Manny Pacquiao, the Pride of Filipino People
May 3, 2009 | Personal, Sports
The most awaited battle between the East and the West had come into conclusion. Manny “The Pacman” Pacquiao won over a tough opponent Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton. He is now the new Ring Magazine and IBO light welterweight champion and is considered as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world.
In the middle of the 1st round, Pacquiao threw a powerful right hook to the head sending Hatton to the canvas. He got up after the eight counts but Pacquiao landed series of punches putting him down for the 2nd time before the end of the round.
On the start of the second round, Hatton landed some good shots of his own. But approaching the final seconds, Pacquiao threw a huge left hook that sent Hatton to the canvas for the third time.
Referee Kenny Bayless took one look at Hatton and declared the end of the fight at 2:59 of the 2nd round.
“I didn’t have to count” Bayless said.
Once again Manny Pacquiao brought pride to all Filipinos. He is one of the nation’s heroes that can unite the Filipino people.
Pacquiao (49-3-2, 37 knockouts) earned $12 million for the fight, while Hatton (45-2) earned $8 million. (That’s a lot of money! lol)
What’s next for the Pacman? I guess it would be a fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. Floyd Mayweather Jr. will be back on the ring facing Juan Manuel Marquez on July 18 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in a fight entitled “Number One vs. Numero Uno.”
