British superstar Ricky Hatton scored one over Manny Pacquiao as he defeated the Filipino boxing hero -- in the game of darts.
The Manchester native “outclassed” Pacquiao in a game of “501” which took place in Hatton’s local pub where he enjoyed the home advantage.
According to sportswriter Gareth Davies of Telegraph.co.uk, game rules favored Hatton as Pacquiao is more familiar with a darts game known as “cricket” which involves going around the board. (full article...)
Round one in the battle with Hatton goes to Pacman
Manny Pacquiao plays darts against Ricky Hatton to promote their 'World Junior Welterweight Championship Fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Photograph: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images
Ricky Hatton does not take on Manny Pacquiao until 2 May but, somewhat ominously for the Mancunian, round one in the build-up to what could be the defining fight of his career has gone to his opponent. The pair faced the public at the Trafford Centre in Manchester yesterday in an event designed to give Hatton momentum ahead of the Las Vegas showdown, but instead it was Pacquiao who arrived and departed to the more thunderous roars of approval. (full article...)
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ABS CBN News - 10 hours ago
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Telegraph.co.uk - 16 hours ago
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Inquirer.net - 19 hours ago
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GMA news.tv - 22 hours ago
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Hatton ‘wins’ over Pacquiao
ABS CBN News - Mar 1, 2009
British superstar Ricky Hatton scored one over Manny Pacquiao as he defeated the Filipino boxing hero -- in the game of darts. ...
Written by Aldrin Quinto / Subeditor
Business Mirror - Mar 1, 2009
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Telegraph.co.uk - Mar 1, 2009
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Pacquiao and Hatton battle early ... in darts
Los Angeles Times - Feb 28, 2009
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