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Ricky Hatton defeats Paulie Malignaggi in the 11th Round

Turns out Ricky Hatton didn’t need to change much to take care of Paulie Malignaggi.

Looking much like the fighter he’s always been, Hatton dominated the fight from the second round on Saturday night before Malignaggi’s trainer came into the ring 28 seconds into the 11th round to stop the lopsided bout.

Fighting in the same ring where he suffered his only loss against Floyd Mayweather Jr. a year ago, Hatton stunned Malignaggi early and dominated him the rest of the way in a fight that was never really in doubt. He was ahead by wide margins on all three ringside scorecards in staking his claim as the best 140-pounder in the world.

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“I enjoyed this fight a lot more than the last time I was here,” Hatton joked after the fight. “I’m in a new camp with Floyd and it showed in the things I was doing tonight.

“I was getting frustrated in the fight because Paulie’s a lot tougher than you’d think. Maybe I hurt him too early in the fight [and lost my composure] but slowly but surely Floyd got me back to the new me.

“I dropped my shoulders and allowed my punches to go. I slowed down, I was more composed, and I used my left jab.”

Even Malignaggi, whose record dipped to 25-2 (5), gave Hatton his props. The New Yorker just wished that he was able to finish the fight.

“Ricky fought a great fight,” he said. “Maybe I wasn’t going to win, but I’m better than this. I’m better than getting stopped.

“I tip my hat to Ricky, but I was worse off in the Miguel Cotto fight. They didn’t stop it then, why should they stop it now? This goes down as a knockout on my record but it shouldn’t.”

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Michael Porfirio Mason
AKA The Peoples Champ
AKA The 7th Prince
The Guide to Getting More out of Life
http://www.thegmanifesto.com

Ricky Hatton Highlights

Oasis – Champagne Supernova

Ricky “The Hitman”Hatton VS Paul “The Magic Man” Malignaggi

PAUL MALIGNAGGI (KEYS TO VICTORY)

For Paul, this fight basically comes down to pure execution. No one disputes the fact that Paul is the better pure boxer of the two, but how well he deals with the constant pressure of Hatton will effectively dictate the final outcome. The last time Malignaggi dealt with a fighter this aggressive it didn’t end up too well as he would suffer his first and only defeat, which came at the hands Puerto Rican star Miguel Cotto. Hatton is not Cotto, and certainly not as big in size, so Malignaggi will need to use this somewhat neutralized size effect to his advantage. Against a much bigger Cotto, Malignaggi was bullied, but against Hatton, Malignaggi’s 5 inch reach advantage paired with slick boxing skills should help him.

RICKY HATTON: (KEYS TO VICTORY)

For Hatton, there are many paths to victory but the one that will work the best for him is the same blueprint that he applied to the 44 other men who fell victim….Pressure. Hatton comes into this fight with a corner adjustment that could prove to be precisely what the doctor ordered, as Floyd Mayweather Sr. takes over the helm in place of former trainer Billy Graham. What Mayweather brings to Hatton’s corner is a controlled and more skilled element to his aggression. Hatton will need to infuse his patented pressure style with his newly acquired ability to know when to assert that pressure and perhaps when to substitute it with a few jabs or trap shots.

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Here is my brief tale of the tape, along with some analysis on each boxer as well as the outcome of the fight.

Size: Hatton is a slightly more compact, 5’6” and 140 pounds while Malignaggi goes 5’7” and also 140 pounds.

Power: This category isn’t even close as Hatton possesses the punching power of a much bigger man and Malignaggi possess almost no punching power at all with just five career Kos.

Speed: This category is also a mismatch as Malignaggi is much quicker with his hands than Hatton. Still, Malignaggi won’t be able to hurt Hatton at all.

Age: Hatton is 30-years-old and Malignaggi will turn 28 one day after their bout on Nov. 22.

Brains: Some may think that Malignaggi is the smarter of the two because he has to ‘out-box’ his opponents, but I fully believe that Hatton is just as smart, usually setting his opponents up perfectly – before summarily knocking them out!

Boxing Odds

Ricky Hatton -300

Paul Malignaggi +200

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The Rest is Up to You…

Michael Porfirio Mason
AKA The Peoples Champ
AKA The 7th Prince
The Guide to Getting More out of Life
http://www.thegmanifesto.com

Ricky “Hitman” Hatton – Blue Moon Video

Paul Malignaggi speaks about upcoming Hatton bout

Paul Malignaggi

The Lee Murray MMA Heist Story

A little while back, DevX wrote a Guest Manifesto: ENTER ACTION WITH BOLDNESS, that featured Street Hood turned MMA Fighter turned Superstar Heistman Lee Murray.

Here are two videos of the story:

The Lee Murray MMA Heist Story Part 1

The Lee Murray MMA Heist Story Part 2

The Rest is Up to You…

Michael Porfirio Mason
AKA The Peoples Champ
AKA The 7th Prince
The Guide to Getting More out of Life
http://www.thegmanifesto.com

Freddie Roach disses ‘TWIGGY’ Oscar De La Hoya

Manny Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach has poured more scorn on Oscar De La Hoya three weeks ahead of the ‘Dream Match’ in Las Vegas.

Roach, who worked with De La Hoya for his fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr in 2007, has ridiculed the boxer’s appearance.

De La Hoya must slim down to 147 pounds for the fight with Pacquiao and will skip the traditional turkey dinner on Thanksgiving Day as a result.

He is pleased with his progress in the battle with the scales but Roach said: “I’m glad to hear that Oscar’s diet has made him skinny.

“The photos of him at his media day have him looking like boxing’s version of Twiggy! If Oscar thinks he has it tough skipping Thanksgiving to train for this fight, wait until Manny cooks his golden goose on December 6!

“Manny’s recipe for success will have Oscar plucked and roasted within nine rounds.”

De La Hoya remains a hot favourite to win the fight and is an 8-11 chance with Sky Bet.

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Freddie Roach lands a zinger.

Not sure who I am picking in this one yet, but if Roach keeps this up, I might have to side with The Wild Card Boxing Club.

Hell, I used to spar at The Wild Card, before it was The Wild Card.

Wild Card Boxing Club

The Rest is Up to You…

Michael Porfirio Mason
AKA The Peoples Champ
The Guide to Getting More out of Life
http://www.thegmanifesto.com

Jimmy Cliff – Hot Shot

Jimmy Cliff “Hot Shot” Extended Version

Oscar De La Hoya VS Manny Pacquiao: Tale of The Tape

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Oscar De La Hoya

Birthplace: East LA, California

Record – W-L-D (KO): 39-5-0 (30)

Last 10 fights: 7-3-0 (4)

Trainer (venue): Ignacio Beristain (Big Bear)

Age (Birthdate): 35 (04 Feb 1973)

Stance: Orthodox

Height: 5′ 10 1/2″

Reach: 72″

Manny Pacquiao

Birthplace: Gen. Santos, Philippines

Record – W-L-D (KO): 47-3-2 (36)

Last 10 fights: 9-1-0 (6)

Trainer (venue): Freddie Roach (Wild Card Gym)

Age (Birthdate): 29 (12 Dec 1978)

Stance: Southpaw

Height: 5′ 6 1/2″

Reach: 67″

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Michael Porfirio Mason
AKA The Peoples Champ
The Guide to Getting More out of Life
http://www.thegmanifesto.com

Midnight Star – The Midas Touch