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VIDEO: Pacquiao vs Mayweather Weigh-in, Face-off Live

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines – Before the very historic fist fight happens between Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr., they had to face the each other first, on a weighing scale and made the 147 lbs weight limit on Friday, May 1 (Saturday, May 2 Manila Time) at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas Nevada, USA.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIOu5rBo3cZepZLbc9-NQa21UtbQktXe4IJB02I3CXrkGuYqv8A-cyL7HCozOg-c_QhUwLyoYm4I-yJLe1sAs3AnljGJa6_W_AG7OwLK8Bpd3L6-aebZ0lOk8zaz8CcwjPjDatuW4uCARd/s1600/pacmay-staredown-weigh-in.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Pacquiao and Mayweather in their final staredown" border="0" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIOu5rBo3cZepZLbc9-NQa21UtbQktXe4IJB02I3CXrkGuYqv8A-cyL7HCozOg-c_QhUwLyoYm4I-yJLe1sAs3AnljGJa6_W_AG7OwLK8Bpd3L6-aebZ0lOk8zaz8CcwjPjDatuW4uCARd/s1600/pacmay-staredown-weigh-in.jpg" title="Pacquiao and Mayweather in their final staredown" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pacquiao and Mayweather in their final staredown | Photo Credit: Rappler.com</td></tr></tbody></table><br />It was initially reported that the tickets were sold for $10 each and all proceeds will go to both fighters’ chosen charities. But despite of that, boxing fanatics from different parts of the globe marched on to MGM and flooded the Grand Ballroom where the weigh-ins happened. 16,000 boxing patrons reportedly gathered to witness the historic weigh-in.<br /><br /><b>LIVE: Mayweather vs. Pacquiao: Weigh-In (video courtesy of shosports/Youtube)</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BMKW7Z9WXFI" width="600"></iframe></center><br /><br />Anyone can judge that majority of the audience are Pacquiao supporters because of the “Manny! Manny!” chants and cheer during his entry while there was a moment of silence when Mayweather headed to stage. Betting businesses and systems also showed that Pacquiao is slightly favored to win the fight with 51% of the bettors opt for Manny while the remaining 49% go to “Money.”<br /><br />Both Fighters came in the venue with their signature sport hoodies: TMT for Floyd Mayweather and MP for Manny Pacquiao. The Fighting Congressman from Philippines who are known for being too bold in his Christian Faith, bannered and showed-off his Nike-MP Shirt with “The Name of the Lord is Jesus” text in front and “All Glory Belongs to God” script on the back.<br /><br />For the very first time in the history of boxing, two of the greatest sports announcers collaborated and pumped up the crowd. Michael Buffer introduced Pacman while Jimmy Lennon Jr. hosted Pretty Boy Flod’s weighing.<br /><br />Pacquiao was scaled first and recorded 145 lbs and immediately followed by Mayweather who weighs a pound heavier than his rival. <br /><br />After the weigh-in, the two greatest boxers of this generation faced each other for the traditional and official stare down. It is very clear that Undefeated American has the size advantage over the Filipino Southpaw and this lead to Pacquiao’s interview in front of the humongous crowd. <br /><br />Asked if what his thoughts are when Floyd told him that he is too big for him, the soft-spoken Filipino replied: “I fought bigger fighters before, the likes of Dela Hoya, Miguel Cotto and Shane Mosley. It’s not a problem for me.”<br /><br />Floyd was also frankly questioned if he thinks that Pacquiao will have careless moment in the ring that he can capitalize. Mayweather safely uttered: “I can’t tell that.”<br /><br />Floyd Mayweather Sr. and Freddie Roach were also both interviewed prior to the actual weigh-in.<br /><br />“Aint nobody can beat my son. Only the one who’s above. Other than that, no one, no one.” According to “Money’s” Trainor and father, Floyd Sr.<br /><br />“We will flurry him with punches and body shots and he will go down.” Emphasized by “Pacman’s” Chief Tactician, Freddie Roach.<br /><br />Aside from Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr., their under card fighters were also weighed in and all of them made their respected weight limits.<br /><br />Before the weigh-ins have formally wrapped-up, Manny Pacquiao thank Floyd Mayweather Jr. for making the fight happen and making the fans happy. <br /><br />“It doesn’t matter whether you’re Floyd Mayweather fans or Manny Pacquiao Fans. This fight is for you and we want you to be happy.” Pacquiao’s closing remarks before they finally waved at the crowd and said good night.</div>

VIDEO: Pacquiao vs Mayweather Weigh-in, Face-off Live

MANILA, Philippines – Before the very historic fist fight happens between Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr., they had...

Meet: 12 Undercard Boxers for Pacquiao vs. Mayweather Fight

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines – After five years of hard negotiations, it is now finally happening. The stage is finally set for the world’s top boxers of our era. Undefeated Floyd “Money” Mayweather will bet his immaculate 47-0 record against the multi-talented Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao on Saturday, May 2nd (Sunday May 3rd, Manila Time) at the prestigious MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas Nevada, USA.<br /><br />Two more days before the much anticipated fight of the history unfolds and Pay Per View (PPV) venues are now running out of slots. This is the most expensive fight in sports history in terms of paycheck for both fighters and most expensive PPV as well for the boxing fans and sports fanatics around the globe.<br /><br />I was able to book a PPV just this week via our Cable TV provider and I was surprised by its price. It’s not cheap, Php 2,500 is no joke. I tried to source out for other PPV venues near my area and I wasn’t able to find an inexpensive one. <br /><br />Major hotels in the metro offer good PPV deals with buffet and beer all you can. But again, they’re not cheap! Hotel PPV starts from Php 2,500 up to Php 8,000 per person. <br /><br />Imagine if Pacquiao knocks out Mayweather in as early as round 2 just like what he did to Ricky Hatton. I know it’s all worth it. Every Filipino wants Manny to knockout Floyd. But I bet you would want a longer fight just to maximize the money you spent on this fight.<br /><br />I tell you what. In order to maximize your money, go to the venue as early as 8:00 in the morning to secure the best seat in your preferred PP venue and go watch the undercard bouts.<br /><br /><b>Here are the bouts that will go before the main card event. Meet the 12 boxers for the televised and untelevised undercard.</b><br /><br /><b>Televised Undercard:</b><br /><br />Undercard No. 6, WBC Super Bantamweight World Championship Bout: Leo Santa Cruz vs. Jose Cayetano<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkZcrtFLyiLFDiPcidmFxQltU7K9fkaabGD7SycXboY1V_G7MGRELBHvIk9EczPmNDznkt1fyPLgnQvdppPnmwMUMGoBBm6UBrECvgdf-SBzs6Ou1NZHIc7Rc9bsyjnSla0HFsGMLuCoV2/s1600/Under+Card+No+6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Leo Santa Cruz vs. Jose Cayetano" border="0" height="546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkZcrtFLyiLFDiPcidmFxQltU7K9fkaabGD7SycXboY1V_G7MGRELBHvIk9EczPmNDznkt1fyPLgnQvdppPnmwMUMGoBBm6UBrECvgdf-SBzs6Ou1NZHIc7Rc9bsyjnSla0HFsGMLuCoV2/s1600/Under+Card+No+6.JPG" title="Leo Santa Cruz vs. Jose Cayetano" width="560" /></a></div><br />Undercard No. 5, WBO Featherweight World Championship Bout: Vasyl Lomachenko vs. Gamalier Rodriguez<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX08t44kOOERuvdO_Is336q_N_At7pMdNyuO99Zd1MbxyTDDQpMxBNtqTKB8rCshvn6-aT2hATwLCsNtNzZSK2cC2KrNX6b9aPNQsryLYAbHlKj89wlaD3BBkeODk6gvVXk1LacJWWengo/s1600/Under+Card+No+5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vasyl Lomachenko vs. Gamalier Rodriguez" border="0" height="542" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX08t44kOOERuvdO_Is336q_N_At7pMdNyuO99Zd1MbxyTDDQpMxBNtqTKB8rCshvn6-aT2hATwLCsNtNzZSK2cC2KrNX6b9aPNQsryLYAbHlKj89wlaD3BBkeODk6gvVXk1LacJWWengo/s1600/Under+Card+No+5.JPG" title="Vasyl Lomachenko vs. Gamalier Rodriguez" width="560" /></a></div><br /><b>Untelevised Undercard:</b><br /><br />Undercard No. 4, 10 Rounds Super Welterweight Non-Title Bout: Chris Pearson vs. Said El Harrak<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2OVTCsVxK2uQyG_lOXYliWj12M7g3md18WyD0QndBdeA8jOZI2dm8_YfkAbza8wvgD6t2mtB-Ex3ZfCHIRgtMnH23_4oy39xs1pQXNHR4ub4c-sGIDQhY2f5z8VOWCSeJpo77kyo2HNjq/s1600/Undercard+No.4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pacquiao-Mayweather undercard: Chris Pearson vs. Said El Harrak" border="0" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2OVTCsVxK2uQyG_lOXYliWj12M7g3md18WyD0QndBdeA8jOZI2dm8_YfkAbza8wvgD6t2mtB-Ex3ZfCHIRgtMnH23_4oy39xs1pQXNHR4ub4c-sGIDQhY2f5z8VOWCSeJpo77kyo2HNjq/s1600/Undercard+No.4.jpg" title="Pacquiao-Mayweather undercard: Chris Pearson vs. Said El Harrak" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Undercard No. 3, 10 Rounds Super Welterweight Non-Title Bout: Jesse Hart vs. Mike Jimenez<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyOUONlX-AfLnGZrMSsfAz6ioJeQyvZOvdHSlq5iS0wu0RkbDOqBS3nG5ChHmegok4u0WWW67mKs3xUIu95oKtVixhSaJxuC3F_20xrDh3o5nSTmd8HhuUCo99Qf81sxJXCJwvUEuqyurN/s1600/Under+Card+No+3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pacquiao-Mayweather undercard: Jesse Hart vs. Mike Jimenez" border="0" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyOUONlX-AfLnGZrMSsfAz6ioJeQyvZOvdHSlq5iS0wu0RkbDOqBS3nG5ChHmegok4u0WWW67mKs3xUIu95oKtVixhSaJxuC3F_20xrDh3o5nSTmd8HhuUCo99Qf81sxJXCJwvUEuqyurN/s1600/Under+Card+No+3.JPG" title="Pacquiao-Mayweather undercard: Jesse Hart vs. Mike Jimenez" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Undercard No. 2, 10 Rounds Cruiserweight Non-Title Bout: Andrew Tabiti vs. Anthony Smith<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgArFLZrtjAWo35V3d6MbAyMCP0HHEIWEOGAyMOjnJL7ePfAs8bzYW4ALUV_htZM2blaJ7AKHGp8Q-moG94Ro9MiSUdBQpcntWxpPKiz5T6AsLH12GSIc3zv_d8STY7Gnn25GAfmZRsmQrK/s1600/Under+Card+No+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Andrew Tabiti vs. Anthony Smith Pacquiao-Mayweather" border="0" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgArFLZrtjAWo35V3d6MbAyMCP0HHEIWEOGAyMOjnJL7ePfAs8bzYW4ALUV_htZM2blaJ7AKHGp8Q-moG94Ro9MiSUdBQpcntWxpPKiz5T6AsLH12GSIc3zv_d8STY7Gnn25GAfmZRsmQrK/s1600/Under+Card+No+2.JPG" title="Andrew Tabiti vs. Anthony Smith Pacquiao-Mayweather" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Undercard No. 1, 10 Rounds Welterweight Non-Title Bout: Brad Solomon vs. Adrian Granados<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9z3dhjzUgAjatHyChNYbltMovOrssecURak0H2JYkUit1EQxMk8kU_AkkKby-oKmkTK4-6ruc2zit1_MYP-DnFtjst2G2xoH7gNXaoTAf7J3bIhqCYlV2Mj_saCXf9wcQngBldPO0VKk9/s1600/Under+Card+No+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pacquiao-Mayweather Brad Solomon vs. Adrian Granados" border="0" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9z3dhjzUgAjatHyChNYbltMovOrssecURak0H2JYkUit1EQxMk8kU_AkkKby-oKmkTK4-6ruc2zit1_MYP-DnFtjst2G2xoH7gNXaoTAf7J3bIhqCYlV2Mj_saCXf9wcQngBldPO0VKk9/s1600/Under+Card+No+1.JPG" title="Pacquiao-Mayweather Brad Solomon vs. Adrian Granados" width="560" /></a></div><br />The official results of the undercard fights will be posted on this site on Sunday.<br /><i><b><br /></b></i><i><b>- D'Waterboy, TheSummitExpress</b></i></div>

Meet: 12 Undercard Boxers for Pacquiao vs. Mayweather Fight

MANILA, Philippines – After five years of hard negotiations, it is now finally happening. The stage is finally set for the world’s top boxer...

VIDEO: El Gamma Penumbra, 3 other Pinoy acts enter Asia's Got Talent Grand Finals

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Filipino shadow play group El Gamma Penumbra wins hearts of Asia as it advanced to the grand finals of the regional version of the Got Talent franchise on Thursday night, April 30.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqAWgZDV3WlhKDwfMjtGltHE4fOZLZMI4rDO8p0sq7aCcbc-0JUGyO2AFfo5HdHhp-vuNQpzmtjcnazevQY15JkrQjR08bD43WplXHM09sy779msAaPul0eH7dZN5qvOIfPl2NRVVKL0We/s1600/el-gamma-penumbra-Gwyneth-Dorado-junior-new-system-Gerphil-Flores.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Filipino finalist in Asia's Got Talent: El Gamma Penumbra, Junior New System, Gwyneth Dorado and Gerphil Flores" border="0" height="322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqAWgZDV3WlhKDwfMjtGltHE4fOZLZMI4rDO8p0sq7aCcbc-0JUGyO2AFfo5HdHhp-vuNQpzmtjcnazevQY15JkrQjR08bD43WplXHM09sy779msAaPul0eH7dZN5qvOIfPl2NRVVKL0We/s1600/el-gamma-penumbra-Gwyneth-Dorado-junior-new-system-Gerphil-Flores.jpg" title="Filipino finalist in Asia's Got Talent: El Gamma Penumbra, Junior New System, Gwyneth Dorado and Gerphil Flores" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Filipino finalist in Asia's Got Talent: El Gamma Penumbra, Junior New System, Gwyneth Dorado and Gerphil Flores</td></tr></tbody></table><br />The El Gamma Penumbra after receiving the 'golden buzzer' from the judges composed of Grammy-winning musician David Foster, UK pop sensation and former Spice Girl Melanie C, Indonesian rock icon Anggun and Taiwanese-American pop idol Van Ness Wu joined three other Filipino acts to the grand finals of Asia's Got Talent (AGT) to be held at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore on May 7 and 14. <br /><br />In the semi-finals round, the "Pilipinas Got Talent" third placer in 2011 once again moved judges on their performance which tackles story of a family torn by war but reunited eventually.<br /><br /><b>WATCH: El Gamma Penumbra got 'golden buzzer' on heartwarming semi-finals performance</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ch5lTD6kNsw" width="600"></iframe></center><br />Anggun, who made El Gamma Penumbra for the automatic inclusion in the semi-finals when she pressed her golden buzzer, was once again moved to tears by the unique act.<br /><br />"I'm sorry," the Indonesian music icon said, "I'm just extremely moved by what I just saw. It was really emotional. You made me really proud tonight. I'm sure you made Filipinos proud tonight. Thank you. That was flawless."<br /><br /><b>WATCH: El Gamma Penumbra earns Golden Buzzer from Anggun </b><b>(video courtesy of Asia's Got Talent)</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DpxXRbse5Ck" width="560"></iframe></center><br />Fellow Philippine acts on the final league of the competition includes Gerphil Flores and Gwyneth Dorado, who are both singers, and dance group Junior New System.<br /><br /><b><br /></b><b>Singer Gerphil Flores - Finalist (Public vote)</b><br /><br />David Foster’s Golden Buzzer winner, Gerphil Flores, delivered an awe-inspiring opera ballad that impresses just about everyone in attendance during the semi-finals week 2. After the performance, David says he wants to sign her.<br /><br /><b>WATCH: Gerphil Flores sings "Where Do I Begin?" on Asia’s Got Talent Semi-Finals (video courtesy of Asia's Got Talent)</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LNwWiskMoJw" width="600"></iframe></center><br /><br /><b>Multi-genre dance act Junior New System - Finalist (Golden Buzzer)</b><br /><br />Junior New System’s flawless performance on second week of semi-finals put the crowd in an absolute frenzy. Melanie C is brought to tears, Van Ness says it’s his favorite act.<br /><br /><b>WATCH: Junior New System rocks crowd, earns Golden Buzzer on Asia’s Got Talent Semi-Finals (video courtesy of Asia's Got Talent)</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VebV-d4YlKg" width="600"></iframe></center><br /><br /><b>Singer and acoustic guitarist Gwyneth Dorado - Finalist (Public vote)</b><br /><br />Rocking a mature look, and with a full band supporting her, fierce Gwyenth Dorado covered Jessie J’s “Nobody’s Perfect” like a real rockstar during the first week of semi-finals.<br /><br /><b>WATCH: Fierce Gwyneth Dorado covers “Nobody’s Perfect” on Asia’s Got Talent Semi-Finals</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jxAPTij8gng" width="560"></iframe></center><br /><br />Other grand finalists are China's dance and acrobat group Gao Lin and Liu Xin (Golden Buzzer), Mongolia's Musical ensemble Khusugtun (Public vote) and Japan's neo-traditional dance troupe Triqstar.<br /><br />"Asia's Got Talent" is the 63rd version of "Got Talent," which won the Guinness World Records title for being the world's "Most Successful Reality TV Format" in 2014. It features singers, dancers, magicians, comedians, and other performers of all ages from 14 Asian countries competing for a prize of US$100,000 and an opportunity to perform at the Marina Bay Sands. The reality competition hosted by Philippine personalities Marc Nelson and Rovilson Fernandez started airing on March 12, 2015 across 20 countries in Asia.</div>

VIDEO: El Gamma Penumbra, 3 other Pinoy acts enter Asia's Got Talent Grand Finals

MANILA, Philippines - Filipino shadow play group El Gamma Penumbra wins hearts of Asia as it advanced to the grand finals of the regional ve...