Pacquiao demolishes Hatton in second round

May 3, 2009 By dragon Leave a Comment

Filipino pride southpaw Manny Pacquiao puts Ricky Hatton to sleep in the second round, taking a historic win with a devastating left to the chin that sent the Englishman to hospital.

Hatton came out all guns blazing in the first round but was floored twice by the Filipino southpaw and looked to be in big trouble before the bell went.

The second round saw Pacquiao connect with a huge left hook that completely poleaxed the Mancunian and ended proceedings without the need for a count.

Referee Kenny Bayless knelt over the apparently dazed and confused and sleeping Hatton and halted the fight after two minutes and 59 seconds of the second round, giving the Filipino star a victory and the International Boxing Organization junior welterweight title.   Read more... (1193 words, 3 images, estimated 4:46 mins reading time)

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April 14, 2009 By dragon 17 Comments

 

 

(author's update. The process discussed in this article may also be used to watch the Mayweather versus Marquez fight this September 19, 2009, and the upcoming Miguel Cotto versus Pacquiao this November 14,2009)

Last December 7, 2009, we edited this article from its original "Pacquaio vs. Marquez" title, as it was also applicable to pacman versus golden boy's fight.  Today, one year after the original article, we once again re-label and re-edit the article to fit the upcoming Pacquiao versus Hatton fight for May 2, 2009.

As with Oscar De La Hoya's fight arrangement disagreement over the purse split, (De La Hoya wanted 70-30, Pacquiao wanted 40), the Pacquiao Hatton fight almost did not push through with a similar disagreement over the purse.  Both parties stressed that each had the bigger crowd draw from their home country, thus each demanding a bigger cut from the PPV.  Read more... (819 words, 2 images, estimated 3:17 mins reading time)

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Just how much is Manny Pacquiao worth

December 12, 2008 By dragon 6 Comments

The prestigious New York Times, in its April 14, 2007, issue, reported that Pacquiao earns “about $20 million a year, including endorsements.”

Assets, Businesses:

 “He owns a rooster farm, a boxing promotions company and a basketball team called MP Warriors, which plays in the country’s top league,” wrote the Times.  Pacquiao, who also owns a lotto outlet, has appeared in movies and released CD albums. He recently signed a deal as an exclusive talent for GMA 7.

Other diverse revenue streams for Pacquiao include selling his likeness to video game maker EA Sports for its popular 'Fight Night' game.  He also owns rental property.

Endorsers:

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March 15, 2008 By dragon 6 Comments

 

Last December 7, 2009, we are edited this article from its original "Pacquaio vs. Marquez" title, as it is also applicable to pacman versus golden boy's fight.  Today, one year after the original article, we once again re-label and re-edit the article to fit the upcoming Pacquiao versus Hatton fight for May 2, 2009.

As with Oscar De La Hoya's fight arrangement disagreement over the purse split, (De La Hoya wanted 70-30, Pacquiao wanted 40), the Pacquiao Hatton fight almost did not push through with a similar disagreement over the purse.  Both parties stressed that each had the bigger crowd draw from their home country, thus each demanding a bigger cut from the PPV.  Read more... (683 words, 2 images, estimated 2:44 mins reading time)

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