It’s now officially a lottery: this mad race among a few candidates to make it as world welterweight boxing king Manny Pacquiao’s next foe.
There was actually a total of three names in the running—Tim Bradley, Miguel Cotto, Juan Manuel Marquez—and that was already a crowd.
But now, they can no longer continue referring to the lineup as a short list.
* * *
When Freddie Roach was asked the other day who he thought should be Pacquiao’s next rightful challenger, he ticked off one unfamiliar name.
“Lamont Peterson.”
“Why Peterson?” asked the stunned interviewer.
“Why not?” Roach snorted.
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Of course, four is already a crowd in this exacting search for Pacquiao’s most suitable foe.
Bradley, Cottto, Marquez—not necessarily in that order—all boast strong credentials.
In Peterson’s case, several experts were quick to suspect that Roach’s main motivation for including him on the list was revenge.
It was Peterson who upset world junior welterweight titleholder Amir Khan, a Roach favorite whom the multiawarded trainer had tagged as heir apparent to the Pacman.
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It was not a wholly conquering win Peterson scored over Khan, who himself had obviously been overhyped.
Objective observers believe the champ could’ve not been dethroned were it not for the questioned point deductions slapped by the referee on Khan, who has since hankered desperately for a rematch.
That said, Peterson readily stands out as the easiest among Pacquiao’s next possible foes.
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Truth is that a resounding win over the hitherto unheralded Peterson cannot help prop up Pacquiao’s worth and popularity to where it was prior to the woeful majority decision win over Marquez at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas early last month.
Going by the degree of ease, Bradley—a powerful but otherwise easy target—comes next to Peterson.
Then, the choice in the lottery inevitably shifts to the degree of difficulty.
* * *
There’s Miguel Cotto proudly presenting himself as the worthiest among possible Pacquiao challengers.
He scored a blood-splattered, vengeful win over Antonio Margarito, a Pacquiao victim like Cotto himself.
Cotto may have some valid points, claiming resurgence after that low point when he had to be helped on his feet on the way out of the venue following the gory stoppage he suffered against Pacquiao.
* * *
It’s like this. Cotto may indeed
have recovered from that momentary devastation, but would he have the heart and knees to stand up to the thunderous fury Pacquiao could unleash in case of a rematch?
The determining needle therefore points to only one man, the worthiest in the
Pacquiao lottery: Juan Manuel Marquez.
It’s only Marquez who can bring back Pacquiao to where he was in the hearts and minds of adoring fans.
The question: Will Pacquiao opt for an exacting degree of difficulty when there are other easy floor routines in the lineup? Bob Arum should also guide Pacquiao in making a choice.
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Miyerkules, Enero 4, 2012
Mayweather pleads no contest to misdemeanor charge
LOS ANGELES—Unbeaten US boxing champion Floyd Mayweather, already facing three months in jail, Friday pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge stemming from an altercation with a security guard.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported in an article posted on its website that the plea was part of a deal Mayweather had reached with prosecutors and had paid a $1,000 fine.
On December 21, Mayweather was sentenced to three months in jail, to begin January 6, after pleading guilty to domestic violence charges.
Las Vegas judge Melissa Saragosa also ordered Mayweather to complete 100 hours of community service and fined him $2,500.
The guilty plea, and no contest plea to two harassment charges, ensured the 34-year-old fighter won’t go to trial on charges he hit his ex-girlfriend and threatened two of their children during an argument at her home 15 months ago.
Mayweather’s no contest plea on Friday took care of the last criminal charge he faced. He was accused of poking a neighborhood security guard in the face as they argued over the fighter’s parking violations.
Mayweather stopped fellow American Victor Ortiz in the fourth round in September to win the World Boxing Council welterweight title. He plans to fight again on May 5 in Las Vegas against an undecided foe.
Boxing fans have longed to see Mayweather test himself against Filipino hero Manny Pacquiao, the fighter many fans consider to have replaced him as the world pound-for-pound champion.
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The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported in an article posted on its website that the plea was part of a deal Mayweather had reached with prosecutors and had paid a $1,000 fine.
On December 21, Mayweather was sentenced to three months in jail, to begin January 6, after pleading guilty to domestic violence charges.
Las Vegas judge Melissa Saragosa also ordered Mayweather to complete 100 hours of community service and fined him $2,500.
The guilty plea, and no contest plea to two harassment charges, ensured the 34-year-old fighter won’t go to trial on charges he hit his ex-girlfriend and threatened two of their children during an argument at her home 15 months ago.
Mayweather’s no contest plea on Friday took care of the last criminal charge he faced. He was accused of poking a neighborhood security guard in the face as they argued over the fighter’s parking violations.
Mayweather stopped fellow American Victor Ortiz in the fourth round in September to win the World Boxing Council welterweight title. He plans to fight again on May 5 in Las Vegas against an undecided foe.
Boxing fans have longed to see Mayweather test himself against Filipino hero Manny Pacquiao, the fighter many fans consider to have replaced him as the world pound-for-pound champion.
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Miyerkules, Disyembre 7, 2011
Pacquiao says Mayweather Jr., Marquez lead list of next possible foe
Manny Pacquiao: Either Mayweather, Marquez or Bradley.
Lagging behind is World Boxing Organization light welterweight champion Timothy Bradley.
In a dinner with sports journalists Monday, Pacquiao said negotiations are going on for his next bout after scraping past Marquez in their third fight on Nov. 12 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
A bout with Mayweather, the unbeaten World Boxing Council welterweight champion, stands to be the most lucrative in the history of the sport with both boxers projected to earn at least $50 million.
Chances of the once derailed Pacquiao-Mayweather tiff pushing through got a boost when Mike Koncz, Pacquiao’s Canadian adviser, visited the camp of the flamboyant American for a new round of exploratory talks recently.
The bout is deemed too big that several quarters, including foreign investors from the Middle East and Asia, have expressed interest to undertake the gargantuan project that could shatter the record 2.4 million pay-per-view buys posted when Mayweather fought and edged Oscar De La Hoya in 2008.
But the Pacquiao-Mayweather fight could be a victim of its own magnitude, with would-be investors trying to figure out how to recoup the money they’ll put up to get the two fighters on the ring against each other.
Apart from the blood testing protocol to be used, the sharing of PPV revenues is a crucial issue for the fight to be forged.
Pacquiao’s PPV stock increased after his third fight against Marquez generated a personal-best of more than 1.3 million buys, surpassing the Mayweather-Victor Ortiz showdown, which reportedly drew 1.25M hits.
Marquez wants a fourth bout with the Filipino pound-for-pound king, claiming that he was again deprived of a victory by the judges, who rewarded Pacquiao with a very close majority decision instead.
Leaving fight negotiations to his promoter, Bob Arum, Pacquiao, who was accompanied by wife Jinkee at the Harbour View Restaurant, said he would be staging a $60,000 10-ball billiards tournament and a P1,000,000 darts event as soon as possible.
In Huddle Pacquiao sans his cordon sanitaire
The congressman from Sarangani flashed a wide, boyish grin as he stood to offer his hand.
It must have been the 57th time or so I was introduced to the eight-division world boxing champ, dating back to the 1990s when he was still a practical unknown.
There was a time when I had a lengthy one-on-one interview with him where he talked profoundly about a mystical experience with God that completely changed the course of his life.
Manny said God had spoken to him in one of his lowest moments and had urged him to change his ways if he wanted to receive his blessings.
Still, this time around, he did not recognize me.
“Kamusta,” he said, smiling. “Merry Christmas!”
* * *
A few moments after I arrived at the Harbor View Restaurant near the Quirino Grandstand in Manila where Manny hosted a dinner for select members of the press, Rose Tamayo took my hand and led me to the table occupied by Manny, his wife Jinkee and sports columnist-broadcaster Quinito Henson.
“Let me introduce you to the congressman,” Tamayo offered.
I did not resist. The press boys said she was Manny’s political publicist.
* * *
I deliberately made a late appearance at the affair because I was certain that the boxing superstar would make us wait, as he usually does.
I was surprised therefore to find him already there. He had arrived an hour earlier than I did.
Abante sports editor Virgie Romano said Manny arrived on time because he had to leave early for another engagement.
Manny was formally dressed in a gray business suit. The boxing icon kept himself busy all night accommodating fans, foreigners included, who wanted to be photographed with him. Libre sports editor Dennis Eroa, who said he had not seen the Pacman “for ages,” admitted he was thrilled to be photographed with him.
* * *
At a little past nine, he stood up to deliver an informal speech.
“Merry Christmas. I hope you enjoyed the food and are all having fun,” he said.
As of last night, he said he could not yet tell who his next opponent would be, or when the fight would be scheduled.
“It could be Floyd Mayweather, (Timothy) Bradley or (Juan Manuel) Marquez, I don’t know,” Manny said.
Bradley was in the undercard of the recent Pacquiao-Marquez III. He won by TKO over Joel Casamayor to retain his title.
* * *
Manny also talked about some of his plans for Philippine sports.
What I recalled most vividly is his plan to host another P1-million darts tournament next year.
“It will be the biggest darts competition ever, with a guaranteed prize pot of P1 million,” he announced.
The speech, short and sweet, was over in less than 10 minutes. There was no time for Q&A. The Pacquiaos left soon after.
And so last Monday night, I met the man described by the international press as “the greatest boxer in the world” for the 57th time or so. This time, he was more relaxed, nicer, very accessible and very accommodating.
Perhaps it was because he did not come with his usual big entourage. There was no cordon sanitaire.
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It must have been the 57th time or so I was introduced to the eight-division world boxing champ, dating back to the 1990s when he was still a practical unknown.
There was a time when I had a lengthy one-on-one interview with him where he talked profoundly about a mystical experience with God that completely changed the course of his life.
Manny said God had spoken to him in one of his lowest moments and had urged him to change his ways if he wanted to receive his blessings.
Still, this time around, he did not recognize me.
“Kamusta,” he said, smiling. “Merry Christmas!”
* * *
A few moments after I arrived at the Harbor View Restaurant near the Quirino Grandstand in Manila where Manny hosted a dinner for select members of the press, Rose Tamayo took my hand and led me to the table occupied by Manny, his wife Jinkee and sports columnist-broadcaster Quinito Henson.
“Let me introduce you to the congressman,” Tamayo offered.
I did not resist. The press boys said she was Manny’s political publicist.
* * *
I deliberately made a late appearance at the affair because I was certain that the boxing superstar would make us wait, as he usually does.
I was surprised therefore to find him already there. He had arrived an hour earlier than I did.
Abante sports editor Virgie Romano said Manny arrived on time because he had to leave early for another engagement.
Manny was formally dressed in a gray business suit. The boxing icon kept himself busy all night accommodating fans, foreigners included, who wanted to be photographed with him. Libre sports editor Dennis Eroa, who said he had not seen the Pacman “for ages,” admitted he was thrilled to be photographed with him.
* * *
At a little past nine, he stood up to deliver an informal speech.
“Merry Christmas. I hope you enjoyed the food and are all having fun,” he said.
As of last night, he said he could not yet tell who his next opponent would be, or when the fight would be scheduled.
“It could be Floyd Mayweather, (Timothy) Bradley or (Juan Manuel) Marquez, I don’t know,” Manny said.
Bradley was in the undercard of the recent Pacquiao-Marquez III. He won by TKO over Joel Casamayor to retain his title.
* * *
Manny also talked about some of his plans for Philippine sports.
What I recalled most vividly is his plan to host another P1-million darts tournament next year.
“It will be the biggest darts competition ever, with a guaranteed prize pot of P1 million,” he announced.
The speech, short and sweet, was over in less than 10 minutes. There was no time for Q&A. The Pacquiaos left soon after.
And so last Monday night, I met the man described by the international press as “the greatest boxer in the world” for the 57th time or so. This time, he was more relaxed, nicer, very accessible and very accommodating.
Perhaps it was because he did not come with his usual big entourage. There was no cordon sanitaire.
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Roach enters Hall of Fame
Freddie Roach, renowned trainer of eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao, and five-time world champion Thomas Hearns head 13 people who were elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame on Tuesday.
Also selected were two-division champion Mark Johnson, ring announcer Michael Buffer, broadcaster Al Bernstein and journalist Michael Katz.
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Also selected were two-division champion Mark Johnson, ring announcer Michael Buffer, broadcaster Al Bernstein and journalist Michael Katz.
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Pacquiao sets KO for PH sports; another plea to SSS
Manny Pacquiao has agreed to help sponsor a bill in Congress for the
creation of a Philippine Ministry in Sports, cabinet level.
The good congressman representing Sarangani made the decision
after a brief welcome speech opening a warm get-together with members of the Manila sports media Monday evening.
Pacquiao did not bat an eyelash and said yes when asked if he would care to help.
He asked legal assistant Jeng Gacal to find ways to draft the bill.
* * *
Pacquiao was already heading out of the Harbor View in Luneta when asked for a favor.
He was busy shaking hands,
returning greetings, but took time out to listen to the suggestion.
Pacquiao, of course, knows it would not be easy to make an
airtight bill creating a national sports ministry.
Above all, the bill must be fool-proof, meaning its prospective head must not, and must never, be beholden to the powers-that-be in the national Olympic committee.
It must be comprehensive, with an annual budget, and should leave no space whatsoever for the usual insider politicking that continued to damn Philippine sports.
* * *
It must ensure the well-being not only of national athletes, but the
Filipino youth as a whole through a sound physical development program incorporated in the national school curriculum.
The proposed legislature must be wholly professional, with the ministry manned by competent experts of quality training and background.
The Pacquiao bill will surely put emphasis in leaving room for the poor and the underprivileged, like out-of-school kids, to get a chance at excelling in sports.
With Pacquiao agreeing to fight for the creation of the national sports ministry, it should also form part of his gift to his countrymen a few days before his 33rd birthday.
* * *
Pardon this, but we take this
opportunity to make angkas with the Pacquiao win-win bandwagon to print this appeal:
Mr.Joel Palacios
Vice President for Public Information
Social Security System
Dear Sir: This refers to the reassessment of pension promised by a lady assistant you assigned to help me when I filed for my back pay upon retiring over three years ago.
For the record, the kind lady did call the attention of the pension assessor upon learning that I would be getting less than what was originally expected.
May I request you to help me revive that request for reassessment of my pension?
For the record, a friend who works with SSS, who has helped several neighbors here in Mandaluyong, took it upon himself to check on my record.
After a review of my record, this fellow has asked me to submit a written request to your office—for adjustment of monthly pension.
He also said that based on my records, I should be getting more than I’ve been receiving every month.
For whatever, here’s my official SSS registry: RICARDO A. TRINIDAD 03-2409905-6 May 9, 1943.
Thank you very kindly for your attention.
Respectfully,
Recah Trinidad
Sports columnist
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creation of a Philippine Ministry in Sports, cabinet level.
The good congressman representing Sarangani made the decision
after a brief welcome speech opening a warm get-together with members of the Manila sports media Monday evening.
Pacquiao did not bat an eyelash and said yes when asked if he would care to help.
He asked legal assistant Jeng Gacal to find ways to draft the bill.
* * *
Pacquiao was already heading out of the Harbor View in Luneta when asked for a favor.
He was busy shaking hands,
returning greetings, but took time out to listen to the suggestion.
Pacquiao, of course, knows it would not be easy to make an
airtight bill creating a national sports ministry.
Above all, the bill must be fool-proof, meaning its prospective head must not, and must never, be beholden to the powers-that-be in the national Olympic committee.
It must be comprehensive, with an annual budget, and should leave no space whatsoever for the usual insider politicking that continued to damn Philippine sports.
* * *
It must ensure the well-being not only of national athletes, but the
Filipino youth as a whole through a sound physical development program incorporated in the national school curriculum.
The proposed legislature must be wholly professional, with the ministry manned by competent experts of quality training and background.
The Pacquiao bill will surely put emphasis in leaving room for the poor and the underprivileged, like out-of-school kids, to get a chance at excelling in sports.
With Pacquiao agreeing to fight for the creation of the national sports ministry, it should also form part of his gift to his countrymen a few days before his 33rd birthday.
* * *
Pardon this, but we take this
opportunity to make angkas with the Pacquiao win-win bandwagon to print this appeal:
Mr.Joel Palacios
Vice President for Public Information
Social Security System
Dear Sir: This refers to the reassessment of pension promised by a lady assistant you assigned to help me when I filed for my back pay upon retiring over three years ago.
For the record, the kind lady did call the attention of the pension assessor upon learning that I would be getting less than what was originally expected.
May I request you to help me revive that request for reassessment of my pension?
For the record, a friend who works with SSS, who has helped several neighbors here in Mandaluyong, took it upon himself to check on my record.
After a review of my record, this fellow has asked me to submit a written request to your office—for adjustment of monthly pension.
He also said that based on my records, I should be getting more than I’ve been receiving every month.
For whatever, here’s my official SSS registry: RICARDO A. TRINIDAD 03-2409905-6 May 9, 1943.
Thank you very kindly for your attention.
Respectfully,
Recah Trinidad
Sports columnist
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Huwebes, Nobyembre 24, 2011
Pacquiao to be honoured by AFP
MANILA, Philippines –The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is looking to honor Filipino boxing champion Congressman Manny Pacquiao through a formal donning of ranks, AFP spokesman Colonel Arnulfo Burgos said Monday.
“The professionalism, discipline and determination that he displayed in the boxing ring is an inspiration for us soldier in our fight of winning the peace in a different arena,” Burgos said in a press briefing.
Pacquiao currently holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Army reserve force.
Burgos said that there is no finalized plan as to where and when they will honor Pacquiao. “Nothing is definite yet, but for sure, they are preparing something for [him].”
Pacquiao’s fights are a big inspiration to the soldiers Burgos said. “Every fight of Pacquiao is dedicated to our citizens and also to our soldiers.”
He added that it will surely boost the morale of the troops if Pacquiao could visit them.
Pacquiao recently won a controversial majority decision against long-time rival, Juan Manuel Marquez.
“The professionalism, discipline and determination that he displayed in the boxing ring is an inspiration for us soldier in our fight of winning the peace in a different arena,” Burgos said in a press briefing.
Pacquiao currently holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Army reserve force.
Burgos said that there is no finalized plan as to where and when they will honor Pacquiao. “Nothing is definite yet, but for sure, they are preparing something for [him].”
Pacquiao’s fights are a big inspiration to the soldiers Burgos said. “Every fight of Pacquiao is dedicated to our citizens and also to our soldiers.”
He added that it will surely boost the morale of the troops if Pacquiao could visit them.
Pacquiao recently won a controversial majority decision against long-time rival, Juan Manuel Marquez.
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Manny Pacquiao to critics: Be true, be Filipino
“Magpakatotoo ka…maging Filipino ka (Be true to yourself…be a Filipino).”
This was boxing idol Manny Pacquiao’s message to his Filipino critics, especially those who rooted for Mexican fighter Juan Manuel Marquez during their bout in Las Vegas which resulted in a controversial finish.
But before lobbing this jab at his critics, the Sarangani lawmaker, speaking in Filipino perhaps to avoid being misinterpreted, thanked his countrymen who supported him in the hard-fought contest.
“Salamat sa sambayanang Filipino sa pagsuporta. Sa awa ng Panginoon, nanalo tayo, (I thank the Filipino people for their support. With God’s mercy, we won),” he said at a press conference at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
“Doon sa mga ibang tao na naniniwala na di tama yung desisyon eh, magpakatotoo ka…maging Filipino ka (To those who believe that the decision was wrong, be true to yourself, be a Filipino),” he added.
Pacquiao, who arrived Monday aboard a Philippine Airlines flight from California with a brief stopover in Guam, and his wife Jinkee were welcomed at the airport by their four children Jemuel, Michael, Princess and Queen Elizabeth, and friends including former Manila Mayor Lito Atienza and son Ali.
Asked about the hotly debated fight result in Nevada, Pacquiao admitted he was not totally happy with his performance.
But he concluded, “Ang paniwala ko, bago natapos yung 12 rounds ay lamang ako at panalo ako (I believed that before the 12 rounds were through, I was ahead and I won).”
“’Yung inisip ko na ibigay ko ’yung magandang laban ay di ko nagawa (I was not able to make good my plan to give a good fight),” he added.
“So medyo di masyado akong kumbinsido sa performance ko dahil sa ’yung ini-expect na ibigay ko sa mga tao ay di nangyari ang ganun (So I was not thoroughly convinced about my performance because what I expected to give the people did not happen),” Pacquiao added.
“Eh, talagang ganun (That’s the way it is), he said.
Still pound-for-pound king
“Naintindihan natin na di sa lahat ng panahon ay pwede tayong manalo ng one-sided fight. Tsaka, di pwedeng lahat ng kalaban bubugbugin. May kamay din ’yan. Dumating lang `yun pagkakataon na naging close `yun fight (We can understand that we cannot expect to win a one-sided fight all the time. Our opponents also have fists. It only happened that we had a close fight).”
The General Santos City native said he had yet to see published reports that American boxer Floyd Mayweather had dethroned him as boxing’s pound-for-pound king .
“Di ko alam kung saan lumabas ’yan…Siguro sa ibang tao na di dugong-Pinoy ang nag-iisip ng ganyan, (I don’t know where those reports came from. Maybe they’re from people without Filipino blood who are able to think of such things),” he said.
Pacquiao was reported to have been demoted to No. 2 in the pound-for-pound rankings of the US publication Sports Illustrated, as well as ESPN and Yahoo! Sports. They placed Mayweather in the No. 1 spot after a 21-month layoff and three successive wins over Shane Mosley, Victor Ortiz and Marquez.
But Ring Magazine, called the “Bible of Boxing,” continued to recognize Pacquiao as the best after Sunday’s controversial match.
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This was boxing idol Manny Pacquiao’s message to his Filipino critics, especially those who rooted for Mexican fighter Juan Manuel Marquez during their bout in Las Vegas which resulted in a controversial finish.
But before lobbing this jab at his critics, the Sarangani lawmaker, speaking in Filipino perhaps to avoid being misinterpreted, thanked his countrymen who supported him in the hard-fought contest.
“Salamat sa sambayanang Filipino sa pagsuporta. Sa awa ng Panginoon, nanalo tayo, (I thank the Filipino people for their support. With God’s mercy, we won),” he said at a press conference at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
“Doon sa mga ibang tao na naniniwala na di tama yung desisyon eh, magpakatotoo ka…maging Filipino ka (To those who believe that the decision was wrong, be true to yourself, be a Filipino),” he added.
Pacquiao, who arrived Monday aboard a Philippine Airlines flight from California with a brief stopover in Guam, and his wife Jinkee were welcomed at the airport by their four children Jemuel, Michael, Princess and Queen Elizabeth, and friends including former Manila Mayor Lito Atienza and son Ali.
Asked about the hotly debated fight result in Nevada, Pacquiao admitted he was not totally happy with his performance.
But he concluded, “Ang paniwala ko, bago natapos yung 12 rounds ay lamang ako at panalo ako (I believed that before the 12 rounds were through, I was ahead and I won).”
“’Yung inisip ko na ibigay ko ’yung magandang laban ay di ko nagawa (I was not able to make good my plan to give a good fight),” he added.
“So medyo di masyado akong kumbinsido sa performance ko dahil sa ’yung ini-expect na ibigay ko sa mga tao ay di nangyari ang ganun (So I was not thoroughly convinced about my performance because what I expected to give the people did not happen),” Pacquiao added.
“Eh, talagang ganun (That’s the way it is), he said.
Still pound-for-pound king
“Naintindihan natin na di sa lahat ng panahon ay pwede tayong manalo ng one-sided fight. Tsaka, di pwedeng lahat ng kalaban bubugbugin. May kamay din ’yan. Dumating lang `yun pagkakataon na naging close `yun fight (We can understand that we cannot expect to win a one-sided fight all the time. Our opponents also have fists. It only happened that we had a close fight).”
The General Santos City native said he had yet to see published reports that American boxer Floyd Mayweather had dethroned him as boxing’s pound-for-pound king .
“Di ko alam kung saan lumabas ’yan…Siguro sa ibang tao na di dugong-Pinoy ang nag-iisip ng ganyan, (I don’t know where those reports came from. Maybe they’re from people without Filipino blood who are able to think of such things),” he said.
Pacquiao was reported to have been demoted to No. 2 in the pound-for-pound rankings of the US publication Sports Illustrated, as well as ESPN and Yahoo! Sports. They placed Mayweather in the No. 1 spot after a 21-month layoff and three successive wins over Shane Mosley, Victor Ortiz and Marquez.
But Ring Magazine, called the “Bible of Boxing,” continued to recognize Pacquiao as the best after Sunday’s controversial match.
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Huwebes, Oktubre 13, 2011
‘Pacquiao misquoted on VP issue’
MANILA, Philippines—Pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao’s statement in Mexico recently that he plans to run for vice president in the 2016 Philippine elections was taken out of context, according to his lawyer Franklin “Jeng Gacal. “I didn’t know that he made such a pronouncement because Manny knows that he is disqualified,” said Gacal. “We know that, everybody knows that. We explained it to him a long time ago that he will be…
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Miyerkules, Oktubre 12, 2011
Watch Pacquiao-Marquez fight for free
SAN FRANCISCO, California—Do you want to watch the Pacquiao-Marquez bout for free?Online money transfer company Xoom.com has announced another special offer for first time Xoom customers. All new Xoom customers who send a money transfer to the Philippines from October 3, 2011-November 12, 2011 are entitled to watch the Pacquiao-Marquez III Pay-Per-View (PPV) fight for free. This PPV offer is valued at $55.
This is the second time Xoom.com is offering new customers a chance to watch a Pacquiao PPV fight for free. Earlier this year, Xoom.com also offered new customers the Pacquiao-Mosley PPV fight for free. “Customers were so thrilled with the Pacquiao-Mosley promotion that we are once again offering this promotion for Pacquiao-Marquez III,” said Xoom.com President and CEO, John Kunze. Filipinos love Manny Pacquiao and anxiously await his fights. “I have no doubt that Pacman will deliver another great fight and we are delighted to offer this promotion to his kababayans”, Kunze added.
In addition, Xoom.com is also running a sweepstakes for its existing customers. Customers who send a money transfer to the Philippines from October 3, 2011-November 12, 2011 are automatically entered in a drawing for a chance to watch the fight live. Customers who also “Like” Xoom on Facebook will be entered in the drawing. One winner will get a Pacquiao-Marquez vacation package to Las Vegas that includes roundtrip airfare for two, hotel stay for two nights, two tickets to the fight and $500 in cash. Ten winners will also receive a $200 prepaid gift card. Weekly drawings will be held on October 17 and October 24 with the grand prize drawing on November 1. No purchase necessary.
How to Watch the Fight for Free
Watching the Pacquiao-Marquez III fight for free is easy: first-time Xoom.com customers just need to send a money transfer to the Philippines from October 3, 2011 to November 12, 2011.
Customer must purchase the Pacquiao-Marquez III PPV fight on November 12, 2011 from their TV service provider to qualify for this promotion. Monthly cable TV and equipment fees are additional. Promotional offer is available only for the standard-definition “SD” feed of the telecast. Customers who purchase the telecast in high-definition “HD” may still participate in the promotion, but will only receive reimbursement for the SD price ($55). Eligible customers will receive a $55 Prepaid Reward card from Xoom.com towards the Pay-per-View fee.
For complete terms and conditions of this offer, please visit xoom.com/manny. This offer is subject to change without notice and is valid until supplies last.
For more details on the sweepstakes, please visit www.xoom.com/manny
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Pacquiao wraps up Baguio camp, now LA-bound
BAGUIO CITY—Manny Pacquiao left the summer capital on Friday, ending his Baguio training
schedule to pursue further training in Los Angeles before his November 12 fight against Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez.
Pacquiao admitted that he has not yet reached the level he requires to beat Marquez, but the boxing champ left behind a souvenir that illustrates what he is capable of doing inside the ring.
During his October 4 sparring session with Venezuelan Jorge Linares, Pacquiao hit his sparring partner in the face during the early rounds. The Venezuelan sustained a cut in the left eye.
Linares will be battling for the vacant WBC lightweight title against Antonio de Marco next week in Staples Center in Los Angeles.
In their last sparring session on Thursday, Pacquiao gave Linares free rein, and allowed the Venezuelan to hit him while the eight-division world champion practiced his footwork and counter jabs.
Pacquiao later spent 10 rounds mitt-training with coach Freddie Roach as they toiled to perfect their strategy against Marquez.
“I am excited with my match (against Marquez). I am nearing my level of strength and speed,” said Pacquiao.
Team Pacquiao is scheduled to fly to Roach’s Wild Card Gym in Hollywood, California, where Pacquiao will be training for a month before his fight with Marquez at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Right after the match, Pacquiao said that he would be returning to Baguio to lead a marathon and raise funds for victims of Typhoons “Pedring” and “Quiel,” which struck northern Luzon last week.
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