The world stopped moving when “The Battle of East and West” ended fast, stunning and merciless as Manny “The World’s Greatest Pound-for-Pound Fighter” Pacquiao who was even much more surprised than Ricky “Hitman” Hatton was sent to oblivion in round 2 of the bout. Ricky “Hitman” Hatton, for me, his tactics put him to this easy loss. Clinching and holding one arm while he hits in close range is one of his tactics as he always did in defending his International Boxing Organization or IBO’s light welterweight crown. But you’re holding the wrong arm when you clinche dude. You’re holding his right arm, while his left, where his true power resides. Manny Pacquiao is a left-hander, next time do your homework much better ok?

Now, Manny Pacquiao is the official “World’s Best pound-for-pound-fighter”.

Manny Pacquiao is nox a boxing legend who, as the only boxer who fought and successfully win them all in four weight classes. For a little boxing info for Manny Pacquiao, he took away Juan Manuel Marquez’s World Boxing Council 130-pound title, David Diaz’s 135-pound crown, and he also defeated Oscar De La Hoya in a 147-pound non-title bout last year.

In a short time for Manny Pacquiao, who updates his record to 47 wins with 37 knockouts, 3 loss and 2 draws.

Ricky “Hitman” Hatton, now goes home with (still) $8 million but alongnside with him are 16, 262 disappointed paying fans who filled MGM Grand Garden Arena to the rafters. Plus, to mention, disappointed Brits/non-brits fans around the world. Very much in contrast what he mentioned during the weight-in, oh did I also mention those who bet on Hatton?

Still, Pacquiao humbly said “I was surprised that the victory was so easy, but I’ve worked hard in training camp since the beginning of March.” He also held teh WBC flyweight and International Boxing Federation super bantamweight crowns.

Now Manny Pacquiao is not just a terror for his left hooks, but also his right where Ricky Hatton easily fall for the trap.

“He was wide open for the right hook. I knew he would be looking for my left,” said Pacquiao.

“It’s nothing personal. I was just doing my job. This is as big for me as the De La Hoya win,” added Pacquiao, who entered the ring at 148 pounds after checking in at 138 pounds during the weigh-in. Hatton fought at 152 pounds after earlier weighing in at the welterweight limit of 140 pounds.

The devastating loss stunned and quited the loud Briton fans inside Las Vegas MGM Grand Garden Arena. Who were overpowering the Filipinos’ cheers by singing a modified version of Winter Wonderland, Hatton’s main cheer.

It was no Wonderland but nightmare in  Dreamland for Hatton, who stayed almost motionless, catching his breath and consciousness on his back for a few minutes while being attended to by two ring physicians. He eventually got up on wobbly feet to his and left the ring assisted by his seconds.

As a precautionary measure, Hatton was taken to Valley Hospital, accompanied by members of his family and De La Hoya.

$12-M purse guaranteed for Money…err Manny Pacquiao. My mistake…

As a primary concern, Hatton’s safety was rest assured as he was taken to the hospital. Chief executive officer Richard Schaefer of the Golden Boy Promotions revealed during the post-fight conference.

“It was a hard loss, but I’m OK,” Hatton said later. “I didn’t really see the punch coming, but it was a great shot.”

Yeah right, it was all because you focus on making your bark strong but not your bite.

Pacquiao was guaranteed $12 million and Hatton $8 million outside of the pay-per-view and gate receipts.

Manny Pacquiao ended up unscathed, third time without a mark on his face agains Diaz and De La Hoya.

According to Top Rank Head honcho Bob Arum, the frightening thing about Pacquiao was still getting better. Like what I said previously, he’s always a work in progress.

Freddie Roach, Pacquiao’s chief trainer, in full confidence with his fighter said it’s but natural that his prized ward should fight the winner of the Juan Manuel Marquez–Floyd Mayweather Jr. bout in July. Boxing keeps interesting for this year and I’m sure it will be followed throught by the fans and (now) the non-fans of boxing.

“The fans would want to see it. I think it would be great,” said Roach, who thanked Pacquiao for making him look good as a trainer.

He’s a ‘monster’, Coach Roach actually predicted this one at round 9 which is favorite number.

But at round 2?

Now, Coach Roach’s growing reputation as a fight seer, later on predicted that the fight won’t last in 3 rounds.

It doesn’t matter who’s going to be his next opponent, for Pacquiao. Affirmed his greatness fearless fighter will now be savored by him.

“This was no surprise at all,” Roach said. “Hatton pops his hand before he throws a punch. He’s a sucker for the right hook and that’s what we worked on the whole camp. He fights the same way over and over.”

“Manny is a monster. He is the best fighter ever. There is no surprise here.”

Hatton did not appear to have suffered a serious damage. He walked unaided back to his dressing room.

Floyd Mayweather Sr. was a no-show at the postfight news conference, leaving Hatton’s cotrainer, Lee Beard, to explain the mauling by Pacquiao.

Ricky got caught
“We knew about Manny’s speed and that it could play a factor in the fight,” Beard said. “What you saw was two rounds of action and Ricky got caught.”

According to computer statistics, “Pacman” landed 73 of 127 punches in just under six minutes, including 34 of 53 power punches in the second round, while “Hitman” Hatton connected on only 18 of 78.

Mexican Humberto Soto retained his WBC Super Featherweight Title by knocking out Canadian Benoit Gaudet in the ninth round after 2:25 in the main supporting bout.

The other Filipino in the card, Bernabe Concepcion won by unanimous decision over Yogli Herrera in his debut as a lightweight boxer.

Legender Welsh singer Tom Jones sang “God Save the Queen” while Martin Nievera sang “Lupang Hinirang”. American-Filipino teener Jasmine Villegas sang “Star-Spangled Banner” before Hatton and then Manny made their way into thte ring.

Pacquiao came in with his song from his album (wow) “Lahing Pinoy” recording and Hatton came in to the tune of Supra.

Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg, Denzel Washington, Mariah Carey were among the celebrities present, I think I even saw Puff Daddy there

The crowd goes silent while waiting for the announcer Michael Buffer with the world’s legendary and favorite “Let’s get ready to rumble” line before the Filipinos the “Manny, Manny” chants resumed.

Hundres of Britons, part of the 25,000 that flew in Las Vegas lingered at the hotel halls, gambling tables, beer in hand still thinking what hit them.

On the other hand, the Filipinos led by Pacquiao himself, celebrated at Mandalay Bay. They even broaght along a band from Manila and sang few songs.

Who wouldn’t?