After loss to Marquez, Mommy Dionisia wants Manny Pacquiao to hang up his gloves

Manny Pacquiao’s mother is at peace with the result of the boxer’s latest fight, a knockdown at the hands of old nemesis Juan Manuel Marquez Sunday at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas.

But Dionisia Pacquiao, in a televised interview after the match, said she wants her son to retire from boxing already, pleading with promoter Bob Arum not to ask Manny to fight anymore.

“Hindi hayop ang anak ko, tao siya,” said the elder Pacquiao, who had been imploring the fighter to hang up his gloves for good. Dionisia said Pacquiao has a lot of options, since he has already started a career in politics, representing Sarangani province in Congress.

Dionisia also hinted at problems brought about by the boxer’s involvement with born-again Christian pastors.

“Magulo ang mga pastor dito sa bahay,” said Dionisia, a devout Roman Catholic.

In the past year, the younger Pacquiao has undergone intensive bible studies with born-again pastors, although he has repeatedly denied leaving the Catholic religion. He has credited his newfound faith for his renewed commitment to his family, leaving his vices in the past.

source: interaksyon.com

Celebs mourn Pacquiao’s KO loss on Twitter

As expected, netizens immediately tweeted their reactions to the shocking knockout defeat of Manny Pacquiao in the hands of arch nemesis Juan Manuel Marquez.

Hash tags like #PacMarquez, #WeStillLoveYouPacquiao and #PacMan became trending topics just minutes after the fight ended in a crushing knockout in the 6th round of the fourth fight between Pacquiao and Marquez in Las Vegas.

Despite the devastating defeat, many of his fans in the country as well as those based on other parts of the world such as Paris Hilton remained in the corner of the legendary multi-titled fighter.

Many celebrities — like former President Joseph Estrada, singer Ogie Alcasid, party list congressman Teddy Casiño and actor Matteo Guidicelli — remained proud of Pacman.

Some like BBC News Anchor Rico Hizon (who is rumored to be joining TV5 soon), politician Gilbert Remulla expressed their admiration for the way the native son of General Santos City handled his defeat.

There were also some like Ruffa Guitierrez, Ruby Rodriguez and Alma Concepcion who were not shy in admitting they cried after seeing Pacquiao down and unconscious for a while.

And then there were others like Agot Isidro, Amy Perez and Gab Valenciano, who tweeted that our Pambansang Kamao has nothing more to prove and should hang up his gloves.

Whatever happens from hereon, Pacquiao can still hold his head up high and be sure that the nation will remain supportive of his endeavors—whether it’s in or out of the boxing ring.

Here are some of the immediate celebrity reactions to the Pacquiao-Marquez 4:

Joseph Estrada @presidenterap
Weather-weather lang yan. We are still proud of you Manny#Pacquiao. #pacmarquez

Ruffa Gutierrez @iloveruffag
Sooooo sad. I’m actually crying. ☹ Can’t stop thinking about Jinkee’s face as she rushed to the ring. #delayedtelecast #delayedreaction

Amy Perez @perezamy
You will always be r hero! Thank you for all the inspiration Manny! It’s time to say goodbye 2 boxing en be der 4 ur family! They need u!

Paris Hilton @parishilton
Wish I was in Vegas to support my friend @MannyPacquiao at his fight tonight! Love him! #TeamPacquiao #Philippines

Rico Hizon @RicoHizon
#MannyPacquiao has made his mark in the hearts & minds of people in & out of the boxing ring. A true champion is magnanimous, win or lose.

Bongbong Marcos @bongbongmarcos
Congratulations to Marquez! The Mexicans have reason to be jubilant. Manny remains holder of most number of weight division titles conquered.

Ogie Alcasid @ogiealcasid
We love you #Pacman! You fought for the Filipino people!

Gary Valenciano @GaryValenciano 1
Manny, although we feel the impact of this loss…let me say, at least for me, you still are a real life hero…I stand with u my bro. This loss doesn’t define who and what u are in the eyes of God.

Sophie Albert @AASophieAlbert
My heart just broke today. Poor Pacman

Alma Concepcion @AlmaConcepcion
I cried #WeStillLoveYouPacquiao

Lucy Torres Gomez @lucytgomez
God’s ways are not our ways.

Aiko S. Melendez @msaikomelendez
In defeat that’s where we learn humility… One class act for Manny.

Star DJ Mr. Fu @mrfu_mayganon
Natalo man, Manny Pacquiao IS Manny Pacquiao. You are the ONE! #pacman #WTFu #mayganon

Karen Davila @Karen_Davila
Manny, you are the best boxer…but perhaps God is telling you – it’s time to stop. Everything has a reason.

Teddy Casiño @teddycasino
Marquez’s single punch victory over Manny Pacquiao was a shocker but that’s how it is in sports – you win some you lose some. I just hope Manny is okay and recovers quickly from his injury. Definitely Manny’s loss will not diminish our high esteem for him as a fighter and colleague in Congress.

Shawn Yao @shawnyao
Finally, an undisputed Marquez!

Melissa Marie Ricks @mellyricks09
I hate how some people think… One failure doesnt make u a loser…its a lesson that just Makes u strive harder to be better..

Agot Isidro @agot_isidro
You are our hero. And you’ve done so much for this country’s pride. But I think it’s time to hang up the gloves. We want you around.

Divine Lee @divinemless
che! marquez ano behhhhh. nawalan ka parin ng ipin. panalo na kami dun. masmaganda parin ang artista smile ni manny #bitter

Bianca Gonzalez @iamsuperbianca
he handled it with grace. we should, too. mabuhay ka #Pacman

Yan Yuzon @yanyuzon
Manny Pacquiao, a true gentleman in victory or in defeat. We can’t win them all. We can only give our best. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas.

Isabel Oli @isabelolifee
Sad day. But everything happens for a reason.

Margaux Salcedo @margauxsalcedo
There’s a little black spot on the sun today #PacquiaoMarquez

Ruby Rodriguez @rodriguezruby
I have never shed a tear for a Fight before. This is the first time. I felt the pain of the loss.

LJ Moreno @daredevilchic
That Hurt but I’ll always be a proud #PacMan fan! Still proud of you Manny!

Gabriel Valenciano @gabvalenciano
No more #PacMarquez fights please. Both fighters have proven themselves. Let’s just accept this defeat and move on.

Ria Trillo @riatrillo
#Pacman should have retired 3 fights ago. Hate to see him go out like this.

Angelica Movido @IamAngelMovido
Better plans… I guess Mommy D’s right, time to retire.. But #WeStillLoveYouPacquiao #goodfight

Gilbert C. Remulla @GilbertCRemulla
If anything, I have to say the #Pacman knows how to lose with grace. Accepting, wise and grateful. #WeStillLoveYouPacquiao

Mikee C. Jaworski @mikeecj
That’s sports… But like a true champion, he got up; and he will always be the People’s Champ… Congratulations Marquez #PacMarquez

Pia Magalona @piamagalona
It was so heartwarming to see Manny smiling as he was being intvwd post fight. Very gracious of him!

Zendee Tenerefe @ZendeeOfficial
Nag bell muna bago na K.O si boss Manny… Bakit ganun?

Matteo Guidicelli @mateoguidicelli
Wow. That was heartbreaking…what an intense fight. Hope Manny is okay. You still make us proud. Your still the man pacman! #respect

Jim Paredes @jimparedes
Mas gutom si Marquez.. That is the greatest motivator.

Ping Medina @PingMedina
Time to run. Ikaw pa rin inspiration ko sa training, Manny.

 source: interaksyon.com

Data show Pacquiao dominating punch stats before getting knocked out by Marquez

Before being shocked late in the sixth round, Manny Pacquiao was winning the fight against Juan Manuel Marquez.

Punch stats showed that Pacquiao had the edge in punches connected (94-of-256) compared to Marquez (52-of-246).

The Filipino fight icon also had a major advantage in power shots (68-of-148) over the Mexican (41-of-150).

Pacquiao was also leading all three judges’ scorecards, 47-46, before he walked into a lethal right hand from Marquez that knocked him out cold.

Marquez caught Pacquiao with a right straight in the third round for the fight’s first knockdown. The Filipino battled back to score his own knockdown in the fifth round to turn things around before the fateful ending.

source: interaksyon.com

Pacquiao kicks off Wild Card training for Marquez on October 15

Manny Pacquiao won’t be showing up for training at the Wild Card in Hollywood until October 15, giving the Filipino star about seven weeks to rev up for his fourth match with Juan Manuel Marquez of Mexico on December 8.

Pacquiao usually trains eight weeks for a big fight but even if he won’t be under the watchful eyes of Freddie Roach until the second week, Pacquiao is not taking Marquez for granted.

The last few days, Pacquiao has been spotted doing his morning roadwork in General Santos City and sweating it out at the gym owned by boxing patron Rey Golingan in the afternoon.

Mike Koncz, Pacquiao’s Canadian adviser, said they made a promise to Roach during the promotional tour weeks ago that Pacquiao will begin the first day of the grind on October 15.

With Pacquiao in the US for nearly two months, there will be instances when he will shoot a commercial for an American-owned company, Koncz said, stressing that he’ll make sure it won’t affect the boxer’s training.

Pacquiao, who turns 34 on December 17, is a 4-1 favorite over Marquez although most ringsiders are of the opinion that it’s a pick ‘em kind of matchup.

Marquez, 39, is already in the thick of training in Mexico City.

source: interaksyon.com

Pacquiao flies to US Friday to sign contract vs Marquez

Manny Pacquiao will leave for the United States Friday to sign a contract for a fourth fight with Juan Manuel Marquez in December, according to longtime lawyer Franklin Gacal Jr.

Gacal will accompany Pacquiao when the latter leaves Friday.

Details of the fight will be announced later, with Pacquiao to immediately start the fight’s promotional tour while in the US.

It is believed that among the contentious issues preventing Pacquiao from agreeing to another fight deal with Marquez was his guaranteed purse.

Gacal however declined to give any comment on how much Pacquiao will get in this fight.

“It is still subject to discussion,” Gacal said.

Pacquiao and Marquez fought three memorable battles — all ending up in hairline decisions.

The Filipino legend, however, enjoys the edge over Marquez, having won two of their previous fights via split decisions. Their first fight ended in a controversial draw in May 2004 after Marquez survived three knockdowns in the first round to rally and retain his World Boxing Council featherweight crown.

The Filipino boxing icon then rose to become the number one pound-for-pound boxing king and replaced Oscar de la Hoya as a king of pay-per-view fights in 2009.

Pacquiao is coming off a controversial loss against American Timothy Bradley where he lost his World Boxing Organization welterweight crown.

Many believed Pacquiao was robbed of the decision. The Nevada State Athletic Commission later asked the judges who scored the fight to explain their scores. But no sanctions were imposed against the judges.

Pacquiao is widely believed to be contemplating retirement as he seemed to be running out of marquee opponents with the exception of the flamboyant Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Mayweather, however, keeps on insisting on his terms before taking a much anticipated fight with Pacquiao.

A Mayweather-Pacquiao fight is being touted as a possible fight of the century affair between two of the biggest box office attractions in boxing.

Gacal said Pacquiao will still return to the Philippines after signing the fight deal with Marquez before going into serious training.

Pacquiao trainer Freddie Roach has already expressed his desire to have Pacquiao in the US for the duration of his training.

Roach said Marquez has always given Pacquiao a hard fight.

The 53-year old American trainer said Pacquiao must not have any of the distractions that attended his previous fights as a loss to Marquez could spoil his box office appeal.

source: interaksyon.com