tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130396615173181257.post458586502073165336..comments2023-09-30T05:42:52.965-07:00Comments on BOXIANA: The Best Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton Preview: Part 1shoeflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07031396523894447965noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130396615173181257.post-5661569003500525892009-04-29T17:33:00.000-07:002009-04-29T17:33:00.000-07:00Jim: Thanks. I'm confident in my pick, but have cr...Jim: Thanks. I'm confident in my pick, but have creeping doubts. Hatton has proven me wrong before.<br /><br />The other van gundy: The answer, like most things in boxing, is it depends. There are certain guys that can move up and certain guys that can't. Usually the better technical fighters have an easier time, like Mayweather, while guys like Hatton, who have less options in their style find more difficulty. Particularly at the smaller weights even three pounds can make a huge difference, and a good big man always beats a good little man. <br /><br />In a fight like last weak, <br />Gerry Penalosa was both underskilled, but also being undersized gave him virtually no chance of winning. One has to have at least a respectable level of power, like Pac still does, or be so scientific it doesn't matter much, like mayweather. you must be able to garner respect, and even five pounds is huge. That was why Pac's smackdown of Hoya was so impressive he moved up 17 pounds in two fights. Amazing.<br /><br />You also need to be aware of weight draining. A guy like Hatton weighs in at 140, but come fight night might be 152. Many fighters balloon 15-18 pounds overnight, so the differences can be profound.shoeflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07031396523894447965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130396615173181257.post-60640996523565488012009-04-29T00:08:00.000-07:002009-04-29T00:08:00.000-07:00How much of an advantage does the heavier fighter ...How much of an advantage does the heavier fighter enjoy? It makes sense that they'll have more muscle and bulk than the lighter guy, but how much of a difference does it make? Say you have Fighter X, who is 5 pounds heavier than Fighter Y -- is he automatically the favorite? What if he's 10 pounds heavier?<br /><br />wv: geratic. So close.The Other Van Gundyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18442509224908036380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2130396615173181257.post-73990144881841624752009-04-28T16:40:00.000-07:002009-04-28T16:40:00.000-07:00Great breakdown. Great analysis. Pacquiao is undou...Great breakdown. Great analysis. Pacquiao is undoubtedly a force of nature and possibly an immortal. And yet, I still like Hatton's chances. Can't wait for the next installment.Jim Eiknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14499251381575849885noreply@blogger.com