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YouTube video: Hatton knocked out by Pacquiao

That’s it? The fight’s done in under 6 minutes?

That’s probably what millions of viewers around the world thought when Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao demolished Briton opponent Ricky Hatton in Round 2 of the IBO lightweight title match in Las Vegas on May 2 (May 3 in Manila).

Here’s a blow-by-blow account of the two-round fight according to Yahoo Sports:

  • Round 1:

Pacquiao hugs trainer Freddie Roach just before the bell sounds to start the fight. Crowd is cheering and singing. Hatton goes hard to body and referee Kenny Bayless warns him to keep them up. They’re clinching a lot. Hard right hook by Manny. Jab and a hook to the body by Ricky. Hard straight left by Pacquiao. One-two from Pacquiao and they clinch. Combination from Pacquiao on the ropes stuns Hatton. Four-punch combination by Pacquiao. Hatton is is down from a right. About 45 seconds left. Huge combination by Pacquiao. Hatton is getting drilled. This may be it. Hatton down again.

Pacquiao wins round, 10-7

  • Round 2:

Right by Hatton early. Good combination by Pacquiao. He’s hurting Hatton with those shots. Right hook lands by Pacquiao. Three-punch combination by Pacquiao and Hatton wobbles. The speed is way too much for Hatton at this stage. Right hook again by Pacquiao. Hatton goes to body and is warned for holding and hitting. Straight left by Pacquiao and they bang heads. Right by Hatton lands flush, Pacquiao takes it well. Combination from Pacquiao backs Hatton to corner. Right hook to body by Pacquiao. Left hand by Pacquiao knocks out Hatton. The fight is stopped at 2:59.

Pacquiao wins by knockout

Of course, it would be better to simply watch it. Here’s a YouTube video of the fight.

Pacquiao Vs. Hatton

Congrats Manny!

By the way, news sources say that Manny Pacquiao earned $12 million for the fight, while Hatton got $8 million.

Source : http://www.pinoymoneytalk.com/2009/05/04/ricky-hatton-manny-pacquiao-fight/#more-2236

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