While the reigning WBO Welterweight Champion Manny Pacquiao enjoys his victory over Shane 'Sugar' Mosley, he is also enjoying his popularity to mingle with most of the well-recognized Hollywood celebrities such as Paris Hilton. Seeing his wide smile (check pic) is just a proof on how he's totally enjoying his role as the most popular public figure at this moment especially after winning the fight against Mosley.
Paris Hilton, an American socialite, heiress, media personality, model, singer, fashion icon and actress all-in-one, never denies her support to the Filipino boxing superstar. Here are some of Paris Hilton's tweets: “Hanging out with @MannyPacquiao and his beautiful wife Jinkee. They are such a sweet & down to earth couple! Love them! ”
“Wow! Such an honor to be brought on stage by Manny & his wife Jinkee after the fight. Can’t wait to visit them when I go to the Phillippines.”
Does it mean that Paris now has more reason to visit the Philippines soon? Way to go, Manny Pacquiao!
MANILA, Philippines – Singer Charice Pempengco made sure she won’t suffer the same criticism that Filipino singers did before her in singing the national anthem publicly.
Chosen to sing the Philippine National Anthem at the Manny Pacquiao-Shane Mosley fight at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, the petite pop star remained faithful to its marching tempo—in the process getting the thumbs up from the National Historical Institute (NHI), the government's culture and development agency.
"Tamang tama po ang ginawa niya. Nakuha niya ang talagang bilis at ‘yong tempo," said Teddy Atienza chief of NHI’s Heraldry Section, in an interview with abscbnnews.com.
Prior, Pempengco admitted to being careful about doing a wrong rendition of the anthem. “Medyo kailangan talaga ng focus sa pagkanta ng national anthem. Tamang tiyempo, kailangan talagang prepared kasi maraming naging issue about sa pagkanta,” said she.
According to Section 37 of Republic Act (RA) 8491, the rendition of the national anthem, whether played or sung, should be in accordance with its original musical arrangement as composed by Julian Felipe.
Among those criticized for allegedly doing wrong versions of the anthem were Martin Nievera, Arnel Pineda, Sarah Geronimo, and Lani Misalucha.
Pempengco wasn’t the only popular personality present at the Pacquiao-Mosley fight. Jimi Jamison, original singer of the band Survivor, rendered Pacquiao’s favorite song “Eye of the Tiger” for the latter’s entry into the ring. Singer-rapper LL Cool was on hand as well to do a different song for Mosley.
Other celebrities spotted watching the bout live were Paris Hilton, Mike Tyson and Laila Ali, with Hilton even posing with Pacquiao for the cameras. Local celebrities such as Pacman's buddy Chavit Singson also came to the event as with Lani Mercado and Ramon "Bong" Revilla, and Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho. Lito Atienza and Atom Henares were also present together with their respective sons, Ali and Quark.
Other celebrities simply made their awareness of the fight known via Twitter.
British TV personality Piers Morgan tweeted, "Manny in six rounds. #pacmanpower"
His prediction didn’t prove accurate however as the fight went the full twelve rounds.
Former US envoy to the Philippines Kristie Kenney excitedly posted, "And now it's time for the Pacquiao fight! Off to watch with friends. Go Manny!!"
Others like retired boxer and former Pacquaio opponent Oscar dela Hoya chose to tweet post-fight.
“Well people there you go my respects to manny good efforts.and just want to say " I told u so," dela Hoya tweeted.
Celebrated writer Paulo Coelho tweeted, “Congratulations Filipinos! Pacquiao rules.”
American Idol, Lee Dwyze, who was in the country for a concert during the fight couldn’t help but sing praise for the Pacman.
“Pacquiao is the best in the world. Can’t really argue with that,” said he in an interview with GMAnews.
Source: Manila Bulletin
Charice - Philippine National Anthem (PACQUIAO MOSLEY FIGHT)
Many boxing fans are in tune now to watch Pacquiao vs Mosley fight. Pacquiao's legend continues and outpoints Shane Mosley in their title bout today. Manny Pacquiao, eight-division world champion, succeeded in defending his World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight title against Shane Mosely Saturday night (Sunday morning in Manila) at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao showcased his trademark power-punching and hand speed in his 12 rounds bout against Shane Mosley. Pacquiao scored a unanimous decision win over Mosley. The three judges scored the fight for Pacquiao: 119-108, 120-108, 120-107.
Boxing fans cheered when Mosley dropped in the third round when hit by a solid left by Pacquiao while Mosley just round around in the ring and failed to do much damage against the Filipino boxing champion.
Pacquiao has made another mark in the boxing history. He earned 10 world titles in eight different weight divisions which made him the only boxer in history who achieved such feat so far. Manny Pacquiao also won a seat in the Philippine House of Representatives and known for his rags to riches story from being a poor boy in hometown in General Santos City to becoming pound for pound boxing king and one of the richest celebrity athletes in the world.
The world's top pound for pound boxer announced that he will be working with Gawad Kalinga for a poverty-free Philippines by 2024. "The biggest fight in my life is not in boxing. The biggest fight in my life is how to end poverty in my country. And this Saturday I will wear yellow gloves as a symbol of unity and hope to end poverty. I am joining Gawad Kalinga to help build homes and provide livelihood for the poor," Pacquaio said.
Manny shared that when he was still a child he had to fight just to eat. Pacquiao grew up in General Santos City and wasn't able to finish high school due to poverty. He then left home when he was 14 because his mother was not making enough money to support a family of six children. He then started boxing and made the Philippine national amateur boxing team.
“When I fight, Filipinos, they call me a Bayani or a Hero. I believe this world needs more heroes,” he said as he invites everyone to wear yellow on his fight day to signify the cause that he is fighting for.
Pacquiao vs Mosley Fight will be held on May 7, 2011 at MGM in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao is back in Las Vegas late Monday night for his much awaited bout with Mosley and to defend his title for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight crown.
He already declared that he is fit and ready after arriving at the Sin City for the first time in two years.
"If you train hard, then you have nothing to worry of course about the fight," he said at the Wild Card gym. "I'm excited and 100 percent in condition."
He sparred against Shawn Porter for the last time which took four rounds against the unbeaten American. Pacquiao logged in 142 total rounds in preparation for his fight against Mosley.
The pound for pound boxing star trained for about three hours in his final workout at the Wild Card gym. His final workout was witnessed by a huge crowd that includes Kenneth Duremdes and Benjie Paras, two of the PBA's 25 greatest players.
Pacquiao and Mosley will be welcomed on Tuesday afternoon by Top Rank Promotions CEO Bob Arum at the Porte Cochere and front lobby of the MGM Grand Hotel for the boxing fighters' traditional grand arrival.
Trainer Freddie Roach and Alex Ariza supervised Pacquiao's training for strength and conditioning early in the morning.
"We're going to the track tomorrow and shake it off a little bit," said Roach minutes after Pacquiao’s training ended in Los Angeles and added "We'll maintain things and just keep the cobwebs off."
The 12-round Pacquiao vs Mosley fight will be on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas Nevada. This will be Pacquiao’s seventh time that he will be fighting in the hotel where he holds a 4-1-1 record.
This coming May 7 the pound by pound king Manny Pacquiao will defend his WBO Welterweight Title at MGM in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA against three division world champion Shane Mosley. This much awaited fight will be sanctioned by the NSAC or the Nevada State Athletic Commission and to give a boost or more hype to Pacquiao vs Mosley fight, Top Rank Promotions just released a video about the upcoming Pacquiao vs Mosley fight.
One of the largest and most explosive boxing events of 2011 is the Manny Pacquiao vs. Shane Mosley fight which is also the first fight for both Pacquiao and Mosley on Showtime PPV. Whether you are a boxing fan or not you will surely love the 30 minute pre-fight countdown video online. You will see information about the most anticipated pay-per-view fight and what the fighters, trainers as well as the people involved in making his fight possible have to say about the upcoming fight.
Many people are already looking forward for the Pacquiao vs Mosley fight and expectations are already high and there are also people who are interested in the outcome of the early rounds of the fight. Mosley is known to be a boxer that is exciting to watch in the early to middle rounds of his fights while Pacquiao is known for his speed and his power of his left hand but he was able to evolve into a better fighter throughout his boxing career. This coming May 7 we will see if Pacquiao continues to dominate his opponent with his speed and power. Pacquiao is the crowd’s favorite and we are sure that his fans will cheer for him. On the other hand, Shane Mosley, being the underdog, will not be easily defeated and will do his best to fight Pacquaio head on. The Pacquiao vs Mosley fight is surely one fight that you do not want to miss!
Here are the some Pacquiao vs Mosley videos to watch
Watch the full third episode! The road to the boxing event of the year continues! Follow Manny Pacquiao, Shane Mosley, and the cameras of SHOWTIME Sports as they prepare for the May 7th showdown in Las Vegas.
While the reigning WBO Welterweight Champion Manny Pacquiao enjoys his victory over Shane 'Sugar' Mosley, he is also enjoying his popularity to mingle with most of the well-recognized Hollywood celebrities such as Paris Hilton. Seeing his wide smile (check pic) is just a proof on how he's totally enjoying his role as the most popular public figure at this moment especially after winning the fight against Mosley.
