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 ... Continue Reading...
Pacquiao-mania goes on
So the world's best pound-for-pound fighter went home to a triumphant welcome as he toured key cities in Metro Manila yesterday. As officials scrambled for their own chance to share in the Pacquaio limelight, at least one piece of news caught my eye: youth party list Representative Raymond Palatino proclaimed Manny Pacquaio as the "Pambansang Hinlalaki." A bit awkward sounding and the direct translation is "National Thumb." Anyway, this was all meant to underscore Pacquiao's role in encouraging people to vote in the 2010 elections (i.e. use their thumbs to register), a ... Continue Reading...
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