Before the televised fight of the Pacman and the Hitman, I checked out quickly the profiles of these two great legends in boxing, a refresher sort.

Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao
Age: 30
Division: Lightweight
Belt: WBC Lightweight Champion
Country: Philippines

Record: 48 - 3 - 2
KO: 36 (67.92%)
Rounds Boxed: 291 rounds

Height: 5′6 1/2″
Reach: 67″

Last five Opponents:
Oscar De La Hoya -W TKO 8
David Diaz - W TKO 9
Juan Manuel Marquez - W SD 12
Marco Antonio Barrera - W UD 12
Jorge Solis - W KO 8

Ricky “Hitman” Hatton
Age: 30
Division: Light Welterweight
Belt: The Ring Belt 140 Lbs
Country: United Kingdom

Record: 45 - 1 - 0
KO: 32 (69.57%)
Rounds Boxed: 274 rounds

Height: 5′7 1/2″
Reach: 65″

Last five Opponents:
Paul Malignaggi - W TKO 11
Juan Lazcano - W UD 12
Floyd Mayweather Jr - L TKO 10
Jose Luis Castillo - W KO 4
Juan Urango - W UD 12

When the fight was about to start, I couldn’t help but felt proud the whole time of Pacquiao’s introduction, even prouder when Martin Niviera sang the Philippine National Anthem and proudest when the Pacman finished the battle before the second round ended. And of course, he finished it victoriously! Hail to the Pacman! Hail to the Filipinos. I just couldn’t feel any prouder in the Filipino Race.

To the Brits, fist be with you! Better luck next time.