By John Benz

It didn’t take long for Manny Pacquiao to make a statement with Ricky Hatton. With 7 seconds left in the second round, Hatton hit the canvas hard and never got back up. The ref had no choice but to wave the fight off.

Round one saw Hatton hit the canvas twice. Although Hatton made it up both times, he was in some bad shape. He came out a little more cautious in the second round, but as the round was near it’s end, Pacquaio landed hard on Hatton’s chin and sent Hatton down hard. Hatton never had a chance of getting back up.

After the fight, it took a few minutes before Hatton was allowed up. he left the ring and refused to speak with HBO commentator Larry Merchant. Hatton was not feeling well enough to be in front of the cameras.

Pacquiao was on fire tonight and he was untouchable. It seemed clear after the first round, Hatton never had a chance. read more