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Days after the Brandon Rios and Manny Pacquiao bout, news has resurfaced about the possible fight against Pacquiao and Mayweather. Negotiations has been ongoing between both camps but have but hurdle with demands ranging from blood test to who would get the bigger payout.

Floyd Mayweather Sr., the father and trainer of Floyd was impressed with Pacquiao's performance against Rios but believes that Pacquiao should better either Robert Guerrero or Saul Canelo Alvarez in an impressive win. The two fighters were the last two opponents that Floyd fight and won over. Only then would Pacquiao get the chance to fight his son. If that were only true. I mean if Pacquiao between any of the two that Floyd Sr. mentioned, would the fight really happen? I mean can he really convinced his son to fight then?



They should get a move on with all the negotiations. Pacquiao is turning 35 in a few days and Floyd would turn 37 on February 24 next year. Time is running out on both boxers. If they do meet five years from now would it still be exciting?

Both camps has been throwing words at each other. I think boxing fans deserve seeing both of them throwing punches against each other and I hope it happens soon. 

After months of negotiation between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez, it seems that we won't be seeing the two fight it out in the ring this year. Rumor has it that Marquez's asking price for the bout is $20 Million. Negotiations has failed and Marquez is now in talks with another who fighter who has beaten Pacquiao via a controversial split decision, Timothy Bradley.

The 4th match between Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao has taken an unexpected turn. It has been the first time that I have seen Manny got knocked out like that. This is the first real lost for Pacquiao in 7 years. In my opinion the Bradley bout doesn't count since Manny was able to give him a beating and most observers would agree that Manny won the match.

The first round was won by Manny in my opinion. The second was Marquez's as he put Pacquiao in the canvass with clean right punch to his cheek. Pacquiao retaliated and was more agressive in the next few rounds. Pacquaio got the upper hand and was able to knocked Marquez after a minute in the 5th round. Marquez was able to shake it off but Pacquaio was relentless with succeeding attacks. At the start of the six, Marquez came out of his corner with a bleeding nose. Pacquaio was still aggresive but got knocked with another right punch which he never recovered from in the sixth round. It took Pacquaio a few minutes to get up. By then It was all over.

Speed was a factor in this match. Maybe Pacquiao has really aged and lost his advantage. One thing is sure. Marquez was more prepared in this match. Some might say that Manny was too reckless. But that seems to be the key if he wish to beat Marquez. When Manny is cautious, Marquez would just patiently wait to counter punch. But when Manny is fighting like a street fighter, it throws Marquez off his guard. It was a good battle plan and it seems like Pacquiao was on his way to beat Marquez. But we all know how good of a counter puncher Marquez is. In the end, Marquez came on top and has given Manny his worst lost in years.

Is it time to throw the towel? From some it is time to retire for Manny? I don't he would besides Pacquiao is still under contract with Bob Arum. Arum would sure that he fight a few more matches before he lets Pacquiao retire. Pacquiao is big time athlete. I don't think he want to remember him as the guy who won it all lost the last two fight, got knocked down and hit the canvass and retire. If you are Pacquiao would you retire? I don't think so.

He might come back stronger on his next fight and prove that he is still someone to fear. Maybe they are just setting up a Pacquaio - Mayweather match. Now that he was defeated by Marquez maybe Mr. Mayweather would have the courage to fight Manny now. But the is pretty big risk getting punch like that just to setup a match. I don't think they expected it to go down like that. I don't think Marquez even did.

Don't get me wrong. I still believe in the Pacman. I am sure he will come back to his winning form and wow us again with his performance. Well done to Marquez. He has proved that he has outmatched Pacquiao in this fight. He is the better fighter in this bout. Some might blame his new found faith. But I don't think people should judge him. He gave it all but made a wrong move. A critical mistake. I actually saw a different Manny Pacquiao in this match compared to his pass few bout. He is more aggressive. I saw the same Pacquiao who fought Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito.

So if these two will fight again, would you still be willing to watch? I definitely would.

Here we go again. We have seen these two three times already and they are going to meet again this coming December 8, 2012. I really don't understand why they have to fight again. Although everybody knows that Marquez is the toughest assignment that Pacquiao has ever had, it is quite boring watching them again fight.

3 fights is enough.If it is Miguel Cotto and Manny Pacquiao fighting for the 4th time, I wouldn't mind. Cotto is brave enough to go head to head with Pacquiao unlike Marquez who is just waiting to counter punch. Given the right combination Cotto might hae beaten Pacquiao.If Marquez was able to knock the wind and put Paquiao on the floor in the last two matches that they had, then it might be an interesting match.

Both Camps are now claiming that their fighters has never been in a better than they are right now. Both camps are claiming that they will beat their opponents. Heard that before. Get it over with and bring someone new. Mayweather are you up to it? Or are you still waiting for Pacquiao to aged more?

I hope the December 8 match is something different from what we have seen before. Pacquiao has to go for the knockout to convince his critics that he still has it in him. Knock him out and shut him up for good so that we could close this Marquez chapter that has been going longer than expected.We will just have to wait and see. 

From the Boxing ring to Congress, Manny Pacquiao  just can't get enough of the spotlight. Just days after winning against Shane Mosley, Manny Pacquiao has announced his stance regarding one of the most controversial bill that has debated over and over again in the Philippine Congress, the Reproductive health bill.
I admire Pacquiao's determination in giving it all and having a "no quit" attitude. But I think he should sit this one out. If he won't, at least study the bill before jumping in the middle of it.

Pacquaio was in a battle of words against the co-author house bill 4244 or the responsible parenthood and reproductive health (RH) bill, Edsel Lagman. Pacquaio has asked several questions which was answered by Lagman during Rep. Amado Bagatsing's interpolation. At one point, Lagman told Pacquiao that he would know about the latest amendments and answers to certain question if he was properly informed while he was training for his fight against Mosley

On the question of the funds to be utilize if the bill would become a law, Edsel Lagman said that 3 billion is a small price compared to other projects that would be around trillions. And he said that the bill would beneficial to a lot of people compared to other Multi-trillion project.

On the question of 2-child policy, Edsel Lagman said that it was already amended. It is more than a recommendation and not compulsory for every single Filipino.

On the question of Mandatory Sex education, Lagman said that it was amended as well. The parent's of the child would have the final say of their child taking that subject. Sex education would not be a requirement for graduating.

Now that the fight between Shane Mosley and Manny Pacquiao is over, everyone is eager to know who will the pound for pound king face next. Rumors are circulating that Juan Manuel Marquez is Manny's next opponent.  Everyone off course is hoping that Mayfeather fight Pacquiao but I think that won't happen anytime soon assuming that it will ever happen.

I wonder if Pacquiao would still have a hard time against Marquez if they will fight again. They fought twice. It was a draw in their first match and Pacquiao won the second. But it was not an easy task for Manny since Marquez is a great counter puncher. Manny has won his last 14 match while Marquez is on a 2 bout winning streak. He lost against Mayweather on Sept 19, 2009.

In his last few matches, Pacquiao has faced bigger and stronger opponents. He has a big disadvantage in terms of height and reach but this has not stop Pacquiao from being dominant in the ring. He has fought big names like Oscar De la Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Antonio Margarito, Miguel Cotto and Shane Mosley. Pacquiao has definitely improved since Marquez fought him.

Every boxing fan still wants to see the Pacquaio-Mayweather bout. It maybe the most anticipated match in the last few years. But it seems impossible at this moment, Mayweather is contented in retiring for now. But if he decides to fight Pacquiao, it would be a legendary fight. 

It's just a few hours to go before Manny Pacquiao and Shane Mosley would slug it out to find who is the better fighter. So what's my prediction? Off course I'm rooting for Pacquiao. Why? Because I think that Manny's speed would become a big problem for Mosley especially during the latter rounds. But off course Manny can't relax just yet. He has to be careful. Mosley is known for his strong punches. His match with Mayweather last year is a testament of that. He almost gave Pretty Boy his first defeat but unfortunately he failed to capitalize the opportunity.

Both fighters fought Oscar Dela Joya and Antonio Margarito and won their respective matches. Both fighters also fought Miguel Cotto. But only Pacquiao won his fight against Cotto. Most people think that Mosley is too old (at 39 years of age) to still be competing. And many believe that is the reason why he failed to knock Mayweather out. But yet he could still has a lot of juice in his punches.

The good thing about Shane Mosley is that he is not afraid to slug it out and exchange punches. Pacquiao as we know it love to exchange punches as well. So I expect that this match would be a lot more exciting than Pacquaio's fight with Joshua Clottey. If Pacquiao wins this match, it would be harder for Mayweather to duck Pacquiao's challenge.