Petron comes from behind to edge out Ginebra

It's not how you start it but how you end it.

The Petron Blaze Boosters shook off a rough start to secure their first win in the 2011 PBA Governors Cup last Sunday, 100-89 against the Brgy. Ginebra Kings at the "Big Dome" Araneta Coliseum.

Jeremy Wise is proving to be worth the wait for Petron as he scored 21 points, 17 of those came in the first half and his matchup with Curtis Stinson of the Kings was a complete reversal after the latter scored majority of his points in the first half.

Stinson scored 22 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists but he was shut down in the second half by the pesky defense of Petron bringing about the abrupt decrease in the offensive efficiency of the Kings in the 2nd half.

Rabeh Al Hussaini topscored together with Wise with 21 points as he dominated the interior for his breakout game of the conferece.

Petron improved it's standing to 1-2 while they dealt the Kings their first loss of the conference.

Pacquiao wins over Mosley via unanimous decision

Clearly outclassed.

Pound for Pound King Manny Pacquiao retained his WBO Welterweight Championship with authority as he methodically punished "Sugar" Shane Mosley to bag the unanimous decision victory in front of the mammoth crowd at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas Nevada.

Mosley hardly put up any kind of resistance as the judges gave it 119-108,120-108 and 120-107 for the fighting congressman from the Philippines thus giving Pacman his 14th consecutive victory since his last loss to Erik Morales back in 2005.

Pacquiao sent Mosley to the canvass in the third round after a stunning combination but the wobbly former champion held on to barely survive the round. That is only the third knockdown on Mosley's 18 year hall of fame career.

"I didn't expect him to hit with that much power. I did my best but the result is not what I expected" said the 39 year old Mosley who remained winless in 3 fights after this loss.

Overwhelming speed of Pacquiao derailed Mosley's strategy and forced him to play defensive throughout the fight especially after the 3rd round knockdown from out of nowhere that caught Mosley offguard.

Mosley was credited with a knockdown in the 10th round but the replay showed he pushed the Filipino ring icon to the canvass. Manny didn't like it and he went on to finish the fight on a strong note.

Pacquiao wore yellow gloves as he told the international media that this symbolizes his quest against poverty and a sign of unity of his countrymen. Coincidentally, yellow is also the color that President Benigno Aquino of the Philippines used in his campaign.

The 11-1 odds were clearly true to form as the speed power and overall skill Pacquiao stamped its class in this fight.

Bob Arum said he will once again try to set-up the dream match between Pacquiao and undefeated former pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr. but Manny said if the match does not materialize, he will not be affected that much.

Other prospects for Pacman's next opponent are Andre Berto and they might make a third match with Mexican counterpuncher Juan Manuel Marquez.

Pacquiao Vs. Mosley Pre-Fight Analysis: Weighing the Scales

One aiming to cement his legacy while the other seeks to redeem himself.

Boxing's pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao lock horns with former three-time welterweight champ "Sugar" Shane Mosley this coming May 8 (Manila Time)at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas as he continues his quest to solidify his reign of supremacy while the latter looks to get back on the winning track after losing to Floyd Mayweather Jr. and scoring a draw with Sergio Mora.

Betting odds shows that Pacquiao is an outright 6-1 favorite mainly due to his hot streak of impressive victories over big names like Oscar Dela Hoya,Miguel Cotto, Ricky Hatton,Joshua Clottey and his recent dominance of Mexican Antonio Margarito.

Mosley on the other hand, suffered defeat in the hands of the undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr. before he and Sergio Mora drew in a very uneventful bout so he will try to regain lost glory against the 8 division world champion Pacquiao.


SPEED AND POWER


This two things are the most notable advantages of Pacquiao over Mosley. Pacman's hand speed and lateral movements gave trouble for bigger foes as Pacquiao bombards them with heavy shots then dances safely out of the range of his opponents to wear them out constantly before going in for the kill with multiple punch combinations.

There is no doubt about the knockout power of Pacquiao as he floored fighters like Juan Manuel Marquez, Erik Morales, and who could forget about the "Lights Out" punch that sent Ricky Hatton to the canvass in a state of semi- unconsciousness. Another good thing is, he only needs a split second of an opening to deliver the finishing blow.

A RING VETERAN WHO HAS NOTHING TO LOSE.

Despite the struggles Mosley experienced recently, he is still a force to be reckoned with because he packs punching power and has tons of ring experience with him that he acquired throughout his career.He knows how to handle himself in big time title fights as he is a former world champion that waged battles with Miguel Cotto, Sergio Mora and he also defeated Antonio Margarito via knockout. "Sugar" fought in 20 world title fights, won 15 (12 KO's) and lost 5 so he has a good record in fights that matter the most.

Being the underdog can also turn as an advantage as there is not much pressure on him to win because he has nothing to lose and everything to gain in this fight. This might ignite his competitive spirit and it would allow him to put up a good fight.

Will Pacquiao be his usual dominant self? Or will Mosley score an upset that will shock the world? Only time can tell as boxing fans around the globe wait in anticipation of this big fight.