$2500 grand prize for the winner. Nice bonus for your day after Thanksgiving shopping spree. If you are interested in registering please contact Chris Parisi at 703-929-5374.

What a thrill – over 3,000 people took part in a magnificent evening showcasing Arab music and culture in Las Vegas tonight, thanks to Dawn Elder World Entertainment and host, MGM Grand. The evening was coordinated in honor of International Children’s Day, and designed in the service of Arab children worldwide. Read more in our last post here.

I might be partial, but the most exciting part of this event was a 90-second highlight of TYO as an example of the type of work to be supported by the initiative. A huge thanks to TYO partner, Students of the World, for their help getting the video together in time! Check it out – TYO kids, staff and volunteers LIVE IN VEGAS!!

with special DJ set by Joel Madden. Contact Chris Parisi for Ticket and Table Reservations

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You will be able to get your tickets through me. Purchasing Information Coming soon!

This weekend is going to be insane. UFC 106 featuring Tito Ortiz vs. Forrest Griffin at Mandalay Bay. Start the weekend off with the official Tap Out Pre Fight at Lavo

Saturday Night after the fight Tito Ortiz will be the host at Tao.

Both Events will be INSANE – Contact me for Guest List or Table Reservations!

Left: Cotto / Right: Pacquiao

I should of been catching up on my homework on Saturday, but you know what? I have better things to do, like watching BOXING!  This was my priority the past weekend as I prepared to watch Pacquiao take on another title to his already six wins in six different weight divisions!  I had already knew the winner before the match took place (a little too confident? you think?).  But heck, it can’t hurt to be optimistic.  The match took longer than I was expecting, but all in all, I was very satisfied with the results.  Pacman represented for the Pinoys/Pinays while Cotto represented for the Boricuas.  Both sides should be given a round of applause for a good match, and Cotto definately hung in there, so I have nothing but good words for Cotto also.  The next and most anticipated match is yet to come but you can be sure that talks are in the works already for a match up between Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr.  I can’t wait to see this match, hopefully Pacman will shut up Mayweather’s trash talk with a left hook to his jaw!

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Manny Pacquiao has entered boxing greatness by becoming the first boxer in history to win seven world titles in as many weight classes.  He outgunned, out smarted and stopped Miguel Cotto in their welterweight bout at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

The victory came at the 2:05 minute mark in the 12th round when Pacquiao punished Cotto on the ropes, forcing the referee to stop the fight, awarding Pacquiao the WBO Welterweight belt.  The Pacman once again proved that blinding speed kills.

Picture courtesy of Cyberzone Boxing

I did my best but it was not enough.  Manny was too fast.  I cannot see where his punches were coming.  I guess I’ll go back to Puerto Rico and just sell marijuana.

But I will be back.  For now, I will have my face fixed by my Pilipino doctor.  I have to go.  I stil have many things to do, like fire my coach.

WOOHOOO! He won! He did it! Yes! Did you see that last punch? KABOOOOOM! POW! MGM Grand goes wild! Ouch. Poor Miguel Cotto. Congratulations for your umpteenth win, Pacquiao!

By Ray Flores

It was a cool night in Las Vegas, 57 degrees to be exact but anticipation was beyond the boiling point at the MGM Grand. Everyone who was a fan of boxing were either in attendance or watching the HBO event from the comfort of their homes to witness what we hoped to be one of the greatest fights in boxing history. Two dangerous fighters from the tropics have come here to settle the score. Who will be the best pound for pound fighter? Someone was about to go down.

The fighters entered the ring with all the fanfare and spectacle of the gladiators of Rome. The crowd roared with excitement. Only one would prevail. These two island warriors were here to do combat they asked no quarter, and gave none.

The crowd went ballistic at the sound of the first bell, and so it began.

Cotto at the beginning snaped Pacquiao’s head back with a left jab and then another. Cotto pushed Pacquiao back, the Pacman landed a straight left and Cotto countered. Pacquiao showed Cotto some respect at that point. Cotto fought in close matching Pacquiao’s speed and an even exchange of blows ended the first round. Cotto having connected with much more solid punches but the Pacman fired back with sudden furry and the round was even.

With the sounding of the bell for the second round Cotto continued to jab away, Pacquiao fired three punches and Cotto ripped the Pacman with hard jabs. A speedy solid left hook by Cotto, followed by a rapid  response from Manny.  Cotto backs Pacquiao on to the ropes. Pacman fires back with combinations and then more power shots by the little Filipino as Cotto shows he can take Manny’s punches.The round again seems to be even.

Round three the Pacman came out swinging, Cotto was knocked down by a right hook that surprised him. He just didn’t see it coming Cotto was back up and takes a standing eight count. The action continued with Cotto landing  a left jab followed by a right hook. The Pacman fought back landing hard combinations. Cotto fired back snapping the Pacman’s head. At the end of the third round the fight was showing signs of weakness in the Cotto game plan. A mouse was formimg under the right eye of the proud man from Puerto Rico.

As the fight continued Pacquiao’s speed and punching power became more and more dominant. Cotto at times had Pacquiao on the ropes but it appeared to me that the Pacman was just taking a breather. At 1:27 secs in the fourth round Cotto was nailed with a left hook to the jaw and hit the deck for the second time in the fight. As he regained his senses and took another standing eight Cotto appeared to show a sign of doubt and loss of  confidence.

So far to this point Pacquiao had done everything perfectly. In round five Cotto landed a left upper cut that snapped Pacquiao’s head back and stunned by a left hook as he came of the ropes. Manny battled back but seem to have taken more than he gave. Cotto appeared to have won the fifth round.

The sixth round Cotto was trying to battle back but he was beginning to take a lot of punishment. Pacquiao, was trying to finish him off. Cotto nearly went down for a third time from a left hook. Cotto tried to finish the round with a straight right that landed flush on Pacquiao’s face. Despite his efforts Cotto was in trouble.

Pacquiao’s ring generalship and  explosive punches coupled with his ability to throw from all angles were taking their toll on the weary Cotto. A hard right at the beginning of the seventh round shook Cotto. He was withering in the Pacquiao onslaught.  Pacquiao was relentless in his pursuit of Cotto. Cotto was making a valiant attempt to stay away from Pacquiao’s power punches. The referee during the break came over to the Cotto corner and asked him how he was doing, Cotto responded by saying he was alright.

Landing punches with both hands Pacquiao was clearly dominating the fight. Cotto continued to try and stay active but his punches lacked power. He was in full retreat. The Pacman continued to pursue him and continued to try and end the fight. At this point Joe Santiago, Cotto’s trainer, should have stopped the fight. Cotto was taking a lot of punishment.

The ninth round found Cotto just barely holding on. The relentless pursuit of Pacquiao was unending. The referee appeared about ready to stop the fight. During the break Joe Santiago told Cotto just one more. He should have tossed in the towel at that point. Cotto was taking a beating there was a real danger of Cotto of being seriously hurt at this point in the fight. Why the fight had gone this far was anyone’s guess. Perhaps the Roach prediction of the ninth round loomed in Santiago’s mind?

Cotto, was again on his bicycle and fighting back when he could, There was no power in Cotto’s punches and he was doing his best to just stay out of the Pacman’s way. Pacquiao was becoming frustrated. Cotto was in terrible shape at the end of the tenth round. What was Santiago’s problem.?

In the 11^th round Cotto showed great courage and was just trying to survive the round. Manny was trying to cut off the ring and finish Cotto off at the same time.Cotto was a bloody mess.

Pacman continues to stalk Cotto who just doesn’t seem to have enough energy to finish the round. The referee was setting himself up to stop the fight. Cotto continued to take punishment till Kenny Bayliss finally stepped in and stopped the fight 55 secs in the 12^th round.

Manny Pacquiao was just to fast, to powerful, firing to many combinations with deadly accuracy. He took the best of Cottos punches and wasn’t really effected. Manny’s ability to throw punches from different angles that Cotto appeared never to be able to see was the dominant factor in this fight. His ability to find gaps in Cottos defenses was remarkable if not miraculous. He was the much better fighter plain and simple.

Cotto fought with real heart in a valiant but futile effort. The fight should have been stopped much earlier, Cotto didn’t need to absorb all this punishment.

Pacquiao fought a tactical and strategic fight. He was magnificent, speed, power, punching with accuracy from all angles, ring generalmanship, it was total perfection coupled with superb conditioning, discipline and team work.

Now the next question  that is on everyone’s mind. Will the future see a Pacquiao/Mayweather fight? After this fight how can Mayweather continue to side step the Pacman? Does it seem more like when, instead of if? Who else is there for the Manny to fight? But who knows? Mayweather, no doubt will be more elusive than ever. Only time will tell.

INTRO

FIGHT RECAP

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ROUND 11 (quality not good)

ROUND 12 (no sound)

Hey everyone! I’ve been tuning in to the TV for 2 hours and it’s finally here! Manny Pacquiao VS. Miguel Cotto!!! Whoooooo! He’s going into the ring right now! My parents are there right now at the MGM Grand, watching. Cool, huh? I’ll update later on who wins.

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Pacquiao vs Cotto Fight Live
Date: Nov. 14, 2009 9 PM ET, Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas

The Boxing battle between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto is sure to set the wrestling ring on fire. The bout is scheduled to happen on November 14, 2009 and most of our favorite boxing stars are all gearing and ready to present the most exciting and hard-pounding match at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

The hero of the Philippines boxing Manny Pacquiao, 30 years of age recently owned the junior welterweight title against Ricky Hatton at the same MGM Grand; has some opportunity here. His title led the way to world championship in a sixth weight division.

Miguel Cotto, who is 28 years old from Puerto Rico also have some fine credits to him. He had a mind-blowing victory against Joshua Clottey at the Madison Square Garden. Now, the fight between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto is predicted to be another spectacular event and is expected to be the most memorable fight in the history of boxing to say the least.

Former light welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi feels that Pacquiao will have a tough fight against Cotto, and he went on to predict that Cotto will emerge as the winner. Predictions apart, only time will tell who the winner will be. Let us wait for November 14th to catch up all the electrifying action from the MGM Grand.

First of all, I would like to thank my wife, Jinkee, and also my mother and my family.
My fight with Miguel Cotto is dedicated to all of you.

I hope everybody happy.  Thanks you very much!

Also to Madame President, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and to all the Pilipino people.

I won this fight with help from God.  Without God I will not win.

Once again. Thank you very much!  I have to go now for my concert.   See you there!  Also don’t forget to watch my movie, “WAPAKMAN”.

Ninjas can even sacrifice the whole week just to see the King in the Ring!