You got to really hand it to Bob Arum, he really knows how to pick beatable opponents for Manny Pacquiao to not only beat but look good against. In selecting former IBF/WBA welterweight champion Antonio Margarito (38-6, 27 KO’s) for Pacquiao to fight on November 13th instead of the arguably much more dangerous Sergio Martinez or Paul Williams, Arum appears to have found another Ricky Hatton type fighter for Pacquiao to continue to shine against. Like Hatton, Margarito is a come forward type fighter with little defensive ability, a tendency to block punches with his fast and slow of hand and foot. In other words, this is the perfect opponent for Pacquiao to beat and look good against. Margarito isn’t boxer/puncher like Martinez or as tall as the 6’1” Williams nor is he a skillful boxer like Timothy Bradley. These are all fighters that Arum could have matched against Pacquiao for November 13th, but instead he’s opted to select the slower, arguably much more hittable Margarito to fight Manny. All I can say is good job, Arum. I think he’s found another Hatton and Pacquiao should win this fight without any problems, probably well before the 9th round. Margarito was stopped by Shane Mosley in the 9th round in his fight before last in a one-sided loss in January of last year. Read more: http://www.boxingnews24.com/2010/08/is-margarito-another-ricky-hatton-for-pacquiao/
