Pacquiao vs Hatton Fight Confirmed

I know this hot news is 1 week old now, but better late than never. Finally! Finally! Finally, Pacquiao vs Hatton fight is confirmed. Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton match is definitely on. Manny Pacquiao has finally agreed to fight Ricky Hatton to a 52-48 PPV split share in his favor and is guaranteed a $12 million purse win or lose. They both agreed with a 140lb weight limit. And Yes this will be a title match, Hatton’s World Junior Welterweight Championship Belt is on the line. Of course, boxing matches is all about money and pride.

Pacquiao and Hatton will meet on May 2, 2009 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Pacman-Hitman tickets are already on sale last Friday January 30, 2009 with prices at $1,000, $750, $500, $350 and $150.  The outpouring of global interest for this bout is tremendous, and a quick sellout is expected.

Some Quotes:

“When Manny Pacquiao goes into the ring he fights for his country, the Philippines, and millions of Filipinos worldwide,” said Top Rank CEO and Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum. “He is a tremendous athlete and unlike any other champion we have ever promoted. When Manny walks to the ring he carries the weight of his country on his shoulders and he fights with all of his heart, every second of every round.”

“We are very excited that this fight has been made, as it is the fight fans wanted and the one I look forward to seeing myself,” said Oscar de la Hoya, president of Golden Boy Promotions. “This fight has all the makings of a “Fight of the Year” candidate and I think Hatton will dethrone Pacquiao and become boxing’s pound-for-pound king.”

“MGM Grand is thrilled to be hosting what we anticipate will be one of the biggest fights of 2009,” said Richard Sturm, president of Sports and Entertainment for MGM MIRAGE. “As we continue our tradition of hosting the top names in sports and entertainment, this spectacular boxing match will not only be a battle between two great champions but will offer an electric and international atmosphere for the fans.”

“I’m really excited to get back in the ring in Vegas after beating Malignaggi in November,” said Hatton. “I am confident that I am the fighter to take down the pound-for-pound champion and I believe I will be victorious on May 2.”

Source: Fightnews