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THE ADOBO CHRONICLES’ PACQUIAO-MAYWEATHER FIGHT PREDICTIONS

(Screen grab : mirror.com
(Screen grab : mirror.com)

LAS VEGAS, Nevada (The Adobo Chronicles) – The new welterweight boxing champion of the world is …

We will have to wait till the conclusion of the May 2nd fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather to be held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

The world awaits the outcome of what is being billed ‘The Fight of the Century.’ If no one is knocked out, or if the referee  Kenny Bayless doesn’t stop the fight, the final decision rests with the judges, the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s Burt Clements, Dave Moretti and Glenn Feldman. All of these men have years of experience in some of the biggest fights boxing has ever seen.

Pacquiao remains the underdog, with experts and bettors setting the odds at 8-2 in favor of Mayweather.

But the only thing that’s certain this far is that the prize money — now estimated at $300 Million will be split 60-40, again in favor of Mayweather.

Our boxing experts at The Adobo Chronicles have just released their round-by-round prediction  of how both fighters will fare (and how the judges will vote) come Saturday night:

Round 1 :  2-1 (Pacquiao)

Round 2:  3-0 (Mayweather)

Round 3: 3-0 (Pacquiao)

Round 4: 2-1 (Mayweather)

Round 5: 3-0 (Mayweather)

Round 6: Mayweather is knocked down; 3-0 (Pacquiao)

Round 7: 2-1 (Pacquiao)

Round 8: Pacquiao is knocked down ; 3-0 (Mayweather)

Round 9: 2-1 (Mayweather)

Round 10: 3-0 (Pacquiao); both fighters seem to be having impaired vision because of face injuries

Round 11: 2-1 (Mayweather); both fighters are very groggy

Round 12 (15 seconds before the bell) Referee Bayless stops the fight

Judges’ Announcement: It’s a draw!

In the Green Room, the Mayweather and Pacquiao camps sign an agreement for a re-match in October at the Philippine Arena just north of Manila,  with the money to be split 50-50.

POLL: ACTOR DINGDONG DANTES THE OVERWHELMING CHOICE FOR PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT IN 2022

Pacquiao, left, and Dantes
Pacquiao, left, and Dantes

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) – Manny Pacquiao might be heavily favored by the Filipinos to win in this Saturday’s (Sunday, Philippine time) welterweight boxing championship against American Floyd Mayweather, but the Filipino boxer’s chances of becoming president is very slim.

Actor Dingdong Dantes is the overwhelming choice among likely voters in the 2022 Philippine presidential elections.

Last week, The Adobo Chronicles reported that Dantes is being groomed to be the Liberal Party’s standard bearer in 2022, while Pacquiao has been anointed the presidential candidate for the opposing Nacionalista Party.

In a scientific poll conducted by the Chronicles, Dantes, 34, leads Pacquiao, 36, by almost 3 to 1. An overwhelming 71.15% of respondents said that they will vote for the actor, compared to only 28.85% who said they will vote for the boxer. (Both are under-age to qualify for the 2016 elections.  The minimum age to run for Philippine president is 40.)

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When it comes to politics, Filipinos seem to look up to their screen heroes over their sports heroes. And we’re not even talking about qualifications here.

PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT AQUINO TO MANNY PACQUIAO: ‘IT’S TIME TO QUIT!’

Aquino and Pacquiao (file photo)
Aquino and Pacquiao (file photo)

LANGKAWI ISLAND, Malaysia (The Adobo Chronicles) – From one Filipino to another: “It’s time to quit!”

Speaking to reporters in Malaysia where he is attending a summit meeting of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), Philippine President NoyNoy Aquino gave Filipino champion boxer Manny Pacquiao his unsolicited advice.

“You have earned and saved money. You should be able to enjoy it. Enjoy your family. Enjoy each other,” Aquino said.

He added: “(Pacquiao) is entitled, after all his sacrifices and the example that he’s made, to enjoy the fruits of all his hard work and labor.”

Pacquiao will face Floyd Mayweather at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on May 2 for the welterweight boxing title. The Filipino is considered by many  — including top Las Vegas bettors — as the underdog.

From his Penthouse suite at the MGM Grand Hotel, Pacquiao was informed and asked about the advice from the president of his country that it’s time for the boxer to quit.  Pacquiao replied:  “Salamat, Ginoong Pangulo. Sana ikaw rin!” (Thank you Mr. President. I hope you do too!)