Pacquiao: Speed is very important

Manny Pacquiao has emphasised the importance of his speed ahead of his bout with Ricky Hatton this weekend.The Filipino fighter is odds-on favourite at 2/5 with Blue Square to capture Hatton's IBO light-welterweight title, with the pair meeting in Las Vegas on Saturday May 2nd.And although the Briton is expected to have a significant size and power advantage, Pacquiao insisted that boxing is "more than that"."It's also mental and about the quickness of your mind and quickness of your body," he said, adding: "Speed is very important."The 30-year-old has adapted his training in order to combat the threat of Hatton's strength, but kept his cards close to his chest when it came to the technique he would use, simply stating: "I want to keep it a surprise."Hatton, who recently noted that his own speed is improving, is currently priced 2/1 for the title defence by Sportingbet.

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Posted on:- 27/04/2009 - 17:00 PM
Filed in:- Boxing Betting News