PACQUIAO vs. HATTON NEWS: Ricky Hatton’s Trainer Eyes Edwin Valero For Sparring

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By Ronnie Nathanielsz
British trainer Lee Beard who works with Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton is eyeing Edwin Valero as a sparring partner for the IBO light welterweight champion as he prepares for his showdown with Filipino boxing hero Manny Pacquiao. read more

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Speed Kills: Why Manny Pacquiao Will Destroy Ricky Hatton

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By Pete “The Heat” Parry

“Ladies and gentlemen, live from the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, Nevada…. this is your Main Event of the evening…… 12 rounds of boxing for the IBO and Ring Magazine Junior Welterweight Championship Of The World….” read more

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Message to Mayweather, Jr.

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by Yero Moody

Dear Floyd, I write this letter to you hoping that you will take heed to its message. I have paid close attention to your career and all the accomplishments you have made. Your status as the pound for pound best is well deserved. I can recall you clearly saying that you wanted to be regarded as the best fighter ever by the time you retire. Quite a lofty goal and one that is very difficult to achieve. Especially, when comparing fighters from different generations and athletes in general..

Throughout the years you have created controversy, garnered respect and earned many accolades as well as fans and detractors. Since your retirement, your detractors have grown in abundance. I have heard, as I hope you have, that your retirement was a move based on maintaining your undefeated record while risking very little. They say you have spent a great portion of your career “cherry-picking” opponents. Many of them viewed as low risk, high reward. read more

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Hatton-Pacquiao bout set for May 2

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By Dan Rafael

The month-long saga of the Ricky Hatton-Manny Pacquiao deal is finally over.

The much-anticipated fight, pitting junior welterweight champ Hatton and pound-for-pound king Pacquiao, is signed, sealed and delivered, promoters Top Rank and Golden Boy announced Wednesday.

They’ll fight May 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The fight will be on pay-per-view, but the promoters have not decided whether they will accept an offer from HBO or rival Showtime to produce and distribute the pay-per-view telecast. If they accept the Showtime offer, sister network CBS will have some involvement in the marketing and promotion of the bout, according to Top Rank’s Bob Arum. read more

Filed under: Battle of East and West, edwin valero, HBO, Manny Pacquiao, Mayweather, Mosley, Pacquiao, PPV, Ricky Hatton