Ricky Hatton focused on Manny Pacquiao showdown

Ricky Hatton's mindset and focus is "very similar in frame of mind to when he fought Kostya Tszyu", according to the British boxer's father and manager Ray Hatton.Hatton has cut to within 10lb of the 10st weight limit for his showdown with Filipino fighter Manny Pacquiao, a month from now in Las Vegas on May 2."I've not seen Ricky in this frame of mind since 2005, when he was preparing for the biggest step up in his life," Hatton Snr said on...

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Pacquiao-Hatton Hollywood premiere highlights

t was quite a night Monday, as Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton and all of their entourages made for a unique "Hollywood Red Carpet" news conference at the Roosevelt Hotel, attracting hundreds across Hollywood Boulevard who saw not only the boxers but also celebrities such as actors Mickey Rourke and Mark Wahlberg.Wahlberg, a close friend of Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach, discussed the event and the coming May 2 fight in Las Vegas in this...

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Pacquiao, Hatton: Expect an action-packed bout

MANILA, Philippines – Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton were both on the same page in declaring that their upcoming fight will feature nothing but pure action.Speaking at a press conference yesterday in Los Angeles to promote their bout, both Pacquiao (48-3-2, 36 KOs) and Hatton (45-1, 32 KOs) said they are looking forward to a night of toe-to-toe fighting."I expect (Hatton) to come forward. The styles of both of us look similar. It's expected to be a lot of action,” Pacquiao said.Hatton echoed the current pound-for-pound king’s statement, acknowledging...

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HATTON'S PACQ-ING A PUNCH

Ricky Hatton has landed the first shot on Manny Pacquiao - a month before they clash in the ring.Hatton rubbished world pound-for-pound king Pacquiao's win over Oscar De La Hoya when they squared up at a red-carpet event in Hollywood.'The Hitman' claims 'Golden Boy' was just a shell of the fighter who has graced the world stage for 15 years because he was weight-drained."Any win over Oscar is magnificent," said Hatton."But was that the Oscar...

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News PACQUIAO AT WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL (PHOTOS)

London, ENGLAND -- Four-time world champion Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, General Santos, Philippines is greeted by hundreds of Filipino fans as he arrives to attend mass at Westminster Cathedral, the largest Roman Catholic church in England and home to one of the most celebrated choirs in the world. Pacquiao is in London for his mega UK media tour to officially announce his upcoming World Jr. Welterweight championship fight against Ricky "The Hitman"...

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Ricky Hatton comes face to face with Manny Pacquiao

By Steve Bunce, sundaymirror.co.uk 1/03/2009When Manny Pacquiao fights, the whole of the Philippines stands still and crime drops to zero. Pacquiao meets Ricky Hatton in Las Vegas on May 2 for the IBO light-welter weight belt - but the Filipino idol believes that there is something far more important on the line. "It is a fight between two great boxing nations - there is national pride," said Pacquiao, who came face to face with Hatton and...

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HATTON-PACQUIAO ENGLAND PRESSCON PHOTOS

Manchester, ENGLAND -- "MANNY MANIA" --- Six thousand screaming fans all wanted to touch or just get near four-time world champion Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao (ctr), General Santos, Philippines as he arrived for a press rally at the Trafford Center in Manchester,England on Saturday. This stop today was one of the first press events on the mega UK media tour to officially announce Pacquiao's upcoming World Jr. Welterweight championship fight against Ricky...

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Manny Pacquiao lives the dream as Ricky Hatton awaits

Manny Pacquiao slipped quietly out of The Grosvenor House Hotel on London's swanky Park Lane to meet the dawn chorus at Hyde Park, before boarding a train for Manchester to be greeted by a different chorus altogether: 'There's only one Ricky Hatton' boomed out in the now-familiar chanted monotony, with its ubiquitous brass band accompaniment.By Gareth A DaviesLast Updated: 11:21AM GMT 01 Mar 2009Manny Pacquiao darts up to Manchester as Ricky Hatton...

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