Hatton may be next opponent: Pacquiao

MANILA (AFP) — Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao, fresh from winning his fourth world title, said on Monday he could step up to light-welterweight to fight British world champion Ricky Hatton.

The 29 year-old "Pacman" destroyed David Diaz of the United States in nine rounds in Las Vegas on Sunday to take the World Boxing Council (WBC) lightweight title, his fourth in four separate weight classes.

"It is possible I will face Hatton next," said Pacquiao, who would have to step up to 140 pounds (63.5 kilograms) for a shot at Hatton's International Boxing Organisation title.

Source: AFP