The world stopped when top rank promotions came up with, "the battle of east and west" and sure enough, the boxing world knew what would happen. After Pacman demolished the Golden Boy, Oscar Dela Hoya, a familiar voice in the crowd said that he would be next and the voice came from the Hitman, Ricky Hatton. The
United Kingdom flag and its nation's pride were carried by Ricky Hatton and I believe that he would defend it with his life. With a new trainer in Floyd Mayweather Sr., the Hitman has changed his strategies and is bearing him fruits of glory. Basing on the fight with Malinaggi, he has taken his technique from being a brawler to being a fast thinking boxer.
On the other side of the world particularly in the east lives a legend named Manny Pacquiao. The fast and explosive boxer that's making some noise in the boxing world and is considered as the best pound for pound boxer carries the Philippine pride. Known to many as the Pacman they will battle for national pride and glory.
On the May 2, 2009 I witnessed the clash of these two boxers and I expected a brawl that would send someone packing. On the telecast the
United Kingdom flag flashed here and there. Everyone was expecting the Hitman to win and take down the person considered as the greatest boxer in the world, Pacman. The fight started and yes it was a brawl not until Manny landed a right hook that sent Hatton down on all fours and after which a barrage of punches took over. Hatton slammed to the canvass and never stood up to fight. The East has conquered the west in the battle of warriors who carry national pride. The battle of the century happened and the greatest was exhibited, a battle that would go down to the annals of history.
by:
The Flagman
