BETFAIR MANNY PACQUIAO VS RICKY HATTON BETTING

Ricky Hatton has started the mind-games as his light-welterweight bout with Manny Pacquiao draws nearer by the day. Speaking to the media, he labelled Pacquiao a one-dimensional fighter who has "never met a man as fiery, ferocious or rough as me." Frankly, I've been behind Hatton since the fight was announced and while many seem confident that Manny will destroy Ricky (the bookmakers seem to think so) I'm really quite sure that the Hitman will get the job done here, and get the job done in style. Manny Pacquiao has never fought at Light-welterweight, much less won at this level. He's got experience over a number of different weight classes, but I just don't think he's come up against anybody with the skill and drive of the newly-restored Ricky Hatton. Now paired up with Floyd Mayweather Sr. The Hitman believes that he's added a lot more technique to his fighting and that he is boxing with more purpose than ever. A tactically-astute gameplan is essential if you're going to win titles and he looks ready to do on May 2nd. Betfair has shortened Ricky's odds slightly and he is currently laid at 3.5. Pacquiao has risen to 1.5 and the unlikely draw pays out at 34.0. Hatton pulling off a knockout victory pays out at 3.95 while a Hatton decision pays 6.6. Pacquiao to KO or TKO Hatton pays 2.42. While a victory by decision pays 3.75. All quality odds if you ask me. I'm really eyeing the nearly 4/1 on Hatton to win by KO. RECOMMENDATIONRicky Hatton to win by KO in the 8th round @ 3.95, 25.0.