Pacquiao: The World Champ
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Manny Pacquiao probably can now be considered as the world champion in the world of boxing and a superstar after beating Brit boxer Ricky Hatton during the second round of their fight.
May 2, 2009 was a memorable for the Filipino boxer Manny “pacman” Paquiao as he showered the British boxer Ricky Hatton with his powerful punch that ended the fight in a flash. The fight happens Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. With the fight ended in round 2, Pacquiao has proved that he is now the boxing superstar.
The fight was wild and both fighters move so fast making Pacquiao sent Hatton down to the canvass twice during the first round. During the second round, Pacquiao landed a left hook to Hatton and let him out of the game with only one second remaining for the second round.
On Saturday morning, Floyd Mayweather has announced his comeback from retirement. However, it is now of no doubt that Manny Pacquiao is the current undefeated king of the rings. Pacquiao said in an interview that their strategy is the one punch.
The Philippine’s national fist is a quiet and simple person outside the ring. However, the moment that he had stepped up, he suddenly transforms into a high-powered machine and Ricky Hatton definitely felt the force of Manny Pacquiao.
The team Hatton is expecting Ricky to show something, but he failed to response Pacquiao’s precision and speeding punches.
Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach knows that the game was over. He found Ricky playing tactics the same way over and over again and didn’t even adjust.
When the second round was about to end, Manny thrown a strong straight left that send Hatton down once again and this time around for the win of Manny Pacquiao. Doctors immediately rushed to Ricky Hatton, and thankfully, he was still able to walk on his own.
According to Pacquiao, he was surprised how easy the fight was for him. He has spent more hard work in his training camp and it did eventually paid off. He further said that this win is a big victory for him as compared to his win with the Golden Boy Oscar De La Hoya.
Pacquiao’s win over Oscar De La Hoya wasn’t able to convinced he whole boxing society that the Golden Boy’s power is already over. However, this win definitely proves that Pacquiao is not the top dog.
Many Pacquiao’s trainer has grows his status every time Manny, which use to be his top fighter won. This only clears things out that his game plan is perfect.
Hatton’s defeat on this game is a bitter blow to thousands of his fans who managed to travel across the Atlantic.
Ricky Hatton is one of the most popular boxers ever and has many fans. However, with his defeat on this game, his fighting career and popularity is now already in danger. And for the side of Manny Pacquiao, his boxing career future is already brighter than ever.
The Filipino boxer said that he can fight anybody.
