Author Archives: Christian Angelo Jacinto

Defending Manny Pacquiao: A deeper look at the 3rd Pac-JMM fight

My initial reaction after watching the fight and while anxiously waiting for the decision was, “Oh shit, Marquez finally wins one”. Pacquiao’s tentativeness and Marquez’ perfect counter-punching were the key factors in making me decide to give 7 rounds to Marquez over Pac’s 5. In comes the decision. Still the WBO Welterweight Champion, Manny Pacmanaaa

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Gusto ko happy ka!

Before I begin I have to say that I absolutely love this new section of this site. This site has evolved from being a mere basketball blog to one of the most dynamic sports blogs you’ll see in the web. From Smart Gilas, to Floyd Mayweather Jr to Lito Lapid’s stunts  and now to myaaa

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The Hypothetical Smart Gilas 2013 Machine

Kudos Smart Gilas Pilipinas! Despite the so-called “National Heartache” that you’ve given us according to one overzealous writer, it would never account to the sense of pride and happiness that you’ve delivered to Filipino basketball fans when they saw you competing and beating some of the best basketball teams in Asia. But if there’s oneaaa

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Defending Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Disclaimer: This is in response to those so called sports experts who feel like there is a need for them to hate on Mayweather because their superior knowledge on the sport that is heralded as sweet science is offended by Mayweather’s actions to prior to the finish of his fight against Victor Ortiz. “Protect yourselvesaaa

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MOA Arena, Raising the Stakes

Last Thursday, June 23 2011, I had the privilege to attend a press conference in the IMAX arena of the SM Mall of Asia, it basically introduced the partnership of SM MOA and the NCAA. So what does the Sy-ran company have to do with the oldest collegiate league in the Philippines? Well, for starters,aaa

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30 Finals Points

For basketball fans everywhere, it is almost imperative that you talk about the NBA finals. After those two awesome games, it’s tough not to. Whether it’s Miami being able to pull off a great defensive performance in the first game, Dallas mounting a great comeback in Game 2, or Miami’s early and premature celebration inaaa

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Pacquiao – Marquez III

It’s official. Manny Pacquiao’s next fight after his steamy battle against the Reproductive Health Bill would be against his nemesis, Juan Manuel Marquez. Marquez, the only remaining asterisk on the Pacman’s lucrative career, is looking to vindicate himself and his claim that he actually has Manny Pacquiao’s number had it not been for the fishyaaa

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Chrisangelo’s Four Point Play: Eastern Conference Finals Edition

This series could be an epic. After watching the top two teams in the Western Conference underperform in the playoffs badly, this series could finally give us a matchup which presents two of the best teams in their respective conference.  On the red corner, the Chicago Bulls team which won a league high 62 gamesaaa

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Kobe vs Dirk, Finally

The second round of the NBA playoffs is under way. It probably has the most intriguing match-ups in playoffs history that we’ve seen in years. You have the defending Eastern Conference champions, the Boston Celtics, going up against the Miami Superfriends, err, Heat. The upstart Oklahoma City Thunder, viewed as the heir to Los Angeles’aaa

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The Wrap Up, where John Wilson stole the spotlight from Prince William

Well atleast for now, John Wilson’s the man of the moment for Ginebra. And why not? 16 points on 12 shots (Including freethrow possessions), 3 rebounds, 2 steals and a whole lot of things that you don’t see on the box score. Excellent defense on Harris, limitless energy and 5 crucial points down the stretchaaa

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