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Pacquiao wins unanimous decision
Updated: March 14, 2010, 3:45 AM ET
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ARLINGTON, Texas -- Fighting on the star, Manny Pacquiao showed once again why he is such a star.
With the biggest fight crowd in the U.S. in 17 years cheering him on at Cowboys Stadium, Pacquiao dominated a strangely passive Joshua Clottey from the opening bell Saturday night to retain his welterweight title and cement his status as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world.
The fight wasn't close, and it was never in doubt. It was so one-sided that even those in the cheap seats among the crowd of 50,994 could tell without looking at the giant video screens over the ring that Pacquiao was in total command.
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One ringside judge gave Pacquiao every round, while the two others gave him all but one. The Associated Press scored it a shutout for the Filipino sensation.
It wasn't as flashy as his knockout of Ricky Hatton or as savage as the beating he gave Oscar De La Hoya, but there was no doubt Pacquiao was in command the entire way against a fighter who kept his gloves up high in front of his face and chose to engage him only in spurts. Clottey's strategy worked to keep him upright, but he was never competitive in the biggest fight of his career.
"He's a very tough opponent," Pacquiao said. "He was looking for a big shot."
Pacquiao was supposed to have been fighting Floyd Mayweather Jr. instead of Clottey, but the megafight fell apart over a dispute over blood testing. He took out any frustrations over losing the biggest fight of his career by beating up Clottey on the biggest stage of his career.
"I want that fight, the world wants that fight, but it's up to him," Pacquiao said. "I'm ready to fight any time."
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That time won't come soon. Mayweather is fighting Shane Mosley on May 1, and the earliest the two could get together would be in the fall and only if Mayweather backs off his demands for blood testing.
The fight this night was more of an event than a real competition, bringing in the biggest crowd in the U.S. for a fight since Julio Cesar Chavez fought Pernell Whitaker at the Alamodome in 1993. It paid off handsomely for Pacquiao, though, who earned at least $12 million and built on the reputation he has gained as one of the greatest fighters of his time.
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Promoters not only sold out the 45,000 seats available for the bout, but added thousands more standing room only "party passes" for fans who could get a glimpse of the action and see every drop of sweat on the huge overhead screens.
"It's one of the most incredible stories not just in boxing but anywhere," promoter Bob Arum said. "Fourteen years ago he was sleeping in a cardboard shack in the Philippines and tonight he puts 51,000 people in this palace in Dallas."
The tone of the fight was set early, with Pacquiao advancing against his taller opponent and throwing punches with both hands from all angles. It was the same style that gave him spectacular wins in his last three fights and, though Clottey was clearly the bigger fighter, he fought back only sparingly.
"Everything's working now," trainer Freddie Roach told Pacquiao after the third round. "It's easy."
It was easy, too, much to the delight of the crowd and much to the delight of an entire country back in Pacquiao's homeland. There, traffic came to a halt and huge numbers of Filipinos, including army troops and allied American soldiers, jammed theatres in shopping malls and military camps nationwide to root for Pacquiao. In what has now become a familiar scene, Filipinos repeatedly yelled his name and threw punches in the air after the country's boxing hero was declared the winner.
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Unlike most of Pacquiao's fights, this one lacked suspense from the opening seconds of the fight, when Clottey assumed the peek-a-boo position he would remain in except for brief spurts the entire bout.
"He has speed, I lost the fight," Clottey said. "He's fast, that's why I was taking my time."
Arum said he wasn't disappointed in the effort put out by Clottey, who was guaranteed to make at least $1.25 million.
"What was he supposed to do? If he played offense he'd get knocked out," Arum said. "I can't blame the kid for trying to wear him down."
Clottey seemed content to hold his hands high in a peek-a-boo style through much of the early rounds, trying to pick off Pacquiao's punches and perhaps rally late. But he gave away round after round, despite landing some clean punches on the rare occasions when he would throw a combination.
"You gotta take a chance," Clottey's trainer, Lenny DeJesus, implored him after the sixth round. "You're in a fight and you gotta start taking chances."
Clottey didn't, though, and his prize was that he was the first fighter in Pacquiao's last six fights to make it to the final bell. The only suspense when it came time to announce the decision was whether the three ringside judges would give Clottey any of the rounds.
Pacquiao threw three times as many punches as Clottey, an average of 100 a round, and landed as many power shots as Clottey threw. Final punch stats showed Pacquiao landing 246 of 1,231 punches to 108 of 399 for Clottey.
Clottey had gotten the fight off a good performance in his last bout against Miguel Cotto, but he was clearly more concerned with surviving the all-out assault that Pacquiao is noted for than winning the fight.
"Joshua Clottey had the power to knock him out but was reluctant to punch," DeJesus said. "We clearly got beat. I don't think he won a round."
Roach agreed, saying he saw nothing in Clottey to win.
"He had a good defense, but defense isn't enough to win a fight," Roach said.
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fans mob Manny Pacquiao, center, of the Philippines, after his unanimous decision over Joshua Clottey, from Ghana, during their WBO boxing welterweight title fight in Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, March 13, 2010.
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congratz manny, you did it again!
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i'm sure mayweather is a bit scared seeing how manny pacquiao could handle punches the entire 12 rounds. :o
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i'm sure mayweather is a bit scared seeing how manny pacquiao could handle punches the entire 12 rounds. :o
he's always been scared of pacman. why do you think his people made that allegation that pacman might be taking enhancement drugs? ;) :) 8)
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congratz manny, you did it again!
that's why I didn't even bother to watch 'coz it's so obvious who would win the bout. hehehe. ;) :) 8)
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he's always been scared of pacman. why do you think his people made that allegation that pacman might be taking enhancement drugs? ;) :) 8)
he could regret this and his opportunity to fight against manny pacquiao may never materialize :o
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he could regret this and his opportunity to fight against manny pacquiao may never materialize :o
Billy the Kid (Emilio Estevez), "you wanna be famous?" (the movie "Young Guns). mayweather will never be famous. if he ever fights pacman, he'll do it because of the money he'll make when he loses. hahaha!! ;) :) 8)
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Billy the Kid (Emilio Estevez), "you wanna be famous?" (the movie "Young Guns). mayweather will never be famous. if he ever fights pacman, he'll do it because of the money he'll make when he loses. hahaha!! ;) :) 8)
and the bad part is, he may lose against shane mosley :o
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he could regret this and his opportunity to fight against manny pacquiao may never materialize :o
he snoozed...he lose....Moving on to Mosley ;D ;D ;D....and of course....PACMAN pa rin ;)
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he snoozed...he lose....Moving on to Mosley ;D ;D ;D....and of course....PACMAN pa rin ;)
Manny Pacman was worried only on his face, a vicki belo product endorser ;D
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and the bad part is, he may lose against shane mosley :o
who, pacman? I think he's smart enough to retire before he loses to anyone. he'll probably retire undefeated..........that is if his manager is smart enough to urge pacman to. ;) :) 8)
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Manny Pacman was worried only on his face, a vicki belo product endorser ;D
vicki belo 101...use moisturizer daily na siguro.....nakakamiss kasi ang eye of the tiger nya ;)
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who, pacman? I think he's smart enough to retire before he loses to anyone. he'll probably retire undefeated..........that is if his manager is smart enough to urge pacman to. ;) :) 8)
not manny pacman,it's mayweather who's going to lose against shane mosley :o
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vicki belo 101...use moisturizer daily na siguro.....nakakamiss kasi ang eye of the tiger nya ;)
kulang siguro sa suntok sa muka si pacman. hindi kasi maka-tama ang kalaban, eh. hehehe. ;) :) 8)
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not manny pacman,it's mayweather who's going to lose against shane mosley :o
that's too freakin' bad for mayweather. he'll never be famous!! ;) :) 8)
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vicki belo 101...use moisturizer daily na siguro.....nakakamiss kasi ang eye of the tiger nya ;)
gusto ko yung moment ng eye to eye contact nila :o
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who, pacman? I think he's smart enough to retire before he loses to anyone. he'll probably retire undefeated..........that is if his manager is smart enough to urge pacman to. ;) :) 8)
it sounded like his not retiring anytime soon kasi pag manalo si Floyd may laban talaga coz of people's request at kung si Mosley naman may laban pa rin daw :o...Praying for best nalang for Pacman...bago sya mag retire... :D
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gusto ko yung moment ng eye to eye contact nila :o
nakakatawa talaga sila...parang nakikiligan kasi si Pacman doon hahah ;D ano kaya ang nasa isip nya noong nagka eye to eye sila ;D ;D tumatawa eh ;D
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it sounded like his not retiring anytime soon kasi pag manalo si Floyd may laban talaga coz of people's request at kung si Mosley naman may laban pa rin daw :o...Praying for best nalang for Pacman...bago sya mag retire... :D
I'd say prayers have already been answered 'coz pacman is the best of the best fighter. and yeah, got what you mean...........I just wanna say that he's the best of the best. hehehe. ;) :) 8)
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nakakatawa talaga sila...parang nakikiligan kasi si Pacman doon hahah ;D ano kaya ang nasa isip nya noong nagka eye to eye sila ;D ;D tumatawa eh ;D
bumigay na kaya sya sa mga item? :o
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that's too freakin' bad for mayweather. he'll never be famous!! ;) :) 8)
he's famous for too much talk and less action
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I'd say prayers have already been answered 'coz pacman is the best of the best fighter. and yeah, got what you mean...........I just wanna say that he's the best of the best. hehehe. ;) :) 8)
kaya nga...the best din ang song selection na "Eye of the Tiger" hahaha...parang tama talaga sa expression nang kilay nya ;D
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bumigay na kaya sya sa mga item? :o
hindi pa ata kasi...madilim daw ;D
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it sounded like his not retiring anytime soon kasi pag manalo si Floyd may laban talaga coz of people's request at kung si Mosley naman may laban pa rin daw :o...Praying for best nalang for Pacman...bago sya mag retire... :D
manny pacquiao on the hand should listen to freddie roach's advice
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kaya nga...the best din ang song selection na "Eye of the Tiger" hahaha...parang tama talaga sa expression nang kilay nya ;D
dapat nandoon din si tiger woods..........pareho sila dami ang mistresses, eh. hehehe. ;) :) 8)
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manny pacquiao on the hand should listen to freddie roach's advice
but freddie roach said...whatever Manny wants he gets :D
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but freddie roach said...whatever Manny wants he gets :D
seems like it :o. hehehe. ;) :) 8)
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dapat nandoon din si tiger woods..........pareho sila dami ang mistresses, eh. hehehe. ;) :) 8)
may sex appeal kasi sila eh...$$$$$$ding ding ding$$$$ ;) hmmm...mahirapan din siguro ako dyan pagmay isang milyon ang nakasalalay hahah joke! ;D
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may sex appeal kasi sila eh...$$$$$$ding ding ding$$$$ ;) hmmm...mahirapan din siguro ako dyan pagmay isang milyon ang nakasalalay hahah joke! ;D
well, according to three of the mistresses when interviewed by howard stern that tiger woods have a big ding ding ding. hehehe. ;) :) 8)
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but freddie roach said...whatever Manny wants he gets :D
basta he suggested to get out of boxing on top bago magaya sa kanya :o
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i'm sure mayweather is a bit scared seeing how manny pacquiao could handle punches the entire 12 rounds. :o
Joshua Clottey always covering his face during the fight hardly to punches to manny pacquiao and manny has 75 punches to Clottey....whew!
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Joshua Clottey always covering his face during the fight hardly to punches to manny pacquiao and manny has 75 punches to Clottey....whew!
you love boxing Arlyn huh
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yep! i enjoy boxing ;)
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yep! i enjoy boxing ;)
i want you to box arlyn..
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hehe...boxing is good for exercise too. ;)
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i want you to box arlyn..
kick boxing you like? :o
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Yeah, kick boxing is good for exercise, something such as an artistic work of a sport & you learned the technique at the same time self defense too.
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you love boxing Arlyn huh
yep! i enjoy boxing ;)
maluoy man koh motan-aw anang boxing uyy--wla ko'y labanan (coz i'll feel sorry for both)..but i loove Wii boxing! ;) ;D pildi nako cla tanan dre, including my bros.hehe
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maluoy man koh motan-aw anang boxing uyy--wla ko'y labanan (coz i'll feel sorry for both)..but i loove Wii boxing! ;) ;D pildi nako cla tanan dre, including my bros.hehe
ang mga arms hon,take note
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ang mga arms hon,take note
hehehe--dako nah hon. ;D ;D ;D
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Yeah, kick boxing is good for exercise, something such as an artistic work of a sport & you learned the technique at the same time self defense too.
i can tell na maayo ka mahimong gym instructor someday Arlyn
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maluoy man koh motan-aw anang boxing uyy--wla ko'y labanan (coz i'll feel sorry for both)..but i loove Wii boxing! ;) ;D pildi nako cla tanan dre, including my bros.hehe
talking about wii i got here at home ...hmmm...i've enjoyed playing wii boxing & tennis too...i'm lovin' it! :)
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talking about wii i got here at home ...hmmm...i've enjoyed playing wii boxing & tennis too...i'm lovin' it! :)
my nephew and bro have Wii--weeee!! hehe makalingaw. cgeh lyn, let's have a Wii boxing match pohon. ;) ;) ;D
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my nephew and bro have Wii--weeee!! hehe makalingaw. cgeh lyn, let's have a Wii boxing match pohon. ;) ;) ;D
cge kani may partner najud ko sa boxing...weeee ;D
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cge kani may partner najud ko sa boxing...weeee ;D
lingaw gyud tah ani 'lyn--m still undefeated by my brothers, so you will be a good (new!) challenge.hehe
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lingaw gyud tah ani 'lyn--m still undefeated by my brothers, so you will be a good (new!) challenge.hehe
sige sa tinud anay ta puhon
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sige sa tinud anay ta puhon
hahaha--i don't even watch boxing honeykins. 8)
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hahaha--i don't even watch boxing honeykins. 8)
must be painful even in the recory process like what happened to Manny Pacqiuoa
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sige sa tinud anay ta puhon
dli lang tinud anay oi baka masira pa ang beauuuty nating...hehe ;)
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dli lang tinud anay oi baka masira pa ang beauuuty nating...hehe ;)
tinud anay na lang ta ug make up at least we share each other's beauty secrets ;D
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;) :) 8)
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well, according to three of the mistresses when interviewed by howard stern that tiger woods have a big ding ding ding. hehehe. ;) :) 8)
wow...hard to resists talaga yan ::) ;D
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wow...hard to resists talaga yan ::) ;D
yeah, he's got jingle in and out of his pocket. hehehe. but I still say, big or medium...........as long as it's not a clunker, then, it should do alright. hehehe. ;) :) 8)
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a five million on my pocket handed to me by manny pacquiao, why not take the offer?
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yeah why not? ::) It's okay!...no harm done ;)
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yeah why not? ::) It's okay!...no harm done ;)
will perform some hidden talents of mine
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wow...don't forget the outfits ;D
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wow...don't forget the outfits ;D
gonna go all the way