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Manny Pacquiao vs Joshua Clottey Live Play By Play Updates and Results

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Check in with Benchwarmers United throughout the night as we provide full coverage of the Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey welterweight showdown.  Pacquiao (50-3-2) defends his WBO welterweight title against Clottey (35-3) at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas before a crowd of 50,000 beginning at 11:50 PM EST.

Pacquiao Vs Clottey Live Play By Play

The following is the play-by-play call of the fight:

Round 1

Pacquiao comes out and immediately attempts to establish his jab.  Pacquiao lands a left followed by right to body.  Clottey is on defensive, blocking punches.  Pacquiao lands some shots to body and arms along the ropes.  Clottey misses with jab and takes a right to head from Pacquiao.  Pacquiao sticks the jab and Clottey follows with a hard right hand.  Bell sounds.

Uneventful first round goes to Pacquiao.

Round 2

Pacquiao comes out again and is dictating the pace.  Clottey still on defense and Pacquiao is struggling to find openings.  Pacquiao continues to throw punches but Clottey is blocking them all.  Clottey lands blow below the belt, but no call from ref.  Pacquiao rips a left through Clottey’s guard.  Solid left by Clottey.  Pacquiao continues to throw but everything is being blocked.  Pacquiao gets through the guard and scores just before the bell.

Another round for Pacquiao due to his constant activity

Round 3

Pacquiao comes out and is still throwing punches without much response from Clottey.  Pacquiao is starting to get through Clottey’s guard a little better now.  Clottey unleashes a few punches, now back on the defensive.  Pacquiao keeps pouring on the punches.  Clottey counters and lands a hard right.  Pacquiao picks up pace and corners Clotter in corner, landing partially blocked shots.  Round comes to end.

Pacquiao still throwing too many punches to Clottey’s, another easy round.

Round 4

Clottey is slightly picking up his pace, but Pacquiao is still outpunching Clottey three to one.  Clottey’s defense is still tough to break.  Pacquiao lands punches with two hands at once, ref pauses fight and gives warning.  Pacquiao lands a shot and Clottey falls back into the corner.  Clottey’s defense is still tight with his defense and recovers.  Clottey hasn’t thrown a punch now in 30 seconds.  Pacquiao still struggling to break the defense as Clottey lands to body.  Another left by Clottey as round ends.

Another walkover round for Pacquiao

Round 5

Pacquiao is now throwing four punches to every shot thrown by Clottey.  Pacquiao calls on Clottey to throw punches, taking open shots to body.  Pacquiao begins throwing hands again, but Clottey is still defending well.  Pacquiao still pecking away with shots that are being partially blocked.  Clottey is again not throwing punches.  Right to head by Pacquiao.  Pacquiao attacks landing a flurry of shot.  No response from Clottey as round end

Pacquiaouiao with another easy and clear round.

Round 6

Pacquiao continues to throw hands at a fast pace.  Clottey has no answer to respond.  Right to head by Pacquiao.  Flurry of shots landed by Pacquiao.  Clottey lands back to back rights, followed by a combination.  Pacquiao responds with flurry of punches, putting Clottey back on the defensive.  Pacquiao unleashes another flurry of shots to close the round.

Six rounds to zero, Pacquiao in a total mismatch here.

Round 7

Clottey opens the round with more activity and lands a few shots.  Pacquiao goes back to unleashing shot after shot, but Clottey strikes back with a left.  Clottey is beginning to open up more, but Pacquiao is still outpunching him by a wide margin.  Pacquiao lands a left, followed by a body shot.  Clottey again dormant, not throwing punches.  Pacq is burying Clottey with shots. Round ends.

Best round of night for Clottey, but another round goes to Pacquiao

Round 8

Clottey comes out in tight defense again as Pacquiao remains active.  Pacquiao lands a solid left.  Low blow by Clottey, refs gives Pacquiao time to recover.  Pacquiao goes right back to throwing shot after shot with Clottey going dorman again.  Pacquiao has thrown about 30-40 shots without a response back.  It’s getting ugly and Clotteys corner begs him to open up and fight.

Dominating round by Pacquiaou

Round 9

Pacquiao is just bombing away again as Clottey stays in tight defense.  Clottey is fighting scared looking to last.  Clottey unleashes a combination, but goes right back into his defensive guard.  Pacquiao is back to throwing shot after shot. Clottey misses with a right and Pacquiao counters with combination that make Clottey pay for it.  More punch activity by Pacquiao as the round ends.

Score another round for Pacquiao

Round 10

Pacquiao still looks fresh as the first round as he continues to bomb away.  Clottey’s defense is still solid, blocking most of Pacquiao’s punches.  Combination of body shot landed by Pacquiao.  Clottey continues to not take a chance, as Pacquiao keeps slamming shots on Clottey’s guard.  Clottey lands to blows, but backs out into his guard again.  Pacquiao is again unloading as he throws 20 unanswered punches.  Clottey lands a solid right to close round.

Another easy round for Pacquiao.  Ten rounds to zero.

Round 11

Lampley notes that Pacquiao has thrown more punches tonight after ten rounds than any of his previous 55 bouts. Pacquiao has reduced his pace, but Clottey still refusing to open up.  Clottey lands a shot and Pacquiao unleashes about 15 unanswered punches.  The crowd is now chanting Manny.  Clottey battles back and lands three left uppercuts in a row.  Pacquiao rallies and begins to unleash again as Clottey goes back into his shell.

Another great round for Pacquiao

Round 12

Clottey is looking a little more game, lands a hard left hook.  Inadvertent headbutt pauses the action.  Clottey lands a left to body. Pacquiao is still throwing flurries of punches.  Clottey throws a left that lands, but Pacquiao picks up pace and starts landing shots again.  Pacquiao is landing shots three to one again, as Clottey ends the fight as he started it, burying his face behind his gloves.

Twelve rounds to zero.  Pacquiao throws a dominating shutout.

Official Result

Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision 120-108, 119-109 and 119-109 to retain his WBO Welterweight title.

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What Could Of Happened On Saturday The 13th? Pacquiao VS. Mayweather Jr.

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

I can’t help but turn my attention this week  to what could of happened this Saturday March 13th. It could of been one of the best boxing matches of all time but instead we can only use our imagination of what would of happened between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Boxing  and boxing fans sorely needed this matchup but for some reason this  colossal fight is not what we will seeing  this Saturday. What is the real reason?…

What would of happened if Manny Pacquiao fought Floyd Mayweather Jr. this Saturday?

Pacquiao will instead take on Joshua Clottey this Saturday  and Mayweather Jr. will take on Sugar Shane Mosley on May 1. While these matchups could produce some great fights, they  fail in comparison to the Pacquiao/Mayweather Jr fight. This would of been a spring fling that could of made boxing history. Mayweather Jr. is unbeaten and Pacquiao is on top of his game. It is unfair to the fans and as usual they are left out in the cold looking in.

Mayweather has accused Pacquiao of taking steroids, and the proud Pacquiao did sue Floyd for defamation of character. While this back and forth banter could of made for a better fight inside the ring instead it made for no fight at all. Pacquiao thinks that Mayweather should of concentrated on the fight at hand instead of acquisations. I have to agree with Manny’s thoughts as he would be Floyd’s greatest threat to his unbeaten recoord. Mayweather knew that Manny is the best pound for pound fighter in the world ,and he wanted no part of him at this time in his career. Was he afraid to get his first loss of his career?

I hope that both fighters win their fights and maybe their next fight will be against each other. Both fighters need this fight to put a exclamation  on their careers. If this fight never happens, every boxing fan will be left to what would of happened if they fought. Both fighters would have to live with that, lets hope boxing fans don’t have to.

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The Prospect of Big Fights is Bringing Boxing Back.

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

As a life long fan of boxing I am excited. We finally have some great matches happening.

Guys have stopped ducking tough opponents and want to see who is the better man. Pacquiao and Mayweather will be a great fight. While I’m not a fan of Manny’s style, he is fun to watch. Floyd is probably the best fighter in the last 15 years or so. I’ll go ahead and predict that Floyd beats Manny. Manny will simply have a tough time with Floyd’s hand speed and will get counter punched.

Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr Possible Mega Fight

The middleweight and super middleweights are heating up also.  Andre Ward is emerging as the man to beat, with Carl Froch, Arthur Abraham, Kelly Pavlik and Paul Williams all in the mix. These fighters all have a combination of skill and power to make some fights to remember.

Then we have the Klitchko brothers. The boys need to take some bigger fights this coming year to jump start the heavyweight division. The division needs to grab some of the limelight back that it once had. With David Haye moving up, it will be interesting given he has a big punch and a suspect chin.

All in all, I am looking forward to an exciting 2010 in the world of boxing

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Pacquaio Scores TKO victory over Cotto

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

Manny Pacquiao (50-3-2) maintained his claim to the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world with dominating performance against former champion Miguel Cotto (34-2) on Saturday night in Las Vegas, NV.   Pacquiao delivered punishing blows from the onset of the fight, leaving referee Kenny Bayless no choice but to throw in the towel and end the abuse being delivered to Cotto.   The victory sets up for perhaps the biggest welterweight fight off all-time between Pacquiao and undefeated champion Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Pacquaio Score TKO Victory over Cotto (ESPN.com)

Pacquaio Score TKO Victory over Cotto (ESPN.com)

The fight started out with a very confident Cotto attacking Pacquiao during the first round with a stiff jab that was clearly affecting Pacquiao’s ability to counter-attack.  The momentum shifted in Round 3, as Pacquiao began to deliver shot from a range of angles, catching Cotto by surprise with a right hook that dropped him to the floor.  Cotto was unphased and finished the round strong.

The tide of the fight turned in Round 4, as Pacquiao continued to press the fight and flatted Cotto with a combination of punches near the end of the round.  Cotto was able to pull himself off the canvas, but the damage was done.   Pacquiao stepped up the attack in Rounds 6 and 7, putting Cotto on the full defensive just trying to survive.

The savage beating continued into the later round.  Between Rounds 9 and 10, Cotto’s corner asked him if he wanted to continue and Cotto proceeded forward.  Not able to withstand watching the fight further, Cotto’s wife and son left ringside to return to the locker room.  Before Round 12, Cotto’s father came to the corner begging for the fight to be stopped, but was turned away.   Cotto continued to be beaten badly by Pacquiao until referee Kenny Bayless displayed the mercy that Cotto’s corner would not provide.

With this victory, Pacquiao has clearly placed his stamp onto the title of best pound-for-pound.  In post-fight interviews, Pacquiao displayed his usual humbleness at victory when asked about making a fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr.  While Pacquiao maintained his silence, trainer Freddie Roach expressed their desire to make the fight happen with Mayweather Jr. to prove once-and-for-all who holds the crown.

The following is our play-by-play call of this evening’s fight:

Round 1

Cotto kicks off the fight with a snapping left jab the connect solidly.  Pacquiao connects with a combination as he darts in at Cotto.  Pacquiao is showing respect to Cotto’s power, continuing to dash in and out with punches.  Cotto stick with his jabbing, landing consistently and leaving no openings for Pacquiao’s counter punching.

Round goes to Cotto.

Round 2

Cotto start the round leading with the jab.  Pacquiao continues to fight on the fringe, landing darting combination.  Cotto lands a sharp jab and Pacquiao counters with a right-left combination.  Cotto responds with a left hook that backs off Pacquiao.  The speed of Pacquiao is beginning to take over, as he begins landing a series of shots to Cotto.  It appears that the punches are having little impact as Cotto keeps moving forward as the round comes to and end.

Round goes to Pacquiao


Round 3

Cotto comes back out with a series of jabs as he hunts down Pacquiao.  Cotte lands a counter punches that straightens out Pacquiao.  Cotto comes aggressively at Pacquiao and is floored by a counter punch by Pacquiao.  Cotto takes the 8 count and appears unhurt.  The fighters begin trading blows, with Cotto going to the body and landing some jabs.  Pacquiao continues the aggressive counter punching attack.  Cotto lands solid shots that snap Pacquiao’s head back and the fighter clinch as the round comes the end.

Round goes to Pacquiao 10-8


Round 4

Cotto start off sticking the jab again.  Cotto unleashes a combination of shots along the ropes.  Pacquiao works of the ropes and counters back.  Pacquiao is now center ring unleashing a flurry, but Cotto fires back.  Cotto backs Pacquiao into ropes and bgins to deliver some punishing shots.  Pacquiao works off the ropes back into the center, Cotto is chasing and is nailed with a fiery-fast combination by Pacquiao that floors Cotto again.  This time Cotto appears a little dazed but is able to get back to his feet as the round comes to an end.

Round goes to Pacquiao 10-8


Round 5

Cotto comes out tracking Pacquiao again and is struggling to land the jab.  Pacquiao scores against with a series of combinations, delivering more pinishment to Cotto.  The speed of Cotto’s punches are clearly slowing down.  Pacquiao  is darting in and out again with scoring punches.  Cotto backs Pacquiao into the ropes and land an uppercut follwoed by a left hook, stunning Pacquiao.  Pacquiao darts in again with a combination as the round comes to a close.

Round goes to Cotto.


Round 6

The boxers feel each other out as both appear to be slowing a little.  Pacquiao scores with a combination of punches.  Cotto sticks his jab to stave off the darting Pacquiao.  It appears that Cotto is in trouble again as Pacquiao lands a range of shot.  Cotto works off the ropes and gets himself ground, sticking the jab.  As the round comes to a close, Pacquiao unleashes another series of shots, buckling Cotto into the ropes.  Cotto is hurt and Pacquiao attacks.  Cotto lands a hard left to stave off Pacquiao again as the bell rings

Round goes to Pacquiao

Round 7

Pacquiao comes out the aggressor, landing a combination of blows from different angles.  Cotto is not responding, absorbing the shot.  Pacquiao pulls back giving Cotto breathing room.  Cotto looks to stick his jab again.  Pacquiao  darts in and lands again and moves ito hunting mode and Cotto begin to circle around the ring rather than continuing to come forward.  Pacquiao tracks Cotto down and lands shot effortlessly.  Cotto is running around the ring as the round comes to a close.

Round goes to Pacquiao

Round 8

Cotto starts the round again with a stinging left jab.  Cotto lands a few body blows and another snapping jab.  Cotto has changed his approach to circling and defendeing the Pacquiao assault, doing a good job defending.  Pacquiao catches up to Cotto and lands along the ropes.  Cotto continues to circle.  Pacquiao gets Cotto along the ropes and lands more scoring shot as they clinch.  Pacquiao appears fearless of Cotto’s power.  Pacquiao comes after Cotto again, unleashing a combination in the corner as the round comes to an end.

Round goes to Pacquiao

Round 9

The fighters trade shots to the head and body to start the round.  Cotto lands a few jabs as he continues to circle around Pacquiao.  Pacquiao lands a left, stunning Cotto.  Pacquiao gets Cotto along the ropes and has him in trouble.  The fighters clinch.  Pacquiao gets Cotto against the ropes and he is struggling to survive.  Another clinch.  Cotto lands a stinging jab, but Pacquiao continues forward.  Pacquaio unleashes along the ropes again and Cotto circles away as the round comes to an end. Pacquiao is now dominanting the fight.

Round goes to Pacquaio

Round 10

Cotto’s corner asks him if he wants to continue between rounds and Cotto says he wants to go.  Ringside, Cotto’s wife and son leave ringside.  Cotto lands a few jabs and Pacquiao appears to be taking a breather.  Cotto is circling the ring and Pacquiao begins to pick up the pace.  Pacquiao lands a right cross.  Pacquiao calls on Cotto to bring it forward.  Pacquiao lands another combination and Cotto continues to circle to survice.  Pacquiao lands a hard right as the round comes to an end.

Round goes to Pacquiao

Round 11

Cotto comes out jabbing then moves back to his defensive circling.  Pacquiao is taking another breather as Cotto refuses to engage.  Pacquiao picks up the pace and goes in for the kill.  Pacquiao lands a series of combination and has Cotto in trouble again.  Cotto scrambles to survive, but Pacquiao won’t let up.  Cotto looks up at the clock to see how much time he has left.  Cotto continues the defensive circling to close the round as boos rains down from the crowd.

Round goes to Pacquiao

Round 12

The fighters touch gloves in the center.  Cotto begins to circle immediately with Pacquiao on the hunt.  Pacquiao lands a cobination and Cotto circles away defensively. Cotto refuses to engage and the referee Kenny Bayless steps in to end the fight.

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