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Manny Pacquiao over his 12 opponents

Manny Pacquiao was taken to the limit Saturday night before escaping with a majority decision win over Juan Manuel Marquez in their welterweight title fight.

Pacquiao won on two scorecards, while the third ringside judge had it a draw. It was a narrow escape for the Filipino congressman, who took as much punishment as he got over 12 rounds.

The third fight between the two was as close as the previous two, and by the time they finished 12 arounds the outcome was still in doubt. Pacquiao won some rounds with sheer agression, while Marquez won others with brilliant counterpunching, keeping Pacquiao from getting inside.

Marquez was a 7-1 underdog, but it was clear early he would be in this fight. He picked Pacquiao apart with right hands almost every time he tried to get inside, and landed good hard flurries throughout the fight.

Pacquiao was the aggressor throughout, and landed some sharp punches of his own. But when the decision was announced, the crowd booed roundly and, once again Marquez had lost a close fight.

One ringside judge had it a 114-114 draw, while two others favored Pacquiao by 115-113 and 116-112. The Associated Press had it 114-114.
The sellout crowd at the MGM Grand arena threw bottles and cans toward ringside after the decision was announced, with one full can hitting a ringside writer. Marquez, who had been bitter about the scoring in the first two fights, stormed out of the ring.

Pacquiao continued his remarkable run with the win, but it didn't come easy. He had trouble all night finding his range and, when he did get inside, Marquez often moved to the side and landed a counter right hand.
It was the third close fight between the two men, though this one was fought at 144 pounds instead of 125 as was their first fight seven years ago. That fight was a draw, while Pacquiao won a split decision in the second bout in 2008 at 130 pounds.

"My fans are very happy because they thought I won," Pacquiao said when asked about the crowd reaction.
Marquez fought going backward all night, and that might have been his undoing. While he landed well at times, Pacquiao was in his face most of the night.

"I got robbed," Marquez said. "I don't know what else I can do to win."
Pacquiao earned a minimum $22 million for the fight, while Marquez got $5 million

The popular video streaming YOUTUBE in partnership with ABS-CBN have worked hand in hand in an exclusive interview with the Philippine president Noynoy Aquino.

It was streamed live and was stored for public viewing. Pnoy discussed all big issues and its solutions. The interview has received several comments and counting. Here are some comments posted on youtube.

Interesting to see a world leader from a smaller country on here. I learnt a lot about the Philippines from watching this.

mikepotatotest 

The question on the jeepney is focus on eliminating the greenhouse gases. Why do you still want them to be converted to LNG? 2nd you can't convert diesel engine for this fuel. For me, going green should be zero greenhouse gases.

rjsporter 

Hurry Mr. President, after 6 yrs of your presidency, i believe all OFW's can go home and be with our families. Godspeed!

Habibi1229 

he was already explaining future plans, and it's already good so far. And he has stated facts already, even thought it's still in progress. People shouldn't expect him to do magic with his administration that things would suddenly turn out good when he got seated. Geez... Count the progress that has already been achieved, not the progress that still needs to be realized. :P

yorusagara 

GIVE US MORE PROTECTION. Guns,ships,fighter aircraft and stuff like that
I dont think so. Education first so we may protect ourselves without weapons through knowledge.

neah37 

dear Mr President I hope you separate Facts from the things your people assume

supahstarlet 

we dont need figures, what we need are the concrete and visible projects that you are talking about!!
Mr. President, i hope you would be different from the past presidents...

paw21ful 

HI! I hope the president can read this hahaha. GIVE US MORE PROTECTION. Guns,ships,fighter aircraft and stuff like that hahaha

Lexma25 

Can the President read this? omg, hi!

Uyukodomo 

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