Pacquioa vs Hatton for 2009

A meeting were scheduled between Bob Arum ( Pacquiao's promoter) and Richard Schaefer ( Hatton's promoter) for a negotiation for Pacquiao - Hatton fight this coming year 2009.

Schaefer aggressively offers big bucks for Bob Arum ( the owner of Top Rank, Inc.). According to Schaefer, if ever Pacquiao - Hatton will happen this coming year, they will make it sure that the fight will be at 140lbs.

Hatton, considered as the best fighter at his division (140) , is willing to place his IBF title on the line for a fight with Pacquiao. He recently win over an IBF champion Paul Malignaggi New York.

If Freddy Roach will be ask or decide, Who among Floyd Mayweather or Ricky Hatton will they choose to fight, Freddy says:
Hatton is the best fighter out there for us right now, money wise, style wise. He is a hard guy. He likes to fight It would be a very interesting fight. I think, the world would love to see that and Manny has been always wants to give the world what they want... A lot depends on what makes sense. The economy is bad right now and we cant wait too long because I want to see Manny fight Hatton and Mayweather and retire the greatest fighter of all time. Feddy discussed..

Meanwhile an interview with Hatton after the "Dream Match"... Hatton says: I was so surprised, Manny Pacquiao is a world wide phenomenon. ( Hatton really looks surprised and or nervous)..

Another interview with Juan Manuel Marquez... Marquez says: I still want to fight Manny Pacquiao. If Bob Arum and wants us to fight at 147, and thats what they demand is, lets do it. I will go at 147 just to fight Manny Pacquiao... Then Marquez send the message to Manny Pacquiao saying: " Manny Pacquiao! We will fight again! You have to face me!"

Jermain Taylor out classed his friend Lacy

Taylor coming in to the ring as a heavy favorite and Lacy looking as good as he can gets... Jermain is looking for a redemption fr Kelly Pavlik loose while Lacy is looking to prove he is one of the best prime time fighter... We are friends!!! But its business! We would have to fight!

Round 1:
The two fighters looks like measuring each other... Taylor throws first punch of the fight, Lacy throws his own jab and a combo punch. Taylor lands a couple of good punch.Again Taylor looks better of the two.
Taylor 10-9

Round 2:
A display of good movements for both fighters.. They have now started an exchange of punches... Both have landed slid punches but the volume of punches that hits belongs to Jermain. Jermain Lands a hard hitting hook to end the round.
Taylor 10-9

Round 3
Lacy is the aggressor. Lacy chases Jermain while Jermain... Jermain counters the offense of Lacy and Landed solid punches. Taylor land a straight right, Lacy looks nailed... Lacy was able to get the round to end to continue at round 4.
Taylor 10-9

Round 4
Taylor comes in aggressive looking to finish but Lacy have recovered from last round's big punch.Lacy now throws his own jabs. They exchanges punches and no one is backing off. Then Taylor lands a big combos. Punches making noise from the audience as Lacy looks nailed at a moment. Lacy able to survive the round.
Taylor 10-9

Round 5
Lacy landed a right punch and Taylor goes to the floor. But referee called it slip. Lacy comes to Taylor and throws massive punches... Taylor now is against the ropes... Taylor counters and hit Lacy but Lacy is hyped knowing he had hurt Taylor... Lots of action on this round
Lacy 10-9

Round 6
Lacy is now landing nice punches.. Taylor and Lacy throws and exchange of punches making noise to the crowd... Taylor hits Lacy with power punches, Lacy comes back on his own... Too close to call a round. Both guys looks good. Taylor hits Lacy with one good punch to end the round...
Taylor 10-9(but might go with either way)

Round 7
Lacy is beginning to loose his stamina.. However, Lacy is still the aggressor. Lacy come forward with 1-2 punch combination(not like the last rounds). Lacy is now being countered by Taylor. Oh! how good Taylor is on counter. He is hitting Lacy on his way coming in. Lacy still coming forward and Taylor is hitting Lacy on his way... Lacy looks tired.
Taylor 10-9

Round 8
Its like a replay of round 7... Lacy is moving forward and getting hit by Taylor's counter. Lacy basically throwing 1-2 punches. Taylor blocks and counter... Taylor throws good combination to end the round.
Taylor 10-9

Round 9
Lacy continuous to move forward. And Taylor is making most out of it... Lacy now were being hit at will... Absolutely Taylor is getting better while Lacy is getting worst each round... Taylor hit Lacy with barrage and combos of punches... Lacy is being destroyed...
Taylor 10-9

Round 10
Lacy is being punished by Taylor... Lacy has received punishment he never felt before. Still, Lacy can not answer any of Taylor's offense. Lacy's corner should called enough but Lacy able to stay to end the round..
Taylor 10-9

Round 11
Referee requested and extra tape on Lacy's gloves. Lacy looks for his own offense. He throws huge punches but landd to no body. Lacy looks desperate and not thinking at all... Taylor lands more effective punches to ends the round.
Taylor 10-9

Round 12
Lacy comes after Taylor to a wish of KO.. Taylor moves back and tries to play it safe. Taylor still countering a little and lands good punches on Lacy's face... Now Taylor and Lacy are tagged together in an exchange of punches. Both fighter landed SOLID punches to end the fight as the crowd goes wild!
Taylor 10-9

Judges at the ring side scored it:
119-109
118-110
119-109
all for the winner by unanimous decision Jermain Taylor!