Manny Pacquiao v Floyd Mayweather Jr a must-see Image :1 of 2 Matthew Syed, Sports Journalist of the Year 15 Comments Recommend? (16)   It is seldom wise to rush to definitive judgment after any sporting contest, but no sane observer could deny that Manny Pacquiao, after his thrilling conquest of Miguel Cotto for the WBO welterweight title, is among the finest and most ferociously gifted boxers to have laced a pair of gloves. At times on Saturday night, particularly in the middle rounds, Pacquiao’s principal weapons seemed less like fists and more like precision-guided missiles, such was his relentless accuracy in finding the point of his opponent’s jaw. As early as the eighth round, Cotto, a spirited pugilist of the old school, was utterly vanquished, his face bloodied, his marbled body sagging, his noble ambitions sapped by the ubiquity of his opponent’s knuckles. Only a will that exceeded his good sense kept Cotto upright until the merciful intervention of the referee a minute into the final round. It would be tempting to eulogise further about Pacquiao’s genius as a boxer — about his speed, the kaleidoscopic geometry of his punches, his capacity to absorb punishment, even from heavier, bulkier opponents — but there is a more pressing issue that must be addressed, now more than ever. The sport has at present the rare good fortune of boasting two of the greatest pound-for-pound practitioners in history and it is imperative that they are brought together for what would rate among the most seismic collisions of this or any other era. A match-up between Pacquiao and the undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr next year would not only be the richest bout in history, it would also make all other recent “super-fights” seem like irrelevances. It would certainly be the most seminal contest to have taken place in a boxing ring since Marvin Hagler put his middleweight title on the line against a twinkle-toed Sugar Ray Leonard at Caesars Palace in 1987, a bout that lived up to the hype, even if the judges’ scoring caused bitter dispute. Related Links Pacquiao wins status as lord of the rings Fighting man hits right note in second round Home fit for heroes awaits legend Pacquiao Multimedia Mayweather v Pacquiao: will it happen and who would win?   “If Mayweather wants to fight Manny, let him call me,” Bob Arum, Pacquiao’s promoter, said in the aftermath of Saturday’s bout. To which Mayweather replied: “Manny Pacquiao doesn’t say anything directly about fighting me because he might just know it’s not a fight he can win.” It is to be hoped that these barbs represent the opening skirmishes in a verbal war that will rage until the boxers touch gloves some time next year and do not herald the dreadful possibility that the match will not be made because of clashes of ego or arguments over contractual minutiae. One thing is certain: if the power brokers fail to get this contest on, the sport of boxing will forfeit any residual claim to credibility. For it is match-ups such as these, and the emotions they arouse, that are capable of elevating pugilism beyond other forms of sporting and artistic spectacle. Look back across the decades and it is not cricket or even football that provides the definitive iconography of the age, but the contests that brought nations to a standstill. Johnson-Jeffries, Louis-Schmeling, Robinson-La Motta, Ali-Frazier, Leonard-Hagler. Bouts that changed the world. Sure, boxing does not command the cultural status it once did, not least because of the (entirely understandable) moral scruples of a new generation of sports fans, but by bringing together boxers of bona fide greatness the sport can hope to gain a foothold again in the mass consciousness. This, after all, is how boxing first managed to inhabit the zeitgeist and why scribes such as Hemingway and Mailer flocked to deconstruct its wider meaning. Tthere can be little doubt that a showdown between Pacquiao and Mayweather would resonate far beyond boxing’s traditional constituencies. Pacquiao is already a national icon whose fists are capable of bringing warring factions to a standstill. His storybook odyssey from street urchin to world champion has captivated his countrymen and brought unity to a nation divided by religion and political ideology. “Manny is a unifying force in the Philippines, the epitome of the American dream,” Jeng Gacal, a Filipino lawyer, has said. “He has totally entered the consciousness of every Filipino. The entire country looks at him, wants him to do something, change something. He has genuine kindness and caring for other human beings, and he wishes to use that in his political career.” Pacquiao, who is also a pretty decent singer, intends to stand for Congress next May. Then there is Mayweather, a gun-toting, trash-talking diva born into a boxing dynasty in Grand Rapids, Michigan, but whose intuitive understanding of the complex geometry of prizefighting has elevated him into the uplands of sporting immortality. His critics argue that he lacks courage and class, but no man who has fought his way through 40 bouts and six world titles — and come out with his dignity as well as his undefeated record intact — should justly be accused of anything other than devastating brilliance. His past two bouts, in particular, were masterpieces of defensive comprehension. One hesitates to compare any boxer to Willie Pep — the Will-o’-the-wisp featherweight of the 1940s who was once said to have won a round without throwing a punch — but in the case of Mayweather the comparison is obligatory. In his most recent bout, so effortlessly did Mayweather elude the fists of Juan Manuel Márquez that his opponent seemed part of the act. That is what happens when there is a gaping chasm in ability between athletes: sport becomes choreography. So, who will win, assuming they get it on? Anyone who watched Pacquiao in his past two bouts will find it difficult to accept that any mortal could withstand his scalpel-sharp fists and the exquisite accuracy of his counter-punching. But those who have watched Mayweather in recent times will be drawn to the conclusion that he has the capacity to overwhelm any opponent with his artistry and defensive intricacies. Therein, of course, lies the delicious contradiction essential to any great bout. As the saying goes, unstoppable force against immovable object. Mayweather has long hankered after an acknowledgement from the boxing intelligentsia that he rates among the first rank of pound-for-pound boxers, but thus far there has been a reluctance to bestow that accolade given the American’s perceived tendency to duck tricky opponents. Regardless of the validity of this viewpoint, there can be little doubt that Mayweather now has a priceless, if perilous, opportunity to demonstrate to his critics the authenticity of his courage. If he is willing to test his skills against the formidable Filipino, andcan subdue Pacquiao, nobody will be able to deny him his due. This is, therefore, a test of nerve as well as of status. One thing is certain: the world will not forgive any man who stands in the way of a contest that may one day be remembered as the last of boxing’s mega-bouts.

Cancer Killer Fruit..! (dpb)     Please read about this miracle fruit that can kill cancer cells 100,000 times, more effective than chemo that gave you side effects.  Guyabano,...The Sour Sop Fruit The Sour Sop or the fruit from the Graviola tree is a miraculous natural cancer cell killer 10,000 times stronger than Chemo. Why are we not aware of this? Its because some big corporation want to make back their money spent on years of research by trying to make a synthetic version of it for sale. So, since you know it now you can help a friend in need by letting him know or just drink some sour sop juice yourself as prevention from time to time. The taste is not bad after all. It’s completely natural and definitely has no side effects. If you have the space, plant one in your garden. The other parts of the tree are also useful. The Next Time You Have A Fruit Juice, Ask For A Sour Sop.  How many people died in vain while this billion-dollar drug maker concealed the secret of the miraculous  Graviola tree? This tree is low and is called Graviola in Brazil , Guanabana in Spanish and has the uninspiring name "Soursop" in English. The fruit is very large and the subacid sweet white pulp is eaten out of hand or, more commonly, used to make fruit drinks, sherbets and such. The principal interest in this plant is because of its strong anti-cancer effects. Although it is effective for a number of medical conditions, it is its anti tumor effect that is of most interest. This plant is a proven cancer remedy for cancers of all types. Besides being a cancer remedy, graviola is a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent for both bacterial and fungal infections, is effective against internal parasites and worms, lowers high blood pressure and is used for depression, stress and nervous disorders.  If there ever was a single example that makes it dramatically clear why the existence of Health Sciences Institute is so vital to Americans like you, it's the incredible story behind the  Graviola tree. The truth is stunningly simple: Deep within the Amazon Rainforest grows a tree that could literally revolutionize what you, your doctor, and the rest of the world thinks about cancer treatment and chances of survival. The Future Has Never Looked More Promising. Research shows that with extracts from this miraculous tree it now may be possible to: * Attack cancer safely and effectively with an all-natural therapy that does not cause extreme nausea, weight loss and hair loss * Protect your immune system and avoid deadly infections * Feel stronger and healthier throughout the course of the treatment * Boost your energy and improve your outlook on life  The source of this information is just as stunning: It comes from one of America 's largest drug manufacturers, the fruit of over 20 laboratory tests conducted since the 1970's! What those tests revealed was nothing short of mind numbing.... Extracts from the tree were shown to: * Effectively target and kill malignant cells in 12 types of cancer, including Colon, Breast, Prostate, Lung and Pancreatic cancer.. * The tree compounds proved to be up to 10,000 times stronger in slowing the growth of cancer cells than Adriamycin, a commonly used chemotherapeutic drug! * What's more, unlike chemotherapy, the compound extracted from the Graviola  tree selectively hunts down and kills only cancer cells. It Does Not Harm Healthy Cells!  The amazing anti-cancer properties of the Graviola tree have been extensively researched-- so why haven't you heard anything about it? If Graviola extract is as half as promising as it appears to be-- why doesn't every single Oncologist at every major hospital insist on using it on all his or her patients? The spine-chilling answer illustrates just how easily our health-- and for many, our very lives are controlled by money and power. Graviola- -the plant that worked too well One of America 's biggest billion-dollar drug makers began a search for a cancer cure and their research centered on Graviola, a legendary healing tree from the Amazon Rainforest. Various  parts of the Graviola tree--including the bark, leaves, roots, fruit and fruit-seeds--have been used for centuries by medicine men and native Indians in South America to treat heart disease, asthma, liver problems and arthritis. Going on very little documented scientific evidence, the company poured money and resources into testing the tree's anti-cancerous properties--and were shocked by the results. Graviola proved itself to be a cancer-killing dynamo.  But that's where the Graviola story nearly ended. The company had one huge problem with the Graviola tree--it's completely natural, and so, under federal law, not patentable. There's no way to make serious profits from it. It turns out the drug company invested nearly seven years trying to synthesize two of the Graviola tree's most powerful anti-cancer ingredients. If they could isolate and produce man-made clones of what makes the Graviola so potent, they'd be able to patent it and make their money back. Alas, they hit a brick wall. The original simply could not be replicated. There was no way the company could protect its profits--or even make back the millions it poured into research. As the dream of huge profits evaporated, their testing on Graviola came to a screeching halt. Even worse, the company shelved the entire project and chose not to publish the findings of its research! Luckily, however, there was one scientist from the Graviola research team whose conscience wouldn't let him see such atrocity committed. Risking his career, he contacted a company that's dedicated to harvesting medical plants from the Amazon Rainforest and blew the whistle. Miracle Unleashed When researchers at the Health Sciences Institute were alerted to the news of Graviola, they began tracking the research done on the cancer-killing tree. Evidence of the astounding effectiveness of Graviola--and its shocking cover-up--came in fast and furious..... ....The National Cancer Institute performed the first scientific research in 1976. The results showed that Graviola's "leaves and stems were found effective in attacking and destroying malignant cells." Inexplicably, the results were published in an internal report and never released to the public... Since 1976, Graviola has proven to be an immensely potent cancer killer in 20 independent laboratory tests, yet no double-blind clinical trials- the typical benchmark mainstream doctors and journals use to judge a treatment's value- -were ever initiated..  A study published in the Journal of Natural Products, following a recent study conducted at Catholic University of South Korea stated that one chemical in Graviola was found to selectively kill colon cancer cells at "10,000 times the potency of (the commonly used chemotherapy drug)  Adriamycin..." ....The most significant part of the Catholic University of South Korea report is that Graviola  was shown to selectively target the cancer cells, leaving healthy cells untouched.. Unlike chemotherapy, which indiscriminately targets all actively reproducing cells (such as stomach and hair cells), causing the often devastating side effects of nausea and hair loss in cancer patients. ...A study at Purdue University recently found that leaves from the Graviola tree killed cancer cells among six human cell lines and were especially effective against prostate, pancreatic and lung cancers... Seven Years Of Silence Broken--it's Finally Here! A limited supply of Graviola  extract, grown and harvested by indigenous people in Brazil , is finally available in America . The full Graviola Story--including where you can get it and how to use it--is included in Beyond Chemotherapy: New Cancer Killers, Safe As Mother's Milk, a Health Sciences Institute FREE special bonus report on natural substances that will effectively revolutionize the fight against cancer.. 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