Post Pacquiao-Margarito Bout Comments

Pacquiao already had 57 professional fights, what was advised for health reasons is 30 fights only.

Manny Pacquiao popularly known as Pacman, Pambansang Kamao (National Fist), and The Destroyer is also a congressman of his province Saranggani, Cotabato, Philippines. He had 57 fights with only three loses. He is the only boxer in history who has eight titles: Light Middle Weight, Welter Weight, Light Welterweight, Lightweight, Super Featherweight, Feather Weight, Super Bantam Weight, and Flyweight. Wikipedia

In his latest bout with Margarito, he was seen looking at the referee waiting for a signal to stop the fight because the face of Margarito was already battered. In an interview, he said that the fight was not to kill.

Meanwhile, Margarito was hospitalized and needs an operation on his right eye.
Margarito congratulated Pacman and called him the best fighter in the world.

Pacquiao urged to retire to protect health


Referee Reflects on Manny Pacquiao's Battering of Antonio Margarito

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Ringside with Manny Pacquiao

Pacquiao/Margarito Fight

After the bout with Antonio Margarito, Manny Pacquiao "Pacman", the Filipino boxer to have won a world title at different weights.
We're proud of you Manny! Hats off to you!

Pacquiao, congressman of Saranggani, Cotabato had to be taken out of the Philippines so he could concentrate on his practice.

What's next Manny, bout with Mayweather Jr. or retirement from boxing?

Pacquiao wins eighth different belt after Margarito
destruction

Pacquiao Vs Margarito Results Show Latest Pacquiao Slaughter


Pacquiao vs Margarito Results: Fight Highlight of Unnecessary Punishment

Photo gallery on the Pacquiao vs. Margarito bout

Pacquiao -Margarito Bout

The bout between Margarito and Pacquiao is much awaited. Expect some people would be ecstatic, on the other hand the losers in their bet would be greatly saddened. Whichever side you are in, your blood pressure could rise. And if you have an abnormal blood pressure, better be prepared for the outcome.

Dr. Robin B. Navarro, a Filipino medical special on the cellular level advises eating at least six eggs before watching the fight. Disregard the previous advice of physicians of one to three eggs a week only. Cholesterol which has been touted as a culprit for hypertension, stroke or heart attack is not true.

Per Dr. Navarro, egg is rich in choline, which will make the blood flow smoothly. It will make the blood vessels younger if eaten on a daily basis.

For more info, go to the review on Dr. Dwight Lundell. He is cardiologist who exposed the lies on cholesterol and fats.

Go to these sites also

Dr. Robin B. Navarro re his rapid cellular balancing (RCB) and the functional foods that he recommends.

Unclean foods to avoid recurrence of sickness.

Pacquiao calls on Mayweather

Although Pacman is busy with his role of congressman of his hometown Saranggani, Manny Pacquiao would not back down on the planned fight with Mayweather Jr.

He calls on Mayweather, Jr. "let's call this thing on"

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/198105/pacman-calls-on-floyd-jr-lets-get-this-thing-on

Manny Pacquiao and Mayweather Sr

Despite taunts by Mayweather, Sr. which shows his insecurities, Manny Pacquiao on the other hand, shows class by just laughing off what Mayweather Sr said to him as the “little midget”, among other things.

With Pacquiao’s reaction to Mayweather’s belittling remarks, his response was admirable. Doesn’t Mayweather know that Manny Pacquiao is a Congressman, and is a God-fearing person; humble, patient, charitable... traits God love.



For more of the commentary by Sid Ventura on Mayweather and Pacquiao, go to

http://ph.yfittopostblog.com/2010/07/23/mayweathers-mouth/

Manny Pacquiao & Floyd Mayweather

Although the deadline set by Bob Arum for the signing of the contract between Floyd Mayweather and Manny is past, Manny Paquiao, is not closing the door for his fight with Mayweather. If the fight would not materialize, he may face Miguel Cotto on the ring before the end of the year.

Congressman Manny Pacquiao

Manny Pacquiao is not looking for an opponent on the ring. But he said that if he gets an offer for a fight, why not?

Meanwhile, Manny Pacquiao is focusing on his role as congressman of his hometown Saranggani, Cotabato.

Congressman Manny Pacquiao

Manny Pacquiao is really bent on making good as a congressman of his hometown, Saranggani, Cotobato. He recently finished his 10-day seminar on good governance.

See the latest news about Manny by searching Google in this blog, search Congressman Manny Pacquiao

Manny Pacquiao, Pinoy Boxer and Congressman

Manny Pacquiao made his name in the ring, he wants to excel in it. He practiced, practiced, and doesn’t lose his head. He is God-guided.

Now that Manny is a Congressman of Sanggani, Cotobato, he also wants to make it good in his new endeavor. He enrolled in a 10-day course to help him as a lawmaker at the Development Academy of the Philippines.

As long a he remains humble and doesn’t lose his trust and faith in God, Manny will turn out to be one of the best Congressmen.

Congratulations, Manny!

Pacquiao-Mayweather negotiations seems to be nearing its final stage.

The much-awaited Pacquiao-Mayweather bout seems to be nearing its final
stage in its negotiations.

After some failed talks because of drug-testing procedure, the two would probably compromise.

Search the web in this blog for more of the news.

Plan B for Pacquiao if the Pacquiao-Mayweather negotiation fails.

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Manny may fight Cotto instead of Mayweather
by Abac Cordero (The Philippine Star)

MANILA, Philippines - There’s always a Plan B just in case Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. fail to get it done in November.

According to Bob Arum, the 31-year-old Filipino superstar may end up facing Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico a second time.

“If the Mayweather deal gets made with Pacquiao, the winner of this fight (Cotto-Foreman) would be a natural for Antonio Margarito. If the Mayweather deal is not made, Pacquiao might fight Miguel Cotto, if Cotto beats Foreman, for the 154-pound title,” he said.

The chief of Top Rank Promotions, who will try his best to get the Pacquiao-Mayweather fight staged on Nov. 13 either in Texas or Las Vegas, told boxingscene.com that things should fall into place for Pacquiao even if it’s not against Mayweather.

Cotto is all set to challenge Yuri Foreman for the WBA super-welterweight crown on June 5 at the Yankee Stadium, and a victory by the wide-bodied former champion, who lost in 12 rounds to Pacquiao last November, is what some people would be hoping for.

“I don’t think Manny would fight Yuri Foreman because he says Yuri is too tall,” said Arum of Foreman, who stands very close to six feet.

In case Cotto beats Foreman, Pacquiao can give him a chance to avenge his brutal defeat last November. It also gives Pacquiao a crack at his eighth world title in eight different weight classes. As it is, he’s the only one with seven crowns under his belt.

Negotiations for a Pacquiao-Mayweather superfight are silently on, and reports are out that it may or may not happen at all because of disagreements in the drug-testing procedure or anything that may have to do with the purse split.

Both Pacquiao and Mayweather stand to receive around $40 million each if they agree to stage the fight, the biggest in their respective careers, and one that should finally decide who the world’s greatest pound-for-pound champion is.

The odds are out even if the fight is not yet sealed, and Mayweather stands as a -150 favorite, meaning you need $150 to win a hundred bucks, against Pacquiao who’s at +120, meaning your $100 wins $120.

The odds, however, will only stand if the fight takes place in 2010.

But while oddsmakers are putting their money on the undefeated American, a legendary champion, Aaron Pryor, is rooting for Pacquiao.

Manny Pacquiao willing to undergo blood testing prior to his fight with Mayweather Jr

The negotiation for the much-awaited bout between Pacquiao and Mayweather Jr seems to be coming through with the compromise of Pacquiao to have the blood testing done 14 days prior to the fight.

For more of the news, please read below:


Pacquiao relaxes blood test stance on Mayweather bout
Reuters
Reuters - Saturday, May 22

MANILA - Manny Pacquiao would be willing to take a blood test 14 days prior to a bout with Floyd Mayweather Jr, local media reports said, edging the two men regarded as the world's best pound-for-pound boxers closer to a showdown.

Talks between the fighters' camps stalled earlier this year over Pacquiao's refusal to agree to Mayweather's demands for Olympic-style random drug testing, with the Filipino saying he did not want blood drawn from him too close to a fight.

"Fourteen days is okay with me, as long as isn't done on the day of the fight, and only the right amount of blood will be drawn from me," Pacquiao told Filipino media.

Pacquiao's compromise could bring the two camps back to the negotiating table for a fight many feel would have the potential to be the sport's richest ever.

Since talks broke down, Mayweather eased to a decisive points victory over fellow American Shane Mosley earlier this month in a welterweight non-title bout that drew 1.4 million pay-per-view buyers.

That followed Pacquiao's mauling of Ghana's Joshua Clottey in March. The seven-weight champion has since been elected to congress back home and will need to fit his training regime in with parliament sessions after being sworn in on June 30.

However, Pacquiao believes he is perfectly capable of being able to pursue both a boxing and political career.

"I will attend sessions in the morning until afternoon then I go to the gym around 4 or 5 p.m.," Pacquiao told the Manila Bulletin.

"I will stay in the country during training camp then with two weeks before the fight, I will fly to the U.S."

The much-awaited Pacquiao/Mayweather bout

The much awaited bout between Pacquiao and Mayweather Jr for November 13, 2010 is being worked on.

Read the story below.


Pacquiao wants one more fight and Mayweather fits bill
May 12, 2010 -- Updated 2050 GMT (0450 HKT)

(CNN) -- Filipino boxing star Manny Pacquiao says he wants one final bout as a professional and it looks set to be an eagerly-awaited match-up against Floyd Mayweather Jr. later this year.

National hero Pacquiao will enter the Philippine parliament after winning a seat in this week's elections, but has one more ambition to fulfil in the ring.

"Many fans really want me to fight Floyd Mayweather so I asked my Mama if we can give them one more fight, she said okay," AFP quoted Pacquiao in an interview with broadcaster ABS-CBN.

"We spoke yesterday and she said just one last fight, Mayweather."

"Pacman" is rated by Ring magazine as the greatest pound-for-pound fighter on the planet after winning an unprecedented seven world titles at different weight divisions.

Mayweather is unbeaten in 41 fights and is a huge draw at the box office, earning the nickname "Money" in amassing a fortune on his way to nine world titles in five different weight classes.
Many fans really want me to fight Floyd Mayweather so I asked my Mama if we can give them one more fight, she said okay
--Manny Pacquiao


The two were due to fight earlier this year, but negotiations ended acrimoniously with Pacquiao angered by the insistence of the Mayweather camp for Olympic style pre-fight drugs tests.

It appeared to remain a major sticking point, along with Pacquiao's political ambitions and the influence of his mother Dionisia, who reportedly wants her son to retire from the ring.

But with leading American promoter Bob Arum pulling the strings, visiting the Philippines to watch Pacquiao campaign for the election, the fight all boxing fans want to see could now be on.

The Manila Standard newspaper reported that the Dallas Cowboys Stadium, where Pacquiao had his last fight against Joshua Clottey and the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, where Mayweather was last in action, had both been booked for November 13.

Manny Pacquiao, the winning congressman for Saranggani

When the Pinoy boxer Manny Pcquiao was interviewed by broadcaster,Mel Tiangco, he said that with his election as the congressman of Saranggani, he would help the farmers of Sanggani, set up a sports program for their province.

On Mayweather, Jr., he might return to the ring for the last time to face him "para pagbigyan ang kanyang mga fans".

Manny Pacquiao and Mayweather, Jr bout?

Will Manny Pacquiao face Mayweather, Jr in the latter's next bout?


Mayweather wants Pacquiao after stylish win over Mosley

(CNN) -- Floyd Mayweather Jr. saw off the obdurate challenge of Shane Mosley then renewed his challenge to Filipino star Manny Pacquiao to face him in a lucrative superbout.

Mayweather scored a unanimous points victory over the 38-year-old Mosley in Las Vegas to extend his perfect record to 41 fights, but the talk then turned to a possible fight later this year against Pacquiao.

The pair were due to contest what was predicted to be the richest contest in boxing history, but the match-up never materialized because of a disagreement over dope testing procedures.

Mayweather insisted that he was ready to meet Pacquiao but only on his terms.

"If Manny Pacquiao wants to fight, it's not hard to find me," he told reporters.

"If Manny Pacquiao will take the blood and urine tests, we can make the fight happen for all the fans."
If Manny Pacquiao wants to fight, it's not hard to find me
--Floyd Mayweather Jr.

The 33-year-old Mayweather dominated the welterweight contest against Mosley but was rocked by a heavy punch in the second round before taking control.

Watched by a multitude of celebrities and film stars, Mayweather pressed hard for a knockout win, but could not put away the battling Mosley, who survived to hear the judges' verdict despite a pummeling in the later rounds.

Mayweather paid tribute to the courage of his opponent while pleased with his own performance.

"I gave the fans what they wanted to see. They wanted to see me moving, and coming forward and that's what I did tonight.

"I went toe-to-toe. That's not my style but I wanted to give them that kind of fight and I knew I could do it.

"They wanted to see me moving, and coming forward and that's what I did.

"We should have pressed the attack a lot earlier and we could have got the knockout, but Shane Mosley is a tough customer and he is one hell of a fighter."

He also shrugged off his early difficulties against Mosley, who has 46 wins from a distinguished 52-fight career.

"That's all with the territory of boxing - only the strongest survive," he said.

"This is a contact sport, some time you are going to get hit with big shots, you must suck it up and keep fighting hard like a warrior."

But attention will now turn to a possible November fight against Pacquiao, who is standing as a candidate in elections in his native country later this month after beating Ghana's Joshua Clottey in his latest bout in March.

Manny Pacquiao in Time Magazine

Pinoy Manny Pacquiao ranked 20th in Time's 100 most influential people in the world! Read story below...

Pacquiao in TIME's 'most influential' poll again
ABS-CBN

[Pacquiao in TIME's 'most influential' poll again] Pacquiao in TIME's 'most influential' poll again

MANILA, Philippines – Boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao is again included in TIME Magazine’s poll for the 100 most influential people in the world in 2010.

The poll, which opened on April 1, has Pacquiao joining global personalities like US President Barack Obama, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Conan O'Brien and Oprah Winfrey in the list.

As of April 3, Pacquiao was ranked No. 20 behind satire host John Stewart.

He had a total number of 4,663 votes with an average rating of 91. This is his second appearance on the list.

Pacquiao, a 7-division champion and reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight king, finished No. 20 in TIME Magazine's list of most influential “Heroes & Icons” in 2009.

Other categories listed in TIME’s 100 are Leaders & Revolutionaries, Builders & Titans, Artists & Entertainers, and Scientists & Thinkers.

In the Philippines, Pacquiao is currently engaged in another form of battle. He is running against Roy Chiongbian for the lone congressional seat of Sarangani province in Mindanao.

"An idol in his native Philippines, Pacquiao has become an international sports god, drawing much-needed fans to the fading profession of boxing,” TIME Magazine said.

“For now, the Filipino, a champion in seven weight classes, is focusing on a prize he has tried but failed to win before: a seat in his country's legislature,” it added.

Manny Pacquiao for Retirement?

Will Manny Pacquiao follow his mother’s advice of retirement? If that happens, he would not be able to meet Mayweather Jr in the ring.

Read story below.

Manny returns, hints at retirement
By Abac Cordero (The Philippine Star) Updated March 23, 2010 12:00 AM

Thousands of fans brave the searing summer heat to welcome a dapper Manny Pacquiao upon his arrival from the United States. EDD GUMBAN

MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao’s fighting days may soon be over.
Yes, the greatest boxer in the world today is seriously thinking of retirement, and upon his return from Los Angeles at the break of dawn yesterday said his recent fight with Joshua Clottey in Dallas may be his last.
Pacquiao stood beside his wife Jinkee and their three children at the arrival area of the NAIA Terminal 2 when he faced the media, and fielded questions regarding his immediate plans in the boxing and political rings.
He looked back at his fight with Clottey, which took place March 13 at the packed Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, and when asked about the highly-anticipated super-fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. he talked about retiring.
“We may never get there (Mayweather fight) because I might retire soon,” said the 31-year-old icon.
“My mother has been begging for me to retire and now we’re going to talk about it,” added Pacquiao, the only boxer in history to have won seven world titles in seven different weight classes. He has a ring record of 51-3-2 with 38 knockouts.
Pacquiao has won his last 12 fights, most of them big fights, and has never lost since March of 2005 when Erik Morales won a bloody decision in Las Vegas. At the rate he’s going, it seems that Pacquiao is unbeatable inside the ring
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But retirement, he said, has been knocking on the door, and soon he may have to finally call it a day.
Besides, Pacquiao is venturing into politics, and in the May 10 national elections in the Philippines he will seek a congressional slot in his home province of Saranggani. In 2007, he lost a similar battle, but vowed to do better this time.
His announement about his retirement plans may also have something to do with the coming elections because the general sentiment when he ran for office three years ago was for him to stick to boxing or join politics once he’s done with boxing.
Pacquiao’s promoter, Bob Arum of Top Rank, said Pacquiao’s next fight may come in November. He can announce his retirement in the middle of the campaign, and win or lose, he can return to the ring and fight Mayweather by the end of the year.
But if he retires for good, Pacquiao can live like a king for the rest of his life, and enjoy the fruits of his 15-year labor in the brutal sport of professional boxing. Maybe he should retire while he’s healthy, and while he can enjoy his millions.
“I will talk about it with my family. I know I can still fight but I can also retire and have no problem with that. I respect my parents and if they really want me to stop fighting, then I will retire,” he said.
“I know how tough it is for my mother to say that she would kneel before me and ask me to retire. I think I can retire anytime now,” said the boxer who stands to earn as much as $50 million if he fights Mayweather.
In his career spanning more than 15 years, Pacquiao has posted earnings no other Filipino athlete may achieve in a lifetime. In his last last four fights alone, he has earned $53 million in guaranteed purse.
Twenty years ago, Pacquiao had nothing in his pocket. As a child he ran away from home in Gen. Santos City and tried his luck in Manila, landing jobs in a construction firm and a bakery, and sold cigarettes on the streets.
Now he’s being treated like a rock star anywhere he goes. Yesterday, he just laughed when asked to comment about reports that he has plans of buying his own private plane that could take him anywhere, anytime he wants.
“Hindi naman (Not really),” said Pacquiao, smiling.
His wife, Jinkee, stood next to him as talked about retirement. Later on, she said it may be time to hang up those gloves.
“If you ask me, he can retire anytime now. But it will still be his decision. I always tell him that if he can still fight, then it’s okay. But he can retire now. Whatever it is, I’ll always be here for him,” said Jinkee.
The campaign period for local positions will not begin until March 26, and for the meantime, Pacquiao can move around the country endorsing presidential candidate Manny Villar, who was among the well-wishers at the airport.
“We can move around and I get to be with my family, my children,” said Pacquiao.
Pacquiao took a commercial flight from LA to Manila, joined by his wife, and some relatives and friends. He said he slept well during the entire 15-hour flight, and enjoyed the food that was served him.
Late during the flight, Pacquiao stepped out of his first-class cabin to join the passengers in the economy section. He had pictures taken with some of the lucky ones, and acknowledged cheers from his fans.
As he got off the escalator, Pacquiao, accompanied by Villar, former DENR Secretary Lito Atienza and former Ilocos Sur Gov. Chavit Singson, was met by his children. It was Princess who came up to him first, and hugged and kissed him.
Then he faced the media in a three-piece suit. His face bore no signs of the 12-round battle with Clottey whom he defeated in unamimous fashion. For his latest fight, Pacquiao was given a guaranteed purse of $12 million.
“I’m so happy to be back and see my kids. I feel good. My body is okay,” said the boxer, scheduled to arrive in Saranggani today for another hero’s welcome.
Pacquiao fielded a series of questions, saying the Clottey fight was not easy as it appeared to be, and then said he’s not after Mayweather, the self-proclaimed pound-for-pound champion who is also coming off retirement.
“I’m not the one who should run after him because I’ve accomplished everything in boxing without him. I don’t need anything from Mayweather. I’m open to fighting him or anyone else,” he said.
From the airport, Pacquiao was taken to the New World Hotel in Makati, then he went to hear Mass at the Quiapo Church before proceeding to Malacañang for an audience with President Arroyo, First Gentleman Mike Arroyo, and their grandchildren.
A motorcade that took Pacquiao around the metropolis followed, and late in the afternoon he was to proceed to the SM Mall of Asia for a party-concert hosted by GMA-7.
“I will just sing a few songs because I can’t box there. There’s no ring at the Mall of Asia,” he said.

Manny Pacquiao's Waikiki Shell concert, but...

Manny Pacquiao's concert in Waikiki Shell canceled, but there will be two events.

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Manny Pacquiao Brought Back to Life in Hawaii: No Concert But Two Events
by Kevin Riley

Manny Pacquiao is a praying man, everybody knows that.

And prayers are exactly what it took to resuscitate Pacquiao's much-desired trip to the Aloha State for a little meet and greet with the sunbathed people of Hawaii.

Just 24 hours after his Waikiki Shell shindig went up in flames due to lower than expected ticket sales, Ryan Chang of Island Fire Productions, and Ben Sesepasara of Big Ben Entertainment informed me that the Filipino boxer's plans to visit the island of Oahu were back on.

"It's so hectic right now...everyday is a blur," Chang said during a late-night phone call to discuss Pacquiao's replacement plans. "[We] made some major, major deals to make this happen with Manny's camp, Manny did what it took to make it happen. He really wanted to come to Hawaii so he really helped us out."

With the Joshua Clottey championship fight in his rear-view mirror, and the Sarangani province congressional elections straight ahead, Pacquiao was relishing the opportunity for some rest and relaxation in paradise Sesepasara told me on Tuesday, shortly after the Mar. 21 concert was canceled. He was looking forward to seeing some of his passionate fans that have supported him since he first came blazing out of General Santos City, Philippines, more than 10 years ago to put his stamp on the sport of boxing—Hawaii is home to nearly 300,000 Filipinos.

Now, instead of performing with the MP Band at the Shell this Sunday evening, Chang and Sesepasara have arranged for Pacquiao to appear at a Friday night, nightclub event for the partying crowd of Honolulu. And a meet-n-greet/photo-op/autograph/gala event at Aloha Stadium on Sunday for the families of Honolulu. Old, young, and everybody else in between.

"It's going to be an all day event on Sunday," Chang said. "We're going to put up a big tent area, it's going to be a huge thing."

Home to Hawaii's largest flea market, Aloha Stadium will be going forward with both events come Sunday, providing for what is sure to be a high-energy, family-oriented, festive atmosphere at the location that is only a stone's throw away from Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial.

"Everybody will get a chance to do a meet and greet and either take a picture or get an autograph with Manny," Chang said. "And prices will be very reasonable."

With the star-power that Pacquiao possesses, that is the important thing—giving people the opportunity to meet the seven time world champion and pound-for-pound king.

And thanks to their new plans, Chang and Sesepasara are providing a much better opportunity for the people of Hawaii to catch a glimpse of the best boxer alive. Certainly much more than the 8,500 that the Waikiki Shell would be limited to.

As far as the MP Band goes, maybe they'll make an appearance too. "We're gonna try to get them to perform, eight of his band members are coming. I don't know who, I just know that eight (of them) are coming. We're booking the airfare first thing in the morning."

It appears that somebody's prayers in Hawaii were answered to see Pacquiao this weekend.

And now everybody gets to enjoy them.

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For tickets, please call 808-780-1975

or e-mail islandfireproductions@yahoo.com

Pacquiao vs. Erik Morales or Edwin Valero?

Negotiation with Floyd Jr failed, so will it be the Venezuelan Valero as the next opponent for Pacquiao? Meanwhile, Mexican Erik Morales, who has retired, wants a comeback fight with Pacquiao.

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Morales wants 4th bout vs Pacquiao

ABS-CBN - Thursday, March 18

MANILA, Philippines – Returning Mexican champion Erik Morales, the last fighter who defeated pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao, is setting his sights on his erstwhile rival for a possible fourth clash with the 7-division world champion.

“Defeating Pacquaio is my greatest accomplishment in the ring. I would love another chance at Pacquiao,” Morales said in a media event as quoted by Gareth A. Davies of The Telegraph.

“El Terible” Morales, 33, is coming out of retirement after leaving the sport in 2007.

He will make his comeback on March 27 in Monterrey, Mexico where he will face World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight champion Jose “Jicaras” Alfaro of Nicaragua.

“Alfaro is a great young fighter and a former world champion. A wicked puncher who will bring his best. He has a big heart and always gives fans everything he has,” Morales said of his 26-year-old opponent.

The Mexican and Nicaraguan will fight for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) intercontinental welterweight title at the Arena Monterrey in Nuevo Leon.

“At 147, I’m faster than ever and freer with my body so I can get the most out of it,” said Morales, adding that he would also like to slug it out with compatriot Juan Manuel Marquez.

Morales has 48 wins (with 34 knockouts) and 6 losses while Alfaro has 23 wins (with 20 KOs), 5 defeats and 1 no contest.

Career-defining foes

Morales scored a unanimous decision victory over “Pacman” Pacquiao in March 2005 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las, Vegas Nevada.

The Filipino boxing icon fired back at Morales in their next 2 fights. He scored a 10th round technical knockout win in January 2006 and blasted a 3rd round knockout victory in November 2006. Both bouts were held at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

Morales, meantime, mentioned that Pacquiao and retired American boxer Junior Jones were the opponents who defined his career.

“Defeating Jones was important to me because he had stopped something like 32 Mexicans in previous fights,” he noted.

Pacquiao (51-3-2, with 38 KOs) successfully defended his World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight crown against Ghanaian Joshua Clottey via unanimous decision at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas last Saturday (Sunday in Manila).

No one has been named as his next opponent, although the clamor for his fight with Floyd Mayweather, Jr. remains even if negotiations for their bout collapsed due to their disagreement on the drug testing protocol. Trainer Freddie Roach, meantime, said that Venezuelan Edwin Valero could be next for Pacquiao. -- With a report from The Telegraph

Manny Pacquiao as a Singer

Manny Pacquiao, the world renown boxer, has entered politics and the music industry.
Alas, singing may not be ready for him or vice-versa.
His concert in Hawaii has been cancelled.

Read more of the story below.

Manny Pacquiao's Hawaii concert canceled because of poor ticket sales

By Dave Dondoneau
TGIF Editor

Citing poor ticket sales, promoters have canceled world champion boxer Manny

Pacquiao's concert that was to be held Sunday at the Waikiki Shell.

Tickets refunds will be issued on Thursday and available at the customer's "point of purchase, Ryan Chang of Island Fire Productions said. You can also contact Island Fire at 780-1975 or e-mail islandfireproductions@yahoo.com.

Chang said as of noon today only 603 tickets had been sold for "Manny Pacquiao Live In Hawaii Concert Celebration."

"The Shell holds about 8,500 people and we only needed to sell about 2,500 tickets to break even and we would have been happy," Chang said. "But I can't risk losing that much of our investors' money on walkups and late sales this week. A good walkup is about 500 people. As it stands I'll be taking about a $50,000 loss."

Pacquiao, whose pay-per-view take and fight purse from last Saturday's unanimous decision over Joshua Clottey is expected to be between $17 million and $20 million, was going to earn $100,000 for performing Sunday. He was going to sing for an hour with his MP Band and he was going to give away an autographed replica of the IBO light welterweight championship belt he earned with his win over Ricky Hatton last May. More than 20 other musicians, deejays, jugglers, dancers and magicians were also scheduled to take part in the concert.

Pacquiao's draw as a boxer is phenomenal. Cowboys Stadium was set up for 45,000 people to watch last Saturday's fight, but more than 50,000 tickets were sold, meaning more than 5,000 fans had "party seats" where they could be in the stadium and watch it on the massive big screen but had limited or no view of the ring itself. In the ring, he didn't disappoint those who feel he is the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world. He threw more than three times as many punches as Clottey and judges had him winning every round but one.

As a singer, Pacquiao isn't nearly as accomplished. He had two albums go platinum in the Philippines, but YouTube videos of his singing performances have shown him struggling to hit notes and keep his tone.

Chang said he hadn't been able to reach Pacquiao's camp to discuss the cancellation, but expected to hear from them sometime today. He also said he's hoping to negotiate to bring Pacquiao back sometime in the future.

"I don't know what to say about what happened," Chang said. "We thought Hawai'i would appreciate bringing him in and 25 bucks is pretty cheap and reasonable. We needed to either pull out now or make about $175,000 to break even. I couldn't risk dropping that much for my investors."

Tickets for the concert ranged from $25 to $150, with the highest-priced seats including a meet-and-greet with Pacquiao.

Reach Dave Dondoneau at ddondoneau@honoluluadvertiser.com.

Joshua Clottey's defeat to Pacman

The fight of Clottey to Pacman (Manny Pacquiao} was not an exciting one. Clottey seemed to bide his time for the opportunity to get to Pacman, but that didn't happen.
Clottey was defeated by unanimous decision.
Watch the two-hand punch of Pacquiao against Clottey on the video.

Read the story below on Clottey's apology to the Ghanaians:

Clottey apologises, pledges to return big

Joshua Clottey has apologised to Ghanaians for letting the nation down on his failure to beat Manny Pacquiao in their WBO Welterweight title fight last night. “I want to tell Ghanaians that I am sorry for what happened that I lost. I promise that next time I will come back big,” Clottey told journalists at ringside moments after losing a unanimous decision to the Filipino icon Saturday night.

Ghanaians have variously expressed disappointment at the performance of Clottey against the highly-rated Pacquiao. Many believe the Ghanaian fighter could have stood a greater chance of success in last night’s fight had he attacked more. Instead Joshua chose to be adamant, and on the defensive throughout, one judge ruling all 12 rounds for Pacquiao with the other two giving the Ghanaian just one of 12 rounds.

But Clottey says his tactics were spot on for the opponent. “He’s fast so I wanted to slow him down so I needed to be careful. I felt more of his speed not his power. He couldn’t hit me and I’m not hurt at all,” he responded to the criticisms.

The defeat is the 4th of Clottey’s career but it’s the second successive one after losing a split decision to Miguel Cotto last June, the same opponent Pacquiao battered to a 12 round TKO last November. Many boxing connoisseurs have expressed the fear that Clottey may find opponents and fighting opportunities hard to come by in future.

But the Ghanaian has stated his willingness to venture into a fight against anyone. “I am always ready to fight against the best and I can say that I am ready for anybody,” he said. v

Manny Pacquiao's great fights

The much awaited fight between Pacquiao and Clottey with 50,000 spectators at Cowboys Stadium, Dallas, Texas is over, with another win for the Filipino boxer.

Watch the video.

Also read the interview by Dianne Castillejo, ABS-CBN Correspondent, after the fight with Joshua Clottey.


Pacquiao says motivated by 50,000 fans in Cowboys Stadium
ABS-CBN - Monday, March 15

MANILA, Philippines – It was the first time for defending World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao to fight in a massive venue on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Fighting at the $1.2-billion Cowboys Stadium proved to be fruitful for Pacquiao as he was able to defend his title against Joshua Clottey of Ghana via unanimous decision with the scores 120-108, 119-109 and 119-109.

“Grabe dahil alam mo na-surprise ako sa tibay ni Joshua Clottey,” Pacquiao told ABS-CBN Correspondent Dyan Castillejo.

“Pero noong pagpasok ko pa lang sa ring, nakita ko ang mga fans lalo akong naganahan. Dahil sabi ko first time in my life, in my boxing career, na ako ang main event na ganito karami ang mga tao. I have to show my best na mapasaya ko iyong mga tao,” he said of the more than 50,000 spectators at the Cowboys Stadium.

Pacquiao, who was in the locker room when he was interviewed by Castillejo, added that Clottey was a tough nut to crack. The Ghanaian refused to go down so Pacquiao kept the heat on.

“Talagang ang ensayo, ang training naman is enough for this fight, pero di tayo nag-kumpiyansa, ‘di tayo nagiging careless kasi he's looking for a big shot. He’s looking for a timing para ma-counter tayo at nag-ingat naman tayo,” said the Filipino boxing icon.

'A lot of punches'

Clottey, in an interview after the fight, said he could not keep up with Pacquiao’s pace.

“The guy is fast and he threw a lot of punches. I’m too tight, my body’s tight,” noted the Ghanaian.

But he said he could have won the fight if he fired more punches.

“You see he never hurts me. His punches doesn’t (sic) hurt. If I threw a lot of punches, I’m gonna win,” he stated.

When asked what he would do differently if ever there will be a Pacquiao-Clottey rematch, the Ghanaian remarked, “I have to throw a lot of punches.” Best in the world

It was a happy scene at the locker room as family friends and Team Pacquaio took turns to greet the 7-division world champion.

His wife, Jinkee, gave him a big hug after kissing him. “Super galing. Amazing performance. Wala ka nang hihingilin pa. Siya ang the best in the world,” she said of her husband’s spectacular boxing achievement.

Veteran Hollywood actor and director Robert Duvall also entered the locker room to congratulate Pacquiao.

So did Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who was all praises for the Filipino superstar. He said he was amazed by Pacquiao’s incredible performance. He hopes the pound-for-pound king can return to the Cowboys Stadium for another bout.

“Fantastic performance,” remarked Jones. “You should be very, very proud.”

Pacquaio is scheduled to fly out of Dallas, Texas to Los Angeles, California on Sunday (Monday in Manila).

Mayweather question

Pacquiao thanked Duvall for dropping by the locker room.

The Academy Award-winning actor, meantime, told him: “You gotta fight (Floyd) Mayweather.”

The pound-for-pound king agreed with Duvall. “Ya, that's a good fight,” he said.

He then told Castillejo that his supposed opponent that night will have to prove himself against Shane Mosley on May 1.

“Kailangan niya muna ipanalo ang laban against Mosley at panoorin natin,” Pacquiao commented on Mayweather.

Clottey earlier said that the reigning WBO welterweight champion can take on either Mosley or Mayweather.

“He can take anybody who’s a welterweight guy. He’s fast. They don’t have to underestimate him because he’s a smaller guy to where he is so he is gonna be fast on everybody because he’s small. He’s gonna be fast,” he noted.

Early arrival

Castillejo noted that Pacquiao was all smiles when he saw the crowd at the Cowboys Stadium.

Filipinos arrived early at the venue to give their all-out support to their boxing hero. Every section of the arena had Pinoys and Philippine flags. As always, Pacquiao’s fans were passionate and loud.

The Filipino fight fans enjoyed a different experience in Arlington because they were awed by the huge Cowboys Stadium. The stadium’s HD screen even showed every punch from the ring.

Even Journey frontman Arnel Pineda, who sang the Philippine National Anthem, arrived that venue early. He said he was thrilled to sing the “Lupang Hinirang.”

Some of the personalities who watched the bout were veteran Filipino boxer Gerry Peñalosa, former boxing world champion Antonio Margarito, celebrity KC Montero and House Speaker Prospero Nograles.

Manny Pacquio vs. Joshua Clottey

Manny Pacquiao is 5’7” in height, born in 1978 (31 y.o), ranked 6th highest paid athlete in the world, and considered boxing’s biggest star.

Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao or popularly known as Manny Pacquiao, or Pacman, the “Pambansang Kamao” is currently the WBO World welterweight champion, Ring Magazine light welterweight champion, and is rated by Ring Magazine as the number 1 pound-for-pound boxer in the world.

He is also the former WBC World lightweight champion, WBC World super featherweight champion, IBF World super bantamweight champion, and WBC World flyweight champion. Furthermore, he is the former Ring Magazine featherweight and super featherweight champion.

The Filipino boxing superstar is the first boxer in history to win seven world titles in seven different weight divisions. In addition, he is the only boxer to win the lineal championship ("the man who beat the man") in four different weight classes. Aside from being a boxer, Pacquiao has participated in politics, acting, filmmaking, and music recording.

Pacquiao’s boxing record: Total fights 55, Wins 50; Wins by KO 38, Losses 3, Draws 2

Joshua Clottey was born in 1976 (33 y.o.)in Ghana, stands 5'8", a welterweight boxer from Ghana, who now lives in the Bronx, New York. He is the former IBF Welterweight Champion.

Clottey has a solid defense and a combination of size, speed, stamina, boxing skills, power, and chin.

Boxing record: Total fights 39, Wins 35, Wins by KO 20, Losses 3, Draws 0,
No contests 1

Tonight's fight is going to be in Cowboy's Stadium, Dallas, Texas, USA. Sunday morning, Manila time.

Manny Pacquiao, Pinoy Boxer

I am proud to be a Filipino.
Many Filipinos have given a good name to the Philippines, namely Corazon C. Aquino, the former Philippine president; Manny Pacquiao, the Filipino boxer. Both have deep Catholic faith.

Whenever Manny goes to the ring, he makes the sign of the cross. No matter how successful he is, he never forget that there is God. I salute you Manny!

In today's fight of Manny Pacquiao to Joshua Clottey, who will it be?