Ricky Hatton vs Manny Pacquiao preview part 4

All the training and sparring finished on Monday, now the game plan and tactics will be played through his head until that opening bell rings.

Four Weight world champion and pound-for-pound king, Manny Pacquiao, seems physically and mentally ready for his showdown with Ricky Hatton.

But what tactics will we see? And how confident is Manny and his trainer Freddy Roach about beating Hatton who is undefeated at light-welterweight? Read more

Ricky Hatton vs Manny Pacquiao preview part 3

The outcome of a fight of this magnitude cannot be based on a boxer’s physical and mental strength alone, but more importantly, it will hinge on the tactics employed.

Even more so, as both trainers Freddy Roach and Floyd Mayweather Snr, are master technicians who work more on technical skills than simply brute force. Read more

Shearer’s return fails to inspire the Toon…so what now?

Like the arrival of Superman at a time of distress, Shearer’s coming to St. James’ park had given the Newcastle United fans hope, belief and a sense of relief.

If anyone deserved the managers job it had to be Shearer, the clubs most famous player and record goal scorer.

But unlike Superman, he does not fly, and more importantly, he does not have the ability to transmit his own prolific footballing skills into the Toon’s current players. Read more

Amir Khan: The boy they love to hate

Throughout the 1990’s there was one boxer who stood head and shoulders above them all, former WBO middle and super middleweight champion, Chris Eubank.

He was without a doubt one of the greatest fighters this country has ever produced, he boxed in 25 world title fights which to this day is still a British record. Read more

Ricky Hatton vs Manny Pacquiao preview part 2

All true greats will sometime in their career participate in ‘defining fights’, and what they must display in these such encounters, are skills and strengths unmatched and uparrallel to anything they have achieved in the past.

Therefore to assess Ricky ‘Hitman’ Hatton and Manny Pacquiao, it becomes necessary for us to take a look back at the fights which have made them into the superstars they are today. Read more

Hatton vs Pacquiao preview part 1

Signed, sealed, and on May 2^nd it will be delivered. The fight that all British boxing fans have been waiting for has officially been confirmed as Manny ‘The Pac-man’ Pacquiao challenges Ricky ‘The Hit-man’ Hatton for the IBO title. The fight, which will be staged at The MGM Grand in Las Vegas, is already generating a lot of interest and has captured the hearts and minds of boxing fans across the globe. Our team at ‘Injournalism’ have decided to bring you a full series breakdown of the event, from the pre-fight conferences, and the training tactics to the mental state of both boxers as the first bell approaches, putting you, the fans, in the ringside seats. We will also preview the careers and achievements of the two legendary coaches who will come face-to-face. Floyd Maywether Snr, who handles Ricky Hatton, and Pacquiao’s mentor Freddie Roach, evaluating the possible tactics they may ask their boxers to employ on fight night.

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Belief syndrome

Over the years countless notions have been gathered by boxing experts about the ingredients required to become a world champion.

Speed, accuracy, technicality and stamina are vital; some will mention heart and courage aided by an iron chin, while others swear by power mixed with raw aggression.

But the most important component of all is an invisible force that is the least talked about, belief.

 

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