IT’S PACMAN ONCE AGAIN!!!

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Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquaio again proved that he’s the best fighter in the world after capturing the victory in his battle against Joshua Clottey of Ghana.

With over 50,000 fans in attendance, Pacman rocked the Cowboys Stadium as he dominated the fight to retain his welterweight title.

Evidently, the whole match was in favor of Pacman. Although the fight didn’t turned out like Hatton’s, Clottey has bad strategy and just tried to avoid Manny’s punches. As told, his tactic keeps him upright, but he was never competitive in the biggest fight of his career.

“He’s a very tough opponent,” Pacquiao said. “He was looking for a big shot.”
Instead of Clottey, Pacman was thought to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. but did not come to reality over a dispute over bold testing. Nonetheless, his disappointment in his biggest fight was taken off by defeating Joshua Clottey.

Clottey, on the brighter side, had a good defense. But defense isn’t enough to win a fight, Coach Roach said.

Roach agreed, saying he saw nothing in Clottey to win.

For now, Congratulations Manny!

To watch the match in action, click here.

By: Zhella Jean Hulleza

YES, RAFA’S BACK!!!

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Rafael Nadal’s fit again- and this calls for a celebration.

Enough of those sad moments brought by abandonment and injury issues. Let’s welcome a bright and cheerful day as Rafa’s delighted to be back at one of his favorite ATP Tournament- the Indian Wells.

Rafa spent two-and-a-half weeks to heal the tendon in his right knee. As a result this time, he’s ready to earn success in his comeback at Indian Wells where he won the title in 2007 and last year.

Nadal, who enjoys playing golf in non-match days, said he worked a lot in Mallorca the whole time and thinks he’s playing very well.

“I just want to be healthy and play well. If I do both things, I gonna have good chances to play and have good tournaments and to have good results.”

His comeback certainly can make a big difference on world rankings. If he’s really fit enough and cannot be shook off by those stupid injuries (I know he is), he surely can get back at no. 1 spot. And I’m very hopeful to witness that moment.

By: Zhella Jean A. Hulleza

“I’M GOING TO BE NO. 6”- JAMES

Cleveland Cavalier's Forward LeBron James



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All you LeBron James fans forget no. 23 and get ready for no. 6 cause his back’s going to be different.

James has filed paperwork with the NBA office to change his jersey number next season to no. 6 from no. 23. This decision of him is an effort to give up no. 23 in honor of his idol Michael Jordan.

“I’ve done it,” James said. “I already sent it in. I’m going to be no. 6.”

No. 6 is James’ Olympic number and the day of the month his first son was born. He also wore no. 6 everyday in their practice. As well, he isn’t the first player to change jersey number in his mid-career, some them were Michael Jordan from 23 to 54 and Kobe Bryant from no. 8 to no.24.

By: Zhella Jean A. Hulleza

FEDERER BACK AT INDIAN WELLS

Ailing top-seed Roger Federer

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After suffering from a lung-infection last month, world no. 1 Roger Federer is now ready to win a title at Indian Wells ATP Tournament.

Federer has not competed since his victory at the Australian Open. Also, he has withdrawn from last month’s Dubai Tennis Championships because of the said complication.

The Swiss Superstar has fully recovered and hopes to continue some sort of good form from the way he was playing in Australia. He also said he definitely need matches to be able to judge his game.

Federer targets to win for the fourth time since he has been very successful at Indian wells.

He has also announced that he has practiced for four hours, so this is when he knew: “Okay no problem.”

He is ready to go and is hopeful to start a good match.


By: Zhella Jean A. Hulleza

ALSTON OUT FOR THE SEASON

Guard has been suspended for the remainder of the season

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Rafer Alston was suspended by the Heat last Friday night after leaving the team without clearing his intentions.

Earlier this week, he told ESPN that his departure is from a personal matter involving his sister. According to Heat president Pat Riley, he has not explained his absence to the team.

Alston has been a member of the Miami Heat sine January 7 and has played 25 games for the Heat.

For other updates regarding the Heat, ckick here.

By: Zhella Jean A. Hulleza

Manny Pacquiao versus Joshua Clottey Weigh-Ins

Manny Pacquiao and Joshua Clottey show their fine forms while promoter Bob Arum, left, and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones watch during official weigh-in.


Manny Pacquiao and coach Freddie Roach work the mitts


Ghana's pride Joshua Clottey


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All is set for tomorrow’s celebrated boxing match. Both Philippines’ pride Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and Ghana’s pride Joshua Clottey had passed the official weigh-in. Pacquiao weighed 145 3/4 lbs while Clottey weighed 147 lbs.

Pacquiao and Clottey both trained hard to be the best in the boxing ring; Pacquiao with the supervision of Coach Freddie Roach while Clottey’s with his coach who was said to be denied of US Visa.

The two fighter will vie for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight title on Saturday night at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington Texas(Sunday in Manila).

For the video of the weigh-in, just click here.

by Sheila M. Pelaez

The Risk of Losing Without James

LeBron James of Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers' Mo Williams is having a hard time gaining a point with huge guards (Brandon Jennings and Andrew Bogut)of Bucks surrounding him.


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Saturday night's match between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks was the game when NBA fans all over the globe realized that the absence of LeBron James will make a huge hole in Cavs' game plan, or here's saying the least.

Coach Mike Brown finally gave James a break from the court. Unfortunately for the Cavs, the Bucks just seem so strong of a team for them to beat, especially with the absence of their top scorer.

Cavaliers seem to have paid the a huge price when they loss to Milwaukee 92-85.

For the game's RECAP, just click HERE.


By Sheila M. Pelaez