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Victorious Pacquiao eyeing up showdown with Hatton

29/06/2008

Manny Pacquiao is set to clash with Ricky Hatton after beating David Diaz last night to win the WBC lightweight title.

Pacquiao clinched his fifth world title after knocking out Diaz with 36 seconds left in the ninth round in Las Vegas.

The Filipino made a blistering start, opening up a gash above Diaz's right eye and across the bridge of his nose.

Pacquiao, 29, ended the fight with a crunching left jab on Diaz's chin that sent him crashing to the canvas.

His promoter, Bob Arum, said Pacquiao is keen on a showdown with Hatton next year.

"We will defend the WBC lightweight title later this year," Arum said.

"There is a possibility we could fight Ricky Hatton next year. That remains to be seen."

Pacquiao, who has won titles at flyweight, super bantamweight, featherweight and super featherweight, said his achievements are beyond his wildest dreams.

"I am happy for the win tonight. I never thought I would win four world titles in four different classes," Pacquiao said.

"I feel great at this weight. I feel stronger at 135 pounds than at 130. He did hurt me one time during the fight. David Diaz is a very strong fighter."ADNFCR-8000014-ID-18660547-ADNFCR

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Hitman vs. Pacman - It is the Fight of the Century
By colt45
Bring it on... A lot of fans are already looking forward and excited if this fight is going to materialize... This will be a block-buster...a Mega-Fight!!!

MP-Hatton bring it on!
By sil
I'm a diehard Pacman and hatton fan, and i love to see this two fights! Malignaggi is just a piece of paper that you can tear and throw in the garbage!, your just wasting your time with him!

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