Floyd Mayweather won the fight of the century against Manny Pacquiao via unanimous votes after the twelfth round.
If you missed all of it, here they are in pictures;
Sunday, 3 May 2015
How the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight went down (round by round)
This is the biggest fight after Muhammed Ali-Joe Frazier trilogy but according to critics, not as great. One thing they found great though, is that they made a good bet on Mayweather and it was worth every cent.
Mayweather used his four-inch reach advantage to score quick points with jabs, and his defensive shoulder roll to avoid getting hurt on the inside thereby outpointing Manny Pacquiao in a 12 round decision for the World Welterweight Championship tonight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Mayweather, 38 years old, remains perfect–48-0 with 26 KOs. The 36 year old Pacquiao fell to 57-6-2 with 38 KOs.
How it went down:
In the first round the two spent most of the time in the middle of the ring exchanging jabs, though Mayweather landed two solid overhand rights to win the round in my opinion.
In the second, Pacquiao was more aggressive, backing Mayweather against the ropes a few times and landing a overhand left to the head. May weather grabbing Pacquiao around the waist a couple of times in middle of the ring. Crowd chanting Manny! Manny! Probably an even round.
Third round seemed even too, with each fighter landing one solid punch to the face his opponent. Lots of holding by Mayweather.
Fourth round a big one for Pacquiao. Landed three clean shots to Mayweather’s head and had him pinned on the ropes for several seconds. Seemed like Pacquiao was gaining some confidence.
Mayweather came to life in the fifth round and hit Pacquiao with four or five clean shots to body and and face. Pacquiao inactive. Couldn’t get inside. Big round for Mayweather.
Thought Pacquiao had a slight advantage in the sixth, pinning Mayweather against the ropes for several seconds and throwing a flurry of punches with a few of them landing on the body. Mayweather just shakes his head no.
The seventh round very even, fought almost entirely in the middle of the ring. Mayweather got in some good jabs and prevented Pacquiao from charging in close. Round to Mayweather.
The eighth was boring. Few punches, most landed by Mayweather but of the pitter patter variety. Probably got him the round, thought.
The ninth round belonged to Mayweather as he again keep the fight in the middle of the ring mostly, and even backed Pacquiao up a couple of times, mostly with his jab but once with a straight right to the face of Pacquiao. Mayweather’s round.
A boring 10th round with few punches thrown by either fighter. Pacquiao now seems to be chasing Mayweather, unable to get close enough to score either in the center of the ring or closer to the ropes. Round probably to Mayweather.
The 11th clearly belonged to Mayweather. He seems much quicker at this point in the fight. Hit Pacquiao with a right uppercut that didn’t slow down Pacquiao but was his perhaps his hardest punch of the fight. Pacquiao keeps has bee charging straight Mayweather all night and Mayweather much too quick at this point. Again, not much action from either fighter but round to Mayweather.
Mayweather ran entire 12th and Pacquiao couldn’t catch him often and when he did Mayweather popped him with his jab. Not much action. Round to Mayweather.
Mayweather via unanimous votes by the judges.
Duchess and Duke of Cambridge show off the princess to the world (PHOTOS)
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcomed their new baby daughter who is a princess and a sister to brother, Prince George.
Having gone 9 days past her due date, the Duchess went into a 3-hour labour yesterday at the Lindo Wing hospital in the UK.
She has officially come out to unveil the princess to the world.
Having gone 9 days past her due date, the Duchess went into a 3-hour labour yesterday at the Lindo Wing hospital in the UK.
She has officially come out to unveil the princess to the world.
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Saturday, 2 May 2015
Gospel Singer Frank Edwards Spotted With Pastor Chris’ Beautiful Daughter, Sharon(Photos)
The ‘Ogene Doh’ crooner released new photos of himself with a lot of swag and also shared some with Sharon, the daughter of Christ Embassy’s Pastor Chris. Some peeps say they are in a relationship, but it hasn't been confirmed. All we know for sure is that they are cool friends.
See more pics below:
The Kardashians, Nicki Minaj make 2015 sexiest women list
The British men’s magazine FHM has named four of the five Kardashian sisters as part of the 100 sexiest women in the world for 2015.
The list also includes leading female rap artistes Nicki Minaj (ranked 78th) and Iggy Azalea (ranked 57th). American singer and songwriter, Beyonce Knolwes, was also on the list as the 19th sexiest woman in the world for the year 2015.
Michelle Keegan, a British actress and model, popular for her role in a BBC series, “ordinary lies” was named the sexiest woman on the planet.
She was trailed by a Kardashian sister, Kendall Jenner and Oscar-winning actress, Jeniffer Lawrence, at the third position, with Kim, Khloe and kourtney Kardashian at 13th, 50th and 62nd positions, respectively. ‘Scandal’ star, Kerry Washington, also known as Olivia Pope, made the list at the 71st position.
Sandra Bullock, named People magazine’s “world’s most beautiful woman” a week ago, and her 2014 counterpart, Lupita Nyong’o, were conspicuously missing from FHM list of the world’s sexiest women.
The list had spots for Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Emma Stone, Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift.
Agbani Darego shows off ageless hot bod in a racy swimsuit
Fourteen years ago, Agbani Darego won the Miss World beauty pageant, still she is ageless and so strikingly beautiful, it is as if 14 years has not passed.
Today, dressed up in a racy black swimsuit, the 31-year-old shared a taunting seaside photo, taking us back to the days when she won the pageant. Pretty woman!
Veteran Actress Steph Nora Okereke Speaks On Failed Marriage, Relationship With Jim
Veteran Nollywood actress Steph Nora Okere has been away from the limelight for some time and the industry has missed her for her readiness to pick roles some of her colleagues wouldn’t dare.
Her roles in ‘Indecent Girl’, “Angels Forever’, ‘Lagos Babes’, ‘Sharon Stone’, to mention a few, are a few of her famous roles.
The Imo State-born actress and newly elected Vice President, Screenwriters Guild of Nigeria, talks about her crashed marriage and her romance with Jim Iyke, in a new interview with Vanguard.
Her roles in ‘Indecent Girl’, “Angels Forever’, ‘Lagos Babes’, ‘Sharon Stone’, to mention a few, are a few of her famous roles.
The Imo State-born actress and newly elected Vice President, Screenwriters Guild of Nigeria, talks about her crashed marriage and her romance with Jim Iyke, in a new interview with Vanguard.
Excerpt:
You joined the industry as a spinster. Would you say this affected your love life?
I joined the industry when I was 21 and a graduate. Perhaps it did but I didn’t just notice. It’s possible a suitor was somewhere eying me but didn’t show up because of my profession. I was too engrossed in my career that I didn’t encounter one but there would have been someone like that.
After separating from Jim Iyke, you said you still loved him. Is it still the same till date?
(smiles) Is it possible to live my life away from Jim Iyke? He wasn’t the first person I dated in life.
(cuts in) The first in Nollywood?
So what? I want to be mute regarding this issue. He has never talked about me anywhere. We have an understanding and I don’t want to break it again.
Do you still have crush on him?
I don’t hate him.
Your marriage to Lanre Falana did not last. Why?
I was never married but I was involved in a marriage process which got truncated along the line. Marriage begins with paying the woman’s dowry, traditional and white wedding. All these did not take place. My family didn’t support marrying a man who kept one woman in one place and plans keeping another one in another place. I attend Catholic church and the marriage process in Catholic, begins with the intended couples tendering a marriage certificate issued by a court to the church. This was the main reason we were in court in the first place.
Was it cultural differences that led to the break up?
Not at all. It was based on personal conduct and irreconcilable differences . We were not living together. We had the court marriage in July and he went abroad September. Only for him to come back like a year and half later.
You said in an interview that you had no regret about your ‘’truncated marriage process.’’
That is because I am not a party to pretense. That marriage would have made me a sad woman. I have learnt not to judge a book by its cover.
Any plans of marrying again?
It has not been easy. You hardly can differentiate between a man who truly wants you as a woman because he feels for you , or one who wants to be seen with a known actress. Some men can go as far as taking a bet over you because you are a known actress. But when a good man comes around, I will settle with him. However, my Bible has not told me I can not make heaven as a single woman.
Do you feel lonely as a single woman?
How? Because I am not married? Why should I feel lonely? I have my family. I have brothers, sisters, friends and neighbours.
Kate Middleton and Prince William Welcomes Baby Girl
Kate Middleton (aka Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge)has given birth to her second child with her husband Prince William!
The 33-year-old royal welcomed a baby girl! on Saturday (May 2) in the Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hospital in London, England. No name has been given yet.
“Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a daughter at 8.34am. The baby weighs 8lbs 3oz. The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth,” the official statement from Kensington Palace read. “The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales & The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry & members of both families have been informed. Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well.” the royal family announced.
The baby’s birth came just three days afterWill and Kate‘s fourth wedding anniversary, so there will definitely be lots of celebration around this date in years to come.
This is the second child for the royal couple. They are the parents of a 21-month-old baby boy named Prince George.
Big Brother’s Melvin Oduah survives car accident on popular Benin-Ore road
Former Big Brother Hotshots housemate Melvin Oduah has survived a car accident that occurred on the popular Benin-Ore road, yesterday May 1st, 2015.
The model and budding actor broke the news via his instagram page saying he couldn’t go by air and had to hire a vehicle.
“So “aero contractors” decided to refund us due to scarcity of aviation fuel. i had an important appearance to meet up wit last night in benin so i decided to hire a car to take me to benin since i didn’t have any oda option. just as we were approaching ore in ondo state, one of the back tires bursted. the driver lost control…….. the picture you are seeing right now explains d rest of d story. now the interesting part…… i came out of this vehicle without a scratch. my tab that i was holdin was intact. the dark sunshades dat i wearing was also without a scratch. not one single injury was recorded in this accident. even the driver was not injured at all. i was still able to meet up wit d event in benin and everything went on successfully. my people, help me thank god for this wonderful miracle. the God i serve neither slumbers nor sleeps. he will give his angels charge over thee to keep thee in all thy ways. he who did not make u cannot break u. thy shall walk through the fire and thy shall not b burnt. God 1st always” he wrote.
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