After Pacquiao vs Cotto, it’s now Jinkee vs. Krista?

Some people just couldn’t help but be tickled with the latest rumor in the winning Pacman’s life. His reported love affair and romantic involvement with the aspiring actress named Krista Ranillo.

Beth Celis of the Inquirer, quoting people close to Manny Pacquiao, wrote last Friday, Nov. 13: “Not only does she [Krista] wipe his face and body during workouts, she also feeds him like a baby during mealtimes,” said the well-informed source.”

Not a few people saw the two of them in romantic Baguio City where Pacquiao trained for weeks.

Sources in the sports community now chorus “totoo talaga.” (yes, it’s true)

We can only say: yes it’s true. Manny Pacquiao and Krista Ranillo will be seen together in the forthcoming movie Wapakman, to be shown during the Metro Manila Film Festival 2009

Who is Krista Ranillo and why are people suddenly curious about her?

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Manny Pacquiao vs Miguel Cotto: tale of the tape

The tale of the tape is complete after today’s weigh-in of the Philippines’ pride, Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao and Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas. Am sure everyone’s waiting with bated breath for the outcome of the much-awaited fight. And am sleeping early to catch it at 8 a.m. tomorrow, November 15, Manila time The tale of the tape (pre-fight measurements) show Cotto is taller, younger and heavier, but never underestimate the speed and the power of Pacquiao.

Manny Pacquiao

Age : 30
Weight : 144 lbs.
Height: 5 ft. 6.5 in. (1.69m)
Reach: 67″

49 wins, three losses, two no-contests, 37 KOs
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Pacquiao vs Cotto : what people are saying

A few more winks and the greatest Firepower fight on the planet will commence. Here are some quotable quotes gathered from news sources:

Pacquiao on Cotto: I feel stronger at this weight than I ever have. My punches are harder, my speed is intact. I keep getting warned about Cotto’s body attack but Cotto should be worried about my body attack.

Cotto on Pacquaio: I’m prepared for the speed of Manny. My hand speed is pretty equal to Manny’s. But can Manny’s power equal Miguel Cotto’s on Saturday night? I know what I’m capable of doing, and there is no doubt in my mind that I’m going to win this fight.

Pacquiao trainer Freddie Roach: “We’re in great shape for the fight.”

Cotto trainer Joe Santiago: ” Good luck Manny, you’re going to need it.”
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All ready for Pacquiao-Hatton boxing match

Just a few hours and the whole Philippines will be glued to the historic May 2 big fight between Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton at the MGM Grand Arena. The grand confrontation is scheduled at 8 a.m. Manila time, with Martin Nievera singing the Philippine National Anthem.

I will be out of town and will not be around to know how traffic in Manila stops during this time. Although I’ve pinned my hopes on Pacman before, this time am betting on Hatton to humble down the greatest Filipino boxer of all time. But then again, I could be wrong and that makes their match really exciting
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