Should Pacquaio Fight Hatton in Wembley?
By easterangel
@easterangel (139)
Philippines
December 19, 2008 6:21pm CST
There is now talk that the Pacquaio vs. Hatton match is almost close to being official and it will not be long now before the promoters will announce the date and venue. One issue that is contentious according to some write ups is that, the Hattons prefer it to be in Wembley and not Vegas. Of course Vegas and the Pacquiao business people will not take this lying down since they argue that PPV revenues will be hit due tot he time difference between the US and the UK.
As for Pacquiao, he doesn't seem to care as long as the fight happens.
4 responses
@jvlesnah (15)
• Japan
4 Jan 09
The fight will sell whether they fight in Wembley or in Vagas as fightfans would be willing to wake up very early or stay-up really really late to watch a good scrap, Hatton vs. Mayweather was proof of that. Now, the only thing that wouldn't be good if the fight is done in Wembley is bias. Bias would be minimized if the fight is done on relatively neutral grounds like Vegas. It would be better for Pacquiao if he had a chance to win via decision in a close fight and not be limited to winning only by stoppage or a really one-sided beatdown.
@feupaclander (12)
• Philippines
4 Jan 09
the time difference will be a big factor in this fight. they will fight in the uk at exactly 5 am in order for the americans to watch the fight primetime... that is not sa good idea.. the fight must be held in the united states!
@mensab (4200)
• Philippines
20 Dec 08
a fighter is a fighter. he will fight whenever, wherever. pacquiao is a fighter. he will fight anyone anywhere. it is not pacquiao's concern whether the fight will be held somewhere. it is the promoter's concern, to guarantee that the fighter will earn every penny he is due. i will love to see hatton and pacquiao match. it will be a brawl, an exciting fight. wherever, whenever, i am just a boxing fan.
