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Manny Pacquiao TKOs Ricky Hatton in Second Round

Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines, left, won by TKO against Ricky Hatton in the second round of their junior welterweight title boxing match at the MGM Grand. (AP Images)"]

It was short and sweet, kids. Manny Pacquiao beat Ricky "The Hit Man" Hatton by TKO just a second to go into the second round.

After twice knocking him down during the first round, Pacquiao surprised Hatton with a left hook to the side of the head, knocking the English fighter down and ending the match. Hatton went down and didn't move for several minutes as medical officials rushed to his aide.

"I'm surprised that this was so easy," Pacquaio said. "But I did work hard in March in training camp. There was nothing personal between us. I was just doing my job. This was as big for me as the De La Hoya victory."

Added his trainer, Freddie Roach: "It was no surprise. Ricky Hatton pumps his hand before his throws a punch. He's a sucker for the right hook. And that's what we worked on the entire camp."

Pacquiao earned $12 million for the fight and Hatton was paid $8 million. Make your own money by betting on boxing in the Bodog Sportsbook now!