Daily Media Weigh-in

Manny Pacquiao Promises ‘Once In A Lifetime Fight’ Vs. Ricky Hatton » In a telephone interview with FanHouse, Manny Pacquiao, widely regarded as the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world, talked about his dominant win over Oscar De La Hoya, his upcoming fight with Ricky Hatton (Saturday, May 2 on HBO pay-per-view) and what it’s like to be the biggest star in the Philippines. • Michael David Smith: We’re a few months removed from your fight with Oscar De La Hoya. When you look back on that fight, are you surprised at how thoroughly you dominated him?… MICHAEL DAVID SMITH, fanhouse.com

HBO Banks On Pacquiao, Hatton To Draw Younger Viewers To Boxing » MANILA, Philippines – Premium television programming giant HBO is banking on the huge popularity and appeal of both Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton to attract younger viewers to the sport as it unveils its Pacquiao/Hatton 24/7 preview series. • Pacquiao/Hatton 24/7 is a four-part series that will extensively chronicle the respective training of Filipino pound for pound king Pacquiao and British bomber Hatton for their May 2 pay-per-view fight in Las Vegas… www.gmanews.tv

Pair Of Veteran Boxers Pushes Limits To Prolong Careers » If 38-year-old Carlos Hernandez needed a reminder that he may have been out of place in a game for the young, his 27-year-old opponent accidentally gave him one. • “I remember watching him fight,” said Vicente Escobedo. “I got to say that I am a fan of Carlos Hernandez.”… Colby White, www.dailytexanonline.com