Thomas Hearns was the real "Hitman"

We got the fight last night at my house (Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton). Holy Shit!!! I was only reminded last night why Hatton coined himself "Hitman". Not what you think, just read on. From the first bell he came out T-Rexxing his left to measure for the right, his knockout punch, and that's all he has. That's why he's "the Hitman". Hatton is a great fighter...but a horrible boxer. I bet the guy wins every barfight he gets in, but he can't box. Hence getting destroyed by technical boxers, Mayweather last year and Pacquiao last night. And last night he didn't just destroyed, he got embarressed.

After the tap in the second, Hatton was laid out! I mean LAID OUT. He wasn't just out before he hit the canvas, he was out on contact. Out cold. And, he got knocked twice in the first round. The first one wasn't so bad, but it was a sign of things to come. Hatton, thinking too much about a knockout (maybe he knew that was the only chance he had against Pacquiao) he kept leaving himself open. He got hit throwing a wild hook and went down. The second knockdown, a show of strength. Pac Man said, "dude, I'm not just fast." Pacquiao hit Ricky through a block and knocked him down after the tap for the second first round knock down and hurt him. Why you hittin' yourself, why you hittin' yourself!?! You could see it on Hatton's face, he was looking at the ref, like, "Yeah I'm fine, but I won't be for long. There's nothing I can do, he's just too good."

Then the second round came and Hatton exhibited his arrogance. I don't mean as a person, he seems to be a decent enough dude, but as a fighter. He needed to rest, he needed to spend the second round covering up and wrapping up. He needed that 3 minutes and the between round one's. He needed that 5 minutes, but he wouldn't take it. He wouldn't admit, to himself to being outmatched and the only way he was going to win was to get his legs back, and he never did. He came out swinging, wildly. Pacquiao just picked his spots, beat him a little and after the tap in the second...nighty night. Knockout of the decade!

After the fight, Ricky's trainer, Floyd Mayweather Sr. told him he shouldn't fight again. Told him it's his decision, but I wouldn't fight again, if I were you. Ricky's Dad said, when he got out of the hospital that he didn't have a mark on him...I bet, all the damage was internal. Hatton told his Dad also, that Pacquiao was wild and that induced him to come inside (and stick his chin out). Really? I think I only saw Hatton throw 2 or 3 punches that weren't wild. Manny was in control the whole time.

I knew Manny would take it in a stoppage, but not like that. I had no idea he would be that dominant. If you get a chance to see it, you gotta see it. Normally I'd be pissed about paying PPV prices for a little less than 2 rounds, but it was worth it. Plus, I DVR'd it so I got to watch it over and over again. Hell, I may watch it again right now.

Last night reminded me of two things. One, why I like boxing better than UFC. In UFC, you never know who's going to win. That's not a sport. In sports, 9 times out 10, the better team, or player (or fighter) wins. The one who trains the hardest, the one who works the hardest, wins. Not in MMA, it's about 50-50. Don't get me wrong, I like to watch it, but I like boxing better, that's just me. Not to say that you always know who's going to win in boxing, but you can tell who trained harder and is a better fighter as the fight goes on, you don't get that with the MMA leagues.

And two, last night Money Mayweather Jr. said he's fighting Marquez in July!!! Siiiick! I've been wanting to see Mayweather-Pacquiao for two years, and now you're telling me we just might get to see it?!?! We just might get the fight of the last 100 years. And not just the fight of the last hundred years, but the fight of the centrury that actually is between two big names. Huge. $60 million fight, probably. $30mil each. I wouldn't doubt it. I mean, I shouldn't say it yet. Mayweather has to beat Marquez and Marquez gave even Pacquiao fits in their two fights, a draw and Pacman decision. But if Mayweather wins, the inevitible turn is to Manny. It's the pay-day Mayweather needs to get the IRS of his back because of his MC Hammer-like retirement for the last 14 months, it's the pay-day everyone wants, Manny has Floyd's "pound-for-pound" title now that Money retired, and it's the fight everyone wants to see. And, they have the same promotion. December, maybe Jan. Mayweather-Pacquiao, fight of the century. Not just the century so far, but of the last 100 years. This is Ali-Frazier, this is Ali-Foreman, this is Joe Louis-Rocky Marciano, this is Sugar Ray-Hagler. I promise you...if/when it happens. You heard it here first...