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Manny Pacquiao has again proven his mantle in boxing as he emerged victorious in a match against Antonio Margarito of Mexico this Saturday, November 14. He now has the super welterweight championship belt – making him an eight-division world champion.
Despite being 17 pounds lighter than Margarito, Pacquiao dominated the fight showing that size does not matter as much as quickness and speed. The monumental fight has the 41,734 crowd in attendance at Cowboys Stadium roaring to their feet as the fight went more exciting after each round.
Pacquiao (59-3, 39 KOs) put on a boxing clinic, dictating the course of the fight from start to finish, landing combinations at will as Margarito could barely protect his face. By the end of the fight, Margarito's face was bloody and swollen. But he lasted till the twelfth round.
"I was looking for a chance to stop the fight in the 10th round," said Pacquiao. "But Margarito kept fighting back."
Pacquiao said he asked the referee to stop the fight in the 11th round. "My opponent looked bad, I wanted him to stop it," Pacquiao said. "I said, 'look at his face. ' I didn't want to damage him permanently. That's not what boxing's all about."
Margarito (38-7, 27 KOs) said he kept on fighting because "I'm a Mexican and there's no way I was going to quit. I fight until the end."
Pacquiao's trainer, Freddie Roach, said he thought Pacquiao won all 12 rounds. "I wished we'd knocked him out, but he's a very tough guy," Roach said.
Pacquiao won all 12 rounds on one judge's scorecard, 11 of 12 on another and 10 of 12 on the third card. He threw 1,069 punches and landed 474 (44%), good for eighth all time in title fights. Margarito on the other hand connected on 229 of 817 (28%).
Pacquiao's edge in power punches was hard to triumph over. He landed 411 of 713 (58%), while Margarito hit on 135 of 312 (43%).
Pacquiao said Margarito hurt him a few times when he was up against the ropes in the middle and later rounds. "He hurt me in the body and in the face," Pacquiao said. "He's tougher than I thought.
"It was a hard fight. I did my best to win that fight. I can't believe I beat someone that strong and big."
Margarito gave Pacquiao his props afterwards. "He's the best fighter in the world," Margarito said of the Filipino champion and congressman. "He's just too fast. It's hard to land a punch on that guy."
Pacquiao is the first boxer in history to win ten world titles in eight different weight divisions.
For workout buffs, making healthy fast food choices is crucial for long-term weight loss success. While many avoid fast food restaurants especially after a workout, it is a bit surprising that it is still possible to make healthy snack and dessert choices from such establishments.
Below are good options for a quick bite from fast foods. They provide protein, carbohydrates and, most of all, satisfaction for fewer calories than a Snickers bar.
Best in-hand option No time to use utensils? A Starbucks latte gives you a dose of protein and carbohydrates to refuel.
Starbucks Skim Latte (Grande) 130 calories 19 grams carbohydrates 13 grams of protein
Best breakfast option If you work out in the morning, this wrap will get much-needed protein to your muscles.
Dunkin' Donuts Egg White and Cheese Wake-Up Wrap 150 calories 13 grams carbohydrates 8 grams protein
Best open 'till 2 a.m. option For the night owl, Taco Bell has a Fresco menu that offers a few low-cal options that pack a good amount of protein.
Taco Bell Fresco Crunchy Taco 150 calories 13 carbohydrates 7 grams of protein
Best drive-thru hand held Wipe the sweat from your brow and cool off with this chocolately boost of protein and moderate amount of carbs. Men's Health swears by the muscle building power of chocolate milk.
Burger King 1% Chocolate Low-Fat Milk 190 calories 31 grams carbohydrates 9 grams protein
Best high protein option Even though this isn't under 200 calories it's very close. And it has a commendable amount of protein and slow-acting good carbs in the form of beans.
Wendy's Small Chili 220 calories 22 grams carbohydrates 18 grams of protein
Best filling sandwich option for early risers This sandwich will keep you filled up through to lunch. You can even add some veggie toppings for some more vitamins. Subway Black Forest Ham, Egg and Cheese English Muffin 180 calories 18 grams of carbohydrates 15 grams of protein
Best sides as a snack option, plus a high-protein treat These side dishes are perfect post-workout snacks, combining good carbs and an excellent amount of protein with low-calories.
KFC Red Beans With Sausage and Rice 160 calories 26 grams of carbohydrates 24 grams of protein
Macaroni and cheese 180 Calories 20 grams carbohydrates 6 grams protein
2 grilled chicken drumsticks 160 calories 0 carbohydrates 20 grams of protein
Best protein splurge option Remember your childhood with these crispy little bites. While this is a higher fat option, this little treat has a good amount of protein for satiety.
Currently taken the Asia and Europe by storm, the Cruze replaces the Chevy Cobalt which is clearly not up to scratch. The Cruze presents a more refined interior and better handling. Two four-cylinder engines are offered, including a 1.4-liter turbocharged version that will get 40 mpg with a manual transmission.
Chevrolet Spark
The Spark is a sporty entry-level vehicle crafted by GM Daewoo Auto & Technology, GM’s Korean subsidiary. It's part of a wave of new small cars from GM. This is due in the U.S. later next year.
Ford Focus
Designed in Europe, this next-generation Focus is anticipated to be a far better edition of the American version that's been sold here over the past decade. It'll boast of a direct-injection four-cylinder engine and a six-speed automatic transmission for improved fuel economy. This will roll out dealership in early 2011.
Ford Explorer
This iconic sport-utility has been revamped on a car-like, unibody platform instead of a truck-based chassis. And it's been outfitted with new engines, including a turbocharged, direct-injection Ecoboost engine that promises a 30% improvement in fuel economy. It will go on sale early next year.
Fiat 500
This bulb-shaped cute compact from Fiat is one of the windfalls of the Italian carmaker's part in saving Chrysler. After a 30-year hiatus, Fiat plans to return to the U.S. market starting early next year.
Nissan Juke
This crossover is intended as an SUV version of the compact and fuel-efficient Versa hatchback. This targets the young car buyers. It offers optional luxury features like push-button start, leather seats, power sunroof and a navigation system.
Kia Optima
Following its larger Korean sister, Hyundai, Kia's vehicles are gaining more popularity because of its edgy designs and reliability. This redesigned mid-sized sedan shares a platform with the hot-selling Hyundai Sonata, which is getting rave reviews from automotive critics. It will be on sale this fall, with an exciting hybrid model arriving early 2011.
BMW X1
This baby SUV from BMW is based on the 1-series compact. It slots in below the redesigned X3, which has just started production at BMW's recently expanded factory in South Carolina. The X1 would be a tough contender in the small luxury crossover market. This will be out early next year.
Hyundai Equus
This $60,000 luxury sedan is the biggest offering yet for the Korean carmaker, which has continuously gained better reputation over the past decade. While it doesn't fit the trend of small fuel-efficient cars, it's still an interesting car to watch. The Equus will try to be pitted against the Mercedes S-class and the Lexus LS. Basing from Hyundai's success to date, the Equus is surely to watch out for.
Mini Countryman
This Mini is actually not so mini after all as this is meant to achieve an SUV look and is the largest mini to date. It offers practicality as it is more spacious and is an all-wheel-drive. This will roll out “huge” early next year.
Volkswagen Jetta
This redesigned Jetta is part of the first wave of a renewed assault by Volkswagen in the U.S. market. It comes with a competitive base price that starts around $16,000. This will be coming next month in dealerships.
Scion IQ
This two-door micro-car from Toyota's youth brand aims to attract the urban dwellers who spend most of their time dashing around the city or looking for a place to park. It is similar with the size of the Smart ForTwo but is better version in terms of its design though still a bit unusual or exotic in style. Well if you are into mens exotic suits, this might just be the perfect car to complement your character.
Qik, the mobile video company that is closely associated with Sprint’s Evo 4G has been unveiled to be the central force behind T-Mobile's mobile video chat service. The integrated T-Mobile Video Chat will feature integration into the native Android address book while bring carrying along the benefit of signifying live presence, enabling customers to connect with friends and family via live video conversations and video messaging over T-Mobile’s network and Wi-Fi.
As per Andrew Sherrard, T-Mobile’s VP of product management:
“T-Mobile Video Chat powered by Qik is the ideal showcase for the capabilities of our network and is an example of our focus on providing innovative new solutions to enrich the lives of our customers.”
It seems that Qik is keen to making T-Mobile’s Android lineup more exciting than ever. This additional offering will effortlessly draw more attention and sales to the already popular brand, much like making an outfit standout just by simply adding a nice cummerbund to a guy’s designer suits.
In a poll conducted by AskMen.com, comedian and host of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show,"Jon Stewart tops the list of the 49 most influential men in the fields of entertainment, sports, politics, technology and philanthropy.
According to AskMen, the "Daily Show" is "our youths' most trusted source of information and its host the most trusted man in America." The voters include the more half a million AskMen readers and staff.
More than 100,000 Americans is expected Jon Stewart’s upcoming Rally to Restore Sanity, which will be held on Saturday, October 30 in Washington D.C. A satellite rally also will happen in Los Angeles.
Microsoft's Bill Gates, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, Apple's Steve Jobs and Kanye West landed in the top two to five respectively.
President Obama who claimed the no. 1 spot in 2008, and fell to no. 3 in 2009 is now ranked 21st.
Other remarkable personalities from the entertainment and sports arena who made it to the list include James Franco (No. 7), Jay-Z (No. 13), George Clooney (No. 18), designer-turned-director Tom Ford (No. 23), Eminem (No. 24), Ben Affleck (No. 25), Zach Galifianakis (No. 29), Old Spice guy Isaiah Mustafa (No. 30), Justin Timberlake (No. 33), Mark Webber (No. 34), Landon Donovan (No. 35), Hugh Jackman (No. 36), Christopher Nolan (No. 40), Leonardo DiCaprio (No. 43), and comedian Russell Brand (No. 49).
As per AskMen, “these are the men history will remember as having defined 2010. More importantly, they're the men who inspire the rest of us to become better men.”