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Pacquiao-Hatton
fight tough, says Doanaire Current
IBF-IBO Flyweight Champion Nonito Donaire dubbed the May 2 fight between Manny
Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton "as the most exciting fight this year," adding
that he expects both heavy hitters to unload their "big guns" on fight
night.
Donaire,
who himself is seeing action on April 19 at the Araneta Coliseum when he defends
his crown against unbeaten Raul "Cobra" Martinez, said the MGM Grand
crowd in Las Vegas can expect an action-packed bout.
"They
both have machine guns, I mean big guns, and for sure they will use them on fight
night," said the 26-year-old Filipino champ.
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in terms of speed and skill the odds are stacked against the Hitman from Manchester,
England, Donaire said.
Donaire
noted that Hatton has a mannerism that might work in Pacquiao's favor.
"He
(Hatton) tends to throw combinations and then bob to the left," observed
Donaire.
That
practice, according to him, will move the Briton away from Pacquiao's pet left
straight and force the Filipino to use his now-polished right hook. |
"Hatton
is also tall, Manny can very easily use his speed against him," said Donaire.
Pacquiao's
trainer, Freddie Roach, said he plans to use the Filipino's speed and quick footwork
to stay out of Hatton's range.
"Manny's
style doesn't change a lot, but both opponents from these two last fights he is
about to be or has been involved in - (Oscar) De La Hoya and Hatton - are both
stronger, bigger guys, and we can't stand in front of them," Roach said.
Roach
has packed his personal stuff and moved out of the Wild Card gym to give Pacquiao
an exclusive training area. (many b.)
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