Manny Pacquiao vs Amir Khan? Ex-Champ Ricky Hatton Likes the Matchup

Manny Pacquiao doesn’t have a fight lined up, but it makes sense for him to fight Briton Amir Khan, said former champion Ricky Hatton.
Manny Pacquiao vs Amir Khan? Ex-Champ Ricky Hatton Likes the Matchup
Top Rank Founder and CEO Bob Arum, Manny Pacquiao and trainer Freddie Roach talk during the official weigh in at The Venetian on November 22, 2014 in Macau. Pacquiao will defend his WBO world welterweight title against Chris Algieri in Macau. Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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Manny Pacquiao doesn’t have a fight lined up, but it makes sense for him to fight Briton Amir Khan, said former champion Ricky Hatton.

“It’s a good fight Amir Khan v Manny Pacquiao – a chess match,” said Hatton, per the Philippine Star. “I think they would both try and use their speed and movement to win it.

Hatton, who had titles in the junior welterweight and welterweight divisions, was knocked out by Pacquiao in 2009. Hatton retired a few years ago, but he’s now a boxing observer.

Amir Khan punches Devon Alexander during their welterweight bout Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Amir Khan punches Devon Alexander during their welterweight bout Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014, in Las Vegas. AP Photo/John Locher
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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