Marquez proves he’s the man, Win over Diaz solidifies Marquez’s position as one of the world’s top fighters

By Dan Rafael

HOUSTON — Juan Manuel Marquez has suffered many disappointments in his career.

Naseem Hamed outright ducked him for years when the Prince was at the top of the featherweight division.

Marquez also never got to fight a prime Erik Morales or Marco Antonio Barrera, the two great Mexican countrymen of his era, although he did eventually beat a faded Barrera.

He suffered a controversial draw against Manny Pacquiao in their first fight and then lost a split decision in the rematch a few years later. Legions believe — and believe strongly — that Marquez won both fights.

For one fight, Marquez went to Chris John’s home country of Indonesia for a featherweight title bout and lost what many believe was a hometown decision. read more

Filed under: Golden Boy, HBO, joel casamayor, juan diaz, Juan Manuel Marquez, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, pacmonster

Pacquiao-Hatton Presser!

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6,000 fight fans, surprisingly about a third of them Filipino, turned out at the Trafford Centre in Manchester, England for a kick-off press conference for the May 2 ‘The East vs the West’ world title fight between Manny Pacquiao and Ricky HAtton at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. “On May 2 I’ll be the new pound-for-pound king,” promised Hatton. “I’ve never been beaten at 10 stone (140lbs). This is my weight. This is where I do best. I promise all my fans I’ll win for Manchester!” Pacquiao wished Ricky good luck and stated “I’m going to win it for the Philippines. Ricky’s a very good fighter.” Pacman’s promoter Bob Arum promised victory “for all our Filipino brothers and sisters.” Manny will face Ricky in a darts competition at a pub in Manchester this afternoon.

Filed under: Battle of East and West, Floyd Mayweather, Freddie Roach, Golden Boy, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, Manny Pacquiao, pacmonster, Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton, Ricky Hatton, top rank promotions

Pacquiao to use footwork vs. Hatton

By Jun Medina

Good footwork is a key element of Manny Pacquiao’s successful boxing career, a tool he used to advantage in pummeling to submission the bigger and stronger Oscar De La Hoya in their December 6 fight.

It’s a device he would need to employ again to the hilt when he tangles with British junior welterweight star Ricky Hatton in their coming May 2 bout, according to his renowned trainer Freddie Roach.

Nigel Collins, editor-in-chief of The Ring Magazine, observed that the signature move Pacquiao used in his “Dream Match” against De La Hoya carried the Filipino icon to his upset victory by “largely nullifying Oscar’s biggest weapon, his concussive left hook.” read more

Filed under: Battle of East and West, Floyd Mayweather, Freddie Roach, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, Manny Pacquiao, pacman, pacmonster, Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton, Ricky Hatton, ring magazine

Pacquiao-Hatton Premonition: Down goes Pacquiao!

By Gerry Balasta

t’s the 11th round, of this epic battle. Pacquiao waits in his corner as he looks at Hatton across the ring. The Hitman’s face is a bloody mess, but determination sees through his eyes, and Pacquiao, well you might as well call him Pretty Pinoy Pacman (PPP), no marks, no hits, absolutely flawless. We see Pacquiao’s face waitng, the bell rings and they meet in the middle. With a blinding speed, Pacquiao storms at Hatton with a series of combinations, the hitman eats a lot of gloves. The Pac bobs and weaves and Hatton couldn’t get a shot in. He then clinches the Pac. The referee breaks them, it took a few seconds and as soon as they were separated, Hatton moves forward, pushes the Pac then bends his head down. Hatton anchors himself and delivers a huge blow on Pacquiao’s left kidney. read more

Filed under: Battle of East and West, Floyd Mayweather, Freddie Roach, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, Manny Pacquiao, pacman, pacmonster, Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton, Ricky Hatton

A Necessary Evil

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By Steve Kim

I’ve gotten more than a few emails from you loyal readers of Maxboxing, stating that you absolutely will not be forking over your hard-earned money for this weekend’s pay-per-view featuring the return of Miguel Cotto and Kelly Pavlik. Folks, I feel your pain, these are hard times (cue RUN DMC). And both Cotto and Pavlik, two stars of the Top Rank promotional stable, are facing opponents that are considered heavy underdogs as they are brought back judiciously from their first professional blemishes. read more

Filed under: Antonio Margarito, Kelly Pavlik, Manny Pacquiao, Miguel Cotto, pacman, pacmonster, Ricky Hatton, top rank promotions

‘The Ring’ likens Pacquiao to Armstrong

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By Jun Medina

Being considered a modern version of the legendary Henry Armstrong–regarded by experts as one of the best boxers, if not the best, of all time—is probably the biggest compliment that can be given to any boxer of the present generation.

And that’s exactly what The Ring Magazine, considered the “the Bible of Boxing” did as it showcased current pound-for-pound top boxer Manny Pacquiao along Armstrong in a six-page spread in its April issue. read more

Filed under: Battle of East and West, Golden Boy, Henry Armstrong, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, Manny Pacquiao, pacman, pacmonster, Ricky Hatton, top rank promotions

Signs that Hatton already focused on ‘fighting dirty’ to dismantle Pacquiao ? Nonsense – Pacquiao vs. Hatton Update

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By Gareth A. Davies

Manny Pacquiao scheduled for UK next week

The world’s pound-for-pound boxing champion is scheduled to arrive in the United Kingdom late next week for a whistle-stop tour of the UK, taking in Hatton’s native Manchester, before meeting the British/international press in London. It will be Manny’s first exposure in front of the UK press corps. read more

Filed under: Battle of East and West, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, Manny Pacquiao, pacman, pacmonster, Ricky Hatton

A Show of Speed and Power – Pacquiao vs. Hatton Update

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By Leo Reyes

Power and speed will determine who will emerge as winner in the upcoming superfight between Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao and England’s Ricky Hatton on May 2, 2009 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada
The forthcoming fight between popular boxers Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines and Ricky Hatton of England will be show of power and speed. read more

Filed under: Battle of East and West, Las Vegas, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, Manny Pacquiao, MGM Grand, pacman, pacmonster, Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton, Ricky Hatton, top rank promotions

ATE: Hand-Wrap-Riddle, Barrera-Khan, Mosley-Hatton-Pacquiao, Williams-Wright, Jermain’s Mouth, Calzaghe Retires and More

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In today’s edition of Ask The Editor (ATE), we take an in-depth look at the Antonio Margarito hand wrap scandal, question what might happen if Amir Khan does beat Marco Antonio Barrera and consider if the winner of Ricky Hatton vs. Manny Pacquiao would be the right fight for Shane Mosley. We look at Paul Williams vs. Winky Wright for the first time, critique what Jermain Taylor is saying about Carl Froch, continue to analyse Joe Calzaghe’s retirement and close Michael Norby’s backyard window. read more

Filed under: Amir Khan, Jermain Taylor, Joe Calzaghe, Kelly Pavlik, Manny Pacquiao, pacman, pacmonster, Paul Williams, Ricky Hatton, Winky Wright

Ricky Hatton’s Assistant Trainer Predicts 6th Round Stoppage Win Over Pacquiao!

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by James Slater

Over the weekend, a news story was published in The Daily Telegraph that reported how Ricky Hatton’s assistant trainer Lee Beard predicts a stoppage win for “The Hitman” in his mega fight against Manny Pacquiao on May 2nd. Beard even said which round he believes his fighter will score the KO or stoppage in – the 6th..

Naturally, such talk will be seen as nothing more than the usual bravado a fighter and/or his team members are expected to have when approaching a big fight. However, Beard says he has made his prediction based on a number of “mistakes” the Filipino great has been seen to make in a number of his more recent fights. According to the article, the assistant coach has also been present “a couple of times” when “Pac-Man” has been training in the gym. Here too, Beard claims he saw Pacquiao make mistakes his fighter Hatton will capitalise on come May 2nd. read more

Filed under: Battle of East and West, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, Manny Pacquiao, pacman, pacmonster, Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton, Ricky Hatton