By Karlon N. Rama
Stage Five

LAST Monday’s piece drew reaction from Stage Fivers, including Harold Villarin and Vincent Cavada. I’m publishing their e-mails in part:

“(By) round 10”, observes Harold (crew14@arthur.brostrom.com), “it was very clear that Pacman was in charge of the fight. Even when Marquez won the two remaining rounds, still Pacman takes the decision.” (more)

WITH a split decision against Juan Manuel Marquez and a belt in a third division tucked under Manny Pacquiao’s belt, the Filipino icon now has a lot of choices to ponder in the next few weeks.

One is another match with Marquez for a cool $6 million, a match that Sports Illustrated said would answer all the questions left hanging during their epic fight last Sunday. (more)

By Karlon N. Rama
Stage Five

I WILL leave the post-fight analysis to Jingo Quijano who definitely knows his stuff. But, violent reactions from readers notwithstanding, yesterday’s fight should have gone Juan Manuel Marquez’s way.

Yes Manny Pacquiao was fast and his shots did have power, even forcing Marquez down on the third.(more)

WHO says watching a live, commercial-free Pacquiao fight needs to be expensive? Who says to watch a Pacquiao fight, you need to shell out a huge amount for pricey buffets and cinema tickets?

For Ann Cielo Colina, all she needed was an internet connection and the right software to enjoy a distraction-free viewing of the fight, right smack at the comforts of her own living room. (more)

THOUGH he rooted for the Pinoy boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, Cebu boxing patron Antonio L. Aldeguer said Juan Manuel Marquez deserved to win in their rematch.

In his assessment, Aldeguer had Marquez winning and retaining his WBC super featherweight title.(more)