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Pacquiao Versus Hatton

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

LEADING UP TO THE MAY 2ND SHOWDOWN, CATCH 24/7, DEBUTING APRIL 11TH

Episodes two and three of PACQUIAO/HATTON 24/7 debut on subsequent Saturdays - APRIL 18 (10:00-10:30 p.m.) and 25 (9:35-10:00 p.m.) - while the finale debuts FRIDAY, MAY 1 (9:30-10:00 p.m.), the night before the fight.


All four episodes will have multiple replay dates on HBO, and the series will also be available on HBO On Demand.

Don't miss the exclusive behind-the-scenes access, along with in-depth interviews, as these determined warriors, both making their second "24/7" appearance, prepare for the first mega-fight of 2009. A hero in his native Philippines, the 30-year-old Pacquiao (48-3-2, 36 KOs) is regarded by most boxing observers as the sport's unofficial pound-for-pound king. Demonstrating knockout power in five weight classes, his recent victory over his boxing idol, ring legend Oscar de la Hoya, was cause for national celebration in his homeland. Amid growing worldwide celebrity, he returns to the 140-pound division to take on the hard-hitting Hatton.

Hailing from the streets of Manchester, England, Ricky Hatton (45-1, 32 KOs) has a tenacious fighting style and a devout following. The 30-year-old suffered his only professional loss in December 2007 when he battled future Hall of Famer Floyd Mayweather Jr. as a welterweight. Now back in the junior welterweight ranks, he wants to prove himself the most formidable fighter in the division.

Storylines for this fast-paced series will include the interaction between Pacquiao and his trusted trainer and friend Freddie Roach, as well as the fascinating alliance of Hatton and outspoken trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr.

Source: http://www.hbo.com/boxing/events/2009/0502_pacquiao_hatton/index.html

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