Miguel Cotto VS Alfonso Gomez: Prediction

Miguel Cotto VS Alfonso Gomez: Prediction

Saturday, April 12 we will see Miguel Cotto (31-0, 25 KOs), from Caguas, Puerto Rico and Alfonso Gomez (18-3-2, 8 KOs), from Whittier, CA step into the ring for a 12 round title fight from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.

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Cotto is on a roll defeating Zab "Super" Judah and Sugar Shane Mosley in his last two fights. He desperately wants a fight with Floyd “Money” Mayweather and a win over Gomez puts him in that direction.

Gomez is best known for being on the show “The Contender” beating guys like Ahmed “Babyface” Kaddour and Jesse Brinkley. Since the reality show, he has gotten wins over a faded Arturo “Thunder” Gatti and a faded Ben “Wonder” Tackie.

Although, Alfonso Gomez has been a tough warrior in all the fights I have seen him (and in the “Contender” fights it was kind of difficult to tell his skills because of the cheesy editing) I think he is in way over his head with Cotto.

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I had the opportunity to see Cotto spar during a January trip to Puerto Rico, and he looked very impressive. Almost as impressive as the girls in Puerto Rico.

Look for Cotto to systematically dismantle Gomez with his body attack. Gomez will give it his all, and land some shots, but look for him to fold in rounds 6 to 10.

Kermit Cintron VS Antonio Margarito

Also on the card, Kermit Cintron (29-1, 27 KOs), from Reading, PA (via Puerto Rico), battles former champion Antonio Margarito (35-5, 25 KOs), from Tijuana, Mexico in another 12 rounder. The hard hitting Cintron will be looking to avenge the only loss on his record. The winner will most likely face the winner of Miguel Cotto VS Alfonso Gomez in a welterweight title unification bout.

The Rest is Up to You...

Michael Porfirio Mason
AKA The Peoples Champ
The Guide to Getting More out of Life
http://www.thegmanifesto.com



Miguel Cotto Highlight/Tribute Video





Big Pun feat.Fat Joe-Twinz (Deep Cover)

Joel "El Cepillo" Casamayor Stops Michael Katsidis

Joel "El Cepillo" Casamayor Stops Michael Katsidis

Joel Casamayor (36-3-1, 22 KO's)Stops Michael Katsidis (23-1, 20 KO's) in dramatic fashion at in the tenth round at the Morongo Casino somewhere in the California Desert.

In a brutal fight, Katsidis was dropped twice in the first round by the former Olymipic Gold Medal winner. Both knockdowns were caused by hard lefts.

Katsidis was able to recover well and turned the fight around. He began to catch Casamayor with some vicious, punishing rights.

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Katsidis pressure seemed to be taking a toll on Casamayor. In round six, Katsidis hammered Casamayor with a left uppercut the body that hurt Casamayor and had him moving like a Weeble Wobble. He then followed up with a big right and left that sent Casamayor through the ropes and onto the ring apron.

Casamayor was able to recover, but the fight seemed solidly in Katsidis favor.

Round ten, Katsidis shot out of his corner like a missle throwing punches ment to do serious damage. Casamayor then caught him with a stunning counter left hook. Katsidis fell like a piano being tossed out of a window.

Katsidis made it to his feet, but Casamayor swarmed to force the stoppage.

Casamayor wants Manny Pacquiao and Marco Antonio Barrera next. He might have to settle for Nate Campbell.

Katsidis, has proven himself to be the heir-apparent to Arturo Gatti. True blood Warrior.

The Rest is Up to You...

Michael Porfirio Mason
AKA The Peoples Champ
The Guide to Getting More out of Life
http://www.thegmanifesto.com



Pete Rock ft. Papoose - comprehend

Washington, DC's Wale signed to Interscope

Washington, DC's Wale signed to Interscope

Wale, The G Manifesto's Best Break out Hip-Hop Artist of 2007, has signed a joint venture deal with Mark Ronson's Allido imprint and Interscope Records.

Mark Ronson will be executive producer of the untitled forthcoming album and Pharrell, Just Blaze, Kanye West, Justice, DJ Toomp and 9th Wonder are all rumored to weigh in on the production tip. (pretty hard hitting).




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Should be dope. Check Wale here: http://www.myspace.com/wale202

Wale ft. Bun B, Pusha T- Back in The Go Go


Justice Featuing Wale- "D.A.N.C.E-Remix"




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Michael Porfirio Mason
AKA The Peoples Champ
AKA The 7th Prince
The Guide to Getting More out of Life
http://www.thegmanifesto.com

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Manny Pacquiao wins by split decision in rematch with Juan Manuel Marquez

Manny Pacquiao wins by split decision in rematch with Juan Manuel Marquez



Some thoughts:

1. Even though I picked Pacquiao to win, I scored the fight a draw. Either way, the fight was so close, that either man could have won.

2. Marquez’s reputation only rises after this fight and he once again has proved himself to be a true warrior.

3. Complaining about the decision is futile (unless of course, you are using it as leverage for a rubber match). It was a close fight. I have seen at least ten thousand worse decisions in boxing.

4. They are talking about not having a third meeting between the two fighters. My experience says they will have a third fight. They might just wait a little to build it up.

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5. Pacquiao’s left is one of the most violent punches in boxing.

6. This fight was a classic.

7. Jasmine Villegas, the girl that sang the National Anthem, is a future star.

The Rest is Up to You...

Michael Porfirio Mason
AKA The Peoples Champ
The Guide to Getting More out of Life
http://www.thegmanifesto.com

Pete Rock - Till I Retire / Best Believe

Ice-T, West Coast Legend, Dopest Track

Ice-T, West Coast Legend, Dopest Track


Truth be told, when I was a prototype G, making small deals, playing in the killing fields, I didn't always feel Ice-T.

And I have plenty of people emailing me things like "Yo, Mike Mason, you always give props to Go-Go music, the Bridge and the Five Boroughs, but where is the love for the West Coast?" and crap like that. Take notes, get blinded by the spokes, skippy; I give mad props to the West. (If I am in The States, where else is better to lamp come summertime?)

In retrospect, T was a true pioneer, Soul on Ice, who could flow slow and still twist your tounge up, and rock the party from night till the sun's up.

Sure he got served by LL Cool J, but then again, who didn't?

Either way, "Mind over Matter" always got me on some innovative stilo.

I remember the first time I met T: he laughed at some corny joke I made about Swooping Fly Girls. Brief meeting of the minds. Game recognition. Cool Cat on the real.

The first Heistman/Rapper.

"Syndicate's making the move
With the ski masks...
And Now I'm housing the long CASH"

"A lot of doubters
Said it couldn't be done by me
them same suckers
Are now looking from under me"

True inspiration for a young impressionable prototype G.


T

ICE T - Mind Over Matter (contains dope fly samples from James Brown, Mind Power and Funkadelic, I Bet You)


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Michael Porfirio Mason
AKA The Peoples Champ
The Guide to Getting More out of Life
http://www.thegmanifesto.com

James Brown - Mind Power


Funkadelic - I Bet You


LL Cool J: To Da Break Of Dawn - Diss trifecta, Kool Moe Dee, MC Hammer, and Ice T Diss

AZ - Undeniable, New Album out April 1st

AZ - Undeniable, New Album out April 1st

Most underrated MC of all time.

AZ - Undeniable


AZ - Fire


Real.

The Rest is Up to You...

Michael Porfirio Mason
AKA The Peoples Champ
The Guide to Getting More out of Life
http://www.thegmanifesto.com


Old favorite:

AZ - Rather Unique (Certified)

Eliot Spitzer's statement, allegedly involved in a Prostitution Ring

Eliot Spitzer's statement, allegedly involved in a Prostitution Ring

Govenor Elliot Spitzer (D-N.Y.) stated in a very brief statement, today, that he had violated the obligations he had to his family and the people, though he offered nothing about a report that he was involved in a high-end prostitution ring (probably a good move overall). As a customer, I am assuming.

"I am disappointed that I failed to live up to the standard I set for myself," Spitzer said. "I must now dedicate some time to regain the trust of my family."

Talk of him vacating his post is rampant.

Eliot Spitzer's statement 3/10/08



Is it just me, or is Spitzer getting railroaded here. I know he has a ton of enemies.

I have heard the guy speak in person and thought he was a pretty cool cat. Defending the little guy and all. A Peoples Champ of sorts. (Come to think of it, I think I have a photo of myself and Spitzer somewhere.)

He should have been Governor of Amsterdam, then he wouldn't run into these problems.

The Rest is Up to You...

Michael Porfirio Mason
AKA The Peoples Champ
The Guide to Getting More out of Life
http://www.thegmanifesto.com

Cam'ron-Pass Da Dutchie


Raekwon: Real Life...

Manny "Pac Man" Pacquiao VS Juan Manuel Marquez II Prediction

Manny "Pac Man" Pacquiao VS Juan Manuel Marquez II Prediction

Manny Pacquiao (45-3-2, 34 KOs) of General Santos City, Philippines, rematch with Juan Manuel Marquez (48-3-1, 35 KOs) of Mexico City will take place on Saturday night at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

The fight fight between the two warriors ended in an action packed majority draw in 2004. Marquez was dropped three times in the first round by Pacquiao. Marquez came back and dominated many of the succeding rounds to force a draw on the judges cards.

This fight should begin where the first fight left off. Look for a quick start by both fighters. By the middle rounds, I think PacMan's training with Freddie Roach will start to pay off.

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I have see a few of Manny's workouts at The Wild Card Boxing Gym in Hollywood, and he has never looked sharper. Pacquiao tends to throw straighter punches than Marquez and because of that he should be able to beat him to the punch.

Don't take anything away from Marquez however. He is a true warrior that for sure will come to fight.


Manny's sharpness in the later rounds are going to give him a close, rough and tumble unanimous decision.


The Rest is Up to You...

Michael Porfirio Mason
AKA The Peoples Champ
The Guide to Getting More out of Life
http://www.thegmanifesto.com

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Pacquiao vs Marquez I


Remember the Name - Manny Pacquiao


Manny "PacMan" Pacquiao

E-Z Boxing Schedule 2008 Continued

E-Z Boxing Schedule 2008 Continued

January 5, Paul Malignaggi (23-1) vs Herman Ngoudjo (16-1) Ballys Casino, Atlantic City, NJ

March 15, Manny Pacquiao (45-3-2) vs. Juan Manuel Marquez (48-3-1) Mandalay Bay Casino, Las Vegas NV

March 21, Andy Lee (15-0) vs. Brian Vera (15-1) and Aaron Pryor Jr. (8-0) vs. Alphonso Williams (10-3) Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT

March 22, Joel Casamayor (35-3-1) vs. Michael Katsidis (23-0) and Junior Witter (36-1) vs. Demetrius Hopkins (28-0-1) The Morongo Casino, Cabazon, CA

March 27, Cory Spinks (36-4) vs. Verno Phillips (41-10-1) The Scottrade Center, St. Louis, MO

March 28, Kassim Ouma (25-4-1) vs. Cornelius Brundage (27-3) Seneca Allegheny Casino, Salamanca, NY

April 12, Miguel Cotto (31-0) vs. Alfonso Gomez (18-3-2) and Kermit Cintron (29-1) vs. Antonio Margarito (35-5) The Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ

April 19, Bernard Hopkins (48-4-1) vs. Joe Calzaghe (44-0) The Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, NV

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April 26, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (35-0-1) vs. Michele Orlando (35-5-2) Queretaro, Mexico

May 3, Oscar De La Hoya (38-5) vs. Steve Forbes (33-5) The Home Depot Center, Carson, CA

May 10, Vernon Forrest (40-2) vs. Sergio Mora (20-0-1) TBD

May 31, Shane Mosley (44-5) vs. Zab Judah (36-5) TBD

June 7, Kelly Pavlik Kelly Pavlik (33-0) vs Gary Lockett (30-1) Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY


The Rest is Up to You...

Michael Porfirio Mason
AKA The Peoples Champ
The Guide to Getting More out of Life
http://www.thegmanifesto.com



JAY-Z - ALL AROUND THE WORLD

Diego "Chico" Corrales Tribute

Diego "Chico" Corrales Tribute

I only met Diego once, but he was a class act.

Some of us go too early. RIP Chico.

Diego "Chico" Corrales Tribute (Bone)


Chico Corrales Tribute




The Rest is Up to You...

Michael Porfirio Mason
AKA The Peoples Champ
The Guide to Getting More out of Life
http://www.thegmanifesto.com

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T.W.D.Y.- Player's Holiday

The Scream by Edvard Munch to go back on the Wall

The Scream by Edvard Munch to go back on the Wall

"The Scream" (1893) and "Madonna"(1893-94) by Edvard Munch will go back on display at the Munch Museum in Oslo. Both paintings were stolen and unfortunately damaged in a 2004 heist.

Repairs to the paintings, that were damaged as they were torn from the walls of the museum, are almost complete.

Heistmen gaffled the paintings during the day, during museum hours in a daring if not artistic heist (no pun intended).

The two espressionist masterworks, valued at 110 million dollars at the time of the heist, were later recovered in 2006. Two men involved in the heist are behind bars.

Security is now increased at the Munch Museum.

This heist was considered wack by most pros since the masterpieces were damaged. It doesn't matter if you are heisting fly girls or fly paintings, you need to respect your target and The Game.

The Rest is Up to You...

Michael Porfirio Mason
AKA The Peoples Champ
The Guide to Getting More out of Life
http://www.thegmanifesto.com


Rob Base and DJ Easy Rock - It takes Two

Ghostface Killah - We Celebrate

Ghostface Killah - We Celebrate

New Ghost. Dope. Real Hip Hop. Kid Capri. Rare Earth Sample.


Ghostface Killah - We Celebrate


Rare Earth - I Just Want To Celebrate


The Rest is Up to You...

Michael Porfirio Mason
AKA The Peoples Champ
The Guide to Getting More out of Life
http://www.thegmanifesto.com

Sheek Louch - Good Love

Sheek Louch - Good Love

Smoothed out, soulful and relaxed. Dope Sample from Betty Wright. Production by Red-Spyda. Real Hip Hop.

Sheek Louch - Good Love from the upcoming Silverback Gorilla Album


The Rest is Up to You...

Michael Porfirio Mason
AKA The Peoples Champ
The Guide to Getting More out of Life
http://www.thegmanifesto.com


Betty Wright - Tonight is the night