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Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton fight is on, promoter Arum says

 

Published 1/23/2009 at L.A. Times - Boxing

A signed contract is in hand, ending a turbulent negotiation to get the two fighters to the ring for a junior-welterweight bout in Las Vegas on May 2. > Manny Pacquiao's signed contract to fight England's Ricky Hatton of May 2 in Las Vegas reached his promoter Bob Arum's hands this morning. (link)

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