Showing posts with label Ricky Hatton. Show all posts
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PostHeaderIcon Wasteful RP Congress holiday after 50 representatives watched the Pacquiao-Hatton boxing match

5/06/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


There is something obscenely wrong each time Manny Pacquiao comes to Las Vegas, Nevada to fight in the boxing arena. Last Saturday, just like his fight against Oscar de la Hoya, the match between him and Englishman Ricky Hatton was attended by 50 Philippine congressmen even if it lasted only for 3 minutes.

The next day in Manila, the House of Representative had only 131 congressmen out 263 who reported for work. The number of lawmakers was too small to meet the quorum needed so they could work on the job.

“No matter how the alibis are turned inside and out among the congressmen, they would be in a bind in justifying to their constituents the need for going to Las Vegas while there is a lot of job to do at Congress.” ----Daily Tribune (05/06/09)

Many Filipinos are silent about their congressmen’s disruptive travels, but it is clear these elected officials are immaturely abusive. It’s so easy to see how wasteful and extravagant they are each time they go abroad to watch and be seen with RP’s most influential sports hero. Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Rosales think going abroad to watch Pacquiao is a waste of money.

Not to mention airfare and hotel accommodation, a good seat close to the boxing rimg runs in the thousands of dollars, but the congressmen don’t mind of the expense. They like to think money is easy to find. Not one among the 20% of the lower house seems to care that the flu pandemic is at their door.

In spite of the swine flu scare, the lawmakers go to see boxing, risking their health and that of their people when they come home. It’s unlikely they will follow quarantine rules as prescribed by the health authorities. Photo Credit: Congress of the Philippines) =0=

RELATED BLOGS: “Manny Pacquiao: RP’s legendary boxer and what people say about him” Posted by mesiamd at 5/04/2009; "Pacquiao KOs Hatton in 2 Rounds" Posted by upibalonbicol at 5/03/2009; "50 Congressmen and the harm they do for watching Pacquiao in Nevada when the swine epidemic rages" Posted by mesiamd at 5/02/2009; "Pacquiao among Time Magazine’s most influential people of 2009" Posted by mesiamd at 5/01/2009; "Philippine Congress attendance drops to 100 out of 263 as Pacquiao-Hatton match draws near" Posted by mesiamd at 5/01/2009

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PostHeaderIcon Manny Pacquiao: RP’s legendary boxer and what people say about him

5/04/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


In a stunning knock-out victory by the Filipino Manny Pacquaio over British Ricky Hatton, the world has seen the brilliance of a boxer. The fight was too short to last for barely 3 minutes . In the second round it was over. A killer punch from Manny put Ricky to sleep.

“I’m surprised the fight was so easy,” says Manny (49-3-2,37 knockouts) of the fight which earned him a hefty $2 million and Hatton (45-2) $8 million. He quickly destroyed Ricky with a left hook punch in a match on Saturday which won him the International Boxing Organization's (IBO) junior welterweight title.

The adrenaline surge was high not only for Manny, but among fans who watched the game. In the Philippines, during the boxing telecast from Las Vegas, Nevada, three of his fans died of heart attack.

Never forgetting to credit God for his winnings, Manny is history’s sole boxer to clinch six world titles in different divisions including the flyweight, junior featherweight, featherweight, junior lightweight, lightweight and the junior welterweight. What ensued are accolades that the sports hero rightfully deserves:



“Magaling! Magaling ang pinakita ng champion natin. Talagang overwhelming [ang] performance niya. Kanina pa kami dito pero talagang alam namin mananalo talaga si Manny,” said one of Pacquiao.----ABS-CBN News (05/04/09)

“Manny Pacquiao beat Ricky Hatton via technical knockout in the second round Saturday (Sunday in Manila) in Las Vegas, Nevada, snatching the light welterweight crown and carving his name as one of the legends in boxing history.” AFP/ Inquirer Sports (05/03/09,

“There is only one Manny Pacquiao…. Ever since that disappointing loss to Morales, Pacquiao has made a transformation that has turned him into a superstar and has old-school boxing experts talking of him as an all-time great.”----Yahoo.News.com Sports (05/02/09, Iole, K.)

“Fans packed town halls, sports complexes and other public places across the nation -- some lining up as early as daybreak to get seats in front of wide screen televisions broadcasting the fight live from Las Vegas, in the United States. In Manila, authorities had to turn away hundreds for fear of a stampede.” Voice of America News.com (05/03/09, Bayron, H)

“Unbelievable. Manny just destroyed him. Spectacular performance. Freddie Roach called it. The man knows his stuff. This crowd is a mix of excitement and stunned silence. What a victory for Pacquiao.”---Sports Illustrated.com (05/02/09, Mannix, C)

“The greatest fighter ever!” ---Philstar (05/04/09, Cordero A)

“Coming off an overwhelming win against Oscar De La Hoya, Pacquiao was even better against Hatton, knocking him down two times in the first round before stopping him with a left hand that dropped Hatton for good in the 140-pound title bout.”---New York Times/ AP (05/03/09)

“I join the whole nation in thanking Manny for the glory he is bringing to our country,” said South Cotabato Rep. Darlene Custodio who beat Pacquiao in the 2007 elections. ---Philstar (05/04/09/Romero, P)

“Pacquiao's best on this night quickly quieted a boisterous crowd of 16,262 at the MGM Grand arena, many of them who came over from England to sing and chant Hatton's praises. They didn't even get a chance to warm up, though, before Hatton was on the canvas for the first time of the night.+----CBS5.com (05/03/09,)

“Manny is unbelievable. He made me look good. He listens, and he’s getting better all the time.”---- Freddie Roach, Pacquiao’s Boxing Coach. Manila Times / AFP Xinhua (05/04/09, Medina, J)

“You're going to be the greatest fighter who ever lived," Bob Arum, Boxing Promoter Honolulu Advertiser.com/ AP (05/03/09 Dalhlberg, T)

“Inspirasyon ka namin, Manny. Napakasarap ng pakiramdam na ang tinatalo nating mga Pinoy ay malalaking lahi na tulad ni Hatton. Tama ka, kaya natin umangat. Puwede rin tayong tingalain,” naiiyak namang pahayag ni Augusto Sandoval, construction worker/driver sa Bahrain, na ang tinutukoy ay ang awiting “Pilipino ang lahi ko” na kinanta mismo ni Pacquiao at siyang pinatutugtog habang paakyat sa arena ang Pambansang Kamao.---Abante (05/04/09, Miranda, R, Mantining, D, Marfil, R) (Photo Credits: AFP/ GettyImages/ Bello A; Hong, JaeC; Philstar)



RELATED BLOGS: "Pacquiao KOs Hatton in 2 Rounds" Posted by upibalonbicol at 5/03/2009; "50 Congressmen and the harm they do for watching Pacquiao in Nevada when the swine epidemic rages" Posted by mesiamd at 5/02/2009; "Pacquiao among Time Magazine’s most influential people of 2009" Posted by mesiamd at 5/01/2009; "Philippine Congress attendance drops to 100 out of 263 as Pacquiao-Hatton match draws near" Posted by mesiamd at 5/01/2009

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PostHeaderIcon Pacquiao KOs Hatton in 2 Rounds

5/03/2009 | Posted by Anonymous | Edit Post

Put to rest the doubts that Manny Pacquiao won against Oscar de la Hoya because the latter was too old. This time Pacquiao sent a young and strong Ricky Hatton into the canvass twice before knocking him out less than 10 seconds remaining in the second round of their battle for the IBO and Ring Magazine's Junior Welterweight title in Las Vegas.

The Pacquiao-Hatton fight was dubbed as the battle between East and West, Hatton being UK's boxing hero and Filipino Manny Pacquiao, the current pound-for-pound king, having a whole nation in his corner. Filipinos all over the world rejoice over Pacquiao's latest victory. The predominantly English crown was stunned at the ease with which their champion get demolished.

Some analysts believe that this loss marks the end of Hatton's boxing career. Pacquiao's career meanwhile remains as bright as ever. The Pacman, as widely speculated, takes on the winner of the July fight between Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Juan Manuel Marquez.

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PostHeaderIcon 50 Congressmen and the harm they do for watching Pacquiao in Nevada when the swine epidemic rages

5/02/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


It’s as if House Speaker Prospero C. Nograles and the 50 representatives of the Philippine Congress are kids. As excited as immature people, they couldn’t be dissuaded from missing the Pacquaio-Hatton fight in Las Vegas, Nevada in spite of the seriousness of the swine flu epidemic.

Perhaps they want to show they have “personal money” to spend abroad unlike the cash-strapped regular Filipinos. The congressmen are determined to risk their health and that of the nation just to satisfy a fancy to be where the action is. Surprisingly, only few Filipinos air their disappointment versus the wasteful travel to Las Vegas.

Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales was right in expressing his frustration of having leaders in congress spend big money to travel with no apparent benefit to the Filipinos. As the cardinal said, the presence of congressmen close to the boxing ring will not change the outcome of the match.

The Department of Health (DOH) is trying to safeguard the country of the deadly influenza infection and the congressmen are uncooperative. They show again the lack of responsibility that many people associate with politicians. Seeing the congressmen huddled in the sports crowd that potentially harbors the pig virus is despicable. The P90 miliion the DOH has prepared to spend in case influenza reaches the Philippines is hardly enough for the country’s preparedness.

“Rosales believes that during this time of global economic crisis, it was a “waste of money” to spend on a boxing match, even if it is one of the most anticipated sport events of the year.”----Philstar (05//02/09, Edheminada, P)

Little can be said about these short-sighted congressmen who are insensitive to the needs of their constituents. At the very least, they don’t even know how to set a good example. For insisting on their travel, they need to be quarantined for at least 10 days ----to watch for signs of the H1N1 flu infection---an unnecessary move if they heed to forgo with non-essential trips abroad. (Photo Credit: Sheltercrow)=0=

RELATED BLOG: "Philippine Congress attendance drops to 100 out of 263 as Pacquiao-Hatton match draws near" Posted by mesiamd at 5/01/2009

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PostHeaderIcon Philippine Congress attendance drops to 100 out of 263 as Pacquiao-Hatton match draws near

5/01/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


There is a reason to be proud of super boxing hero Manny Pacquaio. That’s why in spite of the money crunch brought by the recession, at least 50 Filipino congressmen will fly to Las Vegas to watch the sensational boxing battle between Pacquiao and Britisher Ricky Hatton on Saturday, May 2, 2009 (Philippine time.)

“I have never missed his fight. He is the pride of Mindanao and I am part of his team. I've never used government funds to watch all his previous fights, including now.”----House Speaker Nograles ABS-CBN )04/30/09)

It must really be exciting to be on the ringside to see Philippines’ fighter extraordinaire who inspires almost everybody fight in the MGM arena. But one wonders if the trip by the members of the House of Representative to the United States is worth their “personal money” which has a good chance of mixing with “public money.”

A trip abroad is expensive and the salary of these congressmen isn’t that much compared to the dollar earners. Besides they have expenses that spill as money paid for by the government. In a climate of corruption, they need to be honest. The public knows they are not rich and the people they serve are poor.

The attendance in the House or Representatives as of Wednesday dropped 62% with only 100 out of 263 members. Obviously showing lack of responsibility, no legislation or discussion helpful the nation could proceed. The charter change (Cha-cha) initiative by the congressmen were put on hold to give way to Pacquaio. Embarrassing, but true!

A Pacquiao-Hatton encounter, no matter how exciting, must not take precedence on duty at work. Abandoning the congress to watch a boxing match doesn't give a good signal. Those who take public service seriously take this as a black eye on the performance of congressmen, but almost almost no one protests.

The congressmen are even oblivious of the pig flu epidemic making rounds in America. With the swine virus on its way to become a full-blown pandemic, the congressmen should be taking the risk of travel seriously. Some members of the Obama entourage who went to Mexico last week manifested flu-like symptoms. A Mexican who shook Obama's hand reportedly died of the flu. As advised by health authorities, one should avoid non-essential trips these days, especially in the epicenter of the epidemic to avoid getting sick and transmitting the disease.

Pacquiao also worries of catching influenza. He is good to see in a giant screen, but the 50 congressmen can’t be dissuaded from the ringside. The Las Vegas boxing arena where a mix of Mexican and Americans will is just the right place for contagion to lurk and spread in the crowd. (Photo Credit: Philippine Affairs/ Congress of the Philippines)=0=

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