Leaving no doubt on who is the “Best Pound-for Pound Boxer in the World”, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao lulled Ricky “Hitman” Hatton to sleep via a 2nd round knock-out during their “Battle of the East and West” bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
Before sending Hatton to dreamland, Pacquio gave him a brutal beating in the 1st round with two knockdowns.
By winning the bout, Manny wrestled away Ricky’s IBO and Ring Magazine junior-welterweight championship belts. He has now won five world titles in five different weight divisions! He also improved his record to 49-3-2 with 37 wins coming via KO.
During the post-fight interview inside the ring, promoter Bob Arum declared Manny Pacquiao, “The greatest boxer who ever lived”. Wow, such a bold statement!
Here’s the picture of Manny’s vaunted left straight.
Coach Freddie Roach also quipped “Manny’s unbelievable, he makes me look good”.
Showing why he is so blessed and talented, Manny went to his corner to pray.
Poging-pogi pa rin si Manny, hindi man lang nagalusan, hehehe…
OTHER FIGHT NOTES:
WWE wrestler Batista was by Pacquiao’s side as he was entering the arena.
Martin Nievera sang the Phillipine National Anthem while wearing a t-shirt designed by FrancisM. He was the first man to sing at Pacquiao’s big fights… and he did not jinx Manny.
Jasmine Villegas who sang the American National Anthem is a Fil-Am.
Some famous celebrities seen at ringside were Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg, Mariah Carey, PDiddy, Jay-Z, Denzel Washington and Oscar dela Hoya.
In one of the undercards, Bernabe Concepcion won his Featherweight match against Yogli Herrera via unanimous decision.
Manny Pacquiao was hailed by announcer Michael Buffer as “from Sarangani Province…”, not the usual “from General Santos City…” Hehe, nagpaparamdam na si Manny sa mga constituents niya sa Sarangani. Tatakbo kasi siyang Congressman next year eh.
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UPDATE July 1, 2009: This stunning knockout is nominated for the 2009 ESPY Best Play Award.
UPDATE July 17, 2009: Unfortunately, this play lost out to Roethlisberger to Holmes’ Super Bowl winning touchdown (professional football). Manny Pacquiao though got the 2009 ESPY Best Fighter Award.
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May 3rd, 2009 at 8:17 pm
Galing talga ni pacman…. whoooo, wala binatbat si hitman na yan… puro yabang lang..
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ark Reply:
May 4th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Puro yabang nga lang talaga. Kahit ung coach nia na si Mayweather Sr, talo na nga ang alaga, nagyayababang pa rin.
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May 4th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
hhahahah tulog agad si hatton di man lang pinawisan si pacman.
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xxCyberxx Reply:
May 4th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
Oo nga, walang kahirap-hirap ang kumita ng pera para kay money pacquiao, hahaha…
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ark Reply:
May 4th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
Eh wala din namang kahirap-hirap kay Ricky Hatton ang pera eh. Biro mo, natulog lang siya sa ring, may $8M+ na siya! Hehe…
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May 4th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
holiday DAW sa friday kc idedeclare na national holiday ni PGMA ang hero’s welcome ke manny…yehey, sana totoo para kahit sa ganun ay maambunan tau directly ng swerte ni manny, wahaha.
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Selboy Reply:
May 4th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
di baleng walang holiday, ang gusto ko ay balato galing kay pacman.
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ark Reply:
May 4th, 2009 at 10:43 pm
Haha, pumila na tayo sa harap ng mga mansion ni Manny, hehe..
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May 4th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
I’m a Brit and I’m totally impressed with Pacquiao. Honestly, I was really expecting that Ricky would be beaten in the later rounds, by round 9 or so.
But by a knockout in the 2nd round? That’s totally ridiculous! Who would have expected such a thing?
Well, Manny beat Ricky fair and square. Hats off to him. Congratulations!
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ark Reply:
May 5th, 2009 at 9:51 pm
Haha, nobody mate. Maybe except for Freddie Roach. Roach and Pacquiao together is a really good tandem. They have silenced your boastful Hatton and annoying Mayweather, Sr.
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May 5th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
The video is funny.
LOL!
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May 5th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
I admit nabitin ako sa laban nila..i expected a little bit longer fight kaso wala talaga si Hitman..
somehow i did enjoy watching the fight. Btw, ark i just have a new blog..napag isipan ko lang gawin the other day. I have a 125×125 ad placement baka gusto mong lagay ko blog mo dun for free =) kasi sayang yung space.
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ark Reply:
May 5th, 2009 at 11:40 pm
Hehe, ayos un yan.. Nag-email ako sa u..
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May 5th, 2009 at 7:55 pm
salamat sa pag post nito…I was not able to watched live that day.I was on my jordan river and galilee tours..
thanks again & god bliss!
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ark Reply:
May 6th, 2009 at 1:13 am
You are welcome bro.
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May 6th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
I didn’t expect Ricky Hatton will be finished in second round. I thought the fight will last for a distance.
Really, the tandem of Roach and Pacquiao is perfect. Roach is a great trainer while Pacquiao is the awesome boxer.
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