Manny Pacquiao records own entrance song for Mayweather fight (VIDEO)

Manny Pacquiao is pretty good at a lot of things — boxing, basketball ... did I mention boxing? Hoops aside, one talent PacMan really enjoys showing off is his love of song.

And, while the boxer prepares for his May 2 fight against undefeated Floyd Mayweather, the Filipino hit the studio and laid down a track titled “Lalaban ako para sa Pilipino” or “I will fight for the Philippines,” which he plans to use as his entrance song.

VIDEO: Manny Pacquiao records his own entrance song for his fight with Floyd Mayweather http://t.co/eIC9euycv2 pic.twitter.com/eeVpj36eBD
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 28, 2015

Pacquiao collaborated with composer Lito Camo on the song. Footage provided by Philippines TV station SAKSI gives us a taste of what will surely pump up the homeland crowd.



It's no Mama Said Knock You Out or even Eye Of The Tiger, but it's way better than anything Justin Bieber will be contributing to Mayweathers's camp.

Again... did I mention boxing?

Mayweather heckled by fans calling for Pacquiao fight at Clippers game (VIDEO)

Floyd Mayweather's appearance at the Clippers-Nets game with celebrity pals Justin Bieber, Beyonce and Jay Z drew a lot of attention courtside at the Staples Center Thursday night.

And maybe more than the boxer wanted.

As the undefeated welterweight champ tried to enjoy the Clippers 123-84 blowout, more than a few fans used the opportunity to heckle Mayweather about avoiding a fight with Manny Pacquaio by chanting "We want Pacquiao, we want Pacquiao."

Negotiations between the two fighters are still ongoing as the boxing world waits for some sort of confirmation of the $200 million mega fight.

Pacquiao has already agreed to Mayweather's terms for the eagerly-awaited fight which has been penciled in for May 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. But the Filipino, who has given Mayweather a Jan. 31 deadline to commit, is already scouting out a potential bout with Amir Khan if a deal doesn't materialize.

Pacquiao making plans if Mayweather falters http://t.co/WfyGtcIw5g via @espnboxing #boxing #Mayweather #Pacquiao #fight
— Douglas Holtzman (@DouglasHoltzman) January 24, 2015

Stampede after Mayweather-Maidana fight injures dozens (VIDEO)

Dozens of people were injured after a chaotic scene erupted following the boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Marcos Maidana in Las Vegas Saturday night.

A battalion chief for the Clark County Fire Department said 24 people were taken to Las Vegas hospitals after a panicked crowd stormed out the doors of the MGM Grand Garden arena following the Mayweather-Maidana fight.

Witnesses say the stampede started when they heard a bang that sounded like a gunshot.  The sound was caused by a temporary wall that fell over.

A crowd of 300 – 400 boxing fans then ran from the arena area and into a narrow walkway leading to the casino and got crushed or trampled against walls and glass doors that shattered.

One eyewitness said the confusion prompted five or six fights, with Metro Police involved in the melee, according to KLAS.

According to the CCFD, most of the injured who were transported by ambulance from the hotel were treated for minor traumatic injuries, such as strains, sprains, foot and ankle injuries, back injuries, injuries associated with being stepped on and one leg laceration. The incident was under control by 1 a.m.

No one suffered serious injuries.

Police and MGM officials are looking into what caused the incident.

Floyd Mayweather defeated Marcos Maidana by decision in their 12 round fight.

Floyd Mayweather involved in kidnapping and brutal beating over missing jewelry: Report

It sounds like Floyd Mayweather ripped a page from the O.J. Simpson school of vigilante justice after the boxer allegedly orchestrated a savage attack on two of his employees he suspected of stealing his jewelry.

Sources familiar with the situation told TMZ Sports that two men had been hired to work on Mayweather's  Las Vegas homes — but when some jewelry went missing — the champ accused the pair of the theft and exacted his own brand of revenge.

It all went down after the men claim they were contacted several weeks ago and instructed to meet Mayweather at an off-site location, according to the gossip site.

When the men arrived, they said Mayweather was waiting for them — along with a number of his "people" —  and the group proceeded to beat the both of them with various weapons, including clubs. 

The attack was so brutal the men could have easily died, sources told TMZ.  Both men had broken arms and legs and were hospitalized for several days.

One source put it this way, "It was some 'Breaking Bad' s**t."

Both men are adamant they never took anything from Mayweather and it appears he realizes that now.  But here lies the problem for  the undefeated fighter — sources familiar with the situation say the attack amounts to attempted murder, mayhem and kidnapping.

The two men have reportedly retained a lawyer. 

Mayweather's people have not commented on the incident.

Hopkins: Pacquiao Should Fight African-Americans. Arum: Bring on Mayweather

By Tony Mangia

Manny Pacquiao still can't get any respect.  Just days after pummeling Antonio Margarito, Bernard Hopkins comes out and says that Pacquiao wouldn't be so good if he faced more African-American fighters.

Bob Arum, Pacquiao's promoter, today said he is giving Floyd Mayweather "a couple of weeks' to announce his availability to get into the ring with his fighter and, according to the Philippine Star, if Mayweather doesn't respond, Arum said Pacquiao will look for another opponent.  So there!

Meanwhile, Hopkins, the 45 year-old light heavyweight, says the African-American style of fighting would be hard for Pacquiao to adjust to and wonders if there is a reason why the Filipino boxer hasn't faced one significant black fighter?  "He hasn't faced any top-notch black fighter," shrugged Hopkins.

There was one black fighter last year. That one fighter was Joshua Clottey (from Ghana) and Pacquiao thoroughly beat him in a unanimous decision last March.  Hopkins has dismissed Clottey by saying that the Ghanaian is "black" but not a "black boxer from the states with a slick style."  Most observers of the fight would agree that Clottey had no style at all and didn't even deserve to be in the ring that night, but what's Hopkins' underlying point?  Is he saying Hispanic boxers can't fight as well as African-Americans?

While Hopkins verbally bashes Pacquiao, the Filipino smashes opponent's faces and wins titles.  Sure Pacquiao fought other Filipinos and Asians early in his career and devoured Mexican fighters over the last decade, but look at the weight classes he was in.  He has won ten titles in eight weight classes--HIS weight classes.  Ask Margarito if he looked into the mirror yet after Saturday's beat down--and he gave up seventeen pounds to Pacquiao!

This all leads to the $64 million question:  Is it still possible Pacquiao (52-3-2) will fight Floyd Mayweather?  Arum has laid the cards on the table...again. Who else is there--Shane Mosley?  He's an African-American but, even with Hopkins' race-baiting, that match-up won't generate enough hype.  After Margarito's poor showing, most fans won't be willing to spend big money for another sparring session.  What they do want is "Money."

Here we go again (sigh) more talk of the "Fight-of-the Decade."  Wasn't that last decade anyway?  Could Hopkins, who is a partner of Golden Boy Promotions (which has contracts with both Pacquiao and Mayweather) be priming the pump for the fight everyone wants?

While Mayweather (41-0) pushes around security guards and wrangles in domestic and criminal courtrooms and Pacquiao talks about settling into politics, Hopkins may be setting the tone for making the big fight happen--make it a race thing.

Hopkins says it isn't racial, but what else could it be?  The Executioner didn't mince words when he said,  "Floyd Mayweather would beat Manny Pacquiao because of the styles of the African-American fighters--and I mean black fighters from the streets or inner cities."  Last time I checked, Pacquiao didn't exactly grow up in a penthouse suite, but Hopkins may have a point.  Tough neighborhoods (white, brown or black) breed fighters--kids who must scrap for food, clothes and respect.

The great Italian and Irish fighters in the 40's and 50's came from rough and tumble backgrounds.  Now, after they assimilated into the mainstream, they're scarcer than plaster-of-paris in Margarito's hand wrap last Saturday. 

Let's be real. Pacquiao hasn't ducked anyone and he can only fight who's available, worthy and in his weight class.  Arum defended his fighter and questioned the talk about him steering clear of foes of a certain color. "I've heard that, he said,  "The notion he would not fight an African-American is ridiculous.  The selection of an opponent has nothing to do with race, creed or color." 

Two times before, both Pacquiao's and Mayweather's camps have tried to set up the big fight only to have it squashed by drug-testing demands and refusals--mostly by Mayweather's camp.  Maybe Hopkins is re-building interest for the match-up by tossing around fightin' words  like, "I think Floyd Mayweather would pot-shot Pacquiao and bust him up."  Fight fans might say to Hopkins, "Just tell Floyd to put up or you shut up!"

One question does remain.  Is Mayweather physically and mentally ready to face Pacquiao?  While Money steps in and out of courtrooms, Pac is hopping into boxing rings.  Money has a January date in a Las Vegas court and he is looking at serious jail time if convicted--a scenario which could either speed up or wipe out any potential fight.  The drama continues.

Pacquiao's Mom Says It's His Last Fight!

By Tony Mangia

While Manny Pacquiao prepares for this year's biggest fight--basically carrying the rating-starved sport of boxing on his sinewy shoulders and, if you believe his mother, and the unconfirmed rumors that have dogged the world champion since his last fight--this will be Pacquiao's last bout.

A Youtube video shows Pac-man's mom, Dionesa Pacquiao, making it clear through an interpreter or that she will be ringside at her son's WBA fight Saturday night on the condition it is his final boxing match.  Now what mother hasn't said that before and what son didn't listen.  It's a standard plot which dates back to boxing films of the '30's.

Saturday night, Pacquiao goes into the ring against Antonio Margarito at Cowboys Stadium in an effort to clinch the vacant WBC Super Welterweight World Title.  Pacquiao will attempt to win a historic 10th world title in eight different weight classes.

Rumors of Pacquiao's 'retirement' have swirled incessantly around the Filipino since he defeated Joshua Clottey in a one-sided decision last May.  Pacquiao was elected congressman in the Philippines House of Representatives after the fight which fueled more talk of his permanent exit from the ring.

Pacquiao's  trainer, Freddie Roach, has admitted his fighter's political responsibilities have taken a piece of the world champion"s training routine. Now his mom has thrown a towel into the ring.

His mom's attendance at this fight will be the first time she has seen her boy inside the ropes. The religious woman said she doesn't go to his fights but always prays "he will win."  She knows her support is important to her son.

If this is Pacquiao's last fight, it could be a classic.  He is facing a devastating puncher in Margarito (38-6, 27 KOs) a boxing pariah who is fighting in the U.S. since being suspended for using illegally-loaded hand wraps in an upset loss against Shane Mosley last year.  The lanky Margarito is sure to test the champ's chin even without the plaster-of-paris padding. In 2005, the Mexican fighter literally ripped Sabastian Lujan's ear in half and later beat Miguel Cotto into a bloated pulp.

Many fans have called for the lifetime ban of Margarito for his corner's dangerous and disgusting stunt. His camp denies the allegations and  claim the 'confiscated, saved and analyzed wraps' were legal and blown out of proportion.

Pacquiao (51-3-2, 38 KOs)  will have his hands full and his belly empty. He believes his speed was being compromised by going up in weight classes and has opted for being lighter and quicker against Margarito.  On fight night Pacquiao could be 20 pounds lighter than his opponent.  Even Roach is concerned about Pac's lack of bulk, but has faith in his fighter.  "He has been doing this a long time," the trainer said,"He knows what he is doing."

While California wouldn't allow the fight, Texas welcomed the bout with open arms and without a hearing.  Top Rank  (which represents both fighters) put the fight together after "The Fight of the Decade" with Floyd Mayweather didn't pan out.

Pacquiao is arguably the best-known fighter in the world but Mayweather has the undefeated record and is the only fighter in his class with the box office clout as Pacquiao.  The flamboyant "Money" has continually made excuses for not fighting Pac-man.  Meanwhile, Mayweather has a laundry list of domestic and criminal charges to contend with and was a recent no-show at his arraignment in Las Vegas.  Mayweather is equally adept at avoiding the ring as well as the court.

So the biggest fight of the year pits the people's champion against the cheater.  Margarito has a huge following in Mexico, where legions of fans turned up in support of his last fight in May.  This will be his return to U.S. boxing and his biggest payday.  As a thank you to the Pacquiao camp his trainers recently released a vulgar video spoofing Freddie Roach's Parkinson's affliction and stutter.  Margarito may have risen above the cesspool of his California license revocation but he still stinks.

Margarito might picture himself as Zorro in silk shorts repaying Pacquiao for his well-publicized dismantling of South-of-the-Border fighters like Eric Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera among others. He should draw a sizable home-crowd advantage in Arlington, Texas.

Mayweather has picked his nemesis Pacquiao to win.  In an interview with Fight Hype, he said," I'm going to tell you the truth.  It doesn't matter if he (Margarito) lay down or not--Pacquiao will still whoop his ass."

Mayweather's dad, Roger, chimed in and boasted his son was still better than the Filipino politician.  Sorry Mama Pacquiao, maybe there's still one more fight on the congressman's agenda.