From my previous posts, this was my prediction:
"..4. The fight ends in stoppage. MANNY WINS BY TKO. From the start of the opening bell, Manny attacks De la Hoya relentlessly by powerful combinations focused on the lower abdomen. Damage will be greater since De la Hoya is older and his age is taking a toll on his stamina.."
The game turned out to be one of the greatest upsets in boxing history. And so it seemed! The game became one of the most lopsided victories that i've seen. I can't help but think that the game was a world class scripted fight happening right before our eyes. You'd probably wonder why. Here are my reasons for saying so:
DE LA HOYA DIDN'T EVEN THROW PUNCHES. Stats showed the very big difference in the punches thrown; be it power punches or plain punches. People keep saying that Manny's just too fast, De la Hoya is old, too dehydrated for the weight, so many factors that will probably affect but i didn't expect that he won't be punching at all. He just stands there waiting for punches. I'm not questioning Manny's ability but the fact that De la Hoya's resume is quite impressive, a ten time world champion, an Olympian gold medalist, he should have better than that. In that game, he looked like Sergio Medina paid to be knocked out by Juan Manuel Lopez. Sheesh.
BOXING IS NOW ABOUT THE MONEY, NOT ABOUT WINNING. De la Hoya showed that. He put his accomplishments on the line. He put the fan's expectations on the line. He put his movie-star looks on the line. He put his health and everything he's done for what? For some million bucks. DLH didn't care what happens to him as long as he got money. That's what boxing is now.
A POSSIBLE REMATCH? BUT THIS TIME MAYWEATHER SR WILL TRAIN OSCAR, SAYING THAT THEY WILL DISMANTLE PACQUIAO. Floyd Sr. keeps saying that Oscar should redeem himself. Blah blah. What were they thinking? Are they gonna make boxing a money business again? They keep on making and insisting on fights that are mediocre fights.
Everything sums up to one thing: Oscar should retire. He's not a fighter anymore. He just fights for money. Win or lose as long as he gets paid millions of dollars. For the sake of boxing and for the sake of people paying, he should retire.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Sunday, December 07, 2008
Official Holiday in the Philippines for 2008
Below is a list of official holidays in the Philippines for 2008. Got any plans for the long weekends? Enjoy! Wohoo!
Official List of Philippine Holidays for 2008
(based on Republic Act 9492 or “An Act Rationalizing the Celebration of National Holidays”)
(exact dates for holidays in 2008 as provided for in Proclamation No. 1463, “Declaring the Regular Holidays and Special (non-working) Days for the Year 2008″)
A. Regular Holidays
Maundy Thursday / Good Friday - March 20 / 21 (Thursday / Friday)
Araw ng Kagitingan - April 7 (Monday), in lieu of April 9
Labor Day - May 1 (Thursday), will not be moved
Independence Day - June 9 (Monday), in lieu of June 12
National Heroes Day - August 25 (Monday), last Monday of August
Bonifacio Day - December 1 (Monday), in lieu of November 30
Christmas Day - December 25 (Thursday)
Rizal Day - December 30 (Tuesday), will not be moved
B. Special (non-working) holidays
Ninoy Aquino Day - August 18 (Monday), in lieu of August 21
All Saints’ Day - November 1 (Saturday)
Additional Special Non-Working Holiday - December 26 (Friday)
Additional Special Non-Working Holiday - December 29 (Monday)
Last Day of the Year (Special Holiday) - December 31(Wednesday)
The date of the observance of Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan) will be issued after the approximate date of the Islamic Holiday has been determined. This will be confirmed by the Office of Muslim Affairs. UPDATE: The observance of Eid al Fit’r will be on October 1, 2008, Wednesday.
Note that December 24 is almost always made into a holiday (or at least a half-day working day) in most companies, December 25 is Christmas Day, December 26 is already proclaimed a special non-working day, December 27 and 28 are weekends, December 29 is again a special non-working day, December 30 is Rizal Day, December 31 is a special holiday, January 1 is New Year, January 2 is an “ipit na araw” so who’s going to work on this Friday, while January 3 and 4 are weekends — which means the Christmas season is going to be a 12-day holiday for most people!
No work, just play from December 24, 2008 until January 4, 2009.
Happy holidays!
Official List of Philippine Holidays for 2008
(based on Republic Act 9492 or “An Act Rationalizing the Celebration of National Holidays”)
(exact dates for holidays in 2008 as provided for in Proclamation No. 1463, “Declaring the Regular Holidays and Special (non-working) Days for the Year 2008″)
A. Regular Holidays
Maundy Thursday / Good Friday - March 20 / 21 (Thursday / Friday)
Araw ng Kagitingan - April 7 (Monday), in lieu of April 9
Labor Day - May 1 (Thursday), will not be moved
Independence Day - June 9 (Monday), in lieu of June 12
National Heroes Day - August 25 (Monday), last Monday of August
Bonifacio Day - December 1 (Monday), in lieu of November 30
Christmas Day - December 25 (Thursday)
Rizal Day - December 30 (Tuesday), will not be moved
B. Special (non-working) holidays
Ninoy Aquino Day - August 18 (Monday), in lieu of August 21
All Saints’ Day - November 1 (Saturday)
Additional Special Non-Working Holiday - December 26 (Friday)
Additional Special Non-Working Holiday - December 29 (Monday)
Last Day of the Year (Special Holiday) - December 31(Wednesday)
The date of the observance of Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan) will be issued after the approximate date of the Islamic Holiday has been determined. This will be confirmed by the Office of Muslim Affairs. UPDATE: The observance of Eid al Fit’r will be on October 1, 2008, Wednesday.
Note that December 24 is almost always made into a holiday (or at least a half-day working day) in most companies, December 25 is Christmas Day, December 26 is already proclaimed a special non-working day, December 27 and 28 are weekends, December 29 is again a special non-working day, December 30 is Rizal Day, December 31 is a special holiday, January 1 is New Year, January 2 is an “ipit na araw” so who’s going to work on this Friday, while January 3 and 4 are weekends — which means the Christmas season is going to be a 12-day holiday for most people!
No work, just play from December 24, 2008 until January 4, 2009.
Happy holidays!
Thursday, December 04, 2008
Talk of the Town: "The Dream Match" - The Golden Boy vs. The PacMan
For the past months, everyone's talking about this. Even before the match was even a closed deal, fans, writers and media have been making a stir in the possibility of the "The Dream Match". Now days before the much anticipated event this year, much have been said about the possible outcome of the match. This article is one of the many. I will create situations and the possible outcomes based on the situation. My predictions are:
1. The fight will go to the scorecards. DE LA HOYA WINS BY DECISION. Given the height disadvantage and physical difference, surely De la Hoya will utilize his jab and fight in distance. In that way, he can neutralize Manny and also setup his powerful left hook.
2. The fight ends by stoppage. DE LA HOYA WINS BY TKO. In this scenario, De la hoya will be too big, too powerful for Manny. Manny's face will be bloody that the ringside doctor will call a halt to the game.
The next two situations are very slim to happen, but definitely given Manny's caliber it will not be impossible to happen.
3. The fight go to scorecards. MANNY WINS BY DECISION. Manny's aggressiveness, stamina and speed added by the volume of punches he threw will be enough for the judges to give him their nod. De la hoya will be overwhelmed by Manny's darting in and out style of fighting.
4. The fight ends in stoppage. MANNY WINS BY TKO. From the start of the opening bell, Manny attacks De la Hoya relentlessly by powerful combinations focused on the lower abdomen. Damage will be greater since De la Hoya is older and his age is taking a toll on his stamina.
i'm not saying that Manny has no chance of winning this fight, but based on history "big men always almost defeats smaller guys". I want Manny to win, definitely! but de la hoya's just too big for him. We'll just hope that even if Manny loses, he'll have no serious damage. Let's just pray together for the success of Manny Pacquiao.
1. The fight will go to the scorecards. DE LA HOYA WINS BY DECISION. Given the height disadvantage and physical difference, surely De la Hoya will utilize his jab and fight in distance. In that way, he can neutralize Manny and also setup his powerful left hook.
2. The fight ends by stoppage. DE LA HOYA WINS BY TKO. In this scenario, De la hoya will be too big, too powerful for Manny. Manny's face will be bloody that the ringside doctor will call a halt to the game.
The next two situations are very slim to happen, but definitely given Manny's caliber it will not be impossible to happen.
3. The fight go to scorecards. MANNY WINS BY DECISION. Manny's aggressiveness, stamina and speed added by the volume of punches he threw will be enough for the judges to give him their nod. De la hoya will be overwhelmed by Manny's darting in and out style of fighting.
4. The fight ends in stoppage. MANNY WINS BY TKO. From the start of the opening bell, Manny attacks De la Hoya relentlessly by powerful combinations focused on the lower abdomen. Damage will be greater since De la Hoya is older and his age is taking a toll on his stamina.
i'm not saying that Manny has no chance of winning this fight, but based on history "big men always almost defeats smaller guys". I want Manny to win, definitely! but de la hoya's just too big for him. We'll just hope that even if Manny loses, he'll have no serious damage. Let's just pray together for the success of Manny Pacquiao.
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