Of Triumph And Defeat

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What a weekend that was for the Filipino.

While basketball still remains to be the most played sports over the country, boxing has clearly made its way to be one of the most watched game in our television-proper credits given to Manny Pacquiao, who recently won over Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto via a technical knockout in Round 12.

How sweet it is for the nation to see our champion being accorded the highest degree of respect in the world of boxing. Considered as the reigning pound for pound king, Pacquiao is said to have written history to become the First Boxer to win seven (7) Titles in different weight division-something no one has ever achieved.

And not only has Pacquiao become triumphant. The Filipino spirit is once again uplifted by the triumph of its most prized fighter on Sunday morning of November 15, 2009.

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Unknown to many, however, on Saturday night and the day before Pacquiao steps into the ring, another budding Filipino Boxer in the name of Z Gorres, has suffered Triumph and Defeat at Las Vegas, Nevada. Minutes after winning a convincing bout, Gorres was rushed to a hospital when a swelling in his brain got him to a comatose.

As of today, the fate of Gorres is uncertain.

Triumph. Defeat. Tragedy. Boxing remains, and has now become a popular option for uneducated children in the provinces to get a shot at fame and fortune. Much like their hero Pacquiao.

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Pacquiao Vs. Cotto Live

The Firepower match between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto is set on Saturday night, November 14 at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Lots of people here in the Philippines have already subscribed on pay per view in order to watch the Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto Fight Live on their television screens.

Cinemas like the SM Malls, Shangri-La Mall, and various other movie houses are also showing the fight live. For this fight, even the Araneta Colesium is showing the fight live on Big Screen.

Still some, like me, will have to try and search for Live Streaming Videos in order to catch the fight live.

Pacquio Is The Heavy Favorite

Have you already placed your bet on the upcoming "Firepower" boxing match of Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto?

Here in the office, Pacquiao is easily the heavy favorite. About twenty against two in favor of Pacquiao is that standing, so we decided not to play our bet.

Even in Las Vegas today where the match is set to be played, the current betting is 3 to 1 in favor of Manny Pacquiao.

But of course, we need not be sure. Miguel Cotto is the younger and bigger opponent, not to mention that sometimes, being underdog becomes a factor in winning.

The official weigh-in will be on Friday, while the fight is scheduled on Saturday night (Sunday morning in the Philippines).

Go, Manny!