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We kick things off at 1 a.m. ET in the media center at the MGM Grand. Cofield and co-host Steve Kim from Maxboxing.com will speak with the winners, trainers and several media experts.

What happened to Ricky Hatton? Did Floyd Mayweather Sr. chang anything in his game? Did the rift between the Hatton camp and Floyd Sr. this week hurt the fighter on this night?

How good is Manny Pacquiao? How has he gotten more powerful and retained his speed with a jump from 106 to 140 pounds? What happens if he meets Floyd Mayweather Jr.?

Cofield and Steve Kim from MaxBoxing.com - Fight breakdown and calls:

Cofield and HBO's Larry Merchant:

Cofield and Pacman trainer Freddie Roach:

Cofield and HBO's Harold Lederman:

Cofield and Yahoo! Sports' Kevin Iole:

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  1. omega
    1. Posted by omega Sun May 03, 2009 12:39 am EDT

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    That was incredibly fast pace and surprisingly easy. Damn you Pacman for keep bringing me back to this sport. Can't wait for this guy's showdown with PBF, but I'm very sure JMM will be a handful...
  2. Wilfredo E
    2. Posted by Wilfredo E Sun May 03, 2009 12:51 am EDT

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    Congratulations Manny! You are really great. Please on the ring for another three to five years. Keep politics out of your mind. Help our people through a development fpoundation. then your help will go directly to your poor kababayan. Manage your business well. Orgainize young boxing talented boxer for the future generation of boxers in our country.
    Keep u the good works you do. We are behind you.
    God bless you
  3. MONGONI
    3. Posted by MONGONI Sun May 03, 2009 12:53 am EDT

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    That was so funny,thanks mr.pac-man sir for that brit beatdown. can't stand that boy hatton.hang it up chump,your days are over. mayweather is still the man.pac is my guy too but somebody has got to get it!!
  4. Susan M
    4. Posted by Susan M Sun May 03, 2009 1:04 am EDT

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    Seriously???? Why is that we knew Hatton's weakness??? My 14yr old DAUGHTER could have told him what to do. Hatton is a great boxer dont get me wrong , but Pacquiao is no match..... At this time. Hatton needs to go back to the gym, look at the tape and get it right. WOW/ and Oscar I used to be a big fan 15yrs ago, you are right its time to give it up. I grew up with boxing and I really hope that it can come back like it was in the 70's. I will say that both Hatton and Pacquiao are role models. There should be more athletes like them. How humbling they BOTH are. God bless and good health.
  5. warc0004
    5. Posted by warc0004 Sun May 03, 2009 1:04 am EDT

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    Pacquiao has delighted for a while now. He unites filipinos all over and draws the people in as if hes our warrior. Its amazing when he steps in the ring that hes just having fun but yet his opponents are so serious! He enjoys boxing and is great for the sport. Alot of respect for anyone who can step in and take a punch from Pac-man! Hatton was undermanned from the beginning. If you look at the body types, Pacman had a size advantage and he gained weight after weigh in so thats hard to handle for a little british fella! Bring on Mayweather, if he gets by Marquez first! If not, bring on Cotto!
  6. Jay
    6. Posted by Jay Sun May 03, 2009 1:26 am EDT

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    Mayweather pls do ******retire***** pac is near********!!!!!
    its 4 the sake of you........listen to roach said 2u***!!!!!
  7. Jay
    7. Posted by Jay Sun May 03, 2009 1:31 am EDT

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    We want *****pacman tyson***** fight or ******pacman ali******
    were tired of boring boxer of today.........we want to face true blooded
    warrior like our manny a.k.a totoy bato!!!!!!.........
  8. mimi
    8. Posted by mimi Sun May 03, 2009 1:41 am EDT

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    mabuhay si pacquiao! pride of the Filipinos
  9. Hump
    9. Posted by Hump Sun May 03, 2009 1:42 am EDT

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    Manny,
    1st all Congratzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...
    NO need to enter Politics please... you can help Pinas even your not ellected, just have those Politician commit projects for the people on national TV and monitor them... make them responsible and accountable to every cent they will commit... your badly needed in boxing and it is here that they will hear you even more regarding your intensions to our country... mabuhay ka PACMAN...
  10. Hector Jr.
    10. Posted by Hector Jr. Sun May 03, 2009 2:03 am EDT

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    Hatton has fallen down...His trainer Floyd "Hayeater-Chickenpwet" loud mouth Mayweather Sr. was right - After this fight it would never be the same!!! Drink a lot of cool aide old timer....MANNY! has devastated the super slow HITMAN!!! MABUHAY BRO!!! PILIPINAS MABUHAY!
  11. DiAmOnDz_AnD_gUnZ
    11. Posted by DiAmOnDz_AnD_gUnZ Sun May 03, 2009 2:03 am EDT

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    them white bread brits can't [profane] with flips!haha, Hatton needs to retire lol....
  12. Hector Jr.
    12. Posted by Hector Jr. Sun May 03, 2009 2:09 am EDT

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    What a mess "BRITS" Start packing-up all you're bags. You'll gonna go home wiping your eyes....
  13. akp4ver
    13. Posted by akp4ver Sun May 03, 2009 2:12 am EDT

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    What's Up, Hatton?? Still remember the things you said against Pac-man? Now, what happened to you?? Bwahahaha, what a shame..
  14. Elaine
    14. Posted by Elaine Sun May 03, 2009 2:17 am EDT

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    Congratulations Pac-Man!!! what a well deserved win... He is an example of a boxer who eventhough he knows he is good, he is also adamant to be better... Very good student.. Roach is so proud right now!!! congrats again to your tandem!!
    by-the-way, did you all notice that Mayweather Sr was no where to be found right after the match!! i bet he ran so fast to hide from the media.. He is an example of someone who talks to much trash but cannot back up what he said!!!!
    also, where are Hatton's fans now??? Very quiet huh!!! Learn from this fight and just stay mute!!!
  15. genna p
    15. Posted by genna p Sun May 03, 2009 2:34 am EDT

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    Mabuhay ka Manny......ginulat mo na naman ang mundo sa iyong Pambansang Kamao! Sanay ipagpatuloy mo pa ang iyong galing sa larangan ng boksing. Sana huwag kang sasali sa magulong buhay ng politika. Good luck and God bless......
  16. wheelbarow
    16. Posted by wheelbarow Sun May 03, 2009 2:51 am EDT

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    Mayweather jr......you're next.
  17. SPIKE
    17. Posted by SPIKE Sun May 03, 2009 2:53 am EDT

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    Floyd mayweather sr. should retire first then his son...they are a good duo for rap music...they are so good in rhyming...floyd mayweather sr. where were you during the fight?i didn't see you walk your fighter back to the locker...hmmm???ah! you were sleeping too, huh?...good job floyd sr.!!! you are truly in the boxing trainor hall of shame!!! hahahaha!!!
  18. Spymark
    18. Posted by Spymark Sun May 03, 2009 2:55 am EDT

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    Now Britons know where the hell do FIlipnos get their strength from their small frame. Mga kapatid top secret natin yun ah. EH di ba nila alam ang TUTONG at BAHAW POWER. he he he he
    GALING MO MANNY! Expect at least $20 million yearly endorsement for Manny even after his retirement. What a guy! His name will be in high-end watches, cars, big bikes, cellphones etc....
    Aling Dionisia balato naman dyan.
  19. Allie
    19. Posted by Allie Sun May 03, 2009 2:56 am EDT

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    Congratulations, Manny! You have made us all proud once again. Coach Freddy Roach, hats off to you and your team.
    Now who's the mule again, Mr. Mayweather Sr? On 24/7 you called Manny a "mule" and Hatton was your "pure bred racehorse". So does that mean you took Hatton to the vet instead of the hospital? Who's the "mule" now, huh?
    You also said Manny's fighting style was so amateur. Guess that makes Hatton's style.... immature or premature? Next time, don't buy tacos for breakfast, gives you too much gas and hot air.
  20. SPIKE
    20. Posted by SPIKE Sun May 03, 2009 2:59 am EDT

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    What they you say, floyd sr.?hype, what?too much attention, what? hall of shame, what? i guess you are describing yourself, huh?....hahahahaha!!!! make music, man!!! you'll make money and get you fame...talking trash to someone won't get you anywhere...freddie is smarter, brilliant, superb, intelligent, greater trainer than you...you have to accept that!!!freddie roach is in the books and is in the hall of fame...you, floyd mayweather sr., is in the hall of shame!!!! hahahahahaha!!!!!!!
  21. SPIKE
    21. Posted by SPIKE Sun May 03, 2009 3:02 am EDT

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    Aling dionesia, tama na drama at pag-arte...magaling talaga anak mo...sure ball na imong kaugma-on!!!apil pa imong mga apo ug apo sa imong anak...hahahaha!!!ayaw lang ipakandidato imong pacman...hurot jud imong bahin kung mudagan sya sa politika...ayaw mog pailad!!!!
  22. SPIKE
    22. Posted by SPIKE Sun May 03, 2009 3:04 am EDT

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    Manny, husto na na nakatuon ka na ug iningles...ayaw na pag-kab-uta ang langit...lisod kontra ang langit...i hope you still understand bisaya...dong! ayaw kalimti asa nga trapo kita nagsugod...hahahaha!!! mabuhay ka manny!!!
  23. SPIKE
    23. Posted by SPIKE Sun May 03, 2009 3:06 am EDT

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    Hey guys...anybody saw floyd sr?
  24. Jiebenz NY
    24. Posted by Jiebenz NY Sun May 03, 2009 3:08 am EDT

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    For you MR. MAYWEATHER SR.........Who's the joker now? Who's in shame now? If you didn't know? ITS YOU !!! YOU talked so much. Now YOU learned HA HA HA HA HA HA.
    Ricky Hatton.....now you tasted the right and left hand of Manny and you knew how fast and strong the PACMAN. Ricky no alibis please.
    Manny & Freddie congratulations and stay humble.

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