sports.espn.go.com - 1/23/2009
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LOS ANGELES -- In a dramatic reversal of his position, pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao on Thursday night agreed to terms to face junior welterweight champion Ricky Hatton, Top Rank promoter Bob Arum told ESPN.com. A day after the fight supposedly dissolved because Pacquiao had not signed ...
Manny Pacquiao nears agreement to fight Ricky Hatton
latimesblogs.latimes.com 1/14/2009 — A day after negotiations appeared to be crumbling, Manny Pacquiao's promoter, Bob Arum, just told me that Pacquiao's advisors are now "on board" with a 50-50 purse split with Ricky Hatton, and he expects that, "by tomorrow, I'll have a...
Pacquiao vs Hatton set for May 2
boxingchronicles.blogspot.com 2/4/2009 — One of the best fights that can be made is finally going to happen. As boxing fans, we are the ones who win . In the end, Hatton agreed to a split of 52-48 in favor of the Phillipino sensation. Such a split is as fair as it's going to get at the negotiating table, and I will explain why.
Proposed Ricky Hatton-Manny Pacquiao fight called off
sports.espn.go.com 1/21/2009 — The proposed May 2 showdown between Manny Pacquiao and junior welterweight champ Ricky Hatton is off, according to representatives for both fighters. Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer, who represents Hatton, told ESPN.com on Wednesday that he's canceled ...
Manny Pacquiao is asking for too much, too soon
hotnonporn.com 1/14/2009 — On the reports that Ricky Hatton vs. Manny Pacquiao on May 2 could be in jeopardy because Pacquiao is insisting on a 60-40 split on the purse while Hatton isn't budging at 50-50, I have this to say : Manny Pacquiao is asking for too much, too soon.
Arum urges Manny to take 50-50 as Hatton-Pacquiao situation worsens
badlefthook.com 1/14/2009 — Well, this is getting interesting.
Top Rank chief Bob Arum, promoter of Manny Pacquiao, is urging his fighter to drop his 60-40 purse split demands and go with a 50-50 split, according to the Los Angeles Times :
"There's no way he's getting ...
For Pacquiao, size can't matter
badlefthook.com 12/5/2008 — You know all the sayings. Well, they all apply.
If Manny Pacquiao, whose highest-ever fighting weight came in June at 135 pounds, is to defeat Oscar de la Hoya this Saturday, he cannot let the size become an issue.
Some have painted the size as ...
Pacquiao forces Oscar to quit after eight one-sided rounds
badlefthook.com 12/7/2008 —
One-sided.
Manny Pacquiao: 224/585, 38% Oscar de la Hoya: 83/402, 21%
Pacquiao landed 59% of his 333 power punches.
And after eight one-sided rounds, Oscar de la Hoya quit on his stool, advised by trainer Nacho Beristain and warned by ...
Ricky Hatton-Manny Pacquiao bout signed, sealed, delivered
sports.espn.go.com 1/29/2009 — The month-long saga of the Ricky Hatton-Manny Pacquiao deal is finally over. The much-anticipated fight, pitting junior welterweight champ Hatton and pound-for-pound king Pacquiao, is signed, sealed and delivered, promoters Top Rank and Golden Boy ...
Manny Pacquiao Wants Ricky Hatton in May or June - Boxing News
boxingscene.com 12/9/2008 — After taking three tough fights in 2008, the number one pound-for-pound fighter in the world, Manny Pacquiao, wants to take some time off. The next fight is already being lined up, against recognized junior welterweight champion Ricky Hatton. The ...
