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There's few figures in sports who are as generous as Manny Pacquiao. He pays for an entourage more than two dozen deep to travel the world with him. In his latest move of insane generosity, Pacman flew 130 people on a private jet to his fight in Dallas.

If his posse is only 30-40 people, who else was on the plane? Yahoo! Sports' Kevin Iole reports that there were also some Filipino media members on the plane. For all we know, they may have paid their way on the plane. If not, it does bring up questions about objectivity and ethics (0:26 mark).

This becomes even more interesting when you go back a few days when Bob Arum was complaining that several Filipino media members were denied access to Floyd Mayweather after the Mayweather-Shane Mosley presser in Los Angeles. If they're jetting around with Pacquiao for free are they really objective media members who should gain access to Floyd? Or simply Pacman press agents? Arum charged Golden Boy Promotions with discrimination.  

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  1. K NEL
    1. Posted by K NEL Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:23 pm EST

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    Umm....who cares....
  2. Enrique M
    2. Posted by Enrique M Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:24 pm EST

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    Unofficially, there are the relatives, friends, bodyguards, team members, politicians (especially, Chavit Singson), and a handful media reps.
  3. pokerrock
    3. Posted by pokerrock Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:55 pm EST

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    pacquaio either :
    1.knocks out the brawler Clottey in the 2nd round like Hatton or
    2..Goes 11-12 rounds comfortably with the win like the Cotto fight . If Clotteys corner wants more damage done thats their choice.
  4. Enrique M
    4. Posted by Enrique M Wed Mar 10, 2010 3:19 pm EST

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    Somehow, I would prefer the fight to go up to 5 rounds. My concern if Manny takes him out in 2 rounds, just like he did with Hatton, some fans might get disappointed for not seeing more action!!! I'm sure the fans who are in the stadium will not feel short changed if the fight stops in 5. Worst scenario, if Clottey gets ahead of Manny in 5 rounds... he must make sure he gets even by the 9th and then take it from there!!!
  5. julyfirehorse!
    5. Posted by julyfirehorse! Wed Mar 10, 2010 3:20 pm EST

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    People care alot more than you think when it comes to discrimination towards Filipino Media members when they are denied access to floyd JUNIOR......Why is floyd JUNIOR so afraid of Filipinos...???...They are people...just like him....
  6. sumatra-b
    6. Posted by sumatra-b Wed Mar 10, 2010 3:42 pm EST

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    This stems from the fact that Mayweather has axe to grind against the Pacman who is a Filipino. Remember that despite his brick brat against Pacman on interviews, he definitely appears to be the big loser, especially that all he says is no big deal to Paquiao. The more he talks, the more he exposes his unpleasant personality and it is a shame on him. I suppose he has generalized his ire against the whole country.
  7. demonloc5150
    7. Posted by demonloc5150 Wed Mar 10, 2010 4:02 pm EST

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    look at this sh!t.. ppl got on FLOYD's HEAD about that BLACK TRUCK but this truly TRUMPS that!!! a PRIVATE JET!! are you serious? i thought manny WAS HUMBLE.... what happened to all that humility?? AND FLOYD has EVERY RIGHT to DENY Manny's ppl access to HIS PRESS CONFERENCE... tell manny to take the TEST and ALL THE REPORTERS FROM the PHILLIPPINES can come!!!
  8. Ferdie
    8. Posted by Ferdie Wed Mar 10, 2010 4:34 pm EST

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    actually mayweather pronounce that if you are not american , you are a cheater.... the truth is africans are from 4th country...and so as those black-americans...you black peope are not truly an american, you are un-american.... that is what you represent, check your leaders from top to bottom... those are facts......@demonloc
  9. julyfirehorse!
    9. Posted by julyfirehorse! Wed Mar 10, 2010 4:40 pm EST

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    Yes demonloc....humble enough to buy "many " of the other passengers their tickets....Your mistaking Pacman's generosity with your jealousy...!!!!...
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    Manny's people..??...Are you assumimg that all Filipinos are Manny's people..??!!!....
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    Besides...floyd JUNIOR must accept that what happened on May 2, 2009 with floyd SENIOR leaving his comrad Ricky Hatton laying unconscious after being knocked out cold by Manny Pacquiao....
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    floyd SENIOR's COWARDICE based on leaving the scene of his fallen comrad AND floyd JUNIOR trying to grandstand for his comeback fight against JMM just before Pacman's devastating KO of Hatton was like two birds killed with one stone...!!!!...
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    This was most definitely cause enough for the Mayweathers to panick out of desperation and find a way to charactor assassinate Manny Pacquiao's rise to power by using floyd SENIOR's accusation of Pacman being on steroids....This is proof enough that the Mayweather's JEALOUS DEMAND for RECOGNITION is based on floyd SENIORS COWARDICE....This also includes floyd JUNIOR's DEMAND for excessive RANDOM Olympic-Styled Drug Testing by an organization other than the NSAC...!!!!....
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    Therefore...ALL of floyd JUNIOR's DEMANDS are based on floyd SENIOR's COWARDICE....!!!!!....
    Like FATHER.....Like SON....!!!!!....
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    The Legacy of Mayweather's COWARDICE Lives on....
  10. Rook
    10. Posted by Rook Wed Mar 10, 2010 5:13 pm EST

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    Steve Cofield is jealous of the people that got to fly for free. Who cares what Manny spends his dough on. Would Gayweather do the same for you? Doubt it. but keep on swingin from them niggs nuts Steve cofield you just might get your hold pushed in by Gayweather.
  11. Jdub
    11. Posted by Jdub Wed Mar 10, 2010 5:20 pm EST

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    OOOOH no, now Manny isn't humble cause he flew in a private jet. AAAAAH, how many movie stars, business men, and others fly in private jets? HMMM, lots. Yeah, like Gayweather hasn't flown in a private jet to a fight or other places as well. You fly in private jets so you can avoid the media Dumbsh**s!!!!
  12. Jdub
    12. Posted by Jdub Wed Mar 10, 2010 5:32 pm EST

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    Pac was pretty generous cause he could have been spoiled and just flew just his crew members and himself, but he flew over 130 country men and fans with him. He not only avoided the media at a regular airport, which Gayweather is gonna do too, but he flew with underprivileged fans as well. HMMMMM, that sounds pretty humble and generous.
  13. Jdub
    13. Posted by Jdub Wed Mar 10, 2010 5:36 pm EST

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    There were media people as well, from the Philippines, but that is expected. He avoided the media that he didn't want is what I should have said. He's gonna have to deal with them anyways, but why at an airport, which is pretty dam annoying. So, he was smart in his actions and everyone else, but Gayweather fans can see that. HMMMM, I wonder what Gayweather is gonna do to try to top Manny. Which everyone knows he's gonna do. LOL!!!
  14. Jrock
    14. Posted by Jrock Wed Mar 10, 2010 5:37 pm EST

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    Mayweathers are in a whole lotta CRIME new's these days. what's mind blowing to me is how the Mayweathers are so great with accusing people of dumb things and yet they are the one's with criminal records. I feel bad for boxing fans and Mayweather fans coz this FAMILY is just all over the news and it has nothing to do with boxing. My question for all Mayweather fans is how the hell can you tolerate these kind of behavior and be pull for a guy like FLOYD? And if your a Mayweather fan and you have kids is this the kind of role model you want you child watching?
  15. dindo
    15. Posted by dindo Wed Mar 10, 2010 6:14 pm EST

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    Yeah, there's really a question of objectivity in this matter. I'm a Filipino and I've known how some Filipino media show some sort of bias when reorting about Pacquiao's activities, Kevin is right about his observation on Chino Trinidad. Trinidad is known to be good in exaggeration and is really biased towards Pacquiao. Another notable writer here who seems to see only the bad side of Pacquiao's opponent is Quinito Henson. I really despise it when these two anchor the fight of pacquiao on TV.
  16. virginia
    16. Posted by virginia Wed Mar 10, 2010 6:32 pm EST

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    Gay-May might just have made a big mistake in thinking he can cruise past the mose man on his way to a bigger payday against the Pac-Man if he loses to sugar Pac-Man may never get the chance to mess up his pretty face as he keeps him in the fight long enough to make him understand why you dont open your mouth to a far superior human being.That would be a shame for im sure everyone would love gay-may to be shut up by a quite and humble man.also it would be a great send off for Manny as he retires afterward to start his political move in earnest.Eventually to be the president of his country so he can knock out the corruption there and give his people the leadership of an honest man who knows how to win and do it the right way.Withhard honest work.GOOOOOOO!!!!!! PAC-MAN!!!!!!!
  17. julyfirehorse!
    17. Posted by julyfirehorse! Wed Mar 10, 2010 6:32 pm EST

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    sop.....
    ALL of floyd JUNIOR's DEMANDS are based on floyd SENIOR's COWARDICE...!!!!!...like FATHER..like SON..!!!...
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    Therefore I do NOT blame Manny Pacquiao for NOT buying into the Mayweather's evil schemes....
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    This explains perfectly why floyd JUNIOR did NOT receive P4P Fighter of the Decade by BOTH The Ring Magazine and The Boxing Writers Association of America....!!!!!!.....
  18. Trey
    18. Posted by Trey Wed Mar 10, 2010 6:56 pm EST

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    Ferdie, last time I check the history books, not HIS-STORY, your ancestors came across on a boat also, unfortunately our's were enslaved, so if African Americans are un-american then you would have to include yourself, European, in that as well. Remember, Columbus got lost, landed here, thought he was in India, and SAW, not DISCOVERED because you can't discover a people occupying a territory, Indians. Go back to school and educate yourself before you decide to open your mouth with such stupidity! Freaking looser racist!
  19. ICEM
    19. Posted by ICEM Wed Mar 10, 2010 6:56 pm EST

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    honestly who really cares. I dont think this is a great fight. I think its one Manny can easily win he is to fast. I dont think this will change anything if manny wins if he loses you can kiss Mayweather good bye. There is more to lose than to win winning only makes add to his status as pound for pound. I wont be getting this fight probably ready the play by play on espn. Mayweather vs Mosely has better implication than this match. I will watch that fight.

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