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  (12:59 PM)

Freddie Roach will be here in a couple of minutes!

Ben (Boston)

Yo Freddie,Where does this fight rank in Manny's biggest challenges of his career?

Freddie Roach

  (1:02 PM)

I guess like No. 3 of the challenges. No. 1 was Oscar because it was such a big fight. No. 2 was his first break through fight against Barerra.

Tyler/ SLC, UT

Do you enjoy the smack talk? or is just another part of promoting the fight?

Freddie Roach

  (1:02 PM)

Manny and Ricky aren't big talkers, especially Manny. Floyd gets under my skin sometimes, so I try to retaliate back. But I try not to. This is the Manny-Ricky show, not the Floyd-Freddie show.

Miguel Orange County California

Coach, you know that Hattons will try to get into a brawl and pressure Manny. Do you see yourself telling manny to outbox him and use his speed, instead of falling into Hattons plans.

Freddie Roach

  (1:03 PM)

In training camp, that's exactly what we worked on. Manny will be more of a boxer in this fight than you've ever seen. We're going to use lateral movement and quick punches to get out of the way when he's coming at us.

Danny (Memphis)

Freddie, do you see any weaknesses in Hatton that you can exploit like you did by continuously turning Oscar?

Freddie Roach

  (1:04 PM)

Definitely. He lunges in with his face first. He spreads his hands before he attacks. His footwork is terrible. The only time he has power is when he catches you on the ropes. If Manny gets caught on the ropes, he owes me $1,000.

manny (Riverside,CA)

hatton says his power and body punching will be enough for a victory, how have you prepared manny for it?

Freddie Roach

  (1:05 PM)

He'll never find us. Our footwork will be too fast for him. It's just not going to work.

Adam (South Orange, NJ)

Freddie, I'm so pumped for this fight. I can't wait. What does Pac-Man have to do to win this fight?

Freddie Roach

  (1:06 PM)

Be smart. Use lateral movement. Not move back in straight lines and not get caught in the ropes.

John (Philadelphia, PA)

If Pacquiao comes out on top after this fight, who else would you like to see him fight afterwards?

Freddie Roach

  (1:06 PM)

Well, Floyd Jr. if he comes out of retirement, we'd l love to fight him. Shane Mosley, Cotto, Chavez Jr. We're looking for the best deal out there. We'll fight all of them.

Ben (Boston)

Yo Freddie,What do you say to the critics who say that Manny hasn't fought a "real" fight above 130 pounds?

Freddie Roach

  (1:07 PM)

Well, Oscar De La Hoya was above 130 pounds, if I'm not mistaken. We absolutely killed him. We've beaten guys over 130 pounds. A Hall of Famer. One of the legends of boxing. we're going to destroy Hatton the same way.

Derek (st.pete fl)

Does manny rank up there for the best fighters you have ever trained?

Freddie Roach

  (1:08 PM)

From the day we started until the day we are now, he's probably progressed the best. I've had a lot of people in my stable, but I think he's my best work to date.

Jami (Dallas, TX)

How many miles a day do you have Manny run when in training? Thanks and good luck.

Freddie Roach

  (1:09 PM)

Non-sparring days, he runs about one hour, about 8 miles up hill. Very steep runs. On sparring days, he runs for 30 minutes on flat surfaces so he can save his legs for sparring that day.

Tyler/ SLC, UT

Do you have a specific diet for Manny or can he eat whatever he wants?

Freddie Roach

  (1:10 PM)

He eats whatever he wants. He has a strict Phillipine diet. He loves rice. If he can't have rice, he can't perform.

TJ (Chicago)

Freddie, how soon is Manny gonna silence the fans behind Hatton at the Fight?

Freddie Roach

  (1:10 PM)

First round.

dave (detroit)

freddie, i'm impressed with the footage of manny's workouts. is there a possibility he's overtraining?

Freddie Roach

  (1:11 PM)

That's always a possibility, because Manny Pacquiao wants to work all the time. But I know how to control him. We negotiate. I let him go sometimes and sometimes I'll hold him back. I can slow him down when I need to.

Joel, Washington, DC

How do you keep Manny focused and level headed with all the distractions and everyone from the Philippines worshiping him. How does that not go to his head?

Freddie Roach

  (1:12 PM)

That's an amazing thing about Manny. He's a movie star, he's a singer. His whole country is depending on him. But once he comes through the doors, his work ethic is unbelieveable. He separates the two. It's not a problem.

Pat, NYC

How concerned are you that interviews like this where you discuss strategy and the access youve given to 24/7 will provide Hatton an advantage that he may not have had otherwise?

Freddie Roach

  (1:13 PM)

I would invite Ricky Hatton to come train if he wants. There's nothing he can do about itl.

Chuck (Manila)

what do you think of mayweather sr as a person and as a trainer? i hate it when he talks smack at you.

Freddie Roach

  (1:13 PM)

I don't either. His tone sucks. He shows up late for Ricky Hatton's training sessions. I think it's disgraceful for a trainer to show up late for a world championship level training.

JP (Columbus, OH)

Freddie, what does Michael Moorer bring to the table that didn't exist before?

Freddie Roach

  (1:14 PM)

There's nothing that he's bringing in new. He called me and asked me to see if I could give him a job. He's working with me with all my fighters as my assistant. He and Pacquiao are getting to know each other. He's new to training of the game.

Ruben (Houston)

On 24/7 they talk about how Hatton has learned how to use his defense better then he has in the past. Do you think he has learned enough to keep up with manny?

Freddie Roach

  (1:15 PM)

They say he has a faster jab also. I do believe that once he gets hit in the first round by the first punch against Manny, I think he'll revert to what he's done in his last 50 pro fights.

Jack (Philly)

Name an athlete from one of the major sports that you think would make an excellent boxing prospect.

Freddie Roach

  (1:16 PM)

I watch other sports, but I never really thought that way. They're good with what they do and they should probably stick with it.

claude (nyc)

do you forsee this fight going the distance? or do you believe manny will get a ko?

Freddie Roach

  (1:17 PM)

Definitely a Manny KO.

Tommy, NY

Outside of your boy, Pacquiao, who would you consider the world's pound for pound king?

Freddie Roach

  (1:17 PM)

Well, I like Shane Mosley. He's looking great in his last fight. Marquez is a great fighter. There are some guys out there, but Pacquiao's the best.

ZM (Los Angeles, CA)

Freddie, any up-and-coming fighters out of Wild Card to keep an eye out for?

Freddie Roach

  (1:18 PM)

We've got some good prospects. Amir Khan. Silver medalist in the last Olympics. I've got four fights the night before Manny in Las Vegas. Quite a few prospects.

Freddie Roach

  (1:19 PM)

Thank you for your support. Don't miss this one. You're going to see the best Manny Pacquiao yet.