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“He got a thing for that cannon, but he prefers the revolver because the autos be jamming… He don’t go nowhere without it , you wont catch him slippin……..Squeeze first ask questions last, that’s how most of the so called gangsters pass”—–Littles from “The New 41st Side” with an interpolation from B.I.G. (G Manifesto Certified underground track of the week)

Lately, The G Manifesto has been in a holding pattern. I have been busy fielding different business opportunities, meeting with my father and Godfather, and planning big moves for 2006. The Manifesto is now back and in full effect. This weeks G Manifesto tip is going to give you more insight into the world of fashion. This installment is a part II of sorts to “Demystifying the Top Fashion Designers”, which is one of the most popular Manifestos of all time. After being constantly bombarded with questions like: “What about Valentino?”, “Have you ever heard of Etro?” and “I am going to a new club opening in NYC in the Meat Packing District, what kind of suit should I wear?” I realized that I should give some more insight:

Valentino:

The Valentino fashion house was created by Valentino Garavani back in the early 1960’s. Based out of Rome it has become a bellwether epitomizing Rome’s Style. His design pedigree is unrivaled and he even designed the dress that Jacqueline Kennedy wore to her wedding. More importantly, a Valentino suit is like an all-access pass to nightlife. No more dealing with “Are you on the list?” from some jerkoff bouncer when you’re wearing a Valentino. Also, very good for picking up on American Socialite girls and Hollywood actress girls (the high-end ones). Luxurious materials. Understated yet dope. Elegant, sharp, and beautiful. Look to spend about $3000 (pretty cheap actually).

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Bottega Veneta:

Bottega Veneta was also founded in the early 1960’s. Known more for high-end leather goods, Bottega Veneta can put together a good suit. Their ready to wear line runs about $2800 to $4500. These suits are good for a smugglers night out on the town but also look good with accessories like pocket squares or a 12 gauge Mossberg. The fabrics are so light that you might feel you are floating on air during a beautiful Barcelona day with a clear azure sky in deepest summer. Jet set smooth.

Oxxford:

Oxxford is a Chicago based company founded in 1916 by Louis and Jacob Weinberg. Many traditionalists swear by these Made in America suits known to be very sharp and Conservative. On a negative note, George Bush wears Oxxford. On a positive note, Al Capone used to wear Oxxford. . So you could say Oxxford’s clientele has really gone downhill. Seams are hand cross-stitched for durability. Fortunately, not much has changed quality wise over the years. Good suits to make a biz deal in. Or in brokering a deal between a Casino and an online Gaming portal. Good for big money deals. Price range $3000- $15000.

Cerruti 1881:

Cerruti 1881 was started by Nino Cerruti, and is notable because this is where Giorgio Armani got his start. Many sources of mine say these suits have lost some of their quality. I also know a jackass that swears by these suits, so I don’t wear any.

J. Press

Another American company that was started in the early 1900’s in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Very Ivy League and conservative. Notable because J. Press helped create the “Sack Suit” look. Good for white shoe lawyers, and finance guys. This is the kind of stuff Blue Blood kids wear at a country club mixer. Not really G Manifesto material but worth noting. Maybe good if you want to infiltrate a puritan high-society gig. Or maybe if you are pitching a mark on a pump and dump stock deal, so you appear “trustworthy”. I have a few of these for similar reasons. Off the rack about $550. Custom, a few G’s.

Jay Kos

Jay Kos is a New York based clothier. Known for delivering Upper East Side Style, these are great suits for Hollywood agents or picking up an envelope of money. Can be pretty fashion forward, as Puffy is known to bust these suits. In fact, years ago when I was drinking champagne with Puff in a vip at Club NV in New York, he was wearing Jay Kos. Met some butter pecan girls that night….worked out well. Price is going to be $3000 and up.

Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren makes stupid shirts and Cargo pants, so obviously it’s not G Manifesto Certified. And I am not Paul Wall, but I will put my money where my mouth is, Ralph Lauren’s Purple Label can be good for certain situations. The Purple Label is good for fundraisers and business meetings. Not bad for the Yacht Club either. Some of their lighter colored fabrics might not be bad for a Polo Match, or eating some shrimp cocktails outdoors, or better yet, some Florida Stone Crabs. Real conservative with a British flair. Cost: $3000 to $10000.

Etro

Etro (no relation to ex-graffiti artist now urban clothing designer Marc Ecko) was started in 1968 as a textile house. Known for producing elegant fabrics with beautiful prints, the main gun has always been Giacomo Etro. Kean Etro is now the main men’s designer and a good guy to know (maybe I can introduce you). Known for beautiful color usage and multi-tiered inspirtation. Good suits for dealing with younger girls and fashion forward big-city cosmopolitan girls. Not bad to wear on a bean deal for style points. Or a ruby deal in Burma. Maybe even a poppy seed deal in the Golden Triangle (Laos, Thailand and Myanmar aka Burma…for those of you without a globe.) Pants are almost always flat-front. Cost about $1900.

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Sartoria Domenic Caraceni

There are only about 700 Caraceni’s made per year under the skills of Gianni Campagna. Caraceni is based in Milan and spends about 64 hours for each suit it busts out by hand. Kiton and Brioni take about 12 hours to make a jacket as a comparison. Obviously with all these man hours, these suits don’t come cheap. Although based in Northern Italy, the style is very influenced by Savile Row. The craftsmanship is unparalleled. These suits are for the pros. Henry Kravis wears Caraceni. This is Forbes 400 stuff. Leveraged buyout stuff. Getting a Presidential Pardon stuff. Getting Katz Deli Pastrami shipped to you, wherever you are type stuff. Something to slip on after heisting a Gauguin and exchanging it for cash and having a celebratory drink with a girl named Anastasia type stuff. I don’t have to tell you that I wish they made more than 700 per year. Cost $4200 to $19000 and up.

I don’t have to mention which suits I prefer (I will give you a hint, it’s the last one). These tips should really help get your wardrobe together for this year as South Beach is in full swing right now, and Summertime in Europe and the Racetrack is right around the corner. Remember however, everything comes down to personal style and taste. As Georges-Louis Leclerc once said “The style is the man” or better yet, “The style is the G”……….The Rest is Up to You………..

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Side Note:

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Michael Porfirio Mason
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AKA The Dandy
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The Art of the Grease

Greasing is one of the Cornerstones of The G Manifesto. The purpose, obviously, is to make life easier and really, to get a return on your investment. The Art of the Grease is to make it seem like you are actually not Greasing. Most people don’t like to be bought. That is why the Holiday Season is really the best time to Grease. During the Holidays, you can give “gifts” to people under the premise of the Season of Giving. I know the Holiday Season is over, but January is technically still the Holiday Season on The G Manifesto Calendar because holidays are often spent away from home, like in ST. Bart’s, for instance. The Holiday Season really should be called “Grease Season”.

When you’re Greasing, you always want to be subtle. Never make a big show of it (this is one of the big distinctions between greasing and merely tipping: in tipping you always want the fly girl you’re with to notice). Always pull someone aside or meet a good “drop-off” location. Or have one of your operatives do the work for you, depending on the Grease. Here is a basic guide to some of the people you will want to Grease this Holiday Season and what to give them:

1. Drivers. You should have at least a few different drivers on your payroll. These guys can really get you out of jam and you need to keep the wheels greased (no pun intended). Like when you’re out in the suburbs at some Mansion party and you need to split out of there fast with a couple of fly suburban girls. News just in, cabs are hard to come by in the suburbs. Come to think of it, Dope Nightclubs, Gentleman’s Clubs, Sick Restaurants and Culture are hard to come by in the suburbs also. Regardless, take care of your drivers. I usually give my drivers a couple of Montecristo No.2’s or some other dope Cuban Cigar.

2. Resturanteurs and Matre’D’s (also Bartenders). It really goes without saying that these guys are super important to have on your team. I like to give these guys a nice Zippo, Dunhill, or Dupont lighter. It’s a good move whether or not these guys smoke. Most resturanteurs are so busy they don’t have the time to pick up a dope lighter and are forced to use Bics. Even if they don’t smoke, they have customers that do (like me) and if they are a restaurateur worth their weight, they will need to light a ladies cigarette. This grease move will really pay dividends next time you need the best table and help with general good will.……

3. Bouncers. Only grease bouncers with CASH. And stick to the important ones, like the Head Bouncer and the Doorman. There is a decent amount of turnover in the bouncing world.

4. Tailor. This is one of the most important people to grease. After all, he is in charge of how you look. I mean, really this guy might be the most important. You should have a very good tailor (Italian of course) and you need to take care of him (if you don’t have a good one, your scene is pretty pathetic. For instance, at any given time I have at least 10 I am working with, usually Northern, Central, and Southern Italy is well represented. If you really need help, ask me, Ill give you a referral, I am that type of guy…..) I always get my tailor a really good Super Tuscan. You will be amazed at how well this works. The pro bono Brioni pocket squares and Tax-free purchases on the flip side will make the Super Tuscan more than pay for itself.

5. Barber. Very important as well. After all he is in charge of your hair. And if you have hair as beautiful as myself (you can thank my Mom) you don’t want some hack from Super Cuts or Family Fades giving you a trim. Nor do you really want some hairdresser party chick, or Suicide Girl still up on beaks or beans dialing you in. You want a real pro, a legit Barber that has been cutting hair since the days of Bugsy Siegel. Even better if the guy has cut Bugsy’s hair in the past. Again, this guy should be Italian. And Super Tuscans are the grease as well. This will really come in handy when you need a last second haircut before shooting to South Beach, Miami.

6. Associates that work for you. The best grease is a meal with drinks. This way you can keep your “ear to the street”.

7. Butcher, Fishmonger, and girls that work in your local Italian Market. CASH. Well worth it too, to get those extra good cuts of meat, to get super thin sliced prosciutto, the freshest fish, and a smile from the girls. A smile from a cute girl goes a long way in my book. So does a hug and a kiss from a fly girl, but that’s a different story…..

8. Stockbrokers, Various Real Estate knuckleheads, Accountants and Lawyers that are on your team. These guys don’t really deserve much, you pay them enough already. If they like to bend the rules for you; then you can hook them up. California wines are always good. Never CASH with these guys.

9. Cops. And when I say “cops” I am referring to “bent cops”. The ones that are of value. The one’s that can run a plate number for you, or let you know when they are planning a raid and who they are going after. The best grease for these guys is beautiful girls. I mean, how many fly girls do you know that want to date a cop? Cops only date fly girls in Hollywood movies or on Miami Vice. And keep in mind, Crockett and Tubbs wore Armani…….Usually after a bent cop spends a night with one of the girls on your team, they are ready to keep the information flowing. Information is the greatest commodity, right? (Oil and Gas futures are not too bad either, if you know what your doing). In fact, introducing girls to a cop, is a good way to get a cop bent in the first place…..

10. Politicians (from City Hall on up). This is the major leagues of Grease. There has been a lot of negative press in the news lately about this and you have to be very stealth. Obviously CASH is the move. Time on charter planes is also a classic. Easier to track though… That’s why I prefer CASH. If you don’t understand the value of greasing politicians, then I am sure your problems don’t end there. Keep in mind the best politicians to Grease. Don’t bite off more you can chew. If your business is mostly locally based, you don’t need to go after the President. Start small. City Hall guys are easy. Girls work well with them too. Fundraisers are always great opportunities to increase your influence (just last week I went to one for a gentleman who is running for State Assembly, for instance). Just make sure you cover your tracks, and of course, dress sharp (Custom hand made Italian pinstripe suits, blue Zegna shirts, blue and white Zegna ties, baby blue Kiton pocket squares and Cap-Toe lace ups by A. Testoni is a good outfit to go with, just in case you didn’t know that already……..)

There are other people you can grease. Greasing needs to be tailored to your individual scene. Maybe if you play a lot of golf ( I don’t), you might want to take care of the jerk that carries your bag around while you waste your time trying to hit a little ball around some grass. To each his own. But always think grease. It’s a greasy world, slide into it (so to speak)……..The Rest is Up to You……

Side Note:

There is none this week. I need to go, I am late for a fundraiser……….

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

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Number Crunching

Holiday Parties are nearly impossible to avoid this time of year. Between all the invites you receive and the parties that happen at your Bases of Operations, you will find yourself at least a few Holiday Parties the Month of December. Some of these are actually not all that bad. Occasionally, you will actually find yourself at one of these Holiday Parties where the people running the gig actually know what time it is. You know, the kind of gig where everyone is dressed fly and there are way more girls than guys. These are the type of Holiday Parties you want to find yourself at…….

Often times, many G’s get really caught up with closing every night they go out. Of course, closing every night is never a bad move. However, during holiday season, many girls are out with their boyfriends, it’s just they way it works. So, always going for the “kill” can sometimes be less effective this time of year. To offset this reality, it is sometimes better to go “Number Crunching” especially when you are at the kind of Holiday Party that is set up the right way……

Number Crunching isn’t what your accountant does for you so you don’t have to pay taxes like regular guys do. Number Crunching is focusing your efforts on building your Pipeline, Networking, and expanding your influence. This is a great time of the year to do this. I have actually conducted an unofficial study that shows many girls break up with their boyfriends after the Holiday Season. Maybe its holiday stress, maybe it’s the weather, and maybe it’s all the family time. Personally, I don’t really care what causes relationships to crumble, all I know is there are a lot more relationships on the rocks after the Holidays. I like to think of it as the world being on thin ice, and I know I am going to under it when it breaks…..

When you find yourself at one of these High-End Holiday Parties, be prepared. Refer to your “Checklist for a Night out”. Especially make sure you have a working pen. And dress sharp (A 3 Button Versace suit with notched lapels, Pink Canali shirt, Blue and Pink Zegna tie, Blue Brioni Pocket square and Crocodile loafers by A. Testoni, always works well. And the whole ensemble will only set you back about $3700.00….)

When most G’s Number Crunch, they will usually just enter girls phone #’s in there cell phone. There is really nothing wrong with this move. The drawbacks are: its very high profile, not that fast, and you always have the potential for technological glitches. I personally like to let a girl tell me her number and I remember it (then write it down later after I excuse myself). It’s an old-school move. Also, Girls get really impressed that you were able to “remember” there phone number. Girls think that if you remember their phone number, it has more “meaning” or something. Which, in actuality, it does have a lot of “meaning”; every fly girl’s number has “meaning”. Also, this is a good method for “quick strikes” like when a boyfriend is making his way thru the crowd to get back to his girl (little does he know, not his girl for long)………..

Another G I know (who does a lot of import/ exports out of Amsterdam), likes to talk to girl and while he is explaining something he draws out what he is talking about (like directions to an after-hours club, or the layout of his favorite fusion bar) on a napkin with a pen. He usually gets her involved interactively with the directions with handing her the pen and getting her to write also. At this point, a girl has a pen in her hand and a napkin. Number Crunching at this point couldn’t be easier. I have seen this G do this many times, it kind of has a “under the ether” effect to it….

Another west coast based G that I know has a relatively innovative technique. He will get a girls phone under some guise like “I used to have the same phone, can I see it for minute?” Once he gets the phone, he dials his own number and like that, he has Number Crunched. Never tried It myself, but nonetheless, a forward thinking approach…

My favorite is when a girl distracts her boyfriend with a kiss, and then slips a piece of paper with her number written on it in the pocket of your Versace suit. Female G move. It is also decent when a girl does the same move with a hotel room # written on it. Any variation of the move is good. For the record, this happened to me three times last night.

The main point of this is to use these High-End Holiday Nights for Number Crunching, not always closing. This will really help build your Pipe for the New Year. Me? I close on nights even when I am Number Crunching……do me a favor…..The Rest is Up to You…..

Side Note:

Due to Massive influx of emails asking me to write about certain topics, people asking me “how do I launder money?”, “how can I get back at my boyfriend?”, “do you know anyone who will buy stolen paintings?” etc. I have the answers to all these questions and more, keep reading. It just might take me a little while to respond to your emails.

Email of the week in regards to The G Manifesto Tip: Checklist for a Night Out:

“I once donned the striped shirt and faded jeans that got me nothing at the end of the night but two greasy NYC imitation slices of pizza at Ciro’s, little did I know it takes a Batman utility belt to pull the wool, so to speak. I cannot thank you enough Mr. Mason, for taking the time to help a “Baby G” become a man. Your talent and ambition is unprecedented, you are a modern day Santa Claus without the beard and fury red suit bringing lots of “toys, tips and models” in his Benz!

PS: I saw an impeccably dressed man disappear the other night at a high end club downtown, I thought it might be you so I tried to catch him but it was like “poof” he disappeared into thin air. Was that you Mr. Mason???”

–Maybe it was me………..—MPM

“Like a glass of single malt Aberlour 35 the advice on meticulous planning hit hard and finished smooth. I had a similar conversation with a friend of mine in New Yorks Little Italy. He is known as one of the foremost experts in Jewelry eradication. Like myself he is a big fan of the G Manifesto and a close friend to Michael Porfirio Mason. He directly relates his success to the exact principles outlined by the peoples champ. Bravo!”

–well put–MPM

Michael Porfirio Mason
AKA The Peoples Champ
AKA The King of the Vice Trust
AKA The Postman
AKA The Toastman
http://www.thegmanifesto.com/

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“I’m the mild, money gettin style, rollin foul
The versatile, honey stickin wild, golden child”- Nas

Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of eating a late lunch at Stage Deli in Mid-Town, New York City, with one of my childhood friends who shall remain nameless. Tucked away in a corner, we reminisced about our childhoods, and what shaped us into the G’s we are today. My friend, however, has chosen what most would consider to be an unconventional line of work. He is in the “human disposal” business. We have never judged each other and I still don’t judge him. He was just a natural and is in the business strictly for the money. He is very successful, although young, he has a great client list, travels tons, a big bank roll, a closet full of Italian suits, plenty of time off, rolls with models, and has some Excellent Cadavers to his credit.

I asked him what he credits his success to. Among other things, he told me he never does any work without meticulous planning, the right tools, and a checklist to make sure he has everything before going on a “job”. For him, (depending on the particulars of a job) he usually brings:

AR-7 Rifle (because it breaks down easily)
3-6 Powered Scope (for long range shots)
Two Extra 15 or 30 Shot Rifle Clips (precautionary)
22 Ruger Mark I pistol (silencers attach well, seldom jams, and can be broken down easily, It is very meditative to take it apart with your eyes closed, my friend tells me)
Hollow Point Bullets (among other things, they are harder to trace)
Extra Pistol Clip
Shoulder Holster (for style points and functionality)
Disposable Pistol Silencer (no explanation necessary)
Disposable Rifle Silencer (no explanation necessary)
Double Edged Knife with Six-Inch Blade (many uses)
Disposable Rubber or Surgical Gloves (no fingerprints)
Handcuffs
Ski Mask or Stocking Mask (ski masks are better for vision, stocking masks sometimes can help get “the jump” on someone because of the odd appearance.
Lock picks (to open locks …Skippy)
Mini-crow bar
Dark inconspicuous clothing

My friend says he always knows exactly what he is going to bring and double checks to make sure he has everything. He makes a mental “checklist”, so he never gets caught slipping. For him, the stakes are extremely high. I mean, imagine if you forget the silencer?

This made me think about how a G also needs a checklist for the equipment he needs for a night out. There are many parallels between what a Hitman needs and what a G needs to make a “Hit” on a night out as well. Here is what I recommend for a night out…..:

Identification (don’t leave this at home. You don’t want an overzealous bouncer stymieing your night, because some underage drinkers were in the spot the week before. I usually bring three or four sets of phony ID’s on a night out as well. This helps you maintain a lower profile at some night spots, and also helps with girls you meet who only know you by an alias. As a side note, I also like to keep at least 3 different passports on me at all times, currently I have a US, Irish, and British. Believe me, its well worth it.)

CASH (really goes with out saying. Credit Cards are for chumps and working stiffs. However, phony credit cards are good . The particular night at hand will determine how much scratch to bring. I really never like to leave the crib with less than a G, no pun intended. Get a nice money clip as well. Something with an emerald or a ruby on it always works….)

Smokes (Bring two packs minimum. If you have been going out for as long as I have, you will always run into people who think they “know” you and think they have the right to ask you for a smoke. You never really know if you will need to use that person in the future, so it’s better not to turn them down. What you don’t want to happen is the girl of your dreams to walk up to you at the end of the night and ask you for a smoke and you don’t have any…..Bring two packs….)

Gum or mints (With all the smoking and the Shrimp Scampi you ate earlier that night you don’t want to leave anything to chance. It’s good to keep these for girls too.)

Keys (Don’t forget these. There is nothing worse than rolling back to your crib with the girl of your dreams and your locked out of your own crib. Scaling the walls in a $3500.00 Brioni suit is never a pretty sight. Well, I guess it could be worse, you might have to scale a wall without a Brioni suit….)

Cell phone (for those of us out there who were G’s in the pre-cell phone era this is not life or death. For the younger ones out there this is very important. And, truth be told, it does make life easier, especially for on the fly moves. A back up cell phone or battery is not a bad idea if you are going out after a long day at the Race Track for instance….)

Pen (Make sure it works well. Sometimes you only have a few moments before a girls boyfriend comes back, and you don’t want to wait for that slow as molasses bartender to give you one, and the attitude he will give you because he thinks you wont give it back…..News just in, bartender guy….you wont get the pen back….)

Phone Book (this can be a folded up piece of paper with key #’s on it, ie girls you might want to meet on the fly, restaurant owners #’s, club owner’s #’s, etc. just in case your cell phone breaks or you lose it. A precautionary measure. Much like bringing an extra clip.)

Condoms (Some guys think that it is a “jinx” to bring them out. Well, News just in, I bring them out every night, and I am never “jinxed”. What would you rather do when you are in a limo headed over to her crib, stop at a gas station an hope that they have some? This piece of advice could save your life…..)

Zippos (Very important. Always bring two. You want every smoke you light up for yourself or a beautiful girl to be done with absolute, and I mean absolute style…..Is there any other purpose to life? Think about meeting the girl of your dreams and lighting her cigarette with a $1.99 lighter from 7-11? Doesn’t seem to work, right? You want two Zippos, because Zippos‘ flints break at times and you don’t want to jeopardize your style. Dunhill lighters can work as well (especially if you’re an East End London G) and strike anywhere matches can be used with style as well. But push comes to shove; the Zippo is your best bet….)

Obviously, with all these “tools” you need plenty of pockets. Hence the need for the custom made Brioni suits. Never leave home with out the tools of the trade. Think about a night out like a Hitman and you will have plenty of successful “Hits” in your career. The Rest is Up To You……………………….

Email of the week in regards to The G Manifesto Tip—Fight Night:

“7-8-9-10……….I have been TKO’d once again by the brilliance of “The Count of Monte Fisto’. This half man, half genius not only slept with my wife multiple times but he is creating a legacy of his own with air tight tips to securing entry to the most sought after sporting events of our time, Professional Boxing. I will study these tips closely like a Gaslamp Dweller studies which striped shirt he is going to wear to Sidebar. It may take time but with you as a guide I know I will be with De La Hoya when I follow him into the ring for his comeback fight in Vegas!!!! Cheers to you Bonecrusher!!!!”

Thanks…very enthusiastic…. “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm”- Ralph Waldo Emerson …..MPM

Michael Porfirio Mason
AKA The Peoples Champ
AKA The Executioner
AKA The Golden Child
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Source

“The World is Yours” by Nas, G Manifesto Certified Track produced by the genius Pete Rock. Sick samples of “It‘s Yours” by T La Rock and “I Love Music” by Ahmad Jamal. If you don‘t have Illmatic, there is no helping you.

The World Is Yours – Nas

Boxing, the most brutal of sports is also the most important. Perhaps it’s because it is an analogy for the Darwinian Survival of life itself. The highs in boxing are the highest and the lows of boxing the lowest. Cultural and ethnic pride is never as personified as it is in a boxing ring. The stakes are extremely high. It always has been and always will be. Hang out in San Juan when a great Puerto Rican fighter is fighting a great Mexican fighter, and you will know what I mean. . .It was no different in the 1920’s when an Irish fighter was fighting an Italian fighter. I’m not trying to rationalize or explain this, I am just telling it how it is. It’s no surprise that the most recognizable person (person, not just Athlete) of the last century, World Wide, was a boxer. In fact it wasn’t just a boxer. It was “The Greatest” Muhammad Ali. Ali just so happens to be the only person I have ever got an autograph from in my life. I was 14. Shaking his hand (the same hand that knocked out so many great fighters) was definitely one of the most important moments in my life. There is little doubt the most recognizable person of this century will be a boxer also.

Boxing, of course happens to be my favorite sport (followed by horse racing, martial arts, poker, and if I have to say a team sport …soccer). However there is an Art to going to a Boxing Match. You need a certain skill set and knowledge to go to a Boxing match and to come out victorious on the night. You can’t just go with the same Paper-thin game you use to go to an afternoon Barbecue and house party in the suburbs. You need to really prepare and use a variety of skills, not unlike Boxing itself, to get a Knockout. Read below and I will give you the “Keys to Victory”….G Manifesto Style……….

The best way to go to a fight is to roll in the Entourage (and I don’t mean that show on HBO) of the Fighter in the Main Event. If you grew up in a city where fighting is big (i.e. Philly, DC, New Jersey, NYC, Chi-Town, Boston, Miami, Detroit, ATL, LA, The Wildcard Boxing Club in Hollywood etc) you will probably be in tune with Boxing and the colorful cast of characters in the Boxing world. If you hung around boxing gyms as a kid (as I did) then you probably know many of the fighters already. If that is the case, then rolling in the Entourage is the best way to go. There is no better way for a Juiced up entrance and first impression. If you are in a part of a different ethnic group than the rest of the Entourage it will have an even bigger impact. Don’t ask me why, it’s just the way it is. For example, I was rolling in Bernard Hopkins (one of the greatest middleweights of all time) Entourage, dressed impeccably, looking like a modern day Manolo. The night worked out pretty well……………

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The 2nd best way to roll is to go with Pro Boxers that are not fighting. Or other people heavily involved with the sport. For instance, if you are at a fight in New Jersey and you roll with Arturo Gatti (as I have) you are in for a bullet proof night. Rolling to a Vegas fight with De La Hoya never hurt anyone either. You really can beat going to a fight in Ghana with Ike “Bazooka” Quartey. Stepping into the joint with trainers like Angelo Dundee or cut men like Dr. Pacheco is another good way to roll. But let’s say you have no Connects or inside moves…..

Your other option is to obtain the best seats possible. Again, this is easier with connections, either boxing or casino. Whatever it takes get the best seats, even if they cost $10,000 per seat (you want to roll in style, don’t you?). Just suck it up and pay for them…..pay CASH, for style points.

Very important, you need to roll to Boxing Matches dressed the right way. By “the right way” I mean suited up. I know this sounds familiar. The difference between Boxing Matches and other events, is the more Flash and Pizzazz at a Boxing Match, the better. If you have ever wanted to wear a Fedora when you roll out, now is the time to do it. Or a Panama Hat. (“No two words in fashion say as much as ‘Panama Hat’”—MPM) Or a white Gucci suit. No need to go easy on the jewels either. That immaculate cut VVS Diamond pinkie ring? Time to wear it. Essentially, you want to roll in Statement making attire. Chances are, in this crowd, no matter how hard you try, someone will be dressed doper than you. If I am at the fight, chances are, that person will be me……….

After you have made your entrance, dressed the right way, usually everything falls in place. It’s like boxing itself. Most people will tell you the fight is won in the Gym. It’s no different here. The preparation and entrance are the most important. Usually if done right, girls will be checking you out pretty heavy. For sure the Ring Card Girls will be checking you out. A Flash of a Big Bankroll and a wink goes along way with these girls. Don’t pull your punches so to speak……

Network. One of the best parts of going to a boxing match is the interesting characters you meet. From Ex-Boxers, to Organized guys, to ruthless business men, to Hit Men, to Entertainment people, it really is a beautiful “Gumbo” of people. Take advantage of it. Maybe you need an out of town “Hitter” to take care of someone in your neighborhood. Or maybe you are trying to find a way to smuggle Rubies from Burma into the country. Or maybe you’re trying to find a buyer for One Million Beans. Whatever it is there is a good chance you will be able to be steered in the right direction. Just don’t forget to duck……

Tread Lightly. Always remember where you’re at. News just in, Professional fighters, go to a lot of fights. That means a lot of people there can fight better than you. It really doesn’t matter that last Friday you beat up some drunk guy at your local 7-11. Boxing matches are not the kind of events where you go around “stepping” to every girl. Find out who is with whom. It’s not like going to a Real Estate Brokerage Company’s Annual Christmas Party. Those Russian guys that look like weightlifters or Ex-KGB guys…..well they probably are Outfit Guys. The guys speaking Chechen in the Versace suits? Don’t mess with them. Those guys fought off Hitler and Stalin, trust me, they are tougher than you. The Japanese guys in Sharkskin suits? The guys missing a couple of fingers? I don’t care if their “Geisha girl” with bangs is giving you looks, look elsewhere. Just some words of wisdom. I almost forgot; don’t forget to enjoy the fights……

Go for the Knockout. If you follow the above moves (the body attack), you should have plenty of prospects. If you have some girls on the ropes, don’t be afraid to finish…..I know I never like to leave the outcome to the judges scorecards…”And the winner by Knockout, And STILL Undefeated…..”..The Rest is Up to You…………..

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