If you blinked anytime during last night’s “Battle of East and West” Pacquiao vs. Hatton fight, you would’ve missed it. In just two rounds, Manny “The Pac Man” Pacquiao sent Ricky Hatton to the floor, reminding millions of viewers around the world that the Pac Man is the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world. The fight was so short, I could probably summarize it all in one sentence: Pacquiao sent Hatton to the floor twice in the first round, then proceeded in the 2nd with a strong left hook that knocked Hatton unconscious. That was the entire fight. Mabu-freakin-hay! (Mabuhay; Filipino for, “Long live!”)

While I am undoubtedly very proud of the Pacquiao win, I am definitely in awe of his incredible sportsmanship. Pacquiao is quoted saying, “I’m surprised the fight was so easy. I worked hard in training camp and he was open for the right all night. It was nothing personal. I was just doing my job.” Not too cocky, but not too humble. Serious skills for a man who sent Oscar De La Hoya into retirement, is now forcing Ricky Hatton to question the fate of his career and is $12 million dollars richer.

What’s next for the Pac Man? Possibly downgrading this ‘fight of the year’ by a fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. Now THAT would be the fight of 2009.