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Thursday, March 29, 2012

Philback 8th Season: Opening Ceremony, March 30, 2012

Philback 8th Season: Opening Ceremony, March 30, 2012




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Reggae, Kuwait – Philippine Basketball Club in Kuwait (Philback)will hold the 8th Season Opening Ceremony on Friday at the Khalijiya Arabic School in Reggae. The ceremony according to the facebook fan page of the club will start at 9:00am. This is right after the playoff game between JC Net and Burger King of the 5’8’ division that will start at 7:30am.






The playoff game between JC Net and Burger King is part of the 7th season. Both teams are on top of their respective brackets and are expected to show fast-pace action from start to finish. The schedule clashes with the opening due to the large number of participants in this division.



The opening ceremony will feature all the participating team in all division that comprise the tournament – Inter-company, Inter-medical, open and 5’8. It is exciting to watch all the teams in their new uniforms along with their beautiful and gorgeous muses. It is expected fans will come out to support the event.



Few games will be played during the opening – featuring teams in every division posted in Philback’s facebook fan page. This schedule according to Philback is subject to change.



It is very exciting also to watch and find out new teams and new team line-ups of current teams. I’m sure Coaches will be busy scouting other teams in their respective divisions. I find it more intriguing to all champions in the last season to scout players.




Last season’s champions were ITHC Slashed- Open Division, United COE-Intercompany and PANIK-Intermedical.  Will these teams defend their crown this season?



So basketball enthusiasts – young and old lets have some fun and enjoy watching exciting games. See you there.

In my next post I will upload some pictures that I will take in this event. But these photos will not be taken via SLR or something high-end camera. Only through my mobile phone :) 





For more information visit Philback’s facebook fan page.

Update: During the opening as I have mention above I have taken few photos. Click here to view.The management of Philback also announce that there will be no games on Friday, 6th April 2012 in observation of Good Friday. The schedule for games on the following Friday, 13th April 2012 already posted in Philback's facebook fan page.

 

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Sunday, March 25, 2012

Erik Morales vs. Danny Garcia: Morales one sided defeat to Garcia, may consider retirement after a Marquez fight?

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Erik Morales vs. Danny Garcia: Morales one sided defeat to Garcia, may consider retirement after a Marquez fight?





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Erik Morales lost to a unanimous decision against Danny Garcia in Reliant Arena, Houston, Texas, United States though Morales already lost to the scales, he came out fighting for the win not for the title.


Rewind
Even before Erik Moralesfight Manny Pacquiao in 2005 I am already a fan of him. Who will forget, if you happen to watch his brutal fight against compatriot Marco Antonio Barrera in 2000 for WBC and WBO Super bantamweight unification. Morales engage Barrera from start to finish in 12 exciting rounds. Morales won a split decision.



Again in 2002, they met for another 12 bruising round but unanimously lost to Barrera. In 2004 the third installment was set and Barrera won via majority decision for featherweight supremacy.



After his lost to a trilogy with Barrera, instead of picking lesser opponents to at least assure a comeback win. Morales would choose to take on Manny Pacquiao who is fresh from a win against his conqueror – Marco Antonio Barrera.



Morales win against Pacquiao in a bloody 12-round-war and handle the Filipino rising star his only defeat from that year till now.



Overall, Morales lost his trilogy against Pacquaio and Barrera. But a boxing fan, hardcore or not, would love how Morales handle six equally exciting, bloody and bruising fight.



Back to his defeat recently, against Garcia, I think the road is now coming to an end for Morales. I think, and in my honest opinion he needs to call it quits.  But oopss… not-so-fast, this writer want one more request from Morales.



The Missing Equation.

I wanted Erik “El Terrible” Morales to please fight compatriot Juan Manuel “Dinamita” Marquez before retiring and hanging those boxing gloves for good. If that fight materializes Morales for me – Is the fighter that fights the best-of-the-best in his era and his division.



Imagine if that fight happens – meaning he had fought Manny Pacquiao, Marco Antonio Barrera and Juan Manuel Marquez. The idea is that each man fought against each other and from that history will tell who among the four greatest boxers in this era would be. 



This is the lost equation if this fight will not happen. Boxing fans would you agree with me?



How I love, if the match-up would be.


Morales vs. Barrera vs. Pacquaio and vs. Marquez – incomplete.


Barrera vs. Morales vs. Pacquiao and vs. Marquez – completed.


Pacquiao vs. Morales vs. Barrera and vs. Marquez – completed.


Marquez vs. Pacquiao vs. Barrera and vs. Morales – incomplete.

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Thursday, March 15, 2012

“20 Reasons why I dislike the Philippines” video, goes viral

“20 Reasons why I dislike the Philippines” video, goes viral










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A video on “20 Reasons Why I Dislike the Philippines” goes viral according to Cebu Live – a fellow blogger web-blog that is based in Cebu. The video was shot in Cebu City by foreigner who lives in the Philippines for three and a half year.


The title of the video itself catches my attention and without reading the entire article I jump into the video and watch the whole content.


Being a Filipino it hurts me a lot to hear such a comment from a foreigner in my country. But in the end I realize that what he present are true.


Though some of it is really part of being a Filipino – then what we can do? (Like cockfighting that is why we have a lot of fighting cocks crowing all over of everyone’s backyard in the entire archipelago.) This custom is dated back during the Spanish colonization in the 15thcentury.


The man, that calls himself Jimmy, told in the video that “I’ve seen and experience the fu@@ing bullshit this country (the Philippines) has to offer”. The points he mention includes manholes, cialis sellers, unsanitary markets, unsafe construction/ unfinished buildings and many more.


Click and watch the video below and try to leave a comment as to how you feel about it.





The things he dislikes are elaborated more in a site My Life in Cebu.


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Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Kuwait expatriates wage increase likely in 2012?

Kuwait expatriates wage increase likely in 2012?





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Just to make both ends meet, Filipino expats in Kuwait continue to endure their respective jobs although some were unhappy with the salary they get. Everyone is hopeful for year 2012 to at least receive even meager salary increments from their employer.




According to Kuwait Times, “Kuwait is likely to adopt general salary increases ranging between 20 and 40 percent of base salary for public sector employee”.

But then, there is no certainty if the expatriates working in the private and even in the public sector could also get the said salary increases. Sources from Kuwait Times also added that, “the increase would cover all Kuwaitis working in the public and private sectors, as well as retired citizens and those covered by social insurance.”



If this is the case then, our hope for such blessings this year is unclear. But I will not end my story here. I continue browsing the web hoping to find out positive news for us.



A source from AlWatan Daily disclosed that “expatriates working in the public sector will receive a raise worth 50 Kuwaiti dinars in which will be paid starting April. The cost of such raise is estimated to be KD 700 million wherein 600,000 employees will benefit from it, including 30,000 citizens who receive social aids, 130,000 retired employees, 230,000 civil servants and the others who work for the private sector”.



It is very obvious that the reported raises are initiated particularly for the Citizens and expatriates working in the public sector and the private sector as the less priority. In my opinion also, private companies might not able to comply. It will depend upon the financial stability of the company.



Still our sole hope is upon the mercy of our employer including me who work in the private sector.



Meanwhile, speaking of wages hike/raises, Q8NRI.composted in 11th January 2012 that Kuwait including Bahrain may have the lowest pay hike among the GCC countries in 2012. What a sad note. While it is Qatar has the highest pay, employees in countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman are likely to see the best pay hikes among Gulf nations this year, according to an expert in the recruitment industry.

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Sunday, March 11, 2012

Juan Manuel Lopez vs. Orlando Salido II: The Mexican champion TKO “JuanMa” in Rd. 10

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Juan Manuel Lopez vs. Orlando Salido II: The Mexican champion TKO “JuanMa” in Rd. 10




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The brave featherweight champion, Orlando Salido once again invades Puerto Rico knocking out again the Puerto Rican hero – Juan Manuel Lopez inside round 10.



The former Puerto Rican champion Juan Manuel Lopez (31-1, 28 KOs) seeks to exact revenge from his earlier loss and to probe that he is correct for the excuses he made right after the first fight. JuanMa was in a “must win” situation because this time for sure he knows that there is no room for excuses. 



Before the fight it was perceived that Lopez has the perfect game plan against Salido. 



The fight

In the opening round both men try to figure out each other – sensing as to what adjustment the other will bring. 



In the second round, a more aggressive Orlando Salido (38-11-2) put on the same pressure in the previous match, pummeled Lopez till the third round.



In the fourth, Lopez controlled the action with his superb boxing skills – a clear round for him. But in the fifth, Salido hurt him and try to finish him off. Eager for the kill, Salido left himself open and was knockdown by Lopez with a short right hook as the round ended – he was saved by the bell.



Salido get back in the sixth and seventh round landing power shots thus controlling the fight. But the former champion knows that he can hurt Salido, ignored his first-hand plan and engaged Salido into toe-to-toe action in round nine.



However, in the battle of will, the Mexican warrior continue to surge forward. The end comes when Salido connects a big overhand right that wobbles Lopez and followed by left and right uppercut plus a bonus left hand floored Lopez down. Referee sensing JuanMa’s inability to continue stops the fight – a TKO victory once again for the Mexican.



Post Fight Assessment

Salidos eagerness to put down Lopez in the fifth round caused him to get knocked down instead. But with endurance and great will to win he managed to get back and luckily saved by the bell. But this is the way how to fight Lopez – more pressure and fighting form the inside, which was successful during the first fight.



The same strategy enticed Lopez to abandon his initial fight plan – to outbox Salido. But he deviates from the plan upon knowing that he can hurt Salido. The mistake of Lopez is that he neglects Salido’s ability to absorb more punches than he can and fight Salido’s fight.




If the former champion follow the game plan by heart he could have pull a decent UD? hmmm.. not sure about it. Truly, Joe Louis famous line that says, "Everyone has a plan until they've been hit.”



Lopez needs to recuperate and rejuvenate his career and fight two three matches at least lesser opponents.



Salido with the win solidify his claim in the featherweight division and is up to bigger names.





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Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Yuriorkis Gamboa vs. Brandon Rios: Why Gamboa’s “no-show” is valid?

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Yuriorkis Gamboa vs. Brandon Rios: Why Gamboa’s “no-show” is valid?





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Yuriorkis Gamboa (21-0, 16 knockouts) didn’t show up during the press conference in Miami, Florida to officially announce his April 14thbout against Brandon Rios. Gamboa’s no-show causes a lot of speculations and rumors pop-up as to why he didn’t show-up. 



One of them is that he might sign-up for Floyd Mayweather Jr’s promotion outfit – because he was later spotted at the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada.



However, Gamboa cleared the issue through Ring TV.com interview, translated by his wife, Maria Cabrera.



"Whenever everything is clear with my contract, that's when the fight will happen, but right now I'm not under the terms that I want the fight to happen," Gamboa added. "I don't have a problem with HBO, and I hope that HBO doesn't have a problem with me either because everything that's happening with me, I didn't choose to be in the position I'm in right now.”



With the above being said, it seems that Gamboa was put into a situation that forces him to a point-of no-return. The press conference was set up without a clear contract. Suppose Gamboa showed up in the press conference and then later on offered a contract that he feel unfair for him. Then, what will happen next? 



It is better that Gamboa decided not to show up at this stage than backing up near the date of the fight regarding contract issue.


At this point we can understand, but not when he choose not to fight when everything is set and done that could really upset the fans – especially those who already bought for a ticket or subscribed pay per views.

"But this is the time to do this, because if I don't stand up for myself, nobody else is going to do it. I never thought that things would wind up this way, but there was never a contract and there was never a signature from Gamboa agreeing to fight with Brandon Rios on April 14."


I agree of what he mentioned above – If this is not the time, when?

Some might ask why Gamboa didn't speak out long before the press conference was set up. If I am to answer this question in behalf of Gamboa. My answer is why not now? because it creates real stir to the boxing world and it help promoting the fight.


If this fight will finally happen – expect more money it generates than the usual way.













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Friday, March 2, 2012

Jeremey Lin: New York Knicks Linsanity, What inspiration it brings?

Jeremey Lin: New York Knicks Linsanity, What inspiration it brings?





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New York Knicks rebounded from a loss against Miami Heat last Thursday, 23 February 2012. NYK win against Le Bron James previous team, Cavaliers 120 -103 in Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.



NYK is now 10-3 since Linsanity began on 04, Feb. 2012. 



The win against Cavaliers is the product of inspiration caused by no other than Jeremy Lin. The bench of NYK contributed a lot of points for this game. This includes Novak’s 17, Iman Shumperts 12 and Baron Davis having 12.



 According to NBAstatistics the bench of NYK scored a total of 50 points. Strange for a team who has a major weakness with regards to their bench contribution and scoring early in the season.



This only started when Jeremy Lin was given a chance to play more minutes as advice by Carmelo Anthony to his coach Mike D’ Antoni. Jeremy didn’t disappoint the team and the opportunity, capitalizing every minute he played and from there Linsanity began.



 The amount of inspiration that Lin showed to NYK bench and to the team in general is tremendous. Every player coming off the bench steps up their game and poured in necessary points for the teams’ victory.



The inspiration from Lin is viral as he really showed unselfish game dishing double digit in assists prompted each player either starter or second group to run without the ball in the hard court because they know that a pass will certainly come if they are in the right position to score. 




"I got the ball in some good spots and they found me and I knocked them down....To hear your name chanted at Madison Square Garden, there's nothing like it. It's unbelievable." Novak in his on-court interview.



What’s good about Lin is that he doesn’t only capitalize the opportunity given to him, but he ignites the whole team. 



Talent win games but team-work win championships.

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Thursday, March 1, 2012

Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. vs Miguel Angel Cotto: What are Cotto's chances against the defensive wizard, in Mayweather?

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Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. vs Miguel Angel Cotto: What are Cotto's chances against the defensive wizard, in Mayweather?




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With all due respect of Miguel Cotto’s skill and experience as a fighter so with his heart as a warrior, I can honestly say that he had a very slim chance against the best counter puncher if not the best boxer in this era. 



I may sound harsh to Miguel Cotto’s fans but then, I call it as I see and feel it. I am not a big fan of Mayweather but I bow to his skill and defensive prowess that 42 opponents never penetrate (except Castillo in their first fight) and so with, Cotto’s lion heart as a fighter. 



Why I boldly state that he has a slim chance?



Height and reach

Cotto, although the naturally bigger fighter that debut at 135 while Mayweather at 130. Mayweather has the height and reach advantage. The advantages he possessed maximize his defensive style – fighting the distance.  Height and reach advantages are essential to Floyd style so as to evade incoming punches and to keep the surging opponent a distance for an effective counter punching.



Age and fighting weight

Mayweather  at 35 years old was never been scratch – pretty boy, was never been in pierce battle or even bloodied that much in any of his fights. Cotto on the other hand at 31 was brutalized by both Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and Antonio Margarito – assume to have loaded gloves, may subject to a wear and tear.



Miguel Cotto was never been the same fighter after the above fights, though resurrect his career by three consecutive winning streak – avenge his loss also to Antonio Margarito.



Fighting only for the second time in the light middleweight, Mayweather having no problem against a bigger and taller Oscar Dela Hoya. Cotto is more comfortable at 154 fighting for the fourth time might have the edge.



Skill by skill

In this department Mayweather highly dominate Cotto which is self explanatory if you are fan of the sport, but if not have some time to watch the videos below.



Cotto and Mayweather scheduled to enter the squared circle come May 05, 2012 in MGM Grand, Las Veagas Nevada. 




Oscar Dela Hoya vs Floyd Mayweather Jr.












Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs Juan Manuel Marquez







Miguel Cotto vs Joshua Clottey









Foreman vs Miguel Cotto






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Sunday, February 19, 2012

Jeremy Lin and the New York Knicks against Dallas Live Blog

Jeremy Lin and the New York Knicks against Dallas Live Blog
Knicks 104 - Mavs 97 final score. The Jeremy bandwagon continues as the Knicks prevail over defending Champion Dallas in Madison Square Garden.

Knicks 84 - Mavs 80 at 11;00 Kuwait time Knicks leading 4 points 7:45 in the fourth quarter

Knicks 75 - Mavs 72 at 10:50 Kuwait time Dallas leading by 3 points end of  third quarter

Knicks 60 - Mavs 70 at 10:40 Kuwait time Dallas leading by 10 points at 3:47 in the third quarter

Knicks 53 - Mavs 60 at 10:30 Kuwait time Dallas 6 point run still leading in the third quarter

Knicks 53 - Mavs 54 at 10:25 Kuwait time Dallas leading 8:51 in the third quarter

Knicks 48 - Mavs 45 at 10:07 Kuwait time end of second quarter

Knicks 46 - Mavs 46 at 10:00 Kuwait time  under 2 minutes

Knicks 42 - Mavs 38 at 9:51 Kuwait time 4:30 time remaining in the second quarter

Knicks 38 - Mavs 34 at 9:47 Kuwait time 7:20 time remaining in the second quarter.

2nd Quarter  Knicks 32 - Mavs 27 at 9:41 Kuwait time - Dallas 7 point run from the start of 2nd quarter.

First Quartet Knicks 32 - Mavs 20 at 9:35 Kuwait time
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Saturday, February 18, 2012

Hornets stops Jeremy Lin and the New York Knicks winning streak, 89-85

Hornets stops Jeremy Lin and the New York Knicks winning streak, 89-85




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Jeremy Lin unable to carry his team towards another victory for the New York Knicks that started to cast doubt about him. So much for the hype, to some that keep on saying that he is the MVP etc. But this assumption is too early to say as he had played only several games.



Even Michael Jordan himself needs Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman to bring Chicago Bulls into several championships. Let Lin play along with Anthony Carmelo and let’s see the difference.



The playoff is still too far to anticipate its outcome. Now we must be contend to follow on what Jeremy Lin is up to against the defending champion Dirk and the rest of Dallas Mavs. It is also exciting to watch Chandler play against the Mavs with the young hero of Knicks in Lin, and that will be on 19 February at 100 ET.



I believed Jeremy Lin and the rest of the team will rebound from these loss as I quote Lin saying "I don't think this is good because I hate losing."I cant wait to watch this match to happen and I hope Carmelo is healthy enough to play.



Lin who scored 26 points for the Knicks, is trailing the Hornets for the entire game. New Orleans once has the worst record of the NBA had their starter double-digits led by Trevor Ariza's 25. Greivis Vasquez added 15 points and 11 assists. 



Amar'e Stoudemire added 26 points and 12 boards for his losing effort for the Knicks.




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Thursday, February 16, 2012

Are you not Lin-tertained? Jeremy Lin Continued New York Knick's Winning Streak.

Are you not Lin-tertained? Jeremy Lin Continued New York Knick's Winning Streak.





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Jeremy Lin continues his astounding performance against Sacramento Kings. Lin lead Knicks in their seventh straight victories with career high 13 assists. 



While watching the highlights of the game in NBA site, it was so entertaining to watch how the Harvard graduate play and get the whole team as a recipient of 13 assists.



The play that lifts me up upon my sit was that when he tries to penetrate, unable to see an opening, decided not to lay up, unable to dish out a pass, continue dribbling the ball from underneath the basket going out to the shaded area and again penetrate back and lays the ball in without a problem.



One thing I love about Jeremy Lin is that he does it just like that, as easy as that, no fancy moves just right straight to the hoop and score. 



Most of the time it is Chandler who get an assist coming from Jeremy Lin. Chandler keep on slamming the ball after receiving passes from Lin underneath the basket. 



It is obvious that Sacramento’s defense focus a little bit to Lin, as he was the leading his team to straight victories.



Jeremy Lin create stir early this month that the fans give him a lot of moniker.






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Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Lin-sanity: The Jeremy Lin Show, from Harvard to New York Knicks

Lin-sanity: The Jeremy Lin Show, from Harvard to New York Knicks





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Jeremy Lin’s name came out of nowhere in the NBA early this month. He was given a chance to play last Saturday, February 4, 2012 against New Jersey Nets for 36 minutes and whooahhh! Man he scored a career high 25 points and lead the Knicks to 99-92 win.



Lin was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week after averaging 27.3 points, 8.3 assists and 2.0 steals in those four starts with the Knicks going undefeated.



These are the following games:

1 Against New Jersey Nets for 36 minutes he scored a career high 25 points and lead the Knicks to 99-92 win.

2 In the subsequent game against the Utah Jazz, Lin made his first career start. He had 28 points and eight assists.

3 Against the Washington Wizards, Lin had 23 points and career-high 10 assists. It was his first double-double.

4 On February 10, Lin scored a new career-high 38 points and had seven assists, leading the Knicks in their 92–85 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. He outscored the Lakers Kobe Bryant, who had 34 points.



Famous Jeremy Lin tag line (moniker, whatever) in the NBA this previous week:

1 Lin-Sanity

2 Lin-Possible

3 Lin-Sane

4 Li-tastic

5 In Filipino Lin-Tik



Jeremy also gets comment from superstars from different sports;

1 Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers star; “What the fudge is going on?”

2 Floyd Mayweather, boxing superstar on twitter; “Jeremy Lin is a good player but all the hype is because he’s Asian. Black players do what he does every night and don’t get the same praise.”

3 Steve Nash, NBA player; “If you love sports you have to love what Jeremy Lin is doing. Getting an opportunity and exploding”.



According to yahoo news Jeremy is now the fastest growing athlete brand worth $ 14 Million. His Jersey number 17 sales are so strong.

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Sunday, February 12, 2012

Whitney Houston found dead in a hotel, aged 48

Whitney Houston found dead in a hotel, aged 48




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WhitneyHouston who popularized songs likes of “I will always love you”, “I have nothing” and “Greatest love of all” was found dead in California hotel. The singer was a guest at Beverly Hills Hotel for a Pre-Grammy award show. Read More

I Will Always Love You


 



I Have Nothing 



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Friday, February 10, 2012

PhilBack Inter-company division: United COE 7th conference Rookie champions

PhilBack Inter-company division: United COE 7th conference Rookie champions





PhilBacks Championship Medal

Nasser sports give United COE a tough game from start to finish. The whole squad was full battle geared against COE, starting the first quarter aggressively pouring in a massive offensive play that constitute as much as 12 point lead in the process.







United COE players before the final match: Photo JMA 9

On the other hand United COE, unable to formulate an effective defense against the perimeter shootout of Nasser Sports spearheaded by Edward Gueco distributing the ball evenly towards his team mates, forcing Paul Mallari – two fouls in the first canto. Opted Playing Coach Rob Cano to benched Mallari for the remaining minutes of the first quarter and called for a time out.




Nasser Sports before the match: Photo via PhilBack

Fresh from the time out COE pull a rally that close the gap before the final buzzer of the first quarter.



In the second quarter, Nasser Sport continued to take the lead leaving United COE single digit deficit – finishing it strong towards the end of the quarter. COE had the ball 15 seconds before the buzzer, committed back to back turn over that Nasser Sports converted as the first half buzzer sounded.



UCOE and Nasser Sports after the briefing: Photo via PhilBack


Tough defense has been implemented by both squads; it is a battle of free throws, sending Romy Navarro in the foul line – converting almost every opportunity and Edward Gueco in the other end.



Before the start of the second half United COE talk things over and decided a tight 1-3-1 zone defense that is quiet effective – neutralizing the perimeter shooter of the sports apparel leader.



Third quarter has been a roller coaster for both teams who tried to establish a clear advantage against each other however, it is still Nasser Sports who’s taking the driver seat.



United COE turn the tide as Ramil Cadano tries to control the boards for COE, neutralizing second chance points for Nasser.




Nasser Sports during the briefing: Photo via PhilBack

A lot more drama and emotions pouring in the middle of the third quarter, wherein both teams penalized for technical fouls – Romy Navarro perfect from the foul line converted four points that cut down the lead of Nasser into single ball possession and eventually take the lead in the end of the third quarter with ten points advantage.



In the fourth, United COE continued their tight zone defense – taking the lead. As a counter, Nasser Sports tried a trapping defense in the transition and was only broken down by United COE. 



COE who anticipated trapping and pressure in the inbound executed a perfect counter against it, forming a single line in the inbound and passing the ball towards a running forward; either Romy Navarro or Paul Mallari as the recipient creating a mismatch against a defending guard from Nasser that is left with no choice but to foul.




United COE after the final match: Photo JMA 9

In the process, United COE establishes a clear advantage. Al Nasser Sports unable to wage a comeback and United COE, with two digits advantage carried it all the way to the final buzzer as United COE captured the championship with a score 90 - 79.




Awarding of Championship Medals: Photo JMA 9

The big win was sweet for the team – being a rookie team in PhilBack’s/Western Union 7th conference inter-company division.



The awarding ceremony followed; Romy Navarro as the conference MVP and mythical five are as follows; Romy and Paul Mallari of United COE, Pacer of Heisco, De Leon of Al Ghanim and Edward Gueco of Al Nasser Sports.





Trophies and medals: Photo via PhilBack



PHILBACK INTER-COMPANY DIVISION RESULTS:

CHAMPION           :UNITED COE

1ST RUNNER UP - :NASSER SPORTS

2ND RUNNER UP   :AL GHANIM
3RD RUNNER UP   :HEISCO 

BEST COACH        :GREG ALCAYDE/ROBERT CANO
MVP                        :ROMY NAVARRO          

For more championship results and photos you may visit PhilBack facebook fan page and click the" like" button for more update of the 7th conference finals in four different divisions namely; Inter-company, Inter-medical, Open and 5'8" Division.

For more details for the up-coming 8th conference and how to join you may email PhilBack at philback_kuwait@yahoo.com & info@philback.org

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Saturday, January 28, 2012

PhilBack Inter-company division: United COE qualifies Championship

PhilBack Inter-company division: United COE qualifies Championship




United COE against Al Ghanim during their semi-final match

After a grueling twelve games of hard fought battles from the eliminations all the way to the semi-finals, United COE captured a berth for the finals against the league leader Al Nasser sports of PhilBacks Inter-company division 7th season.



Before capturing the spot in the finals; United COE finished an 8-2 win loss card and enjoyed a twice to beat advantage in the quarterfinals. United COE was pitted against KASCO in the quarter-final. United COE disposed KASCO via a comfortable margin and avenged their earlier loss against this team in the elimination. 



The rest of the quarter-final teams are up against each other in the below match-up.














Ranking
Team

Rank
Team
winners
1
Nasser Sports
Vs
8
Square
Nasser Sports
2
United COE
Vs
7
KASCO
United COE
3
HEISCO
VS
6
Go Sports
HEISCO
4
AL Ghanim
Vs
5
IKEA
Al Ghanim




Results of the above match-up was like the same order of the ranking wherein top one to four qualified after demolishing the teams from rank number five to eight.



In the semis United COE defeated Al Ghanim, in an equally exciting game during their first match-up in the elimination, this time with only two points. Both teams showed tremendous defense which is evident after a total of five players were fouled out; four key players from Al Ghanim and one from COE.




United COE



Fouled out players from Al Ghanim really hurt the team during the final crunch in the dying minutes wherein COE is up only by two points. Al Ghanim playing without De leon and Topher succumbed to their second defeat to COE.




Meanwhile HEISCO came out short in their campaign to qualify in the finals after beaten by Nasser Sports.

Championship Game is expected to be played on 10th February 2012 in Reggai and for more details find PhilBack’s facebook page.




United COE squad.










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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Forget about Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao vs Floyd "Money" Mayweather: Three dream matchup that guaranteed fireworks

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Forget about Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao vs Floyd "Money" Mayweather: Three dream matchup that guaranteed fireworks
Boxing was overshadowed by the drama of a fight that everyone is itching to watch. If you are going to look into it, as if there is no other exciting match-up inside boxing.

As much as we love this fight to materialize, but we must not forget that there are equally more exciting yet not hyped match-up or no one imagine that it will happen but is very exciting to think. It is not only Manny Pacquiao or Floyd Mayweather who has the ability to excite fans and can put back their money's worth.

Here are my below dream match-up that might create fireworks and action from start till end.

Chad Dawson 30-1-0 (17 KOs) vs Sergio Martinez 48-2-2 (27 KOs) - Though Martinez would like to fight either Pacquaio and Mayweather he deserves to fight worthy opponent like Dawson who has the skill and ability to bring out each one best.

Kazuto Ioka  9-0-0 (6 KOs) vs Denver Cuello 29-4-6 (19 KOs) - A fight between this two fast and ferocious fighter is sure bomb shelling. Both young and have a surging forward style that will only stop until only one man standing.

Humberto Sotto 57-7-2 (34 KOs) vs Brandon Rios 29-0-1 (22 KOs) -This match up must be action packed from the beginning towards the end as Rios never back-down style will entice Sotto to trade punch by punch.
 



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Saturday, January 21, 2012

Manny Pacquaio vs Money Mayweather: Reasons why the fight of the decade wont happen

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Manny Pacquaio vs Money Mayweather: Reasons why the fight of the decade wont happen




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Manny said before;



  • I will fight anytime, anywhere.

  • I will fight even if I will get a smaller share.


Money said before;



  • I will fight if Manny will take OSDT.

  • I will fight if Manny will take OSDT till the fight night.


Manny answered before;



  • I will take NSAC drug test.

  • I will take NSAC drug test 14 days before the fight.


The fight never happened.



Money said now;



  • I will fight if Manny agree in May 5.

  • I will fight if Manny takes less than 50% share.


Manny answered now;


  • I will fight only in June.

  • I will fight only 50-50 share.




Then, how this fight will happen?





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Batman and Robin of Boxing: Pacman and the Filipino Flash

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Batman and Robin of Boxing: Pacman and the Filipino Flash




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A lot of aspiring and up and coming boxer who dream to be on the pacman status right now. But it is not easy to become where pacman in the place of boxing. This is because pacman is considered as the batman of boxing.



But who is Robin?



In my own opinion that is no other than the “Filipino Flash” Nonito Donaire. Right now there is no other Filipino boxer that may close to Manny in terms of popularity and achievement.



However, what makes a hero a hero is the villain.

 
Now, who is the perfect villain for you? :) 
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