Pacqui-YOW!

I realize that boxing just isn't the draw it used to be. 

In fact, I think that I'm the only one that even bothers calling local bars here in Manhattan to see if they're carrying the fights anymore. 

- "Ummm, there's a fight on?"

- "Ya, it's the boxing match on PPV."

- "Oh, I thought you meant UFC. Nope, don't have it."

Still, there are those few fights and fighters that remain in this wonderfully exciting sport that can bring in the dollars and draw the crowds. 

- Oscar had it. But now he's called it quits.

- Floyd Mayweather Jr. was all over it...and then decided he was done.

- Jermaine Taylor looked like he was destined to take the reigns, but then he went ice cold and lost his belt. 

Today, one fighter is left and looks destined to be the next big thing. That man is Manny Pacquiao. 

Pacquiao will take on British phenom Ricky Hatton on Saturday Night in what is being billed as the biggest and best match in the last few years. Hatton has only lost 1 time (Mayweather Jr.) and has hired Money Mayweather's father as his trainer for the fight. Pacquiao is coming off a dominating win over De La Hoya that basically forced the great into retirement. Sounds worth the money, huh? Well as much as I love the sport and as much as it needs this...

STAY AWAY FROM THIS FIGHT!!!!

I'm just being honest when I say that Hatton stands 0 chance in this fight. Captial Z- zero. Pacquiao is in another league. Hatton is good. But he's your typical Brit fighter. He's tough as nails, stubborn, and appears quick until placed against a fighter like Pacquiao. Basically- He's a pub brawler. 

When Hatton took on Mayweather Jr, I was hearing the same things. Being a huge Floyd fan, I steered clear though. As expected, Mayweather punished Hatton into a KO. His speed swirled Hatton to dizziness as he peppered the Brit's face to a tomato. 

While I still think Mayweather is the best fighter, Pacquiao is even more destructive. He throws harder leather and is actually putting on weight for this fight. He's deceptively quick and can take a punch probably better than even Floyd. 

If Hatton got KO'd by FMjr, there is no chance he stands every round with Pacquiao. So don't bother ordering it. Just watch the highlights on SportsCenter. You'll thank me later.

Plus, with the money you'll save on this fight, you can put it towards the upcoming Pacquiao vs. Mayweather fight. And that's worth every penny!