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Pacquiao-Hatton, Martinez-Santos, Montiel-Donaire All In Trouble (Or Worse)
It's early, but 2009 is starting to look like The Year Of The Withdrawal. The biggest and best fight on the tentative schedule, Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton May 2 in Las Vegas, is now in trouble. It's not alone. Some of the troubled fights might be replaced with superior bouts, but some might ...
The Pacquiao-Hatton Fight Is in Jeopardy
The Pacquiao-Hatton Fight Is in Jeopardy
sportingnews.com — Almost since Manny Pacquiao demolished Oscar De La Hoya last month, it was understood that his next... fight would be against Ricky Hatton. For weeks now, it’s been assumed that this fight was a sure thing, with a date (May 2nd) and a location (Las Vegas) already agreed upon by the two fight camps. (more) The Pacquiao-Hatton Fight Is in Jeopardy
Manny Pacquiao is asking for too much, too soon
Manny Pacquiao is asking for too much, too soon
hotnonporn.com — 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. (more) Manny Pacquiao is asking for too much, too soon
It’s Official: Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton - May 2nd!!
It’s Official: Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton - May 2nd!!
sportaphile.com — Fresh off his destruction of Oscar De La Hoya, Manny Pacquiao will be stepping into the ring... against Ricky Hatton on May 2nd. Being that the rest of the welterweight class is too big for Manny, Ricky was the best opponent available at a lower class ... (more) It’s Official: Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton - May 2nd!!
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