Ricky Hatton hillbillies reject me for Pacquiao press pass like I carry swine flu

April 29, 12:54 PMNY Boxing ExaminerMichael Marley

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The top 10 reasons Hatton's Hillbillies refused this white gorilla a press credential for the Pacquiao fight:

1. On my last visit to Vegas, I skipped my usual pilgrimage to the Liberace Museum. Either that or they think I am a swine flu carrier. Honest, fellas, I haven’t been in Mexico in two years.
2. I picked Megamanny to beat Oscar De La Hoya like an old, empty drum and Manny did just so.
3. I wrote that Juan Lazcano “Hispanic Causing Zero Panic” made Hatton look like an old washerwoman.
4. I’ve often said that Hatton, while a hail fellow well met and a terrific guy to grab a few cocktails with, could not carry Joe Calzaghe’s boxing boots when it comes to skill level. If Hatton ever wants to see Pacman's International Boxing Hall Of Fame display, he will have to purchase an admission ticket.
5. I’ve written about how Ricky Fatton has abused his body with too much barroom time and conspicuous consumption of greasy foods.
6. Golden Boy forgot to send me my kneepads so I can genuflect like some big name boxing writers do on a daily basis.
7. I am picking Pacman to hammer Hatton. I agree with Paulie Malignaggi that a Pinoy hurricane of right hooks will make Icky Ricky look like a man caught in a broken revolving door.
8. I’m white, Hatton and his Mancunian Hillbillies are white and they can’t fathom why I so highly praise Pacquiao. How now Little Brown Guy from the Third World, how now?
9. I’ve written that Lefty Louie Collazo had a proper decision stolen from him against Hatton. It was the worst robbery in my hometown, Boston, since the Brinks heist of the 1950s.
10. Hatton, in a bit of revisionist history, now says Oscar was “an old punch bag” when Manny assaulted him. I’ve written that Kostya Tszyu and Jose Luis Castillo were not exactly spring chickens when Hatton beat them.

Finally, let me note I am in the majority who say that Hatton is coming to fight. No one has ever sought a refund after a Hatton fight. If he runs second, as I am convinced he will, there will be no shame in Ricky's game. Too bad he is surrounded by some Neanderthal types.

For more info: Pacland is running wild right now as is Philboxing. I recommend both and also check out Hatton headquarters.

 Michael is a former sports columnist at the New York Post. He was a criminal defense attorney and worked for sports legends Howard Cosell and Don King. Marley also operates BoxingConfidential.com. Email him your thoughts.