Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton makes the weight; Tale of the Tape

UPDATE: Emotions are high as the Fans scream, sings and cheers for their boxing idols. Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton both passed their weight requirements.

Pacman passed the 140 lbs. weight requirement with 138 lbs., it is his debut fight at light welter. The hitman Hatton, who is defending his Ring Magazine and International Boxing Organization light welter belt, weighed in exactly at 140-lbs.

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The whole world are now excited as the “The Battle of East and West" will collide to gain the respect and the recognition to be hail as the no.1 boxer in the world. Pound for Pound boxer Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton will give you a explosive fight that many predict that it will end in a Knockout.

The Filipino Pride and the British hitman bout is now consider the match up of the year which will happen on May 2, 2009 (9PM ET/6PM PT) - May 3 Sunday (8AM Philippine time) at the MGM Grand Garden Arene in Las Vegas.

The southpaw Pacquiao has elite power, handspeed, footwork and stamina. The offensive minded puncher Pacquiao has refined his boxing skills with Freddie Roach on his side. Stockily built Ricky Hatton is an aggressive bodypuncher that releases high volume attacks that punishes his opponents. Delivering strategy for Hatton is Floyd Mayweather Sr.

Aside from the recognition, it is a light welterweight title fight for the International Boxing Organization (IBO).

TALE OF THE TAPE

Manny "PacMan" Pacquiao

Age - 30
Height - 5″ 6′ 1/2
Reach - 67″
Chest Normal - 38″
Chest Expanded - 40″ 1/2
Biceps - 13″
Forearms - 12″
Waist - 28″
Thigh - 20″
Calf - 15″
Ankle - 11″
Neck - 16″
Wrist - 8″
Fist - 10″


Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton

Age - 30
Height - 5″7′ 1/2
Reach - 65″
Chest Normal - 37″
Chest Expanded - 36″
Biceps - 13″
Forearms - 9″ 1/2
Waist - 30″
Thigh - 20″
Calf - 14″ 1/2
Ankle - 10″
Neck - 15″
Wrist -7″
Fist - 11″