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Pacquiao vs. Hatton

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After weeks of anticipation and hype, Manny Pacquiao quickly put an end to his junior welterweight match-up with Ricky Hatton with a KO of "The Hitman" at the end of the second round.

'Pac-Man' KOs Hatton in second round

Pound-for-pound king proves more dominant than De La Hoya fight

May 2, 2009 (5 p.m.)

By Jeff Haney,
Andy Samuelson

After months of promoting "The Battle of East and West," pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao stopped the megafight in a matter of moments. Pacquiao dropped Ricky Hatton twice in the first round, and quickly finished the the IBO and Ring Magazine junior welterweight champ off in the final second of the second round. A vicious left hand left "The Hitman" on the canvas for several minutes while Pacquiao quietly celebrated in his corner.

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Pacquiao KOs Hatton

Manny Pacquiao ended his megafight with Ricky Hatton in a matter of minutes, knocking "The Hitman" out in the second round Saturday, May 2, 2009.
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Who is Next?

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After knocking out Ricky Hatton in the second round, the future is bright for Manny Pacquiao. The new IBO and Ring Magazine World Junior Welterweight Champion has plenty of suitors for his next fight including Shane Mosely, Miguel Cotto and Floyd Mayweather Jr. As for Hatton, is there talk of retirement?
After his knockout, Pacquiao mentioned in same breaths as Armstrong, Ali

May 4, 2009

By Jeff Haney

The term “pound for pound” draws derision from some boxing insiders — perhaps because it lends itself to a subjective rather than a coolly logical analysis of the fight game, or perhaps because it is seen as the province of the pundits, the hoi polloi, the fans.
Is Mayweather Jr. next up for Pacquiao?

May 3, 2009

By Brett Okamoto

If Floyd Mayweather Jr. planned to steal the spotlight away from Manny Pacquiao on Saturday by announcing his return to ring, that ruse was ruined before the second round even ended in Pacquiao’s megafight with Ricky Hatton. With one perfect punch, the “Pac-Man” flattened Hatton, cemented his already rock-solid legacy, and made boxing pundits wonder what's next for the pound-for-pound king.
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East and West Weigh In

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With fight night just one day away, Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton weight in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Pacquiao weighed in at 138 pounds while Hatton at 140 pounds.
Blog: Sports: Upon Further Review

Pro Hatton crowd sings praises to their hero at weigh-in

May 1, 2009 (5:00 p.m.)

By Andy Samuelson

Round one goes to the Brits. The large majority of fans attending Friday’s weigh-in for Saturday’s megafight between Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton were on “The Hitman’s” side, and if there was any doubt about it — the flag-waving, song-chanting, pint-drinking pro-Hatton supporters made sure the rest of the 5,000-plus crowd heard about it at every possible opportunity.
Pacquiao’s fights provide peace in Philippines

May 2, 2009

By Andy Samuelson

Manny Pacquiao has a power that few people, if any throughout the world, possess. When the Filipino fights, men in the Philippines stop fighting. “I told them that if that can be the reason the guns will be silent in my country, I can fight every day — just for them,” said Pacquiao, who has been told by high-ranking military officials that during his boxing matches hostile guerrillas and the army call a truce.
Hatton’s No. 1 fan leads charge to ring

May 1, 2009

By Brett Okamoto

It’s rare to have an interview with someone as accommodating as James Bowes. Before any questions are asked, he wants to know where he should sit and what shirt he should wear.
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Pacquiao vs. Hatton Press Conference

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Boxers Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton exchanged pleasantries and predictions Wednesday at the last press conference before their Saturday fight at the MGM Grand.
‘Pac-Mom’ makes first U.S. visit to see her son fight

April 28, 2009

By Andy Samuelson

The situation has played out so many times before in his native Philippines that Manny Pacquiao was nearly unfazed when it occurred Tuesday afternoon in the United States. But nothing could have prepped Pacquiao’s guest of honor for the mob scene that spilled out at Mandalay Bay. While all the attention and excitement was strictly reserved for the pound-for-pound king, Pacquiao’s mother.
Pacquiao revered as saint by Las Vegas Filipinos

April 26, 2009

By Rob Miech

Growing up in Manila, Efren Veando was 19 when Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier fought for the third and final time, in 1975, in the epic Thrilla in Manila at Araneta Coliseum. Friday afternoon, after the 53-year-old Veando loaded several bags of groceries in the back of his SUV in the Seafood City parking lot, he was asked about Manny Pacquiao. “He started out selling cigarettes and now he’s our great champion," Veando said. "He understands where he started. He gives a lot of hope to the youth of the Philippines."
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Manny Pacquiao Training Day

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Manny Pacquiao trains at Freddie Roach's gym in Hollywood in preparation for May 2's Hatton fight in Las Vegas.
Hatton’s ﬁghting chance against Pacquiao

April 23, 2009

By Jeff Haney

Lem Banker, the dean of professional sports betting in Las Vegas, has witnessed just about every major boxing match since the middle of the last century.
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Hatton Training Day

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Before his fight May 2nd against Manny Pacquiao, Ricky Hatton lets us inside his training session.

Fight Info

What: "The Battle of East and West": Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton

When: Saturday, May. 2

Where: MGM Grand Garden Arena

Tickets:Sold Out

Closed-circuit viewing: Mandalay Bay, Mirage, TI, Monte Carlo, Circus Circus, Luxor, New York-New York

TV: HBO pay per view, $49.95

Betting line: Pacquiao minus 240 (subject to change)

Punchy Points

Ten things you need to know about Hatton-Pacquiao. Read blog »

Reader Poll

Who will win between 'The Hitman' and 'Pac-Man'?

Note: This is not a scientific poll. The results reflect only the opinions of those who chose to participate.

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Battle of East and West

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Battle of East and West

Show host Andy Samuelson discusses Saturday's megafight between Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao with Sun sports writers Jeff Haney and Brett Okamoto.

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Mayweather's Rap

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Mayweather's Rap

Ricky Hatton's trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. recites his rap on Manny Pacquiao.

Pacquiao bio

Record: 50-3-2 (38 KOs)

Age: 31

Height: 5-foot-6

Nationality: Filipino

Last Bout: Nov. 14, 2009 vs. Miguel Cotto, W (TKO, 12th)

Hatton bio

Record: 45-1 (32 KOs)

Age: 30

Height: 5-foot-7

Nationality: British

Last Bout: Nov. 22, 2008 vs. Paulie Malignaggi, W (TKO, 11th)

More Sun Coverage

• Mayweather-Pacquiao seems inevitable (5-3-2009)

• ‘Pac-Man’ KOs Hatton in second round (5-2-2009)

• Kats: The British in me says it’s time to be movin’ on (5-2-2009)

• Pacquiao’s fights provide peace in Philippines (5-2-2009)

• Hatton’s No. 1 fan leads charge to ring (5-1-2009)

• All talked out (4-30-2009)

• Breaking down big bout’s bets (4-30-2009)

• De La Hoya says no flu fears for megabout (4-29-2009)

• Researcher: It’s best to shut up and fight (4-29-2009)

• ‘Pac-Mom’ makes first U.S. visit (4-28-2009)

• Catch Pacquiao, Hatton while you can (4-28-2009)

• It's too bad both can't win (4-27-2009)

• Pacquiao revered by his people (4-26-2009)

• Pacquiao ready to perform for Filipinos (4-25-2009)

• Hatton's fighting chance against Pacquiao (4-23-2009)

• Hatton has ‘no doubt’ (4-20-2009)

• Preﬁght hype in full swing (4-20-2009)

• Sideshow battle continues (4-17-2009)

• Calling all fight fans (4-17-2009)

• Pacquiao the prankster (4-16-2009)

• Pacquiao: A good guy and a bad man (4-8-2009)

• Stars align for major match (4-1-2009)

• Pacquiao, Hatton hit Hollywood (3-31-2009)

• Pacquiao named fighter of the year (3-27-2009)

• Hatton’s got confidence cornered (3-7-2009)

• Fun has begun for Hatton-Pacquiao (3-5-2009)

Coverage Elsewhere

• AP: Hatton’s dad says son in no rush to decide future

• Yahoo!: Pacquiao diary: Memories of Oscar | No. 2: Meeting Willie Mays | No. 3: Fight week is here | No. 4: The time is near

• Yahoo!: Hatton diary: Only the best | No. 2: Working with Floyd | No. 3: True to my roots | No. 4: Rocking the house

• ESPN: Mayweather Jr. to announce return to ring

• Inquirer: 'Pac-Man' meets former President Clinton

• Yahoo!: Hatton camp in turmoil heading into fight

• The Ring: Gun charge keeps Kirkland off Pacquiao-Hatton card

• ABS-CBN News: Pacquiao gives $220,000 for weight challenge contest

• MLB.com: Pacquiao a hit with Giants fans

• HBO Sports: PACQUIAO/HATTON 24/7 Videos

Sin City success

Take a look back at some of Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton's most memorable moments in Las Vegas. View slideshow »

A dream night

Take a look back at Manny Pacquiao's dominant victory over Oscar De La Hoya in December. Keep reading »

A retooled boxer

Take a look back at how Ricky Hatton fared in his first bout with Floyd Mayweather Sr. when he beat Paulie Malignaggi in November. Keep reading »

Brock Lesnar retires after first-round TKO defeat against Alistair Overeem

Alistair Overeem called it his "liver kick". Brock Lesnar just knew it hurt. Overeem sent Lesnar into retirement when he fired his foot into Lesnar's stomach midway through the first round of their heavyweight title eliminator bout. Lesnar crouched in pain after the strike and eventually fell to the mat. Overeem rushed in and threw a few more strikes, but Lesnar had nothing left. The referee pulled Overeem off to officialy give him the next shot at champion Junior dos Santos. In the co-main event, Nate Diaz upset Donald Cerrone after a week full of tempers flaring between the two lightweights.

Main Card Results -
Winner	Loser	Method
Alistair Overeem	Brock Lesnar	TKO
Nate Diaz	Donald Cerrone	Unanimous Decision
Johny Hendricks	Nate Diaz	Knockout
Alexander Gustafsson	Vladimir Matyushenko	TKO
Jimy Hettes	Nam Phan	Unanimous Decision

Date	Event	Headlining Match	Location
February 3	Boxing: ESPN2 Friday Night Fights	Edison Miranda vs. Isaac Chilemba	Las Vegas: Texas Station's Dallas Events Center
February 4	UFC 143	Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit	Las Vegas: Mandalay Bay Events Center
February 15	UFC on FUEL TV 1	Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger	Omaha, Neb.
February 16	SCC 4	Kendall Grove vs. Jay Silva	Las Vegas: Orleans Arena
February 25	UFC 144	Frankie Edgar vs. Ben Henderson	Saitama, Japan

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