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.
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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.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
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
Read story below:
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.
*
For tickets, please call 808-780-1975
or e-mail islandfireproductions@yahoo.com
Thursday, March 18, 2010
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
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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
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
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.
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
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
Monday, March 15, 2010
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.
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.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
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.
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?
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?
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