and repeatedly eat the canvas within the first round. Unfortunately for Hatton though, he continued it in the second, and sadly went to sleep.
Every boxer and trainers have plan before the fight but when the bell ring not everybody can execute the plan. Hatton failed to do his and Pacquiao flawlessly did his job. So the best man won this fight. You will realize how good Pacquiao is when he retires but just enjoy his fight while he is still here. He will be remembered as one of the great boxer in this decade.
Manuel Perez, i really wanted Hatton to win but didnt think that he would even at his natural weight, Pacman was going to stop him but i thought it would be around rounds 8-9.
You must remember that like De La Hoya, Hatton was the one who came knocking on Mannys door, and both times Manny had to jump up in weight class, De La Hoya has made nothing but garbage excuses about being weight drained, yet before the fight said how comfortably he was making the weight. Pacman is in a class of his own and has booked his place in the Boxing Hall of Fame
If Hatton was the better man, then I’m Tom Cruise.
Wait a minute, I do look like Tom Cruise. LoL
If anyone at all agrees with this article please post a comment.Thanks.
he is not hatton, he is marquez fan thats why, he would accept his jmm lost to pacman!!even if he did not get ko d in the 1st round, sooner or later hitman will go down!!!! MANUEL PEREZ IS THE CRAZIEST WRITER IN THE WORLD. he is a pacman hater, he should be banned from writing frm this site!!! the better man always wins, if hatton was better, he could have given pacman some problems but didnt you moron!!!
Mr Perez,how does this site still employ you as a writer? Hatton fan here,but come on!
What was the point in this article? It is utter crap.
Hatton was an excellent boxer and warrior in the ring. But has never been the same since being sparked by mayweather and although i wold love to see the hatton of old in the ring i just can’t see him coming back for anything meaningful after this brutal knockout…. As for the fight itself, i think it was Hatton’s mistakes that got him knocked out so early but Manny was awesome so it probably still would have gone the same way, just later on in the fight had Hatton employed any tactics at all.
before you read any article…look who write it??? if it’s MANUEL PEREZ…WASTE OF TIME…DON’T READ IT ANYMORE…LIAR!!!!!!!!!!!
Manuel Perez the way you write evidently speaks who you are and how you dislike or hate Pacman for obvious reason. Wake-up my friend, it will never give you peace of mind and above all do good to your reputation as a writer. Most boxing fanatics if not all who reads your article would think that you have loosen some turnillos in your brain.
Mr. writer it obvious that you are against MP and you’re in favored to RH, so many many excuses…. Both fighters were came well prepared during the fight and the result is that the winner is the best fighter no more no less.
I agree with you hatton knows how to box but he was beaten by a world class fighter..and if you are saying that hatton is a better man..you must be fooling yourself..how could a better man lying in there cold for three minutes, outclassed and outboxed…obviously you don’t know how to evaluate the facts and has no credibility whatsoever..shame on you..
you’re fooling yourself…wake up how could a better man lying in cold for 3 minutes..you must be insane,,hehehehe
Perez!what drugs are you taking man. Manny is simply a better boxer than hatton in many ways. Just ask barrera, morales, diaz,marquez and de la hoya.Are these former opponents(victims) of mannys, not testament to the guys awesome talent. Come on lets face facts here! Who the has hatton fought apart from mayweather jnr who sparked his lights or tyzu who was way past it. Name me some first class opposition he has fought and beaten??
Manuel, you’re so dumb that words can’t describe it. This is the worst piece of rubbish you’ve ever written. Before the fight you wrote how much greater Hatton looked at the weigh-in, and now you’re writing about how terrible he looked. Can’t you see that Hatton really doesn’t have the boxing skills to beat fighters like Pacquaio and Mayweather. He just rushes in wide open with his hands down, without even punching. And then you’re saying that Hatton should have fought more like he did against Malinaggi. Well it’s kind of different to fight against a nobody and the greatest fighter in the world, moron. I hope they fire you from this site, cause my grandmother knows more about boxing than you do.
O dear. Im british and i can admit hatton got beat badly. Give it a rest your pacman hate is getting really boring.
stupid writter,, your so blinded… you cnt be a writter… u saw what really happend k…
I have to disagree with this one I’m afraid. Hatton could have made it a tougher fight for Manny and possibly even lasted the 12 rounds but I think Manny was just too fast, too accurate and too strong.
Hatton up close is any fighters nightmare but he didn’t do that, he boxed at range, didn’t move his head and was essentially a sitting target. Manny has improved since Marquez, who is brilliant also.
Composure is vital in the fight game as is versatility and Hatton had none of those things. Manny was destined to win by speed and style, Hatton could have made it a much harder fight but the outcome was in my mind a Hatton loss. I did think it was going to be a war though but with Hatton fighting the fight the way he did it was not going to last.
Calzaghe could adjust, gain composure and go on to win. Hatton just didn’t listen. He went with his heart and not his head.
S
To sum this article up, “you got owned”.
I think you should say ‘The better man didn’t win but the best man always wins’.
I think the better fighter won this fight, it shouldn’t have ended so fast though. Dont know what was up with Hatton but he should retire now. there is more to life than fighting Ricky, retire with your head up and still an incredible record mate!
Jesus, I’m English and could disagree more.
The better fighter won, plain and simple.
how many future hall famer must pacman beat before you realize that he deserves what he has worked for.
I DONT AGREE, THAT HATTON CAN FIGHT AGAIN. BEACAUSE IT IS HISTORY REPEAT AGAIN WHEN GEORGE FOREMAN A HARD TO BEAT HE DESTROY ALL HIS OPPONENT . THEN AFTER SUPPER A BRUTAL KO TO ALI, OTHER BOXER BEAT HIM TO . MAY BE THEY KNOW HOW TO BEAT HIM…….NOW ON HATTON CASE I THINK AMIR CHAN , DELAHOYA, BOSLEY ,COTTO AND OTHERS , FOLLOW WHAT PAQUIAO DID. I THINK HE LOST AGAIN
what a load of rubbish that the better man did not win?….writer of this article has got some animosity against Manny as he has killed all Mexican legends:)) Hatton was never a good fighter able to to box at top. Manny handed hatton his ass twice in first round and then finally in the second….what more do u want? Miss perez? or shall i call u mrs hatton?
Hatton has been great for he sport and is a world champion in his own right,But im afraid he has stepped up to the elite level twice and has been cleanly outclassed twice.Great guy,great fighter,Just not a great boxer.
brave article, i agree it was hattons mistakes that won the fight, and also that he could fight again, but i think the knockout at a time when he was extremly nervous, will drain any ounce of confidence he has left.
I totally agree with yawsa Also pacman fought him in his own game as a brawler Hatton needs to retire. Cotto and mosley are just to big for him and junior witter and khan is a class down.
If Hatton was the better man…there will be no If’s
Im a big Hatton fan,but he could have gone in the ring with a gun and still got knocked out,the pac man IS that good.Ricky was simply outclassed,lets move on.