Domination is the name of the Game: Barber Speak's reaction to Pacquiao-Marquez 3.

The most anticipated match of the year was filled again with questions. Did Pac deserves the win? Was Dinamita robbed big time? Will a 4th match happen in May? or Mayweather will now face Pac after witnessing Pac's vulnerability?

After watching the bout, I felt JuanMa deserves the win. He controlled the tempo of the bout. Pac was not his usual self, yes he still led in number of punches, but even a 15 year old boxing fan will notice Pacman's lack of activity. And maybe in that reason  alone I really thought JuanMa was robbed, but still there's something in my head saying that Pac maybe did something right to be able to get the Judges' approval.

If this match was a "Normal" Match, I will give this bout to JMM. But we must remember that this was a Championship match. The Logic will tell that "To be able to beat the Champion, You must DOMINATE the champion".  So the question now, did JuanMa dominated Manny? You'll be the judge.

Stats:

Power Punches Thrown: Pac -274 Juanma - 254

Power Punches Connected: Pac - 117 Juanma - 100 

Total Thrown: Pac - 578 Juanma - 436

Total Connected: Pac - 176 Juannma - 138

(The numbers tell it all)

And with that, I will left my FINAL decision, " JuanMa clearly won the bout, but by not dominating it we must Give the win to Pac." 

Barber Speak Blog wants to say Congratulations to our Pambansang Kamao Manny for again and again making our country proud. 

" Philip Zuñiga is a graduate of Philippine Normal University. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. "

PBA POWER RANKINGS

After a busy month, the crew of Barber Speak wanna say, "It's Nice to be BACK!"

POWER RANKINGS ( From the first 28 PBA Games):

• 1st Place: Barako Bull Energy (4-1 Win-Loss Record)

This veteran laden team is currently tied in second place of the standings, but this team deserves to be in the front seat of Power Rankings. After surprising all of us with a fiery 4 game winning streak, this team has become a contender for this year's Philippine Cup (This blog gave the team a top 8 prediction). A mix of good veteran players and fiery rookies lead by the Thriller and Dynamite, this team is now ready to bring back the Glory Years of the Ang Bumangga Giba Franchise. After Losing to Petron in their Opening Game, They return the favor to sister teams Ginebra and recently the Llamados. They also got a good win from the defending champion Talk n Text Tropang Texters. This team just wanna prove that they have a place in this league, and their franchise is no PUSH OVER anymore. 

• 2nd Place: Rain or Shine Elasto Painters ( 5-1 Win-Loss Record)

Paul Lee is here! That's the first thing you will hear about the noise that the Elasto Painters are giving to the League. But the success of this team is more than Paul Lee can give, this former "young team" is slowly but surely becoming a mature team and definitely peaking at the right time. With Gabe's all round performance, Jeff Chan's and Ronjay Buenafe's hot shooting, and with the Extra Rice duo of Belga and Quinahan, this team has become a team to reckon with this conference. Maybe some of you will ask, "why I only rank this team as 2nd place only?" It's because their performance is expected already. The Painters are the most balanced team in the league and the only Problem I see last September to this team is their Maturity. But it is quite obvious that maturity is not anymore a problem. I expect this team to advance in the semi final round.

• 3rd Place: Talk n Text Tropang Texters ( 4-1 Win-Loss Record)

No explanation needed, I will really be surprise if we will not see this team in the Finals.

• 4th Place: Petron Blaze Boosters ( 3-3 Win-Loss Record)

The Boosters had a good start after winning their first three games. But injury haunt them when Hontiveros (out 6 months) and Miranda got injuries. I cannot blame the team with their 3 game slump. It's just hard to win when your only playing with 10 players and only ONE healthy Point Guard. With their game against the Texters, Alex Cabagnot played the whole 48 minutes and seriously Ato Agustin is the person to blame. Why did you not get the 14th player in time? Why did you not give A-Cab a rest? Yes he is only the point guard available, but that's not a reason, remember, the texters feed their game with ENERGY, how can you match your opponent with energy if your players don't have the rest their needed? 

• 5th Place: Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings (3-2 Win Loss Record) 

Seriously, I DID NOT expect that I will rank Ginebra in the upper echelon of the Power Rankings. Their Game is really UNORGANIZED, the only good thing I can see with this team is clutch and hardwork. I really think personally, that trading young players like jimbo is not a solution, they need younger legs, that's why IF I will ask for a trade, the names of Yancy De Ocampo, and Ronald Tubid are the first guys that will float in my mind. 

• 6th Place-7th Place(tie): Meralco Bolts and Powerade Tigers 
• 8th Place: Bmeg Llamados
• 9th Place: Shopinas Clickers
• 10th Place: Alaska Aces

" Philip Zuñiga is a graduate of Philippine Normal University. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. "

Heads Up Gilas

This weekend was a roller coaster ride for every Filipino who supports our Basketball National Team. After a win against Taipei and the lost of Iran. Majority of fans (including me) felt that everything is going well for our Gilas Pilipinas. Facing Jordan which we beat in the 2nd round of the tournament was a sign of relief. But again, that Jordan team destroyed our dreams again. THREE STRAIGHT FIBA-Asia tournaments that they eliminated us. Daghles again?! Rashiem again?! Abbas again?! Man, its already become a habit of this nation to disappoint us every 2 years. 

The saddest part of that game was when IT MATTERS most, the team played their worst game of the tournament. And I've felt bad for the team, because obviously, they don't deserve that.

The Philippine Volcanoes beat the favored Korea

Another good day for us Filipinos. After grabbing the win against UAE 24-7, they've beaten the heavy favored Korea 19 -14 at the Shanghai Open 2011.

The Philippines ranked 5 in Asia.

Congrats to our Rugby National team!


Meanwhile, watch the Volcanoes' message to their Filipino Fans

" Philip Zuñiga is a graduate of Philippine Normal University. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. "