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The Pacquiao-Hatton Fight Is in Jeopardy
The Pacquiao-Hatton Fight Is in Jeopardy
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.
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
Undercard to Pacquiao-Hatton: HBO vs. Showtime
Undercard to Pacquiao-Hatton: HBO vs. Showtime
latimesblogs.latimes.com — Promoter Bob Arum said Monday it's no slam dunk to believe the May 2 Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton junior-middleweight fight will be televised on HBO pay-per-view. Arum, who continues plotting to get boxing back on network television by arranging ... (more) Undercard to Pacquiao-Hatton: HBO vs. Showtime
PACQUIAO WON’T ACEPT 50-50 SPLIT FOR HATTON FIGHT
PACQUIAO WON’T ACEPT 50-50 SPLIT FOR HATTON FIGHT
philboxing.com — Manny Pacquiao’s lawyer says he won’t accept a 50-50 revenue sharing for the planned May 2 showdown with Britain’s Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton (more) PACQUIAO WON’T ACEPT 50-50 SPLIT FOR HATTON FIGHT
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