Clottey held a tight defense and didn’t let Pacquiao near his face.  Showing his fighting skills, the Pac Man focused on Clottey’s body, and threw 1,231 punches –more than ever before.  His opponent got in 399 punches.

The twelve round fight went for all twelve rounds, which is different than how most people saw the fight in their head.  A knock-out was expected by many.

There are rumors that the Clottey fight is the last the Filipino fighter will commit to for a while.  He is rumored to be running for political office in his native Philippines, where he is a very highly regarded individual.

Before he heads to retirement, many are hoping that he will commit to a fight against Floyd Mayweather, Jr.  Mayweather used to hold the record for pound-for-pound best fighter in the league before he went into retirement.  He came out of retirement to fight Pacquiao, but the two sides could never come to an agreement.

The fight was available on pay-per-view, but is going to be shown again this Saturday night on HBO for those that missed the action. Fight fans should be sure to watch this transpire, as it was a great match.

Garbed in a blue Nike T-shirt, red gym shorts and shoes a ruby so bright and shiny one could almost be forgiven for mistaking them for Dorothy’s slippers, Pacquiao glided around the ring as if riding a thermal, firing punches at a non-existent opponent with dizzying speed. At one point as he circled about an arm’s length away from the ropes, his taped-up fists pummeling the air, Pacquiao slid over to his cornerman, Buboy, and suddenly caught the poor guy with a literal gut-check. The crowd laughed, while Buboy–understandably–winced.

No one familiar with Pacquiao’s playful personality was surprised by the move. That also goes for Buboy, who, though caught off-guard, has doubtlessly been on the receiving end of Pacquiao’s practical–if slightly painful–jokes before. Indeed, even during an intense training session, sweat raining from his brow, Pacquiao rarely loses that infectious smile he so often wears.

Later, legendary trainer Freddie Roach entered the ring to work out with his ace pupil. Clad in a torso pad and armed with a pad on either hand, Roach moved about the ring, absorbing blow after blow from Pacquiao, who was obviously holding back–especially with the body shots–lest he risk dropping his beloved mentor.

The two men possess an almost intuitive understanding of one another. Often during their exchange, all Roach had to do was offer a faint gesture or a few quick words, and Pacquiao knew exactly what punching combination or evasive maneuver Roach wanted him to perform. Indeed, wherever Roach went, Pacquiao followed. It was if the two were connected by a rope and pulley.

It’s a psychically charged dynamic–one that has helped propel Pacquiao to the top of the sport of boxing. On March 13, when he faces down Joshua Clottey, the world will find out if Pacquiao can go even higher.

Top Rank.com will provide a full coverage on a live stream broadcast of the Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey weigh-in at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Friday, March 12. The live broadcast will begin 6 pm eastern/3 pm pacific on Top Rank’s new, revamped website. Michael Buffer will be the host.

Todd duBoef, president of Top Rank, made the announcement today.

Earlier this week, Mayweather responded to Pacquiao’s impressive 12th-round TKO of Puerto Rico’s Miguel Cotto on Saturday night in Las Vegas by saying he’d yet to hear Pacquiao say he wants to fight Mayweather — the man Pacquiao surpassed as the world’s top pound-for-pound fighter.

After lots of punishment taken by Cotto from the power punches of Pacquiao, the referee stopped the fight. All filipino people that Pacquiao made them proud including me.  Manny Pacquiao made a first time ever in boxing history and Pacquiao is the first fighter who made 7 world championship title in different weight division. Pacquao is the greatest fight and a boxer os all times.. You make us all proud of you.Congrats.

Sandra Bullock (“The Proposal”), Tim McGraw (“Friday Night Lights”) and Oscar®-winner Kathy Bates (“Misery,” “Revolutionary Road”) star in Alcon Entertainment and Warner Bros. Pictures’ “The Blind Side,” which depicts the remarkable true story of All-American football star Michael Oher. A homeless African-American youngster from a broken home, Oher (Quinton Aaron) is taken in by the Touhys, a well-to-do white family who help him fulfill his potential on and off the football field. At the same time, Oher’s presence in the Touhys’ lives leads them to some insightful self-discoveries of their own. Living in his new environment, the teen faces a completely different set of challenges to overcome. As a football player and student, Oher works hard and, with the help of his coaches and adopted family, becomes an All-American offensive left tackle.

Starring:

Sandra Bullock

Tim McGraw

Kathy Bates

Quinton Aaron

Lily Collins

Jae Head

Sandra Bullock (“The Proposal”), Tim McGraw (“Friday Night Lights”) and Oscar®-winner Kathy Bates (“Misery,” “Revolutionary Road”) star in Alcon Entertainment and Warner Bros. Pictures’ “The Blind Side,” which depicts the remarkable true story of All-American football star Michael Oher.

A homeless African-American youngster from a broken home, Oher (Quinton Aaron) is taken in by the Touhys, a well-to-do white family who help him fulfill his potential on and off the football field. At the same time, Oher’s presence in the Touhys’ lives leads them to some insightful self-discoveries of their own.

Living in his new environment, the teen faces a completely different set of challenges to overcome. As a football player and student, Oher works hard and, with the help of his coaches and adopted family, becomes an All-American offensive left tackle.

Starring:

Sandra Bullock

Tim McGraw

Kathy Bates

Quinton Aaron

Lily Collins

Jae Head

“More Than a Game” tells the true story of five talented young basketball players, including future NBA superstar LeBron James, and their remarkable journey from Akron, Ohio to the national high school championship series.

Five talented young basketball players from Akron, Ohio star in “More Than a Game,” a remarkable true-life coming of age story about friendship and loyalty in the face of great adversity. Coached by a charismatic but inexperienced player’s father, and led by future NBA superstar LeBron James, the “Fab Five’s” improbable nine-year journey leads them from a decrepit inner-city gym to the doorstep of a national high school championship. Along the way, the close-knit team is repeatedly tested — both on and off the court — as James’ exploding worldwide celebrity threatens to destroy everything they’ve set out to achieve together.

“More Than a Game” combines a series of unforgettable one-on-one interviews with rare news footage, never-before-seen home videos, and personal family photographs to bring this heart-wrenching and wholly American story to life.

Starring:

LeBron James