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Manny Final Workout For The Shot To History

by admin, on Fri, Nov 13 2009 | No Comments

pacman51The pride of Philippines Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao worked out for the last time at the IBA Gym on Las Vegas as he prepares for his upcoming fight against the Puerto Rican champion Miguel Cotto. If Pacquiao won this fight, his name will be written in history as the first person to win the seven world title belt in seven weight divisions.

The Pinoy champion currently holds the IBO light-welterweight title, which he won with a dramatic second round knockout of Ricky Hatton last May. Manny has previously held titles at flyweight, super bantamweight, featherweight, super featherweight and lightweight. This record is remarkable demonstration for someone who began his professional career fighting at 105 pounds — 40 pounds lighter than the contracted weight for Saturday’s bout.

On his final work-out coach Freddie Roach said, “He’s ready to go.” Roach said there’s no doubt in his mind that Pacquiao would capture his seventh world title and not even an accident will prevent the Filipino from pulling off a major achievement this weekend.

Pacquiao embraces the support of his countrymen and boxing fans in general. ”I’m fighting for the Filipino people but I’m also fighting for people who love boxing, who want a good fight.” Everyone is excited for the Pacquiao vs. Cotto fight. Right now, Philippines and all Filipino around the world is ready to cheer for the ‚ÄúPambansang Kamao ng Pilipinas‚Äù

Pacquiao vs. Cotto: The Battle for History

by admin, on Thu, Nov 12 2009 | No Comments

pacman-cottoMany say Pacquiao is too small for Cotto, many contradict that Cotto is too slow for Pacquiao. Since the announcement of the Pacquiao vs. Cotto fight there are so many predictions and opinions regarding the outcome of this clash. The Pacquiao vs. Cotto is a kind of epic battle that would be printed in the pages of boxing history, whom ever would emerge as victorious.

There’s something in the air about November 14th’s showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto that says fight fans are in for a historic fight with tremendous implications. If the Mayweather-Marquez fight last September was just an appetizer then, the Miguel Cotto vs. Manny Pacquiao is the main course. It is the boxing’s Super Bowl.

Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto are two of the sport’s best fighters meeting in their respective primes. Their upcoming fight of Saturday, reminisce the golden era of boxing in 80’s: the battles between boxing superstars like Hagler vs. Hearns, Leonard vs. Duran and Pryor and Arguello. The November 14 Firepower showdown between Cotto and Pacquiao be equally as epic as those legendary fights.
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Pacman Turns Out To Be The Favorite in Las Vegas

by admin, on Wed, Nov 11 2009 | No Comments

pacquiao-eyes-history-against-cottoFew days before the much awaited Pacquiao vs. Cotto fight. The numbers that are reflected in the giant electronic billboard of Mandalay Bay’s betting station suggest a one-sided contest this coming Saturday.

Now it’s even harder to think that Manny Pacquiao is facing Miguel Cotto, the WBO welterweight champion who is supposed to be the younger, bigger and stronger fighter.

Pacquiao arrived here in Sin City late Monday evening after a delayed five-hour trip from Los Angeles, and amid all the bright, colorful lights stood as the overwhelming favorite.

Based on the odds, the 30-year-old Filipino superstar is now a the 350 favorite, meaning you need to place $350 just to win a hundred bucks.
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Cops In Los Angeles Cordons Pacquiao Gymn

by admin, on Mon, Nov 9 2009 | No Comments
LA Cops Cordon Off Pacquiao Camp

LA Cops Cordon Off Pacquiao Camp

The LAPD had to draw the line between Manny Pacquiao and his horde of fans.

“We call it crowd management,” said one of the Los Angeles police officers who responded to a call Saturday afternoon after the number of Pacquiao fans that had gathered just outside the Wild Card Gym began to swell.

The police officers arrived in three mobile units at around 4 p.m. and were surprised by the size of the crowd, each one of them hoping to get close to Pacquiao, who was holed out inside one of the commercial establishments.

“Who’s this guy again?” one of the officers asked a colleague. He just sounded clueless on Pacquiao’s popularity and the type of reception the reigning pound-for-pound champion generates wherever he goes, whatever he does.
Pacquiao fans waiting outside the gym as he trains is already a common sight in this side of Hollywood. But on Saturday they got a little too big for comfort that someone had to call the LAPD for crowd management.

“It was the first time we took this call so we had to step in,” said the LAPD officer who said he was Filipino, in fact carrying the nametag Delos Reyes.

Gently, the police officers had to push the crowd out of the parking lot, and into the sidewalks, and they had to clear the way for Pacquiao and his entourage, which left in a couple of black SUVs, to leave the area. (more…)

Watch Pacquiao – Cotto 24/7 Episode 3 Tonight

by admin, on Sat, Nov 7 2009 | No Comments

Another episode of the sports-reality show Pacquiao – Cotto 24/7 is scheduled to air tonight (November 7, 2009) in HBO Sports at 9 p.m. ET/PT timeslot. This would the third episode of the Pacquiao vs. Cotto story. The previous two episodes has unfold the drama in the life of both fighter. It shows the human, the father, and the boxer aspect of Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto.

In the episode three of Pacquiao – Cotto 24/7 we should expect more revelation with regards to both boxers. This episode will provide more behind-the-scenes of Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto training. This episode will show Pacquiao trains in Los Angeles. More drama will be expected too since, Pacman’s conditioning coach Alex Ariza and his adviser Michael Konckz has some tension between them. Meanwhile, on the camp Miguel Cotto’s has its own problem as well. They didn’t even want the HBO to cover some sparring fights for some reasons. This was seen in the Pacquiao – Cotto 24/7 Episode 2 video.

If you want to see action and drama in real life, watch out for Pacquiao – Cotto 24/7 Episode 3. This reality-sports series is in line with the promotion of the upcoming Pacquiao vs. Cotto fight on November 14.

Other HBO showtimes include: Nov. 7 (11:45 p.m. ET/8:45 p.m. PT), 8 (11:15 a.m., 8:15 p.m.), 9 (7:30 p.m.), 10 (2:00 p.m., 11:30 p.m.), 12 (11:30 a.m., 10:30 p.m.), 13 (9:00 p.m.) and 14 (10:30 a.m.)

HBO2 playdates: Nov. 8 (11:10 p.m.), 11 (12:50 a.m.), 13 (1:40 a.m.) and 14 (5:00 p.m.)

HBO On Demand availability begins Nov. 9.