COLIN HART says Filipino sensation Manny Pacquiao will beat Ricky Hatton when the pair collide on May 2.
Despite acknowledging the Hitman's improvement under new trainer Floyd Mayweather Snr, the Voice of Boxing reckons Pacman will emerge victorious from their Las Vegas showpiece.
And Hart believes Pacquiao will go on to cement his place as one of boxing's greatest-ever fighters once he is finished with Hatton.
Hart said: "This is the biggest fight of the year so far.
"There are many boxing cliches and one of the biggest is that styles make fights. These two have got the styles to make it a war from beginning to end.
"But Pacquiao is not just an icon — he is a national treasure back in the Philippines.
"This fight will be decided on speed. Pacquiao has got extremely fast hands, he's faster than Hatton, and at 140lbs he will be too quick for Hatton.
"It'll be a fascinating fight and a very close one.
"But Pacquiao will assert himself after the halfway stage — as he did against Oscar De La Hoya.
"Unfortunately for Hatton's fans who went to America with high hopes when he fought Floyd Mayweather Jnr, I think they're going to be disappointed again.
"I wouldn't be surprised if Pacquiao stops Ricky in the later rounds, maybe nine or 10."
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