Merchant sees Pacman bout versus Hatton about even

By Abac Cordero

Larry Merchant, the legendary boxing commentator who has worked the biggest fights in recent history, is calling the Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton fight pretty even.

“The thinking in some corners is, sooner or later Pacman (Pacquiao) will land shots, as Hatton is moving in. He’s got that lefty power Hatton won’t be prepared for,” he said.

However, the gray-haired HBO commentator who hatched the “Dream Match” between Pacquiao and Oscar dela Hoya, said Hatton has the ability to pull it off as well.
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