Pacquiao and Clottey Classic Fights

Leading up to the welterweight title showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Joshua Clottey – set for Saturday, March 13 and broadcast live on HBO Pay-Per-View® – HBO Sports will present the exclusive replay of a high profile showdown that showcases both fighters remarkable ring skills.

On Friday, March 5 at 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT) and Saturday, March 6 at 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT), HBO2 will replay back-to-back Pacquiao vs. Cotto 2009 and Judah vs. Clottey 2008. Pacquiao solidified his superstar standing with his 12th round instant classic TKO triumph over Miguel Cotto on November 14, 2009. Clottey reinforced his status as one of the toughest welterweights in the division with a 9th round stoppage over Zab Judah on August 2, 2008 in a sizzling showdown..

The fights will also be available to HBO On Demand subscribers and can be seen 24 hours a day, from Monday, March 1 thru Wednesday, March 24.

On Saturday, March 13 at 9:00 p.m. ET/ 6:00 p.m. PT, HBO Pay-Per-View will present Pacquiao vs. Clottey live at the landmark $1.2 billion Cowboys stadium in Arlington, TX.

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Road to Dallas : Pacquiao-Clottey HBO Special

HBO Sports® will present “Road to Dallas: Pacquiao vs. Clottey,” a thirty-minute special analyzing the upcoming welterweight title showdown between pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao and challenger Joshua Clottey that will mark the first-ever pro boxing event at the landmark $1.2 billion Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Tex. The intriguing fight will take place on Saturday, March 13 and be televised on HBO Pay-Per-View ®..

The “Road to Dallas: Pacquiao vs. Clottey” special, which will feature fighter profiles, expert analysis and forecasts for the matchup, will premiere on HBO on Saturday, March 6 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT immediately following the live presentation of HBO Boxing After Dark®.

Making his first ring appearance of 2010, Manny Pacquiao (50-3-2, 38 KOs) looks to continue the enormous momentum he built up in 2009 when he scored convincing KO wins over Ricky Hatton and Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas. Considered the sport’s pound-for-pound king, Pacquiao is boxing’s first seven division champ. A native of Ghana, Clottey (35-3, 21 KOs) is a formidable opponent who is determined to spring the first huge upset of 2010.

The special will also be available to HBO ON DEMAND® subscribers 24 hours a day, beginning Wednesday, March 10 through Monday, April 12.

Additional HBO replay dates:
Saturday, March 6 at 1:00 a.m.
Sunday, March 7 at 10:30 a.m.
Monday, March 8 at 2:00 p.m. & 12:05 a.m.
Tuesday, March 9 at 10:00 a.m. & 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. & 11:30 p.m.
Friday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m. & 2:00 a.m.
Saturday, March 13 at 11:30 a.m.

Additional HBO2 replay dates:
Sunday, March 7 at 11:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 10 at 10:00 p.m.

All times are ET/PT.

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