Boxing Herald caught up with the 5 division world champion Manny Pacquiao and got his thoughts on his epic performance over David Diaz. Pacquiao informs Boxing Herald that negotiations are taking place for a November 8th date against Ricky Hatton! Check out what else the champ had to say.
BH ? Manny thanks for joining us.
MP ? Alright, thank you.
BH ? Manny this was the best that I have ever seen you look. Give me your thoughts on your performance.
MP ? Well I thought I did well. I did my best in that fight, and I worked hard for this fight.
BH ? Did David Diaz do anything in the ring that surprised you, or was he any stronger than you thought he would be?
MP ? I never underestimated David Diaz, I knew he would be strong. He’s a strong guy, and I boxed him. I got in and got out, in and out, I controlled the fight.
BH ? You utilized your right hand to perfection in this fight. Were you happy with how you used your right hand? This is a punch that you and Freddie have been working on in the gym.
MP ? Yes, we worked hard on the right hand this training camp. We trained hard on the right hand, and I thank Freddie for teaching me a lot about my right hand.
BH ? Were you surprised that your right hand was THAT effective?
MP ? Well that was our strategy, to use the right hand. We knew that he would be studying my left hand. That’s why he was so surprised with my right hand. I threw a lot of hooks, uppercuts, and body shot. That’s why he got hurt.
BH ? Did you think you were going to knock him out at 135lbs?
MP ? Well I am stronger at 135lbs. I was able to use my right hand, and that was key to setting up other punches, and I was able to knock him out.
BH ? Do you plan on going up to 140lbs to challenge Ricky Hatton?
MP ? There is negotiation about that. It is possible that I will fight Ricky Hatton on November 8th.
BH ? So November 8th is the target date for Ricky Hatton?
MP ? Yes.
BH ? Manny I know you’re busy, so I will let you go. Do you have any closing thoughts for your fans?
MP ? First I want to thank God for giving me the blessings and the strength. To all of my fans, thank you very much for your support. Without you I am not here, thank you very much for supporting me.
