Articles Archive for September 2009
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Hollywood star Hugh Jackman (Wolverine) paused preview performance in a Broadway play entitled “A Steady Rain” when a cellphone rings in the audience. The said play stars Jackman with Daniel Craig (current James Bond). The following amateur video shown by the TMZ.com Web site appears to have been recorded by someone in the audience.
It shows Jackman breaking character to tell the owner of the ringing cell phone, “You want to get that?” as the audience erupts in cheers. As the ringing persists, Jackman pleads: “Come on, just turn it off.” …
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As of today, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao (49-3-2 37 KOs) of the Philippines is still the number one on the Ring Magazine’s pound for pound rating. TheRingTv.com released last September 20, an updated list to include the undefeated, Floyd Mayweather Jr (40-0-0 25 KOs). Pacquiao’s victory over different opponents in different weight class made him to be the number one on the list for over 303 weeks. That includes great names in the world of boxing from Barrera, Marquez, Hatton and Dela Hoya.
On the other hand, Mayweather falls 2nd replacing Juan …
Boxing, Sports »
After the successful come back of Floyd Mayweather Jr. against Juan Manuel Marquez last Sept. 19, boxing fanatics are already suggesting that Mayweather should fight and win against Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines to show his true unbeatable record. However, it seems that this Pacquiao vs. Mayweather dream fight will not be happening in any time or place in the future. This is because rumors are roaming around today that Pacquiao will be retiring after the Pacquiao vs. Cotto match this November. Aside from that boxing analysts are saying that …
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The Filipino legend Efren “Bata” Reyes will lead Filipino cue artists who will participate to the 34th Annual US Open 9-Ball Championship in Chesapeake Conference Center in Chesapeake, Virginia from Oct. 18 to 24. Reyes who just won the Galveston World Classic One Pocket title last Sunday in Texas will be with the popular cue masters of the Philippines, Ronnie Alcano (Galveston World Classic 8-Ball champion) and Warren Kiamco (Galveston 10-Ball runner-up), Francis “Django” Bustamante, Alex Pagulayan, Dennis Orcollo and Jose “Amang” Parica.
Roberto Gomez will also vie for the US …
Boxing, Sports »
Here’s a video of Floyd Mayweather Jr. interviewed after his successful victory against the number one of Mexico, Juan Manuel Marquez. In this video you will see how he change the topic whenever he is asked regarding the excess weight where he got penalized by $600K and where he was interrupted by Shane Mosley which they almost got clashed. See how the reporter is very disappointed (or somewhat annoyed) on how Mayweather answered and responded to his questions.
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Update:
[ WATCH THE FIGHT HERE NOW. ]
Watch official weigh in now HERE.
There’s another upcoming boxing match that will surely rock the the boxing world this year as Floyd Mayweather Jr. will come back to the rign to claim the pride and his honor of being the pound for pound king. He will be facing one of the greatest Mexican boxer that almost defeated Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, Juan Manuel Marquez in July 2009 September 19, . This Mayweather vs Marquez match is the preparation of Mayweather in facing the current …
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Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquiao is currently considering to act legally on the current accusation of Floyd Mayweather, Sr. As you can remember, Mayweather Sr. was the trainer of Ricky Hatton during their match last May 2, 2009 where Hatton was knocked out on the 2nd round. In an international press, Mayweather Sr. said (which I have read from GMANews.TV):
I believe he’s (Pacquiao) on some type of supplements. I’m convinced about a lot of (boxers). That’s what they’re (Pacquiao camp) doing right now. Everybody should be checked a little bit …
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Here’s a teaser video from HBO Boxing regarding the upcoming boxing event dubbed as Mayweather vs. Marquez Number One vs. Numero Uno that features two best fighters of their countries. Floyd Mayweather Jr., the come back king, champion of US will face the number one of Mexico, Juan Manuel Marquez in a 12-round welterweight showdown in Las Vegas, Nevada. The said event will be held on September 19, 9PM eastern time and can be watched on HBO PPV (pay per view) and replay to different media partners of HBO from …
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Hollywood actor Patrick Swayze, best known for his roles in the hit films “Dirty Dancing” and “Ghost,” has died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer, his publicist said Monday.
The 57-year-old heart-throb had died after suffering complications from the illness, Swayze’s publicist said.
Swayze was diagnosed with advanced stage-four pancreatic cancer in January 2008, leaving him with only a one-percent chance of surviving longer than five years, according to medical experts.
Swayze had bravely fought the disease in the public eye, continuing to work despite cancer treatment and significant weight loss.
In January …
