MANILA, Philippines – British star Ricky Hatton, who faces a tough test in Manny Pacquiao on May 2 (May 3 in Manila), hinted that Pacquiao is still the one-dimensional fighter he used to be.

Speaking at a conference call to promote his megabuck match with Pacquiao, Hatton said he has studied his opponent’s style very well — and concluded that the Pacman “fights the same way all the time.”

“I do really believe he’s [Pacquiao] very effective at what he does, but I think he fights the same way all the time. He throws the same punches all the time. He throws a right jab, a one-two. He shuffles in and out with his feet, which obviously if you don’t get to — if you don’t get adjusted to the style of his feet obviously it could cause you problems,” Hatton (45-1, 32 KOs) elaborated.

Hatton’s statements are somehow in contrast with the general perception that Pacquiao has metamorphosized from a one-dimensional slugger to a complete fighter. The General Santos City-based southpaw used to rely only on his powerful left straight to knock out opponents.

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