Clinton applauded predicting Pacquiao boxing win
MANILA, Philippines (AP)—U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton drew loud applause at a town hall meeting with students Friday in the Philippines by giving the right answer to the most pressing question: Is Manny Pacquiao going to win this weekend?
The most popular Filipino will be back in the boxing ring in Las Vegas on Saturday to take on Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico in a 145-pound (66-kilogram) fight that will be closely watched back home.
“Of course the Pacman’s going to win. I mean, is there any doubt?” Clinton said at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, where she entertained questions during the nationally televised forum with hundreds of students.
“Pacman” is Pacquiao’s nickname.
Clinton said she’s aware that boxing and basketball are “pretty big” in the Philippines. Every time Pacquiao steps into the ring, he brings his native Philippines to a virtual standstill.
A Chicago native, Clinton also confessed that the Chicago Bulls were her favorites—until she moved to New York and started backing the Knicks, something she said was “kind of discouraging.”
“Now the Knicks are trying maybe to get LeBron James, now that would make it very exciting in New York. So I will watch that. I am not sure exactly what will happen,” Clinton said.

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Floyd is a boring ass fighter, all he does is run around the ring. He barely got by Oscar on points and Pacman destroyed Oscar. When we pay 50 bucks we wanna see guys fight not dance. That is y the only fight I ever bought on PPV with FMJ is the one with Oscar. I really want this fight to happen but I think it wont because Gayweather knows that Pacman is a real threat to give him his first loss or even a TKO. If FMJ has any real balls he will take the fight 50/50 and let the best man win.
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Each fighter is great and a first ballot Hall of Famer, but I think the only chance a fighter has against Manny is his defense. I find it still puzzling and unbelievable that Manny has incresed his power as he has moved up in weight and how these bigger stronger fighters cannot hurt him. I think Manny deserves his respect for the dominating performancea aginst the greats he has beaten into submission but Mayweather is on a different plateau than those fighters and if Freddie Roach believes his fighter can do the same against Mayweather look for Manny to have a long night.
Mayweather comes from a great line of fighters although very disfunctional, Floyd Sr. and Roger are as great as Freddie Roach and if the two can work together for Mayweather Jr.'s greatest challenge this would give MAyweather an advantage that the other fighters Manny has destroyed recently a corner that knows how to adjust during the fight.
Mayweather by dominating decision! Then finally Mayweather will get some respect from the Manny fans, me I am personally a fan of boxing who respects the sport and the warriors in it. I admire both fighters and think they are both great, this is just my analytical nonbiased opinion.
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SHAME on you Benjamin! ... don't say you are a Filipino....
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Mayweather, naturally born brawler, he's strong.. no one can match that... Pacquiao- Mayweather bout? If Mayweather wins.. nothing's new... not exciting at all... Pacquiao wins? That's something people will truly be happy about... the guy with a pure heart wins....in or out of the ring....
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and, he`ll be back after Pacman retires.
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