Here's a follow-up to the Manny Pacquiao confirmation that the fight is really on. Pacquiao vs Hatton is on as Ricky Hatton confirms that the fight is a done deal.

Pacquiao confirmed to ABS-CBN correspondent Dyan Castillejo that he had agreed to sign the fight's contract.

Castillejo quoted Pacquiao as saying, The fight is on!

She said Pacquiao told her the fight will be held in Las Vegas on May 2.

Castillejo said that Pacquiao had discussed with his promoter, Bob Arum, the "new arrangements" of the fight. The Filipino boxer, however, did not disclose the new terms, but said Arum was happy about it.

A PhilBoxing.com report quoting Rex "Wakee" Salud said Pacquiao had agreed to a 52-48 pay-per-view split in his favor and a $12 million guaranteed purse.

The report said Pacquiao made Salud drink three bottles of beer on Thursday night before agreeing to sign the contract.

The PhilBoxing report said Arum may fly to the Philippines for the official announcement.

On Wednesday, Pacquiao failed to meet the 6 p.m. deadline set by Hatton's camp. Pacquiao reportedly wanted a bigger guarantee purse.

Franklin "Jeng" Gacal, Pacquiao's lawyer, said the decision was not about money, but principle. He said Pacquiao wanted a little respect from Hatton's camp in the negotiating table.

Manny Pacquiao

Earns about $20 million a year. Worth at least $100 million at the end of 2008.

Owns many businesses. Runs a rooster farm for cockfight gambling, lottery outlets, a boxing promotions company and a basketball team. Assets includes several properties for rentals, business buildings, beach resorts, medical facilities. Invest heavily in various bank financial programs. Earns money acting in movies, and also appearing regulary in television shows. Has steady stream of income from pop album sales.

Has endorsement deals with companies like Nike, McDonald’s, Philippines Long Distance Company, San Miguel Beer, Café Puro, etc., etc. Also receives fee from video game, such as Electronic Arts’ Fight Night series. Has various biographical documentaries. Has a movie about him.

Received at least $30 million purse from 2006-2008 boxing.

$11 million guaranteed plus plus a percentage from the 1.25 Million PPV buy at $70 million vs De la Hoya.

Donates regulary to charitable institutions. Gives money and goods easily to poor people. Regularly shows up on request for free during sporting events and festivals. Has recently gave up gambling.


Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Worth approximately $100 million at the end of 2007.

$10 million guaranteed plus a percentage from the 2.15 million PPV buys worth $120 million vs Golden Boy.

$11 million guaranteed plus percentage of 850,000 US pay-per-view buys, amounting to $47 million in US television revenue vs Hatton.

However, Since that hot July weekend when he "made it rain" by throwing $30,000 in one hundred dollar bills into a crowd of people, 'Money' Mayweather has encountered some very pricey situations.

Mayweather owns several properties in the state of Nevada, but the Las Vegas area in which he resides has been what some have called "ground zero" in the series of U.S. foreclosures. One of Mayweather's Las Vegas homes was robbed of what was reported to have been $7.1 million worth of jewelry.

Mayweather also invest in stocks but October brought a worldwide meltdown in stock markets. The markets crashed between 30% and 40%.

Recently, Money Mayweather owes the Internal Revenue Service $6 million worth of tax.

Ricky Hatton

Worth?

$6 million guaranteed plus percentage of 850,000 US pay-per-view buys and 1.4 Million UK PPV buys vs Mayweather.

Sold 55,000 tickets vs Lazcano, making it the largest live gate in the history of British boxing.

Regularly shows up at TV shows, comedy clubs, and events. Has a habit of binging on alcohol beverage. Supports and donates at charity events. Has biographical DVD.

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Did you know that Manny Pacquiao is ambidextrous?

During an interview, Mario Lopez noticed Manny Pacquiao shooting darts with his right hands. Mario asked him about it. Manny said he's ambidextrous, afterwards shooting darts with his left hands. Pacquiao plays basketball, billiards, and flipping butterfly knife, equally adept in using either hands.

Ambidexterity is the state of being equally adept in the use of both right and left. Although people that are born ambidextrous are extremely rare, they may still gravitate towards performing certain types of tasks with a specific hand.

Jack Dempsey of course is one of the most famous ambidextrous boxers. Jim Lampley, as well as some writers, was right to compare Pacquaio to Dempsey.

I've seen Dempsey moves used by Pacquiao in reverse. The double shift southpaw stance of right jab, followed by a long straight left, with his left leg following, which makes it seem like he extended himself too far, that is like he's out of position. However, this is actually a switch to an orthodox position, with another straight right following up very fast, so fast indeed that it looks like a blur to the naked eye.

Pacquiao vs Hatton profit split deal is nearing its conclusion.

“They told us last night they now want 52-48, we’re still looking at it if there’s going to be readjustment,” said Pacquiao in yesterday’s press conference for the 2009 Smart National Amateur Boxing Championship.

“But they also say they could go up to 55-45, I might agree to that,” Manny said.

Pacquiao has given Hatton until the first week of February to decide.


January 12, 1st proposal
Hatton: 50-50
Pacquiao: 60-40

January 17, 2nd proposal
Hatton: 52-48
Pacquiao: 55-45

Tentative schedule
2nd Half of January: Contract Signing
Late January - early February: London, Manchester, England Promo
February: New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles Promo
March-April: Full Training
May 2: Pacquiao vs Hatton Fight at MGM Grand, Las Vegas

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Manny Pacquiao Thanks His Supporters Video


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Manny Pacquiao vs Ricky Hatton is nearly a done deal for May 2, 2009. Here's the Tale of the Tape Manny Pacquiao vs Ricky Hatton:

Manny Pacquiao Ricky Hatton Advantage
Height 5ft 6 1/2" 5ft 7 1/2" Hatton
Reach 67" 65" Pacquiao
Chest-Normal 38" 37" Pacquiao
Chest-Expanded 40 1/2" 39" Pacquiao
Biceps 13" 13" Same
Forearm 12" 9 1/2" Pacquiao
Waist 28" 30" Pacquiao
Thigh 20" 20" Same
Calf 15" 14 1/2" Pacquiao
Ankle 11" 10" Pacquiao
Neck 16" 15" Pacquiao
Wrist 8" 7" Pacquiao
Fist 10" 11 1/2" Hatton
Age 30 30 Same