Floyd Mayweather Sr airs his opinions on the anticipated Pacman-Hatton fight over a phone interview with Fightnews and Manila Bulletin. According to Floyd Sr, Manny Pacquiao doesn’t stand a chance against Ricky Hatton. His prediction was as stated: “Pacman hits the floor…you better stay down, if you want to be around”. Floyd Sr. and Hatton are aiming towards stopping Pacquiao from attaining the pound-for-pound title. The fight is set on May 2 and will be held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Floyd Sr was once a world-rated welterweight in the 1970s until he was beaten by Ray Charles Leonard in the year 1978. He is a two-time Michigan Golden Gloves titleholder and has a record of 29-6-1 win-loss-draw card as a professional boxer from the year 1974 to 1990. Before working with Hatton, he previously trained Oscar De La Hoya and his just retired son, Floyd Mayweather Jr. It is clear in both unspoken and spoken words of Floyd Sr that Ricky Hatton will not be the one to go down in the upcoming fight. He even states that the fight will be short and sweet with the odds on Ricky Hatton stating the boxer’s daredevil style and relentless pressure as his fight advantage.
