Mayweather vs. Canelo Alvarez on SKY Cable HD

Too many Alvarez boxers that this fight is named Mayweather vs. Canelo instead of the latter’s last name.  Supposedly the highest purse fight in boxing history with $41.5 cool million as his minimum guarantee to just step inside the ring.

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, 23, will be facing 36-year-old Floyd Mayweather Jr.  this coming Sunday (Manila time) –both fighters with undefeated record.  Mayweather maintains that he is still at the peak of his game and continues to be his usual confident arrogant self.

Canelo is apparently the Spanish translation to the boxer’s ginger hair.  No mistake that he is also a world champ even if Mayweather dismisses the fact saying there are just too many belts in the field now and these young bloods easily get one compared to the time veterans really have to earn it the long hard way.

Catch the Mayweather vs. Canelo fight this weekend.  SKY Cable is giving this PPV fight FREE and in HIGH DEFINITION via SKYcable FREE VIEW HD to all subscribers with the HD box.  The event will air this Sunday, Sept 15.  Live telecast begins at 9AM.

 

For those SKY Cable subscribers who do not have the HD Digibox, other than me suggesting you get one to change your life and up your viewing experience, you can still catch this real-time, as it happens, via LIVESTREAMING on iWantv also at 9AM.

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Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao on Biography Channel

 

 

As part of Biography and History channels’ ongoing commitment to invest in producing local stories like recent “The Assassination of Benigno Aquino Jr.”  (2010 Q2) and “The Maguindanao Massacre” (2010 Q3) on History, they are following up with a blockbuster biography on Manny Pacquiao, premiering 27th October, Wednesday, 9pm, under the “Leaders and Legends” block on the Biography Channel.

 

 

 

 

Manny Pacquiao Feature on Leaders and Legends

Biography Channel

SKY Cable Channel 65

October 27, 2010

9PM

 

 

Repeats of Manny on Bio:

 

30 Oct. 10pm

1 Nov. 11pm

12 Nov. 9pm

 

 

For more info on: 

HD packages

Digital cable services,

and SKY Select

call SKY Cable at 631-0000.

 

Pacquiao vs Margarito on November 14, 2010

 

 

Will another one bite the dust?

 

Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao steps again in the ring on November 14th, Manila Time, to face another opponent in the face of Antonio Margarito.  They will plow it out for a vacant WBC (World Boxing Council) Jr. Middleweight Title that, to some critics, is a fictitious weight class.

 

 

Filipinos would like to believe that this would be another easy win for Pacquiao since he is the best pound for pound fighter in the world and Antonio Margarito is coming off a 1-year suspension for getting caught trying to use illegal hand wraps.  If Pacquiao does win, it will be a new title in his eight weight class.

 

 

But don’t write off Margarito just yet.  Margarito’s camp says that his height, reach and size will be the difference.  He better know how to use them though because with Pacquiao’s speed, he doesn’t have enough time to strategize deliberately in the ring.  He won’t be able to see what hit him.

 

And this will be another walk in the park for the boxing champ, Manny Pacquiao.  I really hope that Margarito puts up a great fight against Pacquiao to give the boxing fans their money’s worth.  Otherwise, it’s just a win-win scenario for both fighters with huge purses in their pockets while the biggest loser is… the fans.  Pac, pac, pac!

 

 

Catch the Manny Pacquiao versus Antonio Margarito fight in FULL HIGH DEFINITION!

 

 

WORLD SUPER WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP:

PACQUIAO vs MARGARITO

in FULL HIGH DEFINITION

November 14, 2010, SUNDAY, 8AM

 

LIVE, UNINTERRUPTED and in TRUE HIGH DEFINITION

on SKYCABLE HD

 

 

Boxing fans are in for a treat as SKYCABLE HD, the country’s first high definition cable TV service, brings the last big fight of 2010 in TRUE HIGH DEFINITION.

On November 14, live from Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, seven-division world champion and the reigning WBO welterweight champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao will defend his title against “The Express Train” Antonio Margarito Montiel.

Be on a ringside seat right in the comforts of your home as SKYCABLE HD brings the clash of these titan pugilists LIVE and commercial-free in true HIGH DEFINITION!  Catch all the boxing action in breathtaking detail, panoramic viewing and clear digital sound.

 

It’s the finest way to watch sports.

 

Call SKY Cable at 631 0000 for more details.

 

 

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Unfinished Business: Pacquiao v. Marquez

Manila Ice and the Philippine Heat

It’s a Match: Pacquiao – Hatton

Pacquiao Floored Hatton

Shane Mosley Wants To Meet Pacman in the Ring

Floyd Mayweather Injured

Pacquiao – Cotto Face Off Brewing

 

 

Foodie Club Series: Yabba Dabba Yoggle!

 

 

Last Tuesday night, Richard invited the “club” to the newest Yogurt parlor to hit San Juan, Yoggle.  It’s located at the new RONAC building along Ortigas Avenue near the corner of Santolan Road.  If you need a landmark, it’s rubbing elbows with the new branch of Charlie’s Grind and Grill.

 

 

Frozen Yogurt has been the latest food craze that hit Manila’s pop culture.  It’s probably in its sophomore year but I guess I’m one of the few who haven’t joined the yogurt bandwagon.  My old school self still sticks to the yogurt/brand that has become a favorite that I can easily buy off the grocery shelves.  I have only tried two brands at this time and have eaten frozen yogurt or soft-served yogurt three times. 

 

But I might just have to add to that count.

 

Yoggle, pronounced as yaggle since the “o” there stands for a German letter, started opening its doors about three weeks ago.  Their yogurt supplies/mixes come from the US which translates to really high quality yogurt –and Yoggle gives much importance to quality assurance that they guarantee their customers fresh yogurt every single day.  Leftover yogurts are disposed of each night.

 

 

 

There are 8 flavors available to its patrons at any given time and they change the variety of the flavors on a 2 week basis to keep the Yogurt fanatics interested.  The flavors available that time include plain tart (which is a staple flavor), strawberry, kiwi, banana, taro, watermelon, vanilla and mocha cappuccino. 

 

 

What makes Yoggle fun and interesting for me is it gives me the power of choice.  I can choose just one yogurt flavor for my base or mix different variants in one cup.  At the display counter, there are several choices for toppings that include fresh fruit slices (for the healthy buff), cookie chunks, tiny colorful marshmallows (my favorite), white and dark chocolate chips, wafer sticks, various nuts and graham powder. 

 

 

The choice is definitely yours what trinkets you want in your yogurt.  Pricing will depend on the weight in ounce of your order, regardless if its yogurt filled or topping filled or both.  The price per ounce is PHP20.

 

 

Bubba finished 2 cups of different Yoggle yogurt flavors with assorted toppings but he very much preferred his Taro yogurt cup.  I got the Vanilla variant and was happy with the right balance of tart and vanilla.

 

Lauren is sooo adorable! 🙂

 

Have you tried Yoggle yogurt?  Well, be one of the firsts to get the dibs of Yabba Dabba Yoggle fun and head over Ortigas Avenue.  It’s open at 11am and closes at 11pm.  I’m sure you’d also want to stop by the diner next door and grab a delicious burger or wings 😉

 

 

Yoggle Frozen Yogurt Bar

RONAC Bldg. Ortigas Ave.,

San Juan, Philippines

 

 

*Thanks to Richard Co of TalesfromtheTummy.blogspot.com for the invite!

 

Photo Credit:

Richard Co of www.talesfromthetummy.blogspot.com

 

 

Yoggle Album

Hollywood Buzz

 

 

The Appren-tease in Jesse James Blindsided Sandra Bullock

 

I really liked Apprentice Celebrity Season 1 a lot and loved the clever Piers Morgan and his biting (but objective) tongue in it.  I caught several reruns of Apprentice Celebrity Season 2 and was intrigued by it despite not having as many strategic players as the first one.   Jesse James, 40, had a cool stance during the whole season and maintained his stand on not using his wife’s connections to get more money for their team projects.

 

Sandra Bullock, 45, was freshly minted with the coveted Oscar best actress awards several weeks back.  Nowadays, she’s back in the limelight but not for her acting chops in Blind Side, but because of Jesse James’ infidelity.  Not only with one woman –but with FOUR others.

 

 

The news broke when Michelle McGee told In Touch, she and James had unprotected sex once a week during their 11-month romance.  Soon after, more women came out dishing about their affairs with James.

 

Sandra Bullock broke her silence to People Magazine and denied reports that there’s a sex tape with her and husband Jesse in it.  “There is no sex tape.  There never has been one and there never will be one.”  Other than that statement, Bullock has remained quiet about her current relationship status with James.  Many speculate that she will file for a divorce.

 

 

Meanwhile, Jesse James also denied Internet rumors of a sex tape.  He said in a statement, “There is only one person to blame for this whole situation, and that is me. It’s because of my poor judgment that I deserve everything bad that is coming my way. This has caused my wife and kids pain and embarrassment beyond comprehension and I am extremely saddened to have brought this on them. I am truly very sorry for the grief I have caused them. I hope one day they can find it in their hearts to forgive me.”

 

His lawyer reports that James is struggling to get back into Sandra’s good graces.  “When all is said and done, he wants the same people who were living in his house before all this happened to still be living there,” his attorney, Joe Yanny, said in a statement Monday. “And he wants to save his marriage with the woman he loves more than anything in his life.”

 

Ricky Martin is Gay

 

After so many years of keeping his personal life private, Latin pop star Ricky Martin admits in his book that he is gay.  In his official Website, Martin says that writing his memoir and his twins are what made him go public about his homosexuality.

 

 

 “I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man.  I am very blessed to be who I am.”  I think not a lot of people were surprised but it’s still a brave thing to come out in the open.

 

So Mr. PJ, when are you writing your book? 🙂