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Manny Pacquiao produced yet another boxing masterclass to claim his eighth world title as he dismantled Antonio Margarito in Texas on Saturday night. The Filipino phenomenon was simply brilliant as he continued his astonishing rise through the weight divisions by claiming the WBC light-middleweight belt. Fighting fittingly in the $1.2billion Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington - known locally as the eighth wonder of the world - Pacquiao proved he is very much the fight game's equivalent with another virtuoso display that left Margarito battered and bruised after 12 rounds of sustained punishment. The Mexican - back in the big time after that well-documented 12-month suspension for having illegal handwraps - achieved some measure of redemption with a brave display. But he was never really a threat to Pacquiao. Before the first bell the physical size of Manny's task was obvious - unofficially he weighed 148lbs to Margarito's 165 on fight night - more than a stone lighter. But...

Filipino pride Lea Salonga on Friday joined Canadian superstar Celine Dion and seasoned American actress Susan Sarandon as the new United Nations (UN) ambassadors against world hunger. The three, along with Italian actor Raoul Bova, were officially appointed Goodwill Ambassadors by the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) at the "United Against Hunger" ceremonies in Rome, Italy held to mark   World Food Day .   The appointments were conferred by FAO Director-General Jacques Diouf. With the exception of Dion, the new UN ambassadors showed up at the event to personally accept the distinction. For the occasion, Lea also rendered a rousing rendition of the 1971 John Lennon classic,   Imagine .   (See video below) By being named UN Goodwill Ambassadors, the four celebrities are tasked to "commit themselves personally and professionally to address the universal humanitarian goals that underpin FAO's mission — to build a food-secure world for present and future ...

I read about this article in Gulf News yesterday and I am happy to see our very own Manny Pacquaio making it on Top 10. He took the No.9 spot  ahead of Ronaldo Cristiano and Shaquille O'Neil. 1. Tiger Woods Sport: Golf Pay: $105 million This year, notwithstanding the sex scandal, Tiger Woods manages to top the list. The star retained his lucrative deal with Nike despite the controversy surrounding his personal life. 2. Floyd Mayweather Sport: Boxing Pay: $65 million 3. Michael Jordan Sport: Basketball Pay: $55 million Michael Jordan is still on the list eventhough he's not active anymore on the cout. 4. Kobe Bryant Sport: Basketball Pay: $48 million 5. Phil Mickelson Sport: Golf Pay: $46 million 6. David Beckham Sport: Football Pay: $44 million 7. Roger Federer Sport: Tennis Pay: $43 million 8. Lebron James Sport: Basketball Pay: $43 million    9. Manny Pacquiao    Sport: Boxing    Pay: $42 million For the second year in a row, Manny Pacquiao, the most...