Pacquiao Vs. Hatton: The Battle of East and West

The Stage is Set on May 2, 2009, Saturday, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Philippine pride Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao battles British prized fighter Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton via a 12-round bout for IBO junior welterweight title on another classic match entitled "The Battle of East and West".




“There is a respect for Hatton and his team but in the ring it is all different. There are no timeouts.

Like all of my fights, I dedicate this fight to my country. I remember as a little boy. I ate one meal a day and sometimes slept in the street. I will never forget that and it inspires me to fight hard, stay strong and remember all of the people of my country trying to achieve better for themselves."

- Manny Pacquiao






“This is a fight between two nice men, but there is nothing nice about either me or Manny when we get inside the ring.


We both have great fans and we will be fighting our hearts out for them that night. I want to do the U.K. proud and come home victorious.”


- Ricky Hatton







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