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 Subject: No reason to underestimate Hatton, says Pacquiao Sun Mar 08, 2009 7:14 pm |
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MANILA, Philippines – Boxing pundits and fans may have installed him as the early favorite against Ricky Hatton but Filipino pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao is not one to take the British bomber lightly.
Speaking at the historic Filipino Town district in Los Angeles, where he received the “People’s Champion" award from Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and joined the Southern California Filipino Community for their Day of Service Saturday, Pacquiao said he’s leaving no stone unturned as he gears up against Hatton.
Pacquiao, the first Asian to fighter win world titles in four division, is set to vie for Hatton’s International Boxing Organization world junior welterweight belt on May 2 in Las Vegas.
“Si Ricky Hatton, malakas din iyan, champion din yan. Hindi natin pwede i-underestimate yan, hindi natin pwedeng bigyan ng kumpiyansa. Kailangang mag-ensayo tayo nang mabuti," Pacquiao told the large crowd, estimated to be close to 1,000.
The 30-year-old Pacquiao took a short break from his training at Wild Card Gym to receive the award and join Villaraigosa in a dedicating a tree as part of the Fil-Am community’s efforts to spruce up the district.
He was accompanied in the event by former world heavyweight champions Michael Moorer, the latest to Wild Card’s roster of trainers.
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