Sunday, December 7, 2008

The Great Boxer


The clock stop again. All eyes glued to the big screen while watching the dream fight of Manny “Pacman” Pacquaio and “Golden Boy” Oscar de la Hoya.
Pacquiao won again over De La Hoya after eight rounds Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, 1 PM Filipino time.
Pacquiao, dressed in red robe, white and blue of the Philippine flag, went directly to his corner, where he kneeled for several seconds in prayer. He was followed into the ring by Oscar De La Hoya, the only man to win world titles in six weight classes.
The aggressive Pacquiao keep his distance, neutralizing De La Hoya's strength while taking advantage of his own speed and stamina in round one, Pacquiao continued to fight straight ahead.
Pacquiao, just missing with an uppercut about 30 seconds into the bout. Pacquiao wasn't backing down, through, throwing some punches.
Halfway through the round, the two fighters exchange combinations but Pacquiao seemed to get the better of the exchange, and he snaps De La Hoya's head back with a right hand.
Hindi na nga alam ni de la Hoya kung saan nanggagaling ang mga suntok ni Pacquiao.
De La Hoya's counter attacks appear desperate, the heavier, stronger De La Hoya has been no match for him so far. Pacquiao is clearly the better fighter so far that has his foe backing up.
After backing him into a corner, Pacquiao got off another series of punches with De La Hoya. De La Hoya is backed into a corner again where Pacquiao nailed him with a hard left head, then a right to the body and so on and so forth. The cinematic fight I only see in the movie, visual effect on comics.
Pacquiao fighting style reminds me of comics superhero, habang binubugbog at nasasaktan lalong lumalaban.
Technically there is no round nine.
De la Hoya quit.
Pacquiao won the fight.
Congrat's, Manny. The world is watching you.

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