Rarely do sports betting events come around that flood the BetUS Sportsbook such as the one taking place on May 2nd in Las Vegas. Even those who don't participate in boxing betting are intrigued to sprinkle on this event, because it is just that intriguing. Such is the effect that Manny Pacquiao has on people around the world.

Arguably, there hasn't been a worldwide superstar to come out of the boxing world of this magnitude since Sugar Ray Leonard. Boxing odds suggest that once he retires, he will easily step into office in the political ranks of his native Philippines.

Just as popular as he is in his home country, Manny Pacquiao is equally as beloved by those betting on boxing this weekend. There are three key advantages that the Pac Man will have in his bout against Ricky Hatton on Saturday:

1. Experience
Just compare the resumes of these two prizefighters: Pacquiao has fought and defeated at least four Hall of Famers, some twice. Erik Morales twice, Juan Manuel Marquez once, Marco Antonio Barrera twice, and the famed victory over Oscar De La Hoya. In every fight except the latest De La Hoya contest, Pac Man has had to endure significant punishment as well. What can Hatton bring to the table, or throw at him that Pacquiao hasn't taken, and can't handle?

Contrarily, Hatton has struggled with mediocre talent since branching out to fight in North America. He defeated an aging Kosta Tszyu, but went on to struggle his way to late round stoppages and decisions against Juan Lazcano, Luis Collazo and Paulie Malignaggi. Does he even belong in the same ring as Manny? Manny has defeated the best fighters of this generation, while Hatton spent 11 rounds trying to stop Paulie Malignaggi, who fought in a non-televised undercard bout beneath last weekend's Carl Froch vs. Jermain Taylor event.

2. Speed
There's no question that Pacquiao is the quicker fighter, with lightning fast hand speed as well. Hatton has been trying to compensate by training with handspeed master Floyd Mayweather Sr., but a couple months of pattycake won't change the fact that he's slow.

3. Southpaw stance
Those who bet on boxing have either fond or horrid memories of Luis Collazo, a huge underdog on boxing odds, nearly knocking Ricky Hatton out in the 12th round of their welterweight title bout a few years back. What is the connection between Collazo and Pacquiao? They're both southpaws. Hatton struggled with his footwork, and keeping Collazo on the outside. Pacquiao will be able to hit lead left hands with ease, and get inside where he can use what Michael Moorer, arguably the best inside fighter of all time, has taught him.