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Pacquiao ready for UK showdown
Other Sports, 14:56, November 27, 2008 ,
Manny Pacquiao believes he will go toe-to-toe with Ricky Hatton and was impressed with the Hitman's recent victory.
The fighter from the Philippines is currently a four-weight world champion and is preparing to take on the legendary Oscar De La Hoya - a fight that takes place on December 6.
There have been strong indications that Hatton will fight De La Hoya next, but it could be that winner of next month's MGM Grand showdown could be the Hitman's next opponent.
Pacquiao believes that will be him and that may then lead to a light-welterweight bout in the UK in 2009, although he wants to concentrate for now, on the job in hand.
The 29-year-old watched Hatton's win over Paulie Malignaggi last weekend and admitted that he thought it was a 'good fight'.
He added: "I'm ready to fight him. I'm willing to fight Hatton but right now I'm just focused on this coming fight (against De La Hoya).
"I don't want to discuss something that can affect my concentration for that fight."