Pacquiao Creates Another Milestone Demolishes Cotto With a TKO Win

LAS VEGAS – Manny Pacquiao’s potent speed and power and witty boxing skill smotherd Miguel Cotto’s determination and dream of instant boxing fame. Pacquiao unleashes another superb performance and extracted a another huge and overpowering win this time against the taller and heftier Cotto the reigning welterweight champion from Puerto Rico. Pacquiao floored Cotto with crisp combination in the third and fourth round and takes the light out on Cotto when the bout was halted by the referree after 55 seconds in the 12th round.

The Filipino pug the reigning Pound for Pound King utilized his lightning-fast speed and brute power from both hands to capture his  seventh title in seven weight classes (the most and the most prolific by any boxer in the sports) and stalled himself as one of the greatest boxer of all time in the world. Cotto absorbed a huge beating from the boxing star that his face has swell and bloods flows a testament of the power generated by Pacquiao’s punches. Cotto showed great heart though he refused to wilt even as his corner tried to throw in the towel after the 11th round.

“I didn’t know from where the punches were coming,” Cotto said.

“It was a fought fight,” Pacquiao said and added, “I’m pretty sure the people in the Philippines are celebrating now and they’re very happy.”

The fight was billed as a 145-pound welterweight bout which is bound to go as a classic, and in the early rounds both of the contenders fought tooth and nail give fans great amount of excitement.

The overpowering victory of Pacquiao over Cotto added another feather on Pacquiao’s superb cap, that is, seven different classes such as the flyweight, super bantamweight, feather weight, super featherweight, lightweight and light welterweight.

Moreover, Pacquiao already dispatched great fighters like Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, Juan Manuel Marquez, Ricky Hatton and Oscar Dela Hoya.

Millions of Filipinos in the Philippines and all over the world was ecstatic and jubilant with the colossal victory eked out by Manny Pacquiao, as they were on a celebration frenzy and expect the win to be the subject of discussion on Filipino households in the weeks to come.

A possible blockbuster is currently on the works agains boastful yet talented Floyd Mayweather, and Freddie Roach Pacquiao’s powerhouse tactician wants Mayweather to be the next target.

Australia Leans on Jack Warner on its Bid for FIFA World Cup Host in 2018 or 2022

Jack Warner, one of the most influential people behind FIFA, is  supporting Australia bid to host the FIFA World Cup in 2018 or 2012.
Warner, who has lashed out England’s World Cup bid in for the past few weeks, dispatched concerns that Australia have weak hosting bid and considered as a far away contender.
Australia being allegedly ‘far away’ is a bit of a ridiculous statement,” stated the FIFA executive committee member on the Football Federation Australia website. “God created the world round for a reason: distance is relative to where you stand.
And the Australian continent is nearer to two-thirds of the world’s population than most other places. So what’s the fuss?”
Australia is one of the nine bidders for 2018, and one of 11 in the race for 2022, the decision for both will be determined by December 2010.
Warner made several visits to Australia as he quipped, “Australia created the best ever Olympics and demonstrated an ability to host and manage some of the biggest sporting events in the world with class, expertise and with a dedication to excellence.”
“If there is a country that truly deserves to host the FIFA World Cup, then it is the island continent of Australia…Warner also cited Australia’s two straight FIFA World Cup appearances. “Just look how Australia has fared in football over the years, and now, even your neighbour, New Zealand, have qualified. What a fantastic achievement,” the elated influential Warner said.
Football Federation Australia chairman Frank Lowy is expecting to win on its country’s bid on 2018, and if not however 2022 will be a great second price. South Africa is the host of next year’s World Cup with powerhouse Brazil staging the the 2014 event.

Hotel Accomodation Might Pose a Problem to South Africa’s Hosting of World Cup

There are about half-million visitors that are expected to flock to the South Africa’s capital Johannesburh for the World Cup which is slated at 2010, organisers are doing their best to ensure fans will billeted to enough hotel rooms the in the nation’s capital. The South African winter, a time where tourism is at its low expect prices will soar to six times the normal rates, which can poised a big problems to tourists. This might cause fear that South Africa may foil the chance to market itself very well as tourists might get scared away returning visitors with such high prices. South Africa registered a whopping more than 9 million tourists, as country has more than 200,000 rooms to offer, said Rich Mkhondo, spokesman for the World Cup organisers. However, most of these hotels are located in key cities such as Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, and no problems are expected. But smaller host cities such as the northern town of Polokwane and Nelspruit, a gateway to the popular Kruger National Park, might not have enough rooms, especially will poise to host to big games in the World Cup. The Match is truly widenening the spending habits of visitors as guesthouses and bed and breakfasts might be tapped for the first time, where in turn South Africa will be able to aid small businessmen get involved in the game . “This will be the legacy the tournament will leave behind,” Thembi Kunene quipped an employee of the national tourism authority’s hotel grading council. “We are going to improve our small and medium enterprises sector,” he added. Most of the small guesthouses, and even larger hotel chains like Hyatt, are opting not to deal with the hassle of accomodating huge visitors. Small businesses also shun away from the Match having their establishments graded for a star ranking. Hoping to ease overcrowding on the streets, South Africa has modified its school calendar so enable the students will take their mid-year vacation during the World Cup, in other words many local families are also want to get some vistors for rooms to be rented. Many airlines and hotels are advertising rates up to six times higher their normal prices. While mark-up during major events happens everywhere in the world, tourism officials worry that huges rates offered will ruin South Africa’s reputation as a reasonably priced tourist destination. “South Africa is a free market economy and its a supply and demand issue there is nothing we can do about it,” Kunene said and added “We are appealing to people’s capitalism instincts that please don’t overcharge and create a bad name for our country and industry.”

Marestella Torres Bags Gold Medal in Asian Athletics Championships in China

 Current Philippine Athletics ace Marestella Torres became the first Filipino in 22 years to win gold medal in the tough and prestigious Asian Athletics Championships when she conquered the long jump event at the Guangdong Olympic Stadium in Guangzhou, China.

The reigning SEA Games champion, registered a remarkable 6.51 meters leap that overshadowed the performance of world-ranked contenders, like world no. 9 Chen Ya Ling of China which finished second with a leap of 6.28 m and Japanese Masumi Sachiko which snatched the bronze with 6.28 m performance.

“This is my season’s best although this is just a warm-up for the SEA Games in Laos next month,” said Torres.

Torres already collared a bronze medal at the 2002 Asian championships and won the Asian Championships. She was also entered in the 2005 World Championships but didn’t make it to the final. Torres’ rousing victory will indeed serves as a big boost for RP athletics. Asian sprint queen Lydia De Vega – Mercado swept the sprint event (the 100m and 200m dash) in the 13^th edition of this yearly event in Singapore.

“I thank Marestella for her feat, which once prove again that we can look forward to better things in Laos,” said Athletics Chief Go Teng Kok.

Miami Heat Star Dwayne Wade to Wear 25th Air Shoe

For years NBA star Dwayne Wade showed immense interest in joining the elite Jordan Brand family, eager to wear the shoe his idol made popular all across the planet. His wish was finally granted and his persistence was being rewarded. When Jordan Brand will launch its much-awaited release the Air Jordan 2010 in February next year to honor the popular line’s 25th anniversary, wherein Wade is expected to be in full throttle in debuting the shoe. Chosen personally Michael Jordan himself, the Miami Heat feisty and crafty guard said “a huge honor,” to the gesture bestowed to him by his idol.
“I was in awe, because I know what it means to not only be a part of the Jordan Family but really represent Michael on the guard in the shoes he would wear.
The shoe is set to be released in the United States on February 13 next year near Dallas and just four days before Michael Jordan’s 47th birthday.
“The celebration of Air Jordan 2010 and our 25th anniversary are the pinnacle of a year full of milestones for me,” Jordan quipped in a statement. Then added, “With each shoe consumers have pushed us to take the next Air Jordan beyond their wildest imagination.”
Wade wore Converse shoes and then switched to Jordan Brand in July this year, the two brands are owned by Nike Company.

New York Yankees win over Philadelphia Phillies in the World Series.

The New York Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 in their sixth game, to clinch the coveted World Series crown, the Bronx Bombers thus ends a nine-year drought with a 4-2 series victory over the pesky and tough defending champions.
Most Valuable player Hideki Matsui submitted a 0.615 batting with three home runs and eight RBIs in the series, the Japanese prolific hitter collected six runs in the penultimate game six to tie the World Series game, matching the performance of another Yankee second baseman Bobby Richardson in 1960. The first ever Asian and Japanese player to win the World Series MVP plum, Matsui made a stunning two-run homer, hit a two-run double and two run single to spearhead New York to the championship in their first season at the newly built New York Yankee Stadium
Andy Pettitte, pitching after three days rest, collected his second win of the series, to extend his major league record for career post season wins to 18. Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig presented the championship trophy to the Yankees, as he said: “This is their 27th World Series Championship, the most in American Sports.”
The crowd also cheered heavily on the announcement of MVP of the series performance. “It’s awesome,” said Matsui through an interpreter and while receiving the MVP trophy added in halting English, “It’s just unbelievable. I’m surprised myself.”
The Phillies, who could only score just six hits, scored in the third when catcher Carlos Ruiz made a triple to left-center and made it to home base thanks to the sacrifice play by Jimmy Rollins to make it 2-1.
Ryan Howards two-run homer in the sixth at the expense of Pettitte made it 7-3 but New York’s bullpen shellacked them down thereafter as further rallies were shut down.
Pettitte, captain Derek jeter, catcher Jorge Posada and closer Mariano Rivera were also members of four World Series victorious teams with the Yankees from 1996 to 2000.

Azerbaijan Triumphs in European Championships

Azerbaijan men’s chess team heavily counted on its youthful team to capture the 17th European Team Championships men’s title held in the first week of November, 2009  in Novi Sad, Serbia.
Consisting of Teimour Radjabov (22), Vugar Gasimov (23), Shakriyar Mamedyarov (24), and  Gadir Guseimov (23). The young Azeris extracted an impressive 15 match points out of possible 18, on seven wins, a draw and one loss in the nine-round Swiss System championship. This is one of the strongest chess team events this year. Perennial favorite Russian men’s chess team, notched second place with 14 points, while Ukraine nosed out World Chess Olympiad reigning gold medalist Armenia via tie break to clinch third after both teams were tied at 13 points a piece.
Gashimov and Mamedyarov were declared the topscorers for the champion team, where they carved out a 6.5/2.5 tall. In the distaff side, the formidable Russian women’s  chess team copped the championship after scoring a scintillating 16 match points. Eventhough, tied with Georgia, Russia took the tournament by virtue of a superior tiebreak.