Las Vegas,Nevada
Bob Arum heaped lavish praises on Eric Morales at the press conference of his ward’s ring date with Manny Pacquiao–likening him to the legendary Mexican idol Pancho Villa,

Reminded that there was a hall of famer from the Philippines with a similar moniker who reigned supreme as the world’s finest flyweight, Arum blurted that “it was the hero of the Mexican revolution I had in mind though Francisco Guilledo (Pancho’s real name) could be an apt comparison”,

Arum told everyone not to miss the fight guaranteeing total satisfaction by the fans “if only for the sheer volume of punches certain to top the blows thrown in their first encounter”.

Steve Wynn, owner of the swanky hotel which forked five million dollars on site fees alone to host the Morales/Pacquiao return go– calls the fluctuating odds (last posting was pick em) ‘unusual’ adding it could change anytime before the combatants square off before a sell-out throng Sunday Manila time.

Most of the large group of Filipinos who have started treking in to this mecca of boxing are expecting a quick win by Pacquiao but a retired MD, John Arville, a University of Santo Tomas alumnus, insists that the GenSan marvel must maintain at least “11 rounds of sustained fistic brilliance in order to topple the gutsy Tijuana native.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA—Bettors call it a “scalping” chance placing a bet on both sides of the ‘The Battle” which some gamblers say insures a profit assuming the odds posted at the time is even.

But you can throw this betting theory out of Steve Wynn’s fabulous hotel in Las Vegas with the re-assumption of the favored role by Manny Pacquiao who posted last night a definitive edge -betting wise- over his bitter rival Eric Morales.

Fifteen hundred dollars wagered on Manny Pacquiao can bring in one hundred ($100) while one hundred five crisp US notes placed on Erik Morales give a hundred dollar return.

But don’t go knocking on your neighbor’s doors betting your carabao lest you look foolish and dumb if you wind up making the wrong bet.(You can bring in the mascot with its apt comments)

Meanwhile, more Latinos are expressing preference for the man called
‘Pacman’ as he gears up for his showdown with the terrible Tijuana Mex.

It is probable that boxing aficionado (Mexican American) Raul Rodriguez, a Respiratory Therapist at Washington Township Hospital in Fremont Ca., just got swept up with Pac Mania he’s picking Pacquiao to beat Morales.

“I grew up in East Los Angeles watching the likes of Ruben Olivares, Salvador Sanchez and Julio Cesar Chavez. My dad used to to take me to the Forum to see a good scrap. It would have been fun seeing those guys with Manny. Manny is right up there with them in terms of fire, fury and brilliance.”

“I’m picking Manny Pacquiao to beat Erik Morales because of motivation. You cannot help admire a guy carrying the pride and honor of 80 million Filipinos.”
“In many ways, Manny emulates what Filipino-American workers are known for—-hardwork, talent and determination.”
“His blood and guts is to be admired especially after firing back at Morales despite being cut in the fifth round the last time they met.”
“Manny is the hungrier, faster and younger fighter of the two combatants. Speed kills and that’s what Manny should employ to beat the great Morales.”

“I’ve seen all of Manny Paquiao’s fights through PPV and DVD’s my buddy Emmanuel
Rivera gives me and I just like the guy. And Pacman gives great interviews.”
“A good example that he is his own man is that he doesn’t rely on translators to express himself on national television. He took initiative in learning English.”

Thanks Amigo. Ironically, nationalism sells in boxing. It is special to hear one Mexican aficionado root for a fistic treasure like Pacquiao.

“Manny Pacquiao comes once in a hundred years and I’m happy for the Filipino people.
“He has elevated not only boxing but his fellow Filipinos in terms of world wide recognition.” Rodriguez concluded.

But the Arville brothers, John Jr. and Raymond who are certified Pacquiao supporters — cautioned Manny to have at least 11 rounds of fistic brilliance in order to topple ‘Terrible Erik.

As it turned out, Pacman needed only ten ferociosly fought ones to fashion out the biggest win of his checkered career.