The world stopped moving when “The Battle of East and West” ended fast, stunning and merciless as Manny “The World’s Greatest Pound-for-Pound Fighter” Pacquiao who was even much more surprised than Ricky “Hitman” Hatton was sent to oblivion in round 2 of the bout. Ricky “Hitman” Hatton, for me, his tactics put him to this easy loss. Clinching and holding one arm while he hits in close range is one of his tactics as he always did in defending his International Boxing Organization or IBO’s light welterweight crown. But you’re holding the wrong arm when you clinche dude. You’re holding his right arm, while his left, where his true power resides. Manny Pacquiao is a left-hander, next time do your homework much better ok?

Now, Manny Pacquiao is the official “World’s Best pound-for-pound-fighter”.

Manny Pacquiao is nox a boxing legend who, as the only boxer who fought and successfully win them all in four weight classes. For a little boxing info for Manny Pacquiao, he took away Juan Manuel Marquez’s World Boxing Council 130-pound title, David Diaz’s 135-pound crown, and he also defeated Oscar De La Hoya in a 147-pound non-title bout last year.

In a short time for Manny Pacquiao, who updates his record to 47 wins with 37 knockouts, 3 loss and 2 draws.

Ricky “Hitman” Hatton, now goes home with (still) $8 million but alongnside with him are 16, 262 disappointed paying fans who filled MGM Grand Garden Arena to the rafters. Plus, to mention, disappointed Brits/non-brits fans around the world. Very much in contrast what he mentioned during the weight-in, oh did I also mention those who bet on Hatton?

Still, Pacquiao humbly said “I was surprised that the victory was so easy, but I’ve worked hard in training camp since the beginning of March.” He also held teh WBC flyweight and International Boxing Federation super bantamweight crowns.

Now Manny Pacquiao is not just a terror for his left hooks, but also his right where Ricky Hatton easily fall for the trap.

“He was wide open for the right hook. I knew he would be looking for my left,” said Pacquiao.

“It’s nothing personal. I was just doing my job. This is as big for me as the De La Hoya win,” added Pacquiao, who entered the ring at 148 pounds after checking in at 138 pounds during the weigh-in. Hatton fought at 152 pounds after earlier weighing in at the welterweight limit of 140 pounds.

The devastating loss stunned and quited the loud Briton fans inside Las Vegas MGM Grand Garden Arena. Who were overpowering the Filipinos’ cheers by singing a modified version of Winter Wonderland, Hatton’s main cheer.

It was no Wonderland but nightmare in  Dreamland for Hatton, who stayed almost motionless, catching his breath and consciousness on his back for a few minutes while being attended to by two ring physicians. He eventually got up on wobbly feet to his and left the ring assisted by his seconds.

As a precautionary measure, Hatton was taken to Valley Hospital, accompanied by members of his family and De La Hoya.

$12-M purse guaranteed for Money…err Manny Pacquiao. My mistake…

As a primary concern, Hatton’s safety was rest assured as he was taken to the hospital. Chief executive officer Richard Schaefer of the Golden Boy Promotions revealed during the post-fight conference.

“It was a hard loss, but I’m OK,” Hatton said later. “I didn’t really see the punch coming, but it was a great shot.”

Yeah right, it was all because you focus on making your bark strong but not your bite.

Pacquiao was guaranteed $12 million and Hatton $8 million outside of the pay-per-view and gate receipts.

Manny Pacquiao ended up unscathed, third time without a mark on his face agains Diaz and De La Hoya.

According to Top Rank Head honcho Bob Arum, the frightening thing about Pacquiao was still getting better. Like what I said previously, he’s always a work in progress.

Freddie Roach, Pacquiao’s chief trainer, in full confidence with his fighter said it’s but natural that his prized ward should fight the winner of the Juan Manuel Marquez–Floyd Mayweather Jr. bout in July. Boxing keeps interesting for this year and I’m sure it will be followed throught by the fans and (now) the non-fans of boxing.

“The fans would want to see it. I think it would be great,” said Roach, who thanked Pacquiao for making him look good as a trainer.

He’s a ‘monster’, Coach Roach actually predicted this one at round 9 which is favorite number.

But at round 2?

Now, Coach Roach’s growing reputation as a fight seer, later on predicted that the fight won’t last in 3 rounds.

It doesn’t matter who’s going to be his next opponent, for Pacquiao. Affirmed his greatness fearless fighter will now be savored by him.

“This was no surprise at all,” Roach said. “Hatton pops his hand before he throws a punch. He’s a sucker for the right hook and that’s what we worked on the whole camp. He fights the same way over and over.”

“Manny is a monster. He is the best fighter ever. There is no surprise here.”

Hatton did not appear to have suffered a serious damage. He walked unaided back to his dressing room.

Floyd Mayweather Sr. was a no-show at the postfight news conference, leaving Hatton’s cotrainer, Lee Beard, to explain the mauling by Pacquiao.

Ricky got caught
“We knew about Manny’s speed and that it could play a factor in the fight,” Beard said. “What you saw was two rounds of action and Ricky got caught.”

According to computer statistics, “Pacman” landed 73 of 127 punches in just under six minutes, including 34 of 53 power punches in the second round, while “Hitman” Hatton connected on only 18 of 78.

Mexican Humberto Soto retained his WBC Super Featherweight Title by knocking out Canadian Benoit Gaudet in the ninth round after 2:25 in the main supporting bout.

The other Filipino in the card, Bernabe Concepcion won by unanimous decision over Yogli Herrera in his debut as a lightweight boxer.

Legender Welsh singer Tom Jones sang “God Save the Queen” while Martin Nievera sang “Lupang Hinirang”. American-Filipino teener Jasmine Villegas sang “Star-Spangled Banner” before Hatton and then Manny made their way into thte ring.

Pacquiao came in with his song from his album (wow) “Lahing Pinoy” recording and Hatton came in to the tune of Supra.

Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg, Denzel Washington, Mariah Carey were among the celebrities present, I think I even saw Puff Daddy there

The crowd goes silent while waiting for the announcer Michael Buffer with the world’s legendary and favorite “Let’s get ready to rumble” line before the Filipinos the “Manny, Manny” chants resumed.

Hundres of Britons, part of the 25,000 that flew in Las Vegas lingered at the hotel halls, gambling tables, beer in hand still thinking what hit them.

On the other hand, the Filipinos led by Pacquiao himself, celebrated at Mandalay Bay. They even broaght along a band from Manila and sang few songs.

Who wouldn’t?

An article written by Roy Luarca of the Philippine Daily Inquirer titled “Manny can’t fight, says Mayweather Sr.” is one of the proof when I say he’s all bark no bite. He barks strongly when he said that Manny Pacquiao fights like an amateur despite being the world’s best pound-for-pound fighter. Floyd Mayweather Sr. is the father of the boxer, Floyd Mayweather Jr., who defeated Ricky “Hitman” Hatton to be the world’s number 1 light welterweight pound-for-pound fighter.

Even when I saw and heard him comment on the HBO’s “Pacquiao-Hatton 24/7″, that’s when I thought he overly underestimate Manny Pacquiao. This will be another demise for Ricky “Hitman” Hatton. And it came true today, May 2, 2009 when Manny Pacquiao defeated Hatton instantly over a round and a half in their bout titled “The Battle of East and West” at MGM Grand Arena Las Vegas.

He was too overconfident to compare the two, wherein he didn’t study overall about Pacquiao. He specifically say that he likens Ricky Hatton and compare him to an animal, specifically a tiger, the ring. Ferocious and vicious as a fighter, an epitome of what a boxing student should be-talented and a fast learner. Did you ever care to know Floyd that Manny is always a work in progress. Sure, I watched how Ricky Hatton fights. I like how he unleashed those body blows that destroyed his opponents. His form is great even outbalanced and managed to steady the power in it.

In the very contrast of Mayweather Sr.’s ideas about Manny Pacquio in low esteem. Now his retired son Floyd Mayweather will go back to the ring to fight Juan Manuel Marquez. Check again Floyd Mayweather Sr., your son defeated Hatton in ten rounds. Whereas, Ricky Hatton was defeated yet again only in two rounds by Manny Pacquiao. Where’s your “technical” knowledge in boxing you’re boasting in HBO’s Pacquiao-Hatton 24/7?

I even remember when Floyd Mayweather commented about Pacquiao’s shadow boxing with jabs. That’s where I remember you exactly said those are amateur jabs will take Manny nowhere.

Now you got your lesson to strengthen your “dog-under-training” to have a strong, vicous bite rather than strong barks. Well, it’s no wonder that you pick your pupil, Hatton, he barks too much just the same as you. No bite at all. Just like your son, trash talked Ricky Hatton during their fight in “Undefeated”. Let’s see if your son can do the job of destroying the world’s current pound-for-pound fighter.

Another quote by Mayweather Sr.

“Not only is Hatton bigger, stronger than Pacquiao, he is also smarter, slicker, clever, smoother,” said Mayweather.

“If I have a fighter of eight years like Freddie Roach had Manny, I wouldn’t be thinking so much about the size because Manny still can’t fight if you ask me,” said Mayweather.

The fight ended fast but stunning. Manny Pacquiao with an amazing stats for the night, very accurate as he landed 73 of his 127 punches in the fight, this catches the attention of Floyd Mayweather Jr. who said he would return for a July 18 fight with guess who? Juan Manuel Marquez.

Ricky “Hitman” Hatton connected only 18, out of 78 un-bloody punches.

Manny Pacquiao approached his promoter Bob Arum in the ring afterwards and asked ” Are you happy?”

Bob Arum replied proudly with “You’re going to be the greatest fighter who ever lived”.

Manny Pacquiao is a good pound-for-pound fighter, but I didn’t expect him to do much for counters. I guess this is what Coach Roach sees in Hatton’s loss with Floyd Mayweather Jr. Hatton rushes too much, clinched too much (which I commented in my previous post). Hatton falls for the counters and this his second fall for it. Hatton was defeated by Floyd Mayweather Jr. too in 2007 by a counter too.

Pacquiao planned evading Hatton’s intimidating step-ins and then shower him with a flurry of punches and counter-punches. The monumental performance stunned the world because Ricky “Hitman” Hatton had lost only once, and a current world-class fighter for years.

I correct myself in my recent previous post about the left hook but it was actually a left cross.

Manny Pacquiao quiets and upsets again Ricky Hatton’s fans that even flew to Las Vegas all the way from England.

If you didn’t know, Hatton build his reputation the same way Manny does, tough and aggressive fighter who wore his opponents down. I even think before that Hatton have more options than Manny, but didn’t realized that he’s not used to fighting southpaws.

16,262 bosterous crowd for Hatton quited at the MGM Grand Arena as Pacquiao pummeled Hatton flat-out. Pacquiao made the fight look like a freaking no-competition-at-all, I not saying that Manny is too good. I say this because there are too many flaws for Hatton’s camp which I will tackle later.

Now the barking starts for Freddie Roach after the biting is done, “The fight was no surprise to me”. “We know he always pumps his hands before he throws a punch. He’s a sucker for the right hook.”

One of the element I see when I saw Hatton’s coach, Floyd Mayweather Sr. (well, I saw Hatton did this too in HBO’s Pacquiao-Hatton: 24/7) started barking in that show even before the fight. Chanting, and boistering that Pacquiao is no match for Hatton. Now you know, what’s the “real deal” Floyd. Everybody is keep saying that the previous fights of Manny Pacquiao is a circus.

Pacquiao fighting a bigger man for the second time in a row, weighted 138 pounds for the fightand 140 for Hatton.

This didn’t bother him, but pleeeeease Manny stay away from aspiring to be a Congressman or even a President. Rumors has it that he’ll be a “fighting congressman”.

Pacquiao concluded the fight with 49 wins with 37 knockouts, 3 loss, and 2 draws. Earned $12 million (kaching kaching), well I guess you can run for presidency now that you have funds unlike those “others” who take it out from their pork barrels, people’s taxes and the people’s funds.

On other hand, Ricky Hatton with still a clean (45 wins and now 2 losses) and was paid $8 million.

The huge fight of boxing, “The East versus the West” a 140-pound title bout, for the year ends fast and powerful. Manny Pacquiao devastated again the world, and ends the fight in round 2 just before 15 seconds of the round ends. Ricky “Hitman” Hatton took a huge left hook in that round which jolted him black out of the fight’s existence.

Referee Kenny Bayless didn’t even have to count, he took one good look at Hatton and declared the fight is over, 2:59 of the second round. I think Hatton underestimate Manny Pacquiao when I watched HBO’s “Pacquiao-Hatton 24/7″, I bet his coach, Floyd Mayweather Sr. (the father of Floyd Mayweater Jr. who defeated Hatton for the first time in their fight titled “Undefeated”), overly underestimate Manny Pacquiao even more thus putting one more loss to Hatton’s record.

I guess Mayweathers and Hattons don’t mixed well together. I’ve seen their fight “Undefeated” way back in July 28, 2007 and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. defeated him at round 10 with 1 minute and 29 seconds remaining before the round ends.

Manny Pacquiao defeated Ricky “Hitman” Hatton officially at round 2. Manny Pacquiao keeps getting better and better, even way better after the De La Hoya fight. Manny Pacquaio fought clean and simple knocking Hatton down two times in the first round. Ricky Hatton clinche a lot of times to keep the distance intact which I guess the wrong tactic. C’mon Coach Mayweather, didn’t you see that Manny Pacquiao have vicious compact punches at close range? See the outcome if you underestimate your opponent, indeed the side of Coach Roach have bigger bites than barks.

Las Vegas is filled with both of the fighters’ fans. After the fight was over, the world now knows who is the best pound-per-pound fighter.

Hatton, looking at the ceiling lights after taking that vicious left, laid on the canvas for some minutes. The doctors tended and check his condition, he was taken to the nearest local hospital for a precautionary brain scan. Who wouldn’t? After taking that jolting punch of Manny Pacquiao, I literaly say “he” rocks your world.

The sensational fight of Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton will be on May 2, 2009. Many people are very excited about the fight, but this time it will be more sensational because Manny Pacquiao will be fighting a pound-for-pound fighter also. Ricky Hatton throws excruciating body blows, here’s a youtube video of his knockout compilation. Regards to the BoxingCriticBlog Channel, too bad his blog aren’t updated anymore since 2008.

Those nasty body blows will put Manny Pacquaio’s endurance to the test, Ricky Hatton throws good and sharp left punches also like Manny Pacquaio. He’s born 1978-10-06 in Stockport, Greater Manchester. Age 30 and fights in light welterweight. He’s from U.K. (United Kingdom), and he fights with an orthodox stance. He’s boxing record is 45 wins (with 32 KO), lost 1 (KO 1), and no draws.

Here’s a KO compilation video for Manny Pacquiao:

Sorry guys, the quality isn’t that good. I can’t seem to find a better video. Regards to ravhin21 youtube channel for this one.

Manny Pacquiao is a residence of General Santos City, Cotabato del Sur, Philippines. His boxing record is 48 wins (36 by means KO), lost 3 times (was KO twice), and 2 draws. He boxed with southpaw stance because he is left handed. His full name is Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao, born 1978-12-17 and is 30 years old also.

Manny Pacquiao is now staying in Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas. He’s in the 60th floor suite and was crowded by a lot of fans. Bob Arum of Top Rank had a hard time keeping him safe from the crowd.

Manny Pacquiao is with his mother, Dionisia Pacquiao, to watch the fight this time. Of course Freddie Roach and Michael Moorer, are there. Wakee Sauld, Mike Koncz and the whole Pacquiao Team are present also.
Lee Samuels reports that Manny Pacquiao was almost mobbed, they haven’t seen anything like it when it was Oscar dela Hoya bout. Of course this is because the fight is so darn intense because they, Pacquiao and Hatton are evenly matched.

In Time Magazine poll, in the 100 most influential people in the world, Manny Pacquiao outpolled them all. This is official news my friends. He even got more votes than President Obama, maybe one day Manny will get elected president of the US. Not! Stick to boxing money,… errr Manny. Prove that your the No. 1 Peso-for-peso, errr.. I mean Pound-for-Pound fighter, now your in American will it will be dollar-for-dollar? Just kidding

Now, here’ my Manny Pacquiao vs Ricky Hatton prediction. If Manny Pacquiao managed to defeat Ricky Hatton, will Ricky Hatton will be in the Manny Pacquiao Commercials? With his english accent, kaya ba niya sabihing… “walang kang katulad Manny” hehe

Our filipino boxers really did a good job in winning all the matches in Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.

Denver Cuello, the Iloilo’s pride defeated Hiroshi matsumoto of Japan in four rounds to take the WBC international minimum weight title, Super flyweight Drian Francisco also manage to defeat the Indonesian boxer in submission in two. These two manage to give good fights for the undercard.

Raul Martinez, the Mexican challenger got knocked down four time by our World flyweight champion Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire Jr. to keep his IBO/IBF titles. Technical knockout or T.K.O. occured in the fourth round.

Now, the former World Boxing Council Champion Brian “The Hawaiian Punch” Viloria (we, thinking, that was inspired by Manny Pacquiao Fights) put up also a good fight. With the dash-in, side-step attacks, he was almost as fast as Manny Pacquiao. Agressive and full of stamina, crushed and ends the fight with the Mexican Boxer Ulises Solis. That “whapak” sounds made by the hawaiian right punch straight to the jaw in the 11th round to claim the IBF Light flyweight crown.

After those sensatinal victories, pinoy boxing domination occurred in Araneta Coliseum. Now, the filipinos are now pumped even more for the Manny Pacquiao vs. Briton Ricky Hatton on May 2, in Las Vegas.

Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire, brought the truth in his myth and his moniker “The Filipino Flash”, defeated the “undefeated” – Cobrita Martinez at 2:42 mark, of the 4th round with a left upper making Martinez kneel down the fourth time. Martinez was ko`ed twice in the 1st round, once in the 2nd, but it was referree decision “Pete Podgorski” to stop the bout.

27 year old Nonito Donaire will make a good role model for the filipino boxers who improved his record to 21-1.

Manny Pacquiao already made a public apology to GMA Networks and Solar Sports, airing of his fight with Ricky Hatton still remains w/ GMA Channel 7 and Solar Sports.

Here’s the message of Manny:

“Ang inyo pong lingkod, si Manny Pacquiao, ay nais iparating sa lahat na matapos ang masusing pag-aaral at pagtimbang-timbang namin ng Solar Entertainment Corporation. Napatunayan na ang kontrata tungkol sa TV rights ng aking mga laban ay valid and binding, at hindi nilabag ninuman.

Dahil po dito ay taos-puso akong humihingi ng paumanhin, kung kayo man ay naguluhan kung saan ipapalabas ang aking parating na laban kay Ricky Hatton.

Ito po ay resulta lang ng hindi pagkakaintindihan sa pagitan ng Solar Entertainment Corporation at MP Promotions.

Sana ay maunawaan ng lahat, at umaasa po ako sa walang tigil niyong pagsuporta at dasal sa lahat ng aking laban.

Simula sa araw na ito ay nais kong mag-concentrate nang husto na lang sa aking training para sa aking darating na laban ngayong Mayo Dos.

Maraming salamat at mabuhay po kayong lahat.”

On the other hand, Manny Pacquiao is sulking to ABS-CBN. He wonders why they (ABS-CBN) have to air the video of the agreement of Manny Pacquiao and ABS-CBN airing the Pacquiao-Hatton Fight this coming May 2, 2009.

Meanwhile, despite the earlier announcements and teaser plugs which were aired, ABS-CBN “respects” Manny’s decision.

Here’s the statement relayed by Bong Osorio, the corporate communications head of Channel 2:

“Manny Pacquiao approached ABS-CBN to be his media partner in airing his next fights. We thank you him for trusting us.”

EB Babe Lian reveals engagement with Paolo Contis

EB Babe Lian Paz and boyfriend Paolo Contis are now engaged. Paz herself revealed the engagement on Sunday while in the hot seat of “Intriga Crossfire,” the latest segment of GMA’s weekly entertainment program, “Showbiz Central.” Asked by host Raymond Gutierrez what the most treasured gift Contis had ever given her, Paz held up her hand to show a diamond ring: “This ring.” So how did Contis go about asking for her hand? “Marry me, babe,” Paz quoted Contis as saying. According to Paz, Contis gave her the ring to “prove that he’s serious about the two of us.” “So, I said, yes,” Paz added. During the interrogation, Paz also disclosed how their controversial relationship began, denying that she caused the breakup between Contis and his long-time girlfriend Isabelle Oli. “It started noon maaksidente ako [It started when I met an accident]. So I texted Kuya Gorgy,” she said. But Gorgy, who was supposed to text the network’s newsroom to ask for assistance, accidentally sent Contis the message. Contis, whom friends consider a gentleman, went to Paz and helped her out. Paz also disclosed that rumors blaming her for the “Contis-Oli” break up made her feel “sad and depressed.” She also said that’s not the real reason and people should not judge. She, however, said that she would respect other people’s opinion.

Source: http://www.gmanews.tv/story/144829/EB-Babe-Lian-reveals-engagement-with-Paolo-Contis

Aie Balagtas See, GMANews.TV 02/11/2009 “EB Babe Lian reveals engagement with Paolo Contis” Retrieved February 12, 2009. Web site title: EB Babe Lian reveals engagement with Paolo Contis Web site: http://www.gmanews.tv/story/144829/EB-Babe-Lian-reveals-engagement-with-Paolo-Contis

Ang bilis ng mga pangyayari, arawch kay Ms. Isabel Oli.

Well, that’s showbiz

On/off curtains

Bow,..

The on and off negotiation kinks of Manny Pacquiao-Oscar De La Hoya Dream Match Fight has been ironed out, the negotiation almost fell apart that will rake uber money for both fighters scheduled for December 6, 2008.

70/30 split negotiation is insisted by Oscar De La Hoya’s camp, although Manny Pacquoao rejecting the split. two-thirds/one-third split De La Hoya is getting the biggest share, it will be the biggest money-bag to come Pacquiao’s way at around US$20 million dollars or more.

Although it’s a welterweight non-title bout, Manny Pacquiao is taking a bigger risk fighting a boxer like Osca De La Hoya that stand 5′ 10″ 1/2 tall (Manny Pacquiao is 5′ 5″) and can throw away 7″ in reach against a jabber.

Although, Oscar De La Hoya must loose weight to cope with the weight-class weight requirements that can be a main factor to change the odds in their match. Oscar De La Hoya who is comfortable at 154 lbs. will have to go down to 147 lbs.

Manny Pacquiao weighing 136-140 lbs., to have won in five lower division. Manny Pacquiao is 29 Years old. and Oscar De La Hoya is 35 years old which can change the odds in their fight.

Are we going to see another loose end for Oscar De La Hoya like what happened to Morales? Although Oscar De La Hoya has also won multiple title too and has shown his versatility in different weight classes.

According to Manny Pacquiao-Oscar De La Hoya 24/7 Interview Coverage, Oscar De La Hoya have 2 coaches. We will see tomorrow if having 2 coaches will increase his odds or will also be his downfall because of he have to listen to two heads that will bring him confusion in his fight.