Are Weight and Size Really the Big Issues?

Although Pacquiao began his career at 106 pounds, his speed and power have remained incremental with his natural rise in weight. More significantly, even if he was never really tested against De La Hoya, he appeared readily comfortable at the welterweight limit.

In April, Roach insisted, "By fight time, Ricky's going to be heavier than Manny, but that doesn't make you stronger. Manny's really developed into this weight and I feel 140 is now the best weight for him."

It is also important to note that while Hatton commands a 2 cm height advantage over Pacquiao, he is outreached by the Filipino in arm length by 5 cm.

Therefore, the so-called size advantage Hatton holds is less to do with his bulk and more to do with his style. If he can draw Pacquiao into his type of fight (attack, grip, attack) he can dominate the match. But I do not see a controlled Pacquiao being lured into a brawl that easily.