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7000++ fans watch Pacquiao-Diaz fight at Lagao Gym in GenSan



29 June 2008 55 views 16 Comments

More than 7,000 cheering fans including GenSan City Mayor Jun Acharon, stood up inside the air-conditioned Lagao Gym when their local town hero Manny Pacquaio delivered the final blow to David Diaz’s face to win his new title as the new WBC Lightweight Champion of the World.

The air-conditioned Lagao Gym in Gen. Santos City

All hell broke loose when from the wide 6,000 lumen screen in front of them, the “generals” (as how the locals call themselves) saw how Diaz kissed the floor at the ring inside the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas in the middle of the 9th round, instantly making him another statistic added to Pacquiao’s reputation as “THE MEXICUTIONER‘.

GenSan City Mayor while being interviewed by GMA Reporter.  Beside him is First Lady Dr. Rose. The mayor announced a HERO’S WELCOME for the champ when he comes home to GenSan.

The whole gym shook and rattled as my 7,000++ townmates all simultaneously released whoops and shrieks of cheers and delight which went on for around 2 minutes. The noise was deafening, the energy was overwhelming, and goose pimples were the order of that moment for me.

It was the most heavily-attended fight of Pacquiao at the Lagao Gym so far, ever since the local government of Mayor Acharon started airing his bouts here.

According to the mayor, for one, there was no corporate sponsor requiring them to buy liquor or whatever brand they were promoting just to be given a ticket inside.  It was all for free since Congresswoman Darlene Antonino-Custodio (Pacquiao’s opponent in the only fight which made him lose to a tiny wisp of a woman) footed the bill at Solar Sports which had the rights to air the pay-per-view telecast.


Another thing is the wide coverage of all the major radio networks of the impending FREE telecast at the gym two weeks prior to the fight date.  This was unlike before when only BOMBO RADYO and GMA Super Radyo reported about the free telecast (the former because it was the liquor company’s media partner and the latter because they were Manny’s new TV home).


In the end, I should say that this was Manny’s best fight ever, only because what he delivered this time was a SOLID KNOCKOUT, one thing that his countrymen has been asking for a long long time.
Congratulations Pacman! We, the “generals” are so proud of you! See you at your motorcade here! Tagay!!!!

Watch out for my post on Pacquiao’s homecoming and hero’s welcome in GenSan here. Check back often or better still, subscribe to my POSTS with your EMAIL Address. Ayos ba? :)



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16 Comments »

  • Kenjebz said:

    I paid a tribute to the man…

    here is also the link to the photos of the fight and the link to watch or download the video of the fight.

    http://jbsolis.blogspot.com/2008/06/manny-pacman-pacquiao-living-legend.html

    I joined your Mybloglog community.

    You’re such a great man, hope we can meet when me and my family go home for vacation.

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    - 29 June 2008 at 10:47 pm
  • Mindanao Bob said:

    Hi bariles - I saw you on TV on ANC last night! They were showing coverage of the audience in the Lagao Gym and I saw you there! :-)

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    - 30 June 2008 at 8:26 am
  • bariles (author) said:

    Hello Kenjebz! Thanks for the link and for joining my MyBlog community. Why not subsribe to my feeds? Just want to be of service to my townmates like you, whether here or overseas. When are you coming home? :)

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    - 30 June 2008 at 8:46 am
  • bariles (author) said:

    Really Bob??? Ohmigawd! The TV camera was right in front almost blinding me with its light but I didn’t mind it because I was busy cheering for our town mate up there on the screen. One question Bob, am I telegenic? Hehehe! Thanks again for dropping by. :)

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    - 30 June 2008 at 8:48 am
  • gensanite said:

    cheers to us, Generals…

    MANNY PACQUIAO, once again, put our city in highlight with his win…

    congratulations to MANNY… :)

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    - 30 June 2008 at 11:49 am
  • Mindanao Bob said:

    bariles - gwapo kaayo! They should have listed your cell number on the screen while they showed you! :lol:
    Mindanao Bobs last blog post..Fifty Two?

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    - 30 June 2008 at 12:40 pm
  • bariles (author) said:

    Haha! Thanks Bob! I almost forgot that CHUBS DO RULE IN THE LOOKS DEPARTMENT!!! :)

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    - 30 June 2008 at 4:43 pm
  • The Islander said:

    huge screen. huge audience. huge winnings. everything’s huge for money. este manny. hehe

    The Islanders last blog post..Prison Break

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    - 1 July 2008 at 12:46 pm
  • Mr. Thoughtskoto said:

    okay, im subscribing, hehe. Pero I added you to my site link or favorite, add mo sad ko please sa imoha, kay sikat naman kaayo ka, nasa tv na gud ka, hehehe, Im coming home early next year with my family for a month vacation.

    Mr. Thoughtskotos last blog post..Some MORMONS

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    - 1 July 2008 at 3:08 pm
  • ayel said:

    Haha…si Zorro na ang next kalaban ni Pacman? :D Pinataob nya na kasi lahat ng Mexicano… :D
    ayels last blog post..Off To School On Two Wheels — A More Eco-Friendly, Health-Friendly, and Pocket-Friendly Means of Transportation

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    - 1 July 2008 at 8:59 pm
  • orman said:

    this is by far the best manny pacquiao fight. idol was in top shape and his moves were such an improvement from previous fights! way to go, manny! you’ve once again proven that when you put your mind into something — nothing is impossible! mabuhay ka!!!

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    - 2 July 2008 at 6:32 am
  • bariles (author) said:

    Hello Ayel! It should be Zorro and nobody else. Inubos na sila lahat ni Pacman eh! Hehehehe! :) Thanks. Ang ating logo ha? :)

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    - 2 July 2008 at 9:33 am
  • bariles (author) said:

    hi Mr. Thoughtskoto! Wow! Thanks for subscribing. Hope to see you next year! Let’s tour Pacman’s mansion! Hehehehe! :)

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    - 2 July 2008 at 9:35 am
  • bariles (author) said:

    Hi Islander! And if only he gives back a little portion to us, his towmmates…. WOW! That will be the day! Imagine adding P230 million again to his purse after winning this last fight? Grabe!!!!!

    What will he do with all that money???? :)

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    - 2 July 2008 at 9:37 am
  • ark said:

    Sana magbigay si idol Manny kahit P10 million lang sa nasalanta ng bagyong Frank lalo na dun sa mga biktima ng lumubog na MV Princess of the Stars. Kahit wala na tayong balato, sila na lang. Kawawa naman kasi talaga sila eh, di ba?

    BTW, thanks bariles for including me on your blogroll. :-)

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    - 2 July 2008 at 5:23 pm
  • bariles (author) said:

    Hello ark! Don’t mention it. Help us at the Mindanao Bloggers Summit 2 on October 25 na lang. :)

    With regard to Manny, yeah, kahit konting tulong lang niya sa mga namatayan, nasalanta, naapektuhan ng todo-todo ni Frank, malaking bagay na yun.

    He’s known to be kind-hearted kaya am certain, di nya ito pababayaan. :)

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    - 2 July 2008 at 5:39 pm

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