The ADD Preview: Pacquiao/Hatton, Margarito/Mosley, Darchinyan/Arce and More

2008 was certainly an exciting year in Boxing. We saw the exodus of some of Boxing's biggest stars, as well as the entrance of some new stars onto the scene. Mayweather Jr. "retired", De La Hoya was all but retired, and Manny Pacquaio showed us 2009 will be his time to carry the torch as boxing's leading man.

Here are five upcoming match ups that I am looking forward to, some are only speculative at this point and subject to change.

1) Antonio Margarito vs. Shane Mosley

This one is booked and scheduled for Jan 24th, at the Staples center in Los Angeles. For my opinions on this fight, see http://bleacherreport.com/articles/108355-antonio-margarito-vs-shane-mosley-fight-analysis-and-predictions

2) Vic Darchinyan vs. Jorce Arce

Scheduled for Feb 7th on Showtime, this battle of junior bantamweights is for three trinket belts but more importantly, should be a slug fest. These two have repeatedly exchanged words, and have all but challenged each other's manhood. This is one fight that should feature both a guaranteed street fight and a knockout. This will be fun however long it lasts.

3) Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Juan Diaz

Tentatively scheduled for late Feb or early March, this battle will take place in Diaz's hometown of Houston, Texas. This should be an exciting battle against a tough, young, up and coming volume puncher and a true pound for pound great in Marquez. Will Marquez establish himself as the true number two pound for pound fighter on the planet or will the "Baby Bull" prove too much for the aging fighter?

4) David Haye vs. Wladimir Klitschko

Reportedly, this fight is on after big brother Vitaly agreed to take on Gomez instead of Haye. If this one comes to fruition, it could prove to be the biggest test "Dr Steelhammer" has faced in years. Have although not big for a heavyweight possesses not only the punch but the physical attributes necessary to give Wladimir trouble. Couple that with his brashness and unshakable confidence, and this could spell impending doom for the worlds number one heavyweight.

5) Manny Pacquaio vs. Anybody

It appears that contract talks are breaking down between Pacquaio and Hatton, as Pacquaio's camp is demanding a 60/40 split. It would be quite a shame if this fight doesn't come off due to sheer greed, Pacquaio's camp should realize Hatton can sell just as many if not more tickets than Pacquaio. If this one doesn't come off, let's hope Mayweather Jr. is there to take on Pacquaio in what will be quite possibly the first ever battle of number one pound for pound fighters ever.