by magnolia_eic | Nov 16, 2010 | Headlines, National News, Sports
Arlington (AP) – Pacquiao cemented his claim as boxing’s best last Sunday by giving Antonio Margarito a beating that resulted in a broken eye socket and a surgery. The only problem for Pacquiao on that day was him not being able to sign autographs because his hands were swollen and he couldn’t handle a pen properly.
It was a superb performance, although not terribly surprising since it was expected of Pacquiao already. His mother, famously known as Aling Dionisia, was so caught up in the excitement that she fainted for a while as the fight ended. Everyone else stayed upright, watching in delight as Pacquiao finished off a night’s work by kneeling down in a neutral corner and saying a prayer of thanks.
The lopsided win gave Pacquiao his eighth title in as many weight classes in a remarkable career that began with him fighting at 107 pounds as a teenager in the Philippines. He was in charge the entire way, battering Margarito so badly that Pacquiao was pleading with the referee to stop the fight in the 11th round so his opponent wouldn’t have to take any more punishment.
“I told the referee, ‘Look at his eyes, look at his cuts,'” Pacquiao said. “I did not want to damage him permanently. That’s not what boxing is about.”
Pacquiao was also asked about Mayweather and answered that he was tired of the politics of boxing and that if there was to be a fight, he’ll take it to Bob Arum. If Mayweather spent $65 to watch the pay-per-view he may be even more reluctant to fight Pacquiao than before. He also has legal problems stemming from an altercation with the mother of his children that could interfere with a possible fight in the spring, but Arum believes that if Mayweather really wants to fight then the bout could be made.
Back home, where even crime stops when Pacquiao fights, the end touched off celebrations across the country. President Benigno Aquino III, who is attending the APEC summit in Japan, rushed back to his hotel room to catch the bout and sent his congratulations.
Boxing has never seen anything like Pacquiao, whose string of recent performances has reinvigorated the sport. His latest win earned him at least $15 million.
Pacquiao flew to Lake Tahoe for a Tuesday concert before preparing to return to the Philippines. Once home, he’ll get back to more mundane concerns, like making sure schools in his congressional district are functioning and getting funding for a new hospital that is badly needed.
Mayweather may be in his future, but there may be a point where Pacquiao doesn’t need Mayweather anymore. He certainly didn’t need him Saturday night to draw a huge crowd to Cowboys Stadium, where he now has one more win this year than the Cowboys themselves.
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by magnolia_eic | Mar 15, 2010 | Headlines, Sports
Arlington, Texas — Manny Pacquiao Sunday, dominated before a large crowd, a strangely gun-shy Clottey, outpunching him from bell to bell. Pacquiao has indeed successfully defended his crown with ease. Last Sunday’s fight has left fans and experts hankering for a once-in-a-lifetime fight between him and the undefeated American Floyd Mayweather Jr.
“I want that fight, the world wants that fight, but it’s up to him,” Pacquiao said.
Pacquiao exuded confidence in last Sunday’s fight. The New York times said that two hours before stepping into the ring, the man who had captured a record seven world titles in seven weight divisions watched NBA basketball on television.
Pacquiao, who was recently named Fighter of the Decade, ran his win streak to 12 straight fights.
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by magnolia_eic | Mar 13, 2010 | Entertainment, Sports
Grapevine, Texas — Ghanaian challenger Joshua Clottey is still overweight.
The suspicion that Clottey was still overweight two days before the fight was confirmed when the Ghanaian fighter was spotted by Team Pacquiao member Roger Fernandez jogging at the convention hall while wearing a thermal suit for 45 minutes and then skipping rope.
Clottey was at that time accompanied by four other team mates. Roger narrated, “Masama ang tingin nila sa akin, pero hindi ako umalis (They threw dagger looks at me, but i didn’t leave.)”.
However, at the final press conference Wednesday, Clottey’s Chief trainer Lenny DeJesus claimed that Clottey had made the weight in his bid for Pacquiao’s World Boxing Organization welterweight crown.
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by magnolia_eic | Mar 12, 2010 | Headlines, National News, Sports
JOSHUA Clottey a far more dangerous arsenal than his gloved hands, and it seems Manny Pacquiao will have put up against an unpredictability dirty fighter.
The Filipino boxer and his team however have been forewarned, reports indicate.
Clottey has been in trouble in his fights with low blows, head-butting, holding and lacing and for Pacquiao who had difficulty handling rule-breakers in the past, Clottey may be a major concern papers reported recently.
Clottey has been noted to use his head to bang his way to a win
Liasted under Clottey’s dirty fights are Argentina’s Carlos Baldomer in 1999, Steve Martinez in 2005 and Shamone Alvarez in 2007.
Miguel Cotto earned a cut that took 200 stitches to close from Clottey in 2009, courtesy of a headbutt, says Ring Magazine.
It also added, “The most dangerous weapon in Clottey’s arsenal and what Pacquiao will have to be Mosat aware of, is undoubtedly Clottey’s haed,” wrote Don Stradley of Ring Magazine.
by magnolia_eic | Feb 7, 2010 | Entertainment, Local News / Bohol Balita, Sports
Held last January 30 -31 at the K of C Recreation Center, the Bohol Table Tennis open was participated by almost a hundred table tennis enthusiasts from around Bohol. The participants ranged from gradeschool to highschool students, and college students to professionals.
The tournament had 6 categories with three winners for each one. It was culminated by an amazing display of talent and skill during the Class A championship game played between trainer Victor “Bitoy” Causin and his student, Ivan Cagas.
The following are the participants who brought home the bacon:
A. Elementary Girls
1st placer: Jean Trisha Epe
2nd placer: Christine Malayao
3rd placer: Eunice Naomi Lubiano
B. Elementary Boys
1st placer: Ralph Christian Ociones
2nd placer: Nel Evander Bingcol
3rd placer: Rey Carlos Culpa
C. High School Girls
1st placer: Mikeejo Sires
2nd placer: Jacklyn Lantaca
3rd placer: Sweet Mae Pabe
D. High School Boys
1st placer: James Perlas
2nd placer: Maurello Petalcorin Jr.
3rd placer: Waldner Causin
E. Class B
1st placer: Geneson Balbin
2nd placer: Lowella Tirol
3rd placer: Inting Macalam
F. Class A
1st placer: Victor “Bitoy” Causin
2nd placer: Ivan Cagas
3rs placer: Reuel “Opong” Causin
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The Bohol Table Tennis Club and K of C Recreation Center would like to thank the following sponsors for the Bohol Table Tennis Open:
Ms. Alice Andan
Mr. and Mrs. Precious Andan
Ms. Jennylyn Balbin
Mr. Deo Butawan
Mr. Ivan Cagas
Capt. Renato Cagulada
Mr. Philippe Chew
PAT Salon
Mr. Julian Muir-Hardingue
Mr. Peter Namata
Mr. Allan Pernia
Engr. Roger Petalcorin
Dr. and Dra. Gideon Robillos
Mr. John Geesnell “Baba” Yap
by magnolia_eic | Feb 7, 2010 | Entertainment, Local News / Bohol Balita, Sports
The 2nd Badminton Tourney of DDC and Growee Multivitamins plus Chlorella Growth Factor, in Partnership with Team Dan “Neri” Lim,
held a smashdown event in San Jose Badminton Court last January 29-31, 2010, with the championship game held in BQ Mall Atrium. The 3-day tournament was highly participated by 120 players from the different badminton clubs in Cebu, Dumaguete and Bohol. The White Feathers Club of Cebu grabbed most of the major prizes followed by the Supreme Badminton Club of Bohol and players from the University of Visayas and University of San Jose Recolletos. An exhibition game for men’s doubles open was participated by players from UV and USJR. The highlight of the event was the Mixed Doubles Open category and the exhibition games. Players received cash prizes from Tropang Growee and gift packs from Bohol Bee Farm.
The following emerged as winners:
Women’s Doubles Class E
Winner: Shirley Teh and Isah Salise
1st Runner-up: Mimi Jumamoy and Julie Campos
Men’s Doubles Class C
Winner: Roger Carbo and Kevin Bergantin
1st Runner-up: Jed Cagulada and Reymark Go
Men’s Doubles Class D
Winner: EJ Arquillano and JR Bergantin
1st Runner-up: Levi Isoto and Mark Sacol
Men’s Doubles Class E
Winner: Jun-jun Cubero and Stephen Cortes
1st Runner-up: Rodel Rapista and Reggel Estrado
Men’s Doubles Class F
Winner: Dennis Saco and Mark Nicolau
1st Runner up: Thomas Dasmarinas and Glenn Doloritos
Mixed Doubles Open
Winner: Clint Armamento and July Marata
1st Runner-up: Jed Sumalinog and Caryl Calloga
Mixed Doubles Class C
Winner: Mitong Karaan and Loverly Magallano
1st Runner-up: Mark Bergantin and Sam Erivesa
Mixed Doubles Class D
Winner: Jude Morales and Loverly Magallano
1st Runner-up: Dr. Jonathan Petalcorin and Yerha Silawan
Mixed Doubles Class E
Winner: Dax Dacalos and Rochelle Cababan
1st Runner-up: Candido Cagande and Arlene Cagande
The Supreme Badminton Club of Tagbilaran and the Organizers of this tournamnet would like to thank the following Major and minor sponsors:
Bohol Bee Farm, Grandtek Shop, Acumedic Massage and Spa, Alona Kew White Beach Resort – Mr. Willy Flores, Jojies’s Painitang Bol-anon, Labb Construction, White Ducks Jeans, DuEkSam, Coca Cola Bottlers Inc., Auza.Net., NF Transport, Mr. John Geesnell”Baba” Yap, Mr. Jeffrey Yap, Cong. Adam Jala, , Mr. Loloy Uy, and Ms. Sugar Quinones.
CCM Construction, Sagbayan Farm, Agua Vida, City Pharmacy, Diccion Electronics, Dunkin Donuts, Councilor BJ Udtohan, Councilor Jaja Jumamoy, Dr. Eumere Malalis, Mr. Jonas Inting, Mr. Herbert Malmis, Mr. Erwin Bacquial, Atty. Popot Marapao, Mr. Boy Tabel and Ms. Tess Limbo.
