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		<title>Watch Live Boxing Match-up of Pacquiao vs Marquez 3</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:36:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Finally the  battle for the third match of Pacquiao vs Marquez 3 for the WBO World Welterweight Division unveils today November 13, 2011 as Manny Pacquiao the reigning pound for pound king is targeting to maintain his 8th title against Juan Manuel Marquez of Mexico which is going to be the last one in response [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Verdana;">Finally the  battle for the third match of <strong>Pacquiao vs Marquez 3</strong> for the WBO World Welterweight Division unveils today November 13, 2011 as Manny Pacquiao the reigning pound for pound king is targeting to maintain his 8th title against Juan Manuel Marquez of Mexico which is going to be the last one in response to Marquez that is why their rivalry becomes a trilogy in which during the main event of boxing a capacity crowd is expected.</span></p>
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		<title>Pacquaio vs. Margarito: Last Fight for Manny Pacquaio</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 04:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Disappointment has been the reaction of people when the much anticipated fight between Manny Pacquaio and Floyd Mayweather did not push through because of major problems with the fight contract. However, with this opportunity seemingly disappearing, another great finale for boxing fans out there is set to go as the pound for pound king Manny [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: #ffffff;"><img class="size-full wp-image-519   aligncenter" title="Pacquiao Margarito Fight 2010" src="http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/theboxinghistorian/pacquiao-margarito.jpg" alt="" width="395" height="250" /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 200%;"><span style="color: #ffffff;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: Verdana;">Disappointment has been the reaction of people when the much anticipated fight between Manny Pacquaio and Floyd Mayweather did not push through because of major problems with the fight contract. However, with this opportunity seemingly disappearing, another great finale for boxing fans out there is set to go as the pound for pound king Manny Pacquaio is scheduled to exchange punches with Antonio Margarito in their contest for the vacant WBO Super Welterweight Championship on November 13, 2010 at Cowboy Stadium. The fight was arranged after the dismissal of the possibility of the match between Pacquaio and Mayweather.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 200%;"><span style="color: #ffffff;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: Verdana;">All eyes are again reverted on this match as many speculations have been made. There are lots of issues that surround this fight and make the atmosphere more intense. First, even if Pacquaio (51-3-2 38 KO) is known to have gained belts in 7 different weight divisions, this next fight is a different story as he is climbing to the super welterweight class and it is expected that as he gain that much wait, his movements will eventually be slower than before. Margarito (38-6 27 KO) on the other hand is being still being haunted by news about his dirty fighting style especially with what happened in his bout with Miguel Cotto. Actually, the fact of the matter is that these two fighters will be fighting in that weight class for the first time. As for their qualifications, there can be no questions about it. Manny Pacquaio is still considered to be the best pound for pound boxer in the world and Antonio Margarito is ranked number 1 by the World Boxing Organization. Big stakes are up for garb for this fight and whoever wins this fight will make history especially with the rumors that this will be the last fight of the Filipino Champion.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 200%;"><span style="color: #ffffff;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: Verdana;">If Manny Pacquaio wins this contest, he will be the first and the only boxer to ever have eight championships in eight different weight divisions. This is a record that will surely bring him to the hall of fame of boxers. As for Antonio Margarito, if he wins, this could be his fourth world championship but more importantly, he will be the first to defeat Pacquaio after his lost to Erik Morales of Mexico during his featherweight days. This will surely be an intense fight as both slugger punchers are ready to engage in a fight at any given point of time.</span></span></p>
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		<title>Manny Pacquiao Takes on Antonio Margarito</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Oct 2010 07:03:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite the great excitement of boxing fans to the most anticipated bout of the decade, if Manny Pacquiao fights against Floyd Mayweather, they will have to wait as the match did not pursue on November 14, 2010 because the latter failed to sign the fight contract on due time. It may cause us dismay but [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Verdana;"><a href="http://www.sportsblogph.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/pacquiao-vs-margarito-this-november.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-577" style="margin: 10px; float: left;" title="pacquiao vs margarito this november" src="http://www.sportsblogph.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/pacquiao-vs-margarito-this-november.jpg" alt="" width="280" height="180" /></a>Despite the great excitement of boxing fans to the most anticipated bout of the decade, if <strong>Manny Pacquiao fights against Floyd Mayweather</strong>, they will have to wait as the match did not pursue on November 14, 2010 because the latter failed to sign the fight contract on due time. It may cause us dismay but we don’t have to worry because the seven-division world champion will still be in the ring on the same date, however, with different foe. It will be Manny Pacquiao as against Antonio Margarito on November 14, 2010 (Philippine Time) at <strong>Cowboy Stadium in Dallas Texas</strong>.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Verdana;"><span id="more-575"></span>The <strong>two slugger fighters</strong> will contend for the vacant <strong>WBC Junior Middle Weight Championship</strong>. Although there are certain issues such as Pacquiao never had a bout in this division and Margarito just fought only twice in junior middle weight, it will be interesting to see these two warriors try to outlast one another in a weight territory that seems new to them. <strong>Manny Pacquiao</strong>, with the current record of 51 wins (38 knockouts), 3 loses and 2 draws, will again try to make history as he goes for his 8<sup>th</sup> world title while <strong>Antonio Margarito</strong>, with 38 wins (27 knockouts), 6 loses and 1 draw, have high hopes of defeating the currently dubbed as Pound for Pound the best fighter in the world. Although this territory might be new to the both of the fighters, this will be an interesting fight against one who has earned world titles in seven different world divisions and the one ranked number 1 by the World Boxing Council and that qualifies both the slugger punchers to contend for the vacant title. Despite the issues regarding the possibility of a dirty play that will come from Antonio Margarito, after he was caught to have some hardened substance under his hand wraps during his fight with Shane Mosley, Pacquiao said that he is confident that his opponent will fight fair and square. The venue of the fight has already been decided to be at the Cowboy Stadium in Dallas, as what Top Rank’s founder and CEO Bob Arum said, the fight will surely come. It will just be a matter of time before the venue will be decided and knowing the two contenders, <strong>Pacquiao and Margarito</strong>, they are always ready to fight anyone, anytime and anywhere.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Verdana;">Yet again, this fight will highlight the career of whoever emerges as the victor. For <strong>Manny Pacquiao</strong>, this is a rare chance to break his own record of earning seven world titles in seven world divisions and make it to eight titles in eight different divisions. For Antonio Margarito, he was given the shot to finally show the world that he has what it takes to stand up to the strength and speed of the <strong>Filipino world champion</strong>. Pacquiao’s coach and three-time trainer of the year <strong>Freddie Roach</strong> said that it will be a technical knockout in the early rounds in favor of his fighter. <strong>Robert Garcia</strong> on the other hand, Antonio Margarito’s trainer said that Margarito has changed and that they are ready to box but if Pacquiao wants to bring the fight into a war, they are ready to take it. Both sides saying bold statements but we’ll just have to see the results when the bell starts and ends to ring.</span></p>
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		<title>Dash Kits for Racing Cars</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 10:04:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Car racing is one kind of sports that can really give you adrenaline rush. It gets you pumped up even if you are just watching. The tension is so intense that you feel very anxious even if you are just on the side track watching. Cars that are used in this kind of sports are [...]]]></description>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Verdana;">Car racing is one kind of sports that can really give you adrenaline rush. It gets you pumped up even if you are just watching. The tension is so intense that you feel very anxious even if you are just on the side track watching. Cars that are used in this kind of sports are way far from ordinary. They are equipped with special features like <a href="http://www.carid.com/wood-dash-kits.html" target="_blank"><strong>dash kits</strong></a> that enable them to make acceleration whenever there is a need for them to do so. Racing cars are not just ordinary cars. These are cars that are modified out from those simple and factory tuned cars.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Verdana;"><span id="more-484"></span>For racing car drivers, it is their ultimate dream to win every race where they participate and so the speed of the car they use and specially their acceleration ability. If you are a race car driver and you are one of those that hope to win a race, make sure that your car has dash kits because these things will help your car to have greater speed and acceleration. You can shop for these kits over the internet. There are companies over the internet that can provide you with such things. Racing is a sport and if you are into it make sure that your car is capable of doing so.</span></p>
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		<title>Manny Pacquaio Defeats Joshua Clottey</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:25:38 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: Verdana;" lang="EN-US"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-441" style="margin: 10px; float: left; title="Pacquiao Clottey Boxing" src="http://www.sportsblogph.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/pacquiao-clottey-fight.jpg" alt="Pacquiao Clottey Boxing" width="340" height="234" />The Filipino pride Manny â€œPacmanâ€ Pacquiao was once again successful in his recent match against the African Joshua â€œ<strong>The Grand Master</strong>â€ Clottey as they showcased a classic fight last March 13, 2010 at the Cowboy Stadium at Texas. The fight was for the <strong>World Boxing Organization Welterweight Belt of the Filipino</strong>. Clottey, who was impressive in terms of his defense lost via unanimous decision.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: Verdana;" lang="EN-US">As the fight starts, <strong>Manny Pacquaio</strong> already began to establish his presence into the ring by throwing power punches at his opponent Joshua Clottey. <strong>Joshua Clottey</strong> however managed to deflect these bombs using his familiar peak-a-boo style (also termed as turtle guard or high guard). Because of this tight defense, the Pacman tried to focus on hitting the body of Clottey and was doing very god until the end of the fight. Pacquiao managed to connect one right straight in the first round that staggered Clottey a bit. In the following rounds, Clottey tries to throw punches and sometimes connects to the face of his Filipino adversary but Manny Pacquaio was all over Clottey for the whole 12 rounds of boxing. Near the end of the 11<sup>th</sup> round, Manny Pacquiao finally managed to break the guard of the Clottey and there he rocked him with his lightning fast combinations. In the 4<sup>th</sup> round of the match, Manny Pacquaio got warning for using his both fists in trying to penetrate the tight guard of the African. Nonetheless, when the hitting match was over and the fight went to the score cards of the three judges, the scores were 120-108, 119-109, and 119-109. That means that in the entire fight, the African only got a lead in just one round and the rest was all for Manny Pacquiao.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: Verdana;" lang="EN-US">Many were expecting that Manny Pacquiao will knock Clottey out but they were wronged. However, the win on what was said to be Pacquiaoâ€™s first legitimate fight as a welterweight proves that he has what it takes to move to a higher weight class. In a related manner, when asked about the possibility of the <strong>Pacquaio-Mayweather fight</strong>, the Filipino champion made a bold statement by saying that he wants that fight. This is a clear issuance of a challenge of the present pound-for-pound king to the former owner of that title. If Floyd Mayweather wins against Shane Mosley, the most talked about fight might as well push through.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: Verdana;" lang="EN-US">Here are the pictures of pacquiao fans which crowded the CSI City Mall Located at Lucao District, Dagupan City </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: Verdana;" lang="EN-US">during the Pacquiao Vs. Clottey fight &#8220;The Event&#8221;<br />
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		<description><![CDATA[MANILA, Philippines &#8211; Hopes of salvaging the megafight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. are slim after American promoter Bob Arumâ€™sâ€final counter offerâ€ was quickly turned down by Mayweatherâ€™s chief adviser, Leonard Ellerbe, and negotiator, Richard Schaefer. Arum, main man of Top Rank,Â had given the Mayweather camp until Monday (today in Manila) to decide [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Verdana;"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-410" style="margin: 10px; float: left; title=" src="http://www.sportsblogph.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/arum-on-floyd.jpg" alt="arum-on-floyd" width="212" height="202" />MANILA, Philippines &#8211; Hopes of salvaging the megafight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. are slim after American promoter Bob Arumâ€™sâ€final counter offerâ€ was quickly turned down by Mayweatherâ€™s chief adviser, Leonard Ellerbe, and negotiator, Richard Schaefer.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Verdana;">Arum, main man of Top Rank,Â had given the Mayweather camp until Monday (today in Manila) to decide on his final proposal that both parties let the Nevada State Athletic Commission to make the final decision on the blood tests issue.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Verdana;"><span id="more-409"></span>According to Yahoo! Sports, Arum suggested that both sides explain to the NSAC why their â€œpreferred (blood) testing systemâ€ should be used or followed, and let theNevada body make the final decision. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Verdana;">Mayweather wanted an Olympic-style blood testing to be supervised by the United States Anti-Doping Agency. Under the set-up, both fighters should agree to as many as five blood and 12 urine tests &#8211; randomly.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Verdana;">Freddie Roach said itâ€™s so random that that USADA can knock on your doors in the middle of the night to get blood or urine samples, in the weeks, days or just hours before the fight, and shortly afterwards.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Verdana;">Pacquiaoâ€™s camp said thereâ€™s no need for such, and has agreed to three blood tests (one on the first week of January, then 30 days before the match and another after the match, but was again unacceptable to Mayweather.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Verdana;">Arum made the offer of letting the NSAC to decide. And if the Mayweathers disagree, the Top Rank president said he could seal a Pacquiao fight with Paulie Malignaggi on March 13 â€œwithin an hour.â€</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Verdana;">Arum may find himself making the phone call when he wakes up Monday morning while vacationing in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico after Ellerbe and Schaefer literally thumbed down the final counter offer from Top Rank.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Verdana;">â€œRandom is random. We are all intelligent people and we know what random testing is. That is what we want and it has not changed,â€ said Ellerbe.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Verdana;">â€œIt does not make sense for this to become a commission matter. This is a contractual matter. The commission did not decide the weights or the purse split or how the foreign television rights would be sold.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Verdana;">â€œIf this is Bobâ€™s final ultimatum, then thatâ€™s what it is. That is his decision if he wants to take that position. I very much hope this fight can be made, but the reason it is at a standstill is because of the way they have handled things,â€ Schaefer said.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Verdana;">Pacquiao is vacationing with his family in Gen. Santos City and his adviser, Mike Koncz, said the 31-year-old superstar doesnâ€™t want to make any further comment on the matter.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Verdana;">The other day, Schaefer said Mayweather can do away with the USADA, and itâ€™s just a matter of both camps agreeing on the dates of the blood tests just to make sure that theyâ€™re still effective.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Verdana;">But that was the other day.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Verdana;"> â€œWe are prepared to have this handled in a way that is not us deciding or them deciding,â€ said Arum. â€œThe commission meets on Jan. 19. Mayweatherâ€™s people can say why they believe additional testing above what we agreed to as necessary and we can give our viewpoint.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Verdana;">â€œLet the commission decide. If they come away and decide Manny needs to be blood tested every single [expletive] day, then we will go with that. This is the way to go to give this thing legitimacy. I hope they [Team Mayweather] see reason.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana;">&#8220;<strong> </strong>- By Abac Cordero (Philstar News Service, <a href="http://www.philstar.com/" target="_blank">www.philstar.com</a>) </span></p>
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		<title>Manny Pacquaio vs. Miguel Cotto: Unleashing Firepower</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[After the greatest fights that have ever recorded such as Manny Pacquiao versus David Diaz, Manny Pacquaio versus Oscar Dela Hoya and Manny Pacquaio versus Ricky Hatton, another blockbuster hit will be ventured for the millions of boxing aficionados all over the world. This will showcase the clashing of the current pound-for pound king Manny [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; line-height: 200%;"><img class="size-full wp-image-380 aligncenter" title="pacquiao-cotto-nov-14" src="http://www.sportsblogph.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/pacquiao-cotto-nov-14.jpg" alt="pacquiao-cotto-nov-14" width="470" height="528" /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: Verdana;">After the greatest fights that have ever recorded such as Manny Pacquiao versus David Diaz, Manny Pacquaio versus Oscar Dela Hoya and Manny Pacquaio versus Ricky Hatton, another blockbuster hit will be ventured for the millions of boxing aficionados all over the world. This will showcase the clashing of the current pound-for pound king Manny Pacquiao and the current WBO Welterweight Champion, Miguel Cotto on November 14, 2009(November 15, 2009 in Philippines) at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. This will be a hard hitting match as for both fighters are said to be knockout artists. This is said to be the most exciting fight in the span of 40 years so we better not take our eyes out of this because it is definitely the time to make history and to unleash firepower.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: Verdana;">&#8220;I will train harder than I have ever trained before because Miguel Cotto will be my toughest test as a professional fighter,&#8221; said Pacquiao. &#8220;I know Miguel Cotto is an excellent fighter and a great world champion.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: Verdana;"><span id="more-378"></span>&#8220;He is strong and smart and that is a dangerous combination for anyone who challenges him. But like every fight, I will not enter the ring alone. My countrymen don&#8217;t just give me their support. They also give me their strength, their pride and their love. That is why I must give my all. I fight to win and to give honor to the Philippines.&#8221;</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: Verdana;">&#8220;He has fought a lot of tough fighters but never one like me,&#8221; said Cotto. &#8220;The world will know who the best is when we meet in the ring&#8221;</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: Verdana;">&#8220;This fight will be the most exciting and memorable event that Top Rank has promoted in 40 years. I am certain it will take its place as an exciting and action-packed classic such as Hagler vs. Hearns and Ali vs. Frazier III. On November 14, Pacquiao vs. Cotto will join that list of boxing classics.&#8221; Many sports analysts say that this will be the hardest and the toughest fight for the reigning pound-for pound king. <span> </span>This will be a perfect test for his career. For Miguel Cotto, this is a rare chance to prove that he has what it takes to beat a great champion like Pacquiao who hasnâ€™t tasted any defeat yet after his hard battles with champions. It has been said that <a href="http://www.sportsblogph.com/hbo-boxing-pacquiao-vs-cotto-size-up-the-opponent-hbo.html" target="_blank"><strong>pacquiao versus cotto</strong></a> will definitely take place in the history. A lot say that <a href="http://www.sportsblogph.com/" target="_blank"><strong>pacquiao cotto fight</strong></a> will showcase the greatness of boxin once again even if the fight will not be of heavyweight class. Watching <a href="http://www.juliusmamaril.com/pacquiao-vs-cotto-heart-courage-determination.html" target="_blank"><strong>pacquio cotto</strong></a> live on payperview will surely bring you right in front of the war between these two magnificent boxers.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: Verdana;">Pacquiao (49-3-2, 37 KOs), of General Santos City,  Philippines, has won six world titles in as many different weight divisions ranging from 112 to 140 pounds. His performance in 2008 was described as &#8220;Henry Armstrongesque,&#8221; winning world titles at 130 and 135 pounds with victories over Juan Manuel Marquez and David Diaz, respectively, and knocking out and retiring Oscar De La Hoya at 147 pounds to finish the trifecta. This year, he picked up where he left off last year â€“ winning another world title in a new weight division &#8212; dealing defending junior welterweight champion Ricky Hatton a one-punch second-round knockout on May 2.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: Verdana;">Cotto (34-1, 27 KOs), from Caguas, Puerto Rico, has sold more tickets to Madison  Square Garden in this millennium than any other fighter. He has held a world title every year since 2004. Puerto Rico&#8217;s most exciting fighter, Cotto held the WBO junior welterweight crown from 2004-2006, successfully defending it six times before vacating it to capture the World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight title at the end of 2006, a title he held for nearly as long. He won his second welterweight title in February this year, knocking out Michael Jennings in the fifth round at Madison Square Garden to become the WBO welterweight champion. Notable scalps on Cotto&#8217;s belt include Sugar Shane Mosley, Zab Judah, Joshua Clottey, Paulie Malignaggi, and Demarcus Corley.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: Verdana;">As the world waits for the much anticipated battle, a lot of speculations are being made. But despite of this, the moment of truth will still be inside the ring when these two warriors finally start to exchange blows with each other. Hold the excitement and relive the greatness of boxing once more. Firepower will definitely be unleashed soon.</span></p>
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