Who is better, Mike Tyson or Manny Pacquaio?

Looks like Mike Tyson just took the crooner crown out off Manny Pacquiao, but then again one has to judge like the trio down Las Vegas to come-up with controversial errr winner.

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Change Mantra in the Pacquiao & Honasan Era

There is no denying that change is happening in the Philippines. Nah, not the change mantra that we hear from the US President Barack Obama, but change in the Philippine context. Oh no, I digress, I can’t say change in the Philippine context, then it would mean it is a Filipino thing, which is unfair since it is also happening in other parts of the world. Why even progressive nations seems to be going in that direction but trust me it is not going to happen because there are more sensible people in progressive nations to allow the degeneration.

Look around and you will see the change but if one is so exposed to these “screwed” moment one will not even notice the transformation. In logic what is abnormal in an abnormal situation is normal, true or false? Of course while the abnormal becomes normal it does not follow that it is the right thing to do or in short that is exactly a sign that we are screwed.

There are apocalyptic signs everywhere, ok not exactly apocalyptic but the drama in me tends to picture the change in such fashion. What’s wrong with change anyway when the only thing that is permanent in this world is change? True also but change that we consciously work and strive for is always considered a good change but who am I to say that the change we are seeing now is not the result of collective effort consciously or unconsciously?

So what are the signs that we are screwed? Well, if we look at how tongress errrr better known as the den of thieves oooops I meant legislative body wherein they criminalized libel (a feat that makes us stand out among corrupt nations) and how it is being utilized as part of the powerful and their kibitzers arsenal for silencing the press and their enemies, that is a definitely a sign that we are screwed.

Mohammad Boy Aquia a car theft syndicate leader suspect believed to be the national fist Manny Pacquiao’s kibitzer or was he a real close “friend” or was it close associate has the gall to sue Mindanews journalist Edwin Espejo for libel. Ang lagay errr I meant how exactly do the fixcals ooops sorry for the typo error it was fiscals and judges allow or entertain suit of this nature.

Can you imagine if John “Teflon Don” Gotti sues journalist in the US for libel the uproar and indignation it will create? But not in the Philippines where Pacquiao is worshipped like god thus even his friends or anyone that gets associated with him legitimately or not seems to delude themselves that they have instantly earned a clean reputation. How exactly does one tarnish a reputation that has none to begin with? All because the journalist decided to report on his escape from arrest according to his police sources by walking to Pacquiao and riding in his car with the people’s chump este champ all the way to Pacquiao’s mansion. Now how exactly is that libelous if one is a suspected criminal evading arrest? Unless, the numb nut considers being with Pacquiao tarnishes his reputation but that also does not prove anything or probable cause for a libel case.

I can understand Pacquiao from suing the journalist if it was not true but then again how can you sue when the journalist swears by his source who happens to be police authorities getting frustrated by lawmakers in their police work, now that is ironic to say the least. The problem is no one probably explained to our national pride and glory how crooked our libel law that is condemned by international human rights organizations. For someone who says he wants to be the change or lead in changing society towards progress he seems to have a knack for using the Trapos arsenal in silencing dissent or even plain run of the mill journalistic stories. Perhaps he has been hit so many times in the head thus the awkward position Pacquiao’s take, but he has to learn fast lest he gets elected in higher position and forever gets us screwed instead of moving us forward.

The biggest screw ball so far is Gregorio “Gringgo” Honasan giving the nation a lecture on “organized hypocrisy” regarding the impeachment trial of Renato Corona. The man responsible for a number of failed coup attempts lecturing the nation on "kindness." The guy who was a fugitive for a long time talking about "due process" as if he is the best example is the height of criminal hypocrisy and of course a sign that we are screwed.

I can’t believe the ignorance that is coming out of Honasan, and this guy is a lawmaker? He says we could have been more “kinder” and “compassionate” in nor dragging Corona’s children into the impeachment trial. His point is like watching dumb and dumber movie who truly I believe truly thinks he is right on with his theoretical absurdity on wealth transfer.

There is nothing wrong with transferring properties to your children, but not paying taxes in doing so is so very wrong. Ultra-rich people help their children financially but they take the trust fund route unlike Renato Corona who seems to have the propensity to "build" his children's financial stability and freedom through expensive condominiums and lots in exclusive enclaves. True there is nothing wrong with that but what Gringgo Honasan fails to take into account is the affordability factor. Surely anyone who can count unless one is schooled in the backdoor Comelec operator math wizardry will be able to figure out Corona did not have enough income to justify the purchases. Oh well but when one is exposed for so long to endemic corruption as in what is abnormal in an abnormal situation is normal is exactly how Honasan’s mind has been molded.

You know we are screwed when taboos become the norm and sadly in the Philippines they take the rights of criminals too seriously that they trump the rights of law abiding citizens. But then again we are screwed for so long that our protestations and indignation are not enough to stop their shameless perversion of society’s norms.

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Is Rep. Manny Pacquiao on the verge of TKO delivered by Aling Isidra Paglinawan?

Looks like our Pinoy pride and hero to those who worship him may have been given not just a black eye but a TKO and this is not even in the boxing ring.

Aling Isidra Paglinawan the elder sister of seven-time world champion in seven division who is probably poised to get into the hall of fame in the world of boxing may end up in the hall of shame, courtesy of Aling Isidra’s alleged operation of illegal numbers game called Masiao, better known as “last 2” illegal numbers game.

Well, he should have heeded our warning to stay out of politics way back before he lost to Darlene Custodio, this is clearly a WMD, no, not the kind that former US Pres. George Bush failed to find in Iraq but weapon of mass distraction. This is a very costly distraction that will distract him from boxing where he excels plunging into the unknown dirty territory of trapo politics.

As an elected public official he will now go under the microscopic scrutiny of the public with the unwelcome help and prodding of his well entrenched political dynasty opponent. They will of course not take it sitting down getting dislodged by of all people an outsider and a neophyte in an exclusive domain reserved for the elites and also those thinking elites, LOL.

I posted a link on the initial reports on Aling Isidra’s follies at Facebook and it seems most of the reactions are pointing to culpability are slowly getting validated as news of the raid in Aling Isidra’s house trickles in. As the police were conducting their raid at Aling Isidra’s house Manny Pacquiao shows up who was next door at his father’s house attending a party. His response during the raid at his sister’s house seems reasonable below:

Kung may kinalaman siya dito eh . . . kung may kasalanan siya, eh di parusahan. Ganoon naman ako, walang pinipili (If my sister was involved . . . if she was at fault, she should be punished. That’s me, I don’t take the side of anyone who is proved to have made a mistake).

Merit Salud thinks it’s not bad. Sounds like and if indeed he was sincere about letting the law take its due course unlike Tatang Pacquiao’s interview where he denied her daughters involvement in illegal numbers game operation. Tatang pacquiao’s is not exactly believable especially when he can’t explain the presence of bet collectors apprehended inside Aling isidra’s house and the seized gambling paraphernalia including P30K in cash.

Then it gets interesting when it turns out that one of the issues raised against Pacquiao was that his relatives are involved in Masiao operation. Looks like Louie Cheng our Feng Shui guru at our Facebook community was right when he raised the question of Gen. San. being a small town where nothing is a secret and that everyone knows all about this Masiao operation. So now the question that crops up is how can Pacquiao not know of this when the whole town seems to be aware of it? But then again he did not exactly say he is not aware of it, on the other hand that is a question that he will have to grapple with in the future.

For one his sister and the husband has no known stable source of income or stable job except probably dole outs coming from Manny. It has been known that Pacquiao is very generous, so did he knowingly gave her sister the capital to start illegal Masiao operation? Things really get iffy as the story unfolds. The jail sentence for this kind of offense is quite lengthy ranging from up to 6 years for allowing illegal numbers game operation in your house to 8 to 20 years for working or operating the illegal numbers game. So will Pacquiao let the rule of law prevail? What if he gets implicated as the capitalist since the funds most likely came from him? But that's another story the big question now is will he surrender his big sister who is now being hunted by the authorities?

Will this incident the beginning of the end for Pacquiao’s political career or will this make him a better politician? Only time will tell if he will learn from this or self-destruct courtesy of her sister out boxing world caliber boxers in seven world boxing divisions.

The bigger question here that is being asked by Leila Rispens-Noel is if there is a really a way to stop gambling since this has been with us for quite some time. Illegal gambling is definitely a magnet for corruption so legalizing gambling is probably the way to go. On the other hand there is also no assurance that it will be fraud or corruption free. Although it will depend largely on how it is regulated and the people tasked to monitor them will of course spell the difference in its success or failure.

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Manny Pacquiao the greatest boxer of all time must stay out of politics

It’s a great day for boxing aficionados the world over. The much anticipated fight where Manny Pacquiao emerged victorious will be the talk of boxing fans for quite sometime. This is a classic fight, where the fans got their moneys worth every single second of the amazing fight.

If it is great the world over it is even greater in the Philippines where people from all walks of life even those who are not boxing aficionados are celebrating Pacquiao’s unprecedented history making victory of capturing 7 weigh class title. In a nation so wracked by disunity run by pseudo leaders and utter lack of heroes Manny Pacquiao’s arrival has given rise to a phenomenon of unimaginable proportion, unity amidst adversity.
The first round of the fight has people on edge, at least I am. All of a sudden it was a realization of what we fear the most that Manny Pacquiao may have bitten more than he can chew. As it turns out, it was not to be, Manny Pacquiao was just sizing up Cotto’s strength and ability and from then on a machine like energizer of jabs, straights left and right hooks was unleashed reconfiguring Miguel Cotto’s face. A David and Goliath battle ensues and the little man who sees himself as an ordinary man was actually extraordinary great in all likelihood dominated the fight like a predator chasing a hapless defenseless prey. There is no doubt that Pacquiao is the greatest boxer of all time conceded natural welterweight title champion Miguel Cotto. Cotto being a true warrior and a gentleman has the humility of a great man and instead of blaming his corner for not stopping the fight early took full responsibility for his own decision.

Why did Cotto lost when he was the bigger and stronger fighter who is not just a regular natural welterweight but a fierce skilled champion at that? What people seems to forget is that Cotto made the mistake of firing his uncle and hiring a young untested newbie who is not a bona-fide coach/trainer. While it is the boxer’s performance in the ring that brings about his victory or defeat what Cotto’s corner did not realize was that they were up against Freddie Roach, one of the greatest coach/trainer.

Did they forget that Mike Tyson when he entered the boxing scene was chopping down much bigger and taller fighter? Guess who is Mike Tyson’s coach/trainer? It was Freddie Roach, so with his past and present accomplishment it is safe to assume that it was his forte to train smaller guys against bigger opponent. That is what makes Freddie Roach one of the greatest coach/trainer of all time thus Manny Pacquiao now refers to him as his “Master” or guru. The Pacquiao Roach combination is a formidable team to beat in the field of boxing, until a new phenomenon emerges because all good things whether we like it or not comes to an end.

Now if politics is like boxing Pacquiao is in good company but Freddie Roach while he is one of the best if not the best in this era in the field of boxing, politics especially the pathetic personality and patronage type in the Philippines is a totally different ball game. This is not like a boxing ring where one can slug it out skillfully against a single opponent with an impartial referee to ensure a clean fight and impartial judges who determine the winner in case of a decision.

In the Philippine political arena you have not just an ignorant Commission on Election but corrupt to the bones commissioners acting as election referee so one has to be criminally corrupt to play in this kind of arena. One has to realize that this constitutional body has commissioners confusing their mandate to that of Osama Bin Laden/Mullah extremist/Neo-Christian Conservative extremist all rolled into one acting like back door operators guided not by rule of law but rule of man.

In boxing you have a paying audience that is the lifeblood of the sport, in the Philippine political arena the mass electorates are like the audience but instead of paying they expect to be paid.

So who would be in the political corner of Manny Pacquiao if he ruins errr run for public office? This is not to denigrate his corner, they are the best of the best insofar as boxing is concerned but I am sure they know that politics especially the Philippine kind is beyond them.

Who then will act as Manny Pacquiao’s Freddie Roach in the field of politics? The closest we can see is torotot errrr self-confessed trumpeted Chavit Singson, a warlord, common-law-wife beater and ex-Jueteng bagman. Now how exactly will he coach the Pacman in politics?

Well, he also has anti-condom pro-baby factory former Manila Mayor Lito Atienza in his corner who can school Manny in the art of Trapo politics but if Manny wants change, Atienza is not exactly the type that can help him get there.

Let’s face it having the likes of these characters and adding Mike Arroyo, Noli de CASHtro and other known trapos in his political corner is not the type of groupies that he should be associated with especially when they are now the most unpopular and despised who will be more of a liability than an asset.

Why throw all the historic achievement down the muck of Philippine politics when Pacquiao already have established a lasting legacy in the world of boxing? Ok, I know there are the “socialist” leeches (the type of people who treats your money as their own and their money as theirs alone) who expect Manny to throw good money their way and just because he see his political “friends” giving away money to the poor, that is not the right and legal way to go about it. These are clearly the taxpayer’s money they are giving away as if it is going out of style; it is not only immoral but illegal.

Having too much money can be a blessing and a curse at the same time, just look at the experience of the lotto winners losing them all in an instance. So, we need to understand his worries that no matter how much money he earns there is a danger of losing it especially at the rate he gives it away. The differences is that unlike lotto winners his fortune was not a one time bonanza but a stream of wealth going in his direction and more to come at the rate he improves his craft.

Using the services of professional money manager if he has not done so already can make a huge difference. Politics is a bad investment that can ruin one not just financially but has the effect of moral degenerative bankruptcy. Why spoil the worldwide goodwill entering Philippine politics with its accompanying scandals if the point is to promote mendicancy that only strengthen patronage politics that we need to rid? Where is the change in that? Pacquiao need not go into politics he has to realize that he already has the connection and influence, and one has to use it accordingly and ethically in promoting investment towards building industry that can generate jobs. Pacquiao’s fight unifies the people, sustaining that unity in the realm of pathetic Philippine politics is more of a delusion, politics is a fight Pacquiao is more likely to lose even if he wins……….

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Los Angeles embraces Pacquiao as ‘True Champ’

Before cameras Mayor Villaraigosa good-naturedly places his hands on boxing great Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao during a media event in Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles. Seated at right is Rachel Buenviaje of Nike Marketing. Behind them in black attires are Eric Garcetti, president of the City Council and considered Father of Historic Filipinotown; and, right, California Assemblymember Ted Lieu. In white shirt is Ami Almerol Gonzales, a community entrepreneur.

Newly reelected Mayor Villaraigosa presented Saturday a commemorative certificate to Pacquiao in recognition of his being "a true champion who has realized much success inside and outside the boxing ring." Earlier during a media event Pacquiao also received a framed certificate from Assemblymember Lieu.

Asked about his known support for Oscar De La Hoya during Pacman's last fight, Villaraigosa diplomatically replied that "On that night, Manny was the real warrior." He also cited Ring Magazine's designation of Pacquiao as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world and praised him for giving back to the community.

The event coincided with the Mayor's Day of Service, which saw Filipino volunteers cleaning designated streets in immediate vicinities, potted trees given away, and the recently reelected mayor and Pacquiao dedicating two newly planted trees in line with the city greening campaign. Also in attendance was the President of the City Council Eric Garcetti, considered Father of Historic Filipinotown, who proclaimed that the Filipino hub is the only one of its kind in the U.S. with a historic designation. It is also one of the best communities in Los Angeles, he added.

Proceeding to a makeshift stage inside the fenced compound of the Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA), Mayor Villaraigosa and the boxing champ greeted hundreds of adulating fans, most of them Filipinos, who had waited for more than two hours under the sun.

Pacquiao was accompanied to the twin events by his lawyer Franklin Gacal and Michael Moorer, also known as "Double M," a former world champ in the light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions. Moorer now works for Freddie Roach, Pacquiao's famous trainer.– Text and photo by Dionesio C. Grava

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The Pac-Man gobbles up another Mexican

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by Marvin Bionat

Emmanuel Lucero, Marco Antonio Barrera, Juan Manuel Marquez, Erik Morales, Hector Velazquez, Oscar Larios, Jorge Solis, Oscar De La Hoya. The list has become long enough Webster’s dictionary should probably add a new entry to its next edition:

pac.quiao \pak-yau\ vt (2008) : to knock down a Mexican, often resulting in retirement

For the Filipino people, Manny’s multi-divisional dominance in the ring capped the other night by his victory against the Golden Boy of boxing is a major source of national pride. It secures for us Filipinos not just a clear advantage in the Philippine-Mexican rivalry in boxing, but another well-deserved spot in the boxing world’s hall of fame (the others being Pancho Villa, considered to be the greatest Asian boxer in his time, and Gabriel “Flash” Elorde, who defended his junior lightweight championship belt for seven years, a record that has yet to be broken).

Apart from his remarkable skills and power as a boxer, Manny’s success has been bolstered by smart match making. Boxing history is replete with the emergence of young rising stars, unstoppable in their ascent to a championship and dominance. On the other hand, there are older stars who inevitably lose their luster, and for them there is nowhere else to go but down. The Mexican legends “pacquiaoed” by Manny (specifically Morales, Barrera, Marquez and De La Hoya) were in their 30s and were arguably past their prime when they had the misfortune of exchanging blows with the Filipino pugilist, now only 29. Just like other boxing greats, Manny will continue to clobber those who stand in his way, assuming the same level of dedication and the brilliant mentorship of American trainer Freddie Roach.

Trainer to other boxing greats like Tyson and De La Hoya himself, Roach, for his role in giving traction to Manny’s great career, should be honored by the Philippines in a big way. Since we don’t confer knighthood, we should officially give him anything close to it: Maharlika award, honorary citizenship, or whatever high honor Malacañang has to offer.

When he first debuted in Las Vegas in 2001, Manny was a one-dimensional fighter. You stand in front of him, and he will go after you with the ferocity of a dump truck. That’s well and good, but sooner or later rampaging dump trucks get outsmarted in a sport that has become a sweet science (think Ali’s rope-a-dope strategy versus Foreman). The other night Pacquiao moved, bobbed, weaved and went in and out like a truly honed muti-dimensional boxer — thanks to the genius of Roach, who has treated Manny and other Filipino boxers under his tutelage as his sons. I hope we express our gratitude to the legendary trainer soon, especially in what seems like a time of need for him: he was shaking quite visibly the other night due to Parkinson’s disease.

Despite his training under Roach, I share the observation of boxing analysts that Manny still looks a little awkward at times, especially if you use as points of reference boxing greats like Mohammad Ali or Sugar Ray Leonard, who performed with the exquisite grace, balance, and stability of ballet dancers. For sure, Manny performs quite effectively in the ring, but for him it’s more like tinikling, not exactly Swan Lake. Well, guess what, Manny delivers and he is the champion, not us whiny armchair observers.

Rumored next match: British Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton will be an exciting opponent. He has a formidable record (losing only once in his 46 fights) and has the same height and body mass as Manny. What I’d really like to see, though, is the quick and elusive Floyd Mayweather come out of retirement. Pretty much all of the boxing greats lost to someone sooner or later. Mayweather capped his career by defeating De La Hoya in a decision and knocking out Hatton in the 10th, and then he retired undefeated. From 2005 until he retired in 2008, Mayweather was The Ring magazine’s No. 1 pound-for-pound boxer in the world. Manny earned that same title this year without having to fight him. Maybe we should find out who really is No. 1 pound for pound. After all, Mayweather is only 31, so perhaps his star has some upward traction left.

Manny for office in 2010: I don’t really think it’s a brilliant idea, especially if he allows himself to be used by the administration. This was proven when Darlene Custodio, a frail wisp of a young lady, knocked him down in their 2006 congressional bout in General Santos City. However, if he runs as an independent and starts talking beyond “ration politics” (he has to prove that his concept of a good politician is much more than one who gives away goodies to constituents “to help the poor”), then perhaps he deserves another shot. We certainly need politicians who don’t have the incentive to steal, and Manny, just with the other night’s paycheck, will have more than enough money to even think about kickbacks.

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Note: The image above is not the official poster but an artwork by lotur at Pacland Forum
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Pacquiao vs. De La Hoya Dream Match a Nightmare

Watching the De la Hoya vs. Pacquiao Dream Match fight in Lost Wages errr Las Vegas was out of the question especially in hard economic times like this. The next option was to go to a sports bar although it will pare in comparison to the excitement to the actual venue it is good enough where contending fans try to drown each others as the fight progress. There is only one problem the sports bar near my place was charging $25.00 entrance fee per person (with 6 people will amount to $150.00) not counting the drinks and food so I opted for the pay per view where we can watch the fight at home and the luxury of recording it.
The under cards were a yawner with one sided fights lasting one or two rounds and the only fight that lasted all the way was that of another Filipino pugilist from Maasim, Sarangani in Mindanao. Richie Mepranum, fought on a masterful unanimous decision victory over Cesar Lopez. A promising fighter that sadly was overshadowed by Manny Pacquiao which is the only decent match in the under card I should say and HBO never showed the fight! Geez and since the fight was what you may call a quickie, so one sided that there was a lag of 40 minutes. Since they cannot have the main event ahead of schedule as per contract stipulations, that would have been a waste of time had one arrived early. Just for that opting to watch the fight on PPV was well worth it rather than fiddle your fingers for 40 minutes after Juan Manuel Lopez floored Sergio Medina thrice in the first round, forcing referee Joe Cortez to put a halt to the match at the 1:38 mark Victor Ortiz demolishing Bronx native Jeffrey Resto, knocking the taller New Yorker out at the 1:19 mark of the second round.

Last Saturday’s undercard of the “Dream Match” was truly boring that gave me that strange feeling or wondering if this might be an omen of things to come between Manny Pacquiao and Oscar De La Hoya. An Olympian gold medalist with 10 world titles to boot who is taller, the Golden Boy had the professional odds maker giving him the edge enough to prepare Pacquiao fans to expect the worse.

Indeed while the bravado of the Golden Boy still rings in one’s consciousness a sudden unexpected reversal took its course. After the unveiling of the triumphant statue of the Golden Boy at Staples although there were some rag tag complain that it should have been elsewhere somehow it has a psychological effect that this man still has what it takes to deck Manny Pacquiao. Pacquiao is fighter known for his relentless attack that is vulnerable to Oscar de la Hoya's left complete with a threatening knock out fizzled out like a bursting bubble. Such threat was enough for some to doubt if Pacquiao’s moniker of “mexecutioner” days are numbered. Perhaps another mis-match just like the undercards but lo and behold round after round all 8 of them was surprisingly dominated by Manny Pacquiao. Just like the mismatch bout with lightweight champion David Diaz this latest one is also a one sided fight but this time around the one expected to dominate was dominated and given a lesson in boxing.

So who’s next for Manny Pacquioa or as Dung Markus asked in his artwork at Pacland Forum, Is there anyone else? Ricky Hatton or Floyd Mayweather so they can settle who is truly the pound for pound fighter......... whoever Manny Pacquiao takes on he definitely should get the bigger purse unlike this "Dream Match" that is more of a nightmare for Oscar de la Hoya but surely it is well worth getting one's face beaten to a pulp for a guaranteed US$20M purse.

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Manny Pacquiao-Oscar De La Hoya Fight Is ON....

Looks like most of the kinks in the deal has been ironed out after the on and off negotiation almost fell apart for a mega-fight that will rake in moohlah for both fighters scheduled for Dec. 6.

The negotiation broke down when Oscar De La Hoya’s camp insisted on a 70/30 split and Manny Pacquiao rejecting the split. At two-thirds/one-third split of the revenue with De La Hoya getting the biggest chunk, it will be the biggest purse to come Pacquioa’s way at around US$20 million or more.

While it is a welterweight non-title bout, Manny Pacquiao is taking a bigger risk against a fighter that is taller at 5’ 10” ½ against Pacquiao at 5”5” and giving away 7” in reach against a jabber.

On the other hand Pacquiao is at his prime at 29 years physically and highly improved boxing skills as seen in the one sided rout of lightweight defending champion David Diaz.

Pacquiao is definitely more comfortable at 136-140 lbs. the only Filipino boxer to have won in five lower division will be fighting a De La Hoya at 35 years who is more comfortable around 154 lbs. will have to go down to 147 lbs. Are we going to see a weaker De La Hoya just like Morales? That will favor Pacquiao if that is the case but maybe not as De La Hoya has also won multiple titles too and has shown his versatility in different weight classes.

Another encouraging write-up is by Jeff Schimmel of Bleacher Report whose contention if he is right on target with his argument that De La Hoya is just more of hype concocted by the media, then Pacquiao may indeed be the Mexican’s worst nightmare.

Mike of Pinoy Sports Writer has a favorable forecast too in favor of Manny Pacquioa citing the specific pros and cons and if they are right Pacquiao will just solidify his stardom in world boxing.

Bookmakers in Nevada has finally come out with the odds favoring De La Hoya 2 to I and while there are upsets, who will win the fight will of course be determined on the night of the actual fight. The odds on the betting board will probably be listed at about minus 185 (risk $1.85 to win $1), with the price on Pacquiao about plus 165 (risk $1 to net $1.65). While it appears that the odds favor De La Hoya this is considered an even match and not a one sided fight in favor of De la Hoya.

I think Manny Pacquiao has an even chance of winning that is if we take into consideration Jeff Schimmel’s contention and this LA times article:

De La Hoya is 2-2 in the welterweight division, losing to Felix Trinidad and Shane Mosley, and defeating Gatti and Derrell Coley.

"You can actually lose a fight on the scales," Schaefer said. "To make 147 would be a big concession on Oscar's part."

If De La Hoya comes out like an emaciated warrior Pacquiao has a chance, on the other hand this is a huge 2 step up in weight class for Manny so it still may go in either direction…..

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Crab Mentality, Self-Flagellation & Pacquiao

Why I support and not support, oh wait that is contradictory isn’t it, but yes that is what it is on Bong Austero’s contention regarding the much maligned Crab Mentality some people delude themselves as one “monopoly” we truly excel.

I should say that Bong Austero did raise a “valid” point on the so-called call for investigation on the possible “game fixing” in Manny Pacquiao’s close almost losing win errr split decision. How dare the anti-Gloria people even suggest such horrible investigation? I am with Bong Austero on this and if they decide to take this to the street just to discourage the investigation I will be there behind Austero not to protest but hide in shame. lol.

I am referring to the article by Bong Austero titled “Nitpicking after the victory” that was posted at E-lagda Forum where I recently joined and some Pro-Gloria people were like a chorus singing hallelujahs under the baton of Choirmaster Austero. It was obvious that the Christian pagan ritual of self-flagellation was over but the Pro-Gloria people seems vent on whipping our “Filipinoness” all because the Filipinos failed to give the Kamao ng Bayan (Nations’ Fist) their undying loyalty and support to Pacman the symbol of Filipino “greatness”, to quote Austero in all his eloquence:

Pacquiao's stellar status as a crowd drawer is not disputed. That game fixing happens is also a fact of life. But why should it automatically be presumed that the two are related, particularly in that last fight? What kind of a person automatically presumes that any person with an opinion contrary to his is simply a paid hack? Why can't people just agree to disagree and leave it at that? Better still, why can't people just express their personal reservations in a diplomatic and tactful way, while conceding that it is also possible that he or she may be wrong?

But then again, I suppose there's no fun in that. And many among us do think of ourselves as infallible. When we disagree, we do so with the sole objective of proving the other person wrong. We don't want to debate, we want to annihilate. We don't want to listen, we just want to be listened to. Those who disagree with us are simply wrong.

I hear you man, bad idea indeed don’t this people know any better? Well Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao the People’s Champ and now the world is identified with Gloria Arroyo and we know that Gloria takes care of those belonging to her camp. Manny Pacquiao was obviously hurt at the prospect of getting investigated by the Senate or maybe the lower Tongress but fear not Pacman you know what happens in those investigations….. nothing, nada, zilch, zip. So here is the deal, Gloria and the Injustice Department of SiRAULO GOONzales has this perverted sense of justice and if we go by their tract record as in Acsa Ramirez, Jun Lozada etc. where the whistleblowers are paraded on national TV as the principal suspect everything is stacked in your favor. Now, unless they come up with those pesky “wiretapped” conversations out of nowhere and if you have some skeletons in your closet that’s one risk we need to consider.

Let’s assume that an investigation is conducted and judging from their refutation the ones at risk are Juan Manuel Marquez who may get arrested or raided by the NBI, oh wait they can’t go to Mexico right, so let’s scratch that. But then again, there’s this minor problem I believe that your trainer Freddie Roach is at risk because he is an honest man who tells the truth. And for saying you were good at the gym but did the opposite on the actual fight and was not sure you will win before the decision came out. You know how La Gloria hates the truth like a plague and anyone who adheres to it are at risk. So just for that I support the Pro-Gloria in stopping this silly investigation, but there is also an advantage and disadvantage at the same time…… you get SiRAULO Goonzales and his Band of Bozos to act as your lawyer as they do with la Gloria and her minions…….. that is the advantage. The disadvantage is you have bozos for lawyers and if you are charged with let say just jaywalking, the judge might sentence you for life for having such Bozos representing you. Now this is the part of Austero’s article below where I really digress:

I am not even trumping yet the patriotism bit because I think that is a discussion minefield that is best left alone for the moment. I know that we shouldn't take anyone's side simply because of a shared citizenship, but then again, what does it make of us if we can't watch out for our own kind? And even if we can't support our own because of personal or professional conviction, do we really have to be crabby about it and pull everyone else down?

I wish we Filipinos can reduce our tendency to indulge in self-flagellation. When things go well, we do tend to sabotage ourselves and shoot ourselves in the foot as if there is some scripting in our national psyche that's says we don't deserve progress, or global renown, or happiness. Maybe it is time for us to believe that we truly deserve to be victorious.

Let me state this very clearly and if you are such a knuckle head I feel sorry for you, but other races that have been subjected to oppression and exploitation has a tendency that is exacerbated by these analogies against other races like natives in other areas, such as Maoris in New Zealand, coastal Indians in Canada and the United States, Chamorros in Guam and even some Blacks to this day grapples with this mentality promoted of course by ignorance and victim mentality.We definitely need to see things with an open mind to discern constructive criticism against pure heckling (I must admit that I am guilty of this at times, ok maybe most of the times, lol) and the ability to take criticism that may point to aspects where improvements are needed that we oftentimes fail to see because of our tendency to look at things emotionally.

Ok, while there are people fitting the description there are those with open mind and willing to listen for one learns a lot just by listening as we see in forums where majority are lurkers and the noisy few does not necessarily reflect the sentiments of the membership. If Austero really wants to take care of our own then one need not look any further as there are 27.6 million Filipinos right in our own backyard earning less than US$1 a day with 1.9 million families or 12.2 million souls starving and Pacquiao can very well take care of himself with all the coterie of supporters and hangers on in the government and business sector he is definitely in good hands. Can we really say we are taking care of our own when we have so many Overseas Filipinos that are in distress, some of whom are victims of white slavery, and other dire and desolate condition victimized even by our own people and foreigners alike? Now, why do people get upset when in a lousy field of boxing Pacquiao who gets the support of the majority of the Filipinos but not getting 100%, people get upset while our Overseas Workers get screwed and instead of supporting them they also get screwed by corrupt government people?

I am sorry but having a Filipino world champion does not make a difference with our "Filipinoness" and thank you for not touching the “patriotism” aspect as it is silly and juvenile to think along that line. Fer cryin’ out loud boxing is a commercial sports enterprise and the winners are definitely not the country but those who earns a living out of it. So what’s wrong when others root for the other boxer? Pray tell me why these “patriots” (thinking they are) go berserk on silly sports but not have the wherewithal or the cajones to stop the plunder and mismanagement by the trapos?

While others are venting and so is Kamao ng Bayan in this Inquirer article Pacquiao hits crab mentality, voices hurt:

Pacquiao later told Malacañang reporters that the President would overcome the latest corruption scandal hounding her.

“If you have faith in God, nothing can destroy you. Just like me, I cannot be defeated because God is with me. He is always at my side. Just like He is with Ma’am,” he said.

Holy crap, now why in the name of Lady Madaya (Lady Cheat) will he invoke god in this, so Marquez is destroyed because god is not on his side? Of all things and “Ma’am” is also in god’s favor, que barbaridad Manny you are a great boxer just stick with it and stay out of god and politics that is not something you can box your way out, OK? Then, Mr. Pidal or maybe the brother of Pidal (Iggy the younger brother was the fallguy who admitted he is Jose Pidal) has this dumb “uniting” thingy and Pacquiao takes it too seriously that I think is one of the reasons why he ventured into the unknown that is way beyond his league….politics:

Also at the Palace to congratulate him was First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo. He said he was thankful that Pacquiao won again. “It’s a good thing what he’s doing for the country. He’s a uniting factor for the country.”

Ayayay, no wonder Alexandre Imperial posted an entry Buwisit at Tinig on Pacquiao's event and I don’t blame him nor do I blame Pacquiao but hopefully his handlers if they are indeed after his welfare will advice him to stay out of politics. After all with this berserk power trippers I don't think he has a choice of staying away as they can make life difficult for someone like him.

Ang Kuwago has a very interesting entry about The Brahmana (priest) and the Prostitute, A lesson on Crab Mentality from an Indian religious perspective which is really about minding your own business.

Jay at Froodee has an entry titled "Hail, Pacman" focused on commentaries by boxing analysis and Pacquiao's lamentation. You can also check out Dita's entry at Mystique titled A Standstill for 12 Rounds.

P. Kenneth Burns takes on crab mentality and black victimhood in Maryland politics just to highlight and prove a point to hopeless ignorant people that Crab Mentality is not the exclusive domain of Filipinos. While Lotus factor blog has Sports and Life Parallel that is a good read on Black sports, athletes and Crab Mentality that goes with it.

The only people that benefits from the false notion that Crab mentality is the exclusive domain of Filipinos are the TraPos and sadly self-flagellation goes hand in hand with this ignorant mindset. Instead of looking at the totality of the problem we tend to put on our blinders and whipped those fellow Filipinos as if they have not been abused and exploited enough. Is it because it is easy and convenient to point the blame on our "Filipinoness" instead of focusing on the Trapos that brought us so much hardship and endemic corruption? Why if they become so good at mastering the nuances of spinning they can even get hired by those numb nuts who will stoop so low just so they distract the people away from them.

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