Pacquiao: Hatton fight is my hardest

Philippine Daily Inquirer

MANILA, Philippines—Manny Pacquiao kidded around as soon as he made what was perhaps the boldest prediction in his battle with Ricky Hatton so far.

“I’m just an ordinary fighter but I can beat a good fighter,” Pacquiao told reporters Friday night before bursting into laughter.

Pacquiao, though, did acknowledge Hatton, known as “the Hitman” for his knockout abilities, as a tougher opponent than Oscar De La Hoya and David Diaz. read more