The Boracaynon

As a boxing and mixed martial arts enthusiast, I have predicted months ago how the fight would be like between Manny Pacquiao and Manuel Marquez for the third time they meet in the boxing arena. As expected, the Mexican´s counter-punching ability and experience made it appear “Pacman” as a loser. How did in the world the decision favor Pacquiao? Technically in the judges´ perspective, the challenger needs to clearly beat the champion in such dramatic fashion to become the new champion, not necessarily to knock him out if you can´t, but somehow immobilize him from slugging you off and push the pace of the game. Marquez and Pacquiao was a classic example. Though Marquez settled clean counter shots, he was unable to slow Manny down…That counts on the judges´ eyes. The same controversy haunted the UFC´s “Machida and Rua” light heavyweight contest few years back. Just like what Rua did on their next battle, if Marquez wanted to dethrone Pacquiao, he must have pinned ...

“An open letter from a confidant” Dear Gil, If not because of Steve Jobs´ demise, you won´t be able to realize how valuable our relationship was. It´s been over a decade already yet haven´t I heard any compliment or even a simple “thank you” coming from you. Being there beside you all the time wasn´t the only role I´ve played. There are instances that I even feel exploited…Waking me up in the middle of the night – only to listen to your stories – isn´t a surprise anymore especially when you´re unhappy…Nowhere in the world you´d go but to me. When you want to listen to music, never you get contented until my equalizers work pretty well. If a friend comes over to ask you out, in no second thought, you just shut me up and leave without saying any goodbye. I even recall you hitting me at one time when I tried to slow down to follow your orders. If you don´t realize why I did that, I tell you now…It is simply because you asked a lot altogether at one time. I wa...