Manny Pacquiao
Filipino-American Boxing Sensation Ana “The Hurricane” Julaton
Our unofficial series on female boxers and other martial artists who inspire girls and women to get going continues right here, right now.
I always enjoying getting my hair cut by my favorite Filipino-American barber who never fails to let me know what’s going on with Manny “The Pacman” Pacquiao.
But this time I wanted to know if he could share anything else exciting Filipino, besides “The Pacman”.
I didn’t have to wait very long for his input, while he was skillfully trimming my sideburns.
Yeah, there’s this young lady who happens to be a very attractive Filipina boxer and who can fight like a female version of Manny “The Pacman” Pacquiao and she is the reigning Super Bantamweight world champion.
Her full name is Luciana Bonifacio Julaton. She was born on July 5, 1980 in San Francisco, California. She is the daughter of Filipino immigrants Cesario Julaton II and Ahmelia Bonifacio.
For Danny, my barber, that’s Filipino!
For everybody else, that’s Filipino-American.
When she was little, her father made her train in martial arts whereas she admits that she had no interest in boxing at the time.
Only years later as a karate black belt teaching at WestWinds Martial Arts and Boxing School in the S.F. Bay area she got involved in boxing and trained by Angelo Reyes.
At age 24, Ana made her amateur boxing debut and only 3 years later in 2007, she was ranked #2 among all female amateur boxers in the United States.
At this point of turning pro, she approached veteran trainer Freddie Roach and eventually became part of Roach’s large stable of boxers, alongside Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao and former world champion Gerry Penalosa.
After her first professional fight in October 2007 which she won and which was followed by several other successful fights, Ana fought against Kelsey “The Road Warrior” Jeffries in September 2009 for the vacant International Boxing Association (IBA) super bantamweight title in women’s boxing and won again.
She then went on to defeat Donna Biggers and became the first female World Boxing Organization (WBO) Super Bantamweight champion on 4 December 2009.
After defending her title against Mexican Jessica Villafranca earlier this month in Mexico, Ana Julaton’s record is now 10 wins (1 KO), 2 losses and one draw.
Considered one of the quickest boxers around, Ana “The Hurricane” Julaton is a great ambassador of female boxing in my book.
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This sure was another exciting week at The MartialArtsReporter.com!
And here it is “The Week In Review”.
I hope you enjoy your Sunday and find the time to take in all the video clips in their entirety.
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I hope you come back tomorrow for a new post.
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Boxing Insights From My Filipino-American Barber
It was really time to get my hair cut. I kept on putting it off because of busyness. Does that ever happen to you, too?
If you have been following this blog during the last couple of months y’all know that I have a favorite barber. Just check the archives on the right.
Let’s just call him “Danny”. He is a naturalized U.S. American and originally from the Philippines. Like all Filipinos I have met so far, he too is just the nicest guy you can entrust your hair-styling needs with.
We always talk about the Philippines and fighting arts such as Arnis, Eskrima, Kali and of course Western boxing. Also because the arguably best boxer of all time is Filipino. Most of you probably know whom I am talking about: Manny Pacquiao (did I spell that right?).
Alright, so we got over the news that Floyd (Mayweather Jr.) just isn’t that into Manny (Pacquiao) and their fight scheduled for this coming March has been cancelled, for now anyway.
Instead, Floyd will be fighting Shane (Mosley) on May 1 and Manny (Pacquiao) vs. Joshua (Clottey) mid March. Both fights are welterweight division bouts.
That’s sounds interesting, but I needed to know more (the investigative reporter that I am!):
My question: “Danny, why isn’t Floyd fighting against Manny?”
His answer: “Because Floyd is suing Manny for taking drugs!!!!”
My reaction: “What?? ?*&%$#.”
His answer: “Let me explain this to you, my priend. Alright?!’
My response: “Are you sure you’re not cutting my hair too short?”
His answer: “You keep on coming back to see me. So no, it’s not too short! Now listen to me, my priend. Mayweather is calling for random blood tests for all future opponents including Pacquiao, because he wants to clean up boxing. Haha. He requested this after they had all agreed on random urine testing, even though it’s not required by the Nevada State Athletic Commission that regulates all professional boxing fights. Manny was alright with 3 blood tests, but not within 24 days of the fight and then he went along with a blood test right after the fight. Do you understand, my priend?
My response: “Hmm. Yeah, sure. So are they ever going to fight? Mayweather vs. Pacquiao, I mean.”
His final answer (because my hair was really getting kinda short, even though he would never admit that): “This would be the most lucrative fight in all of boxing history. If Mayweather and Pacquiao do step into the same ring at the same time, the prize money could possibly gross US$200 million. So I think everybody involved is going to do whatever it takes to make this happen.”
My response: “Now I get it. By the way, my hair looks great and you are a true artist, Danny, my Filipino-American barber. Talk to you again in a couple of weeks.”
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Hope you enjoy catching up on some of the posts you might have missed. Or maybe you liked them so much that you just have to read them again.
I can’t leave you without two really good quotes:
“Happiness depends on ourselves.”
Aristotle
“Every man dies; not every man truly lives.”
Mel Gibson (Braveheart)
Fight Deal For Manny Pacquiao Vs. Floyd Mayweather Set For March 13, 2010
Will this really be “The Fight Of The Century”?
And if so, the 20th or 21st century?
Can professional boxing thrive in direct comparison with mixed martial arts events such as UFC, Strikeforce or World Extreme Cagefighting in general? And not only on the exceptional nights featuring amazing fighters such as Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather?
The announced fight has all the necessary ingredients for a commercial success.
The top two Pound-For-Pound Fighters in the world:
Pacquiao, WBO welterweight champion, has a record of 50-3-2, with 38 knockouts.
Mayweather, currently No. 2 (who previously held the top pound-for-pound spot), holds a clean 40-0 record with 25 KOs.
I will be heading back to my Filipino-American barber in the very near future to get my hair cut and I will let you in on all the insider information.
This Week In Review At The MartialArtsReporter.com
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Today, I am introducing something here for the first time and I hope you enjoy it:
A Weekly Review Of The Preceding 6 Days – Just Click On The Link Of The Post You Missed Or The One You Liked So Much That You Just Have To Read It Again.
Also, I would like to introduce an inspirational quote that I just know you’re going like.
Wishing you only the very best, always.
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Manny Pacquiao Or What I Learn From My Barber
Albert Einstein For Martial Artists And Anybody Willing To Learn
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Manny Pacquiao Or What I Learn From My Barber
Is Manny Pacquaio Now The Best Boxer Of All Time?
The answer is “Yes” according to my barber.
Yep, I got my hair cut today and I look awesome. My wife agrees.
My barber, as you might remember from a previous post, is a born Filipino, now naturalized American and he impresses me every single time with his knowledge of and admiration for Filipino national hero, Manny Pacquiao.
As you might have heard, Pacquiao beat fellow welterweight Miguel Cotto from Puerto Rico last Saturday in 12 long and brutal rounds.
Now, don’t forget that Miguel Cotto knows his stuff. He is a very powerful and agile boxer. Taller and heavier than Manny Pacquiao, thus you would think that all the advantages would be in his favor.
It sure looked like it after the first round on Saturday in Las Vegas.
But honestly, I didn’t see the fight.
Didn’t have to, because I got the all the insider information from my barber today.
Admittedly, I did check out the post-fight press conference and this is what I took away in a nutshell:
Manny Pacquiao has now won 7 different world titles in seven weight divisions! His fight record is 50-3-2. Whoa!
Nobody has ever done anything like this before. Not even “The Greatest” Muhammad Ali or Sugar Ray Leonard or Marvin Hagler or Roberto Duran or ……!
You gotta be impressed.
And you know what else?
Manny Pacquiao isn’t even 31 years old yet!
During the post-fight conference he looked a couple of years older and understandably, he just fought a very tough opponent for 12 rounds for a world title.
He took a number of blows early on in the fight, but according to my barber, he quickly took control and was definitely in charge of the ring.
Miguel Cotto’s family could watch him take the beating and left before the fight was over. No mas!
Like I said, I thought Pacquaio looked older right after the fight. Under his fashionable hat, which has almost become another one of his trademarks, his right ear was bandaged.
Well, if you think he looked bad, think again.
Miguel Cotto wanted to show up for the press conference, but the medical doctors ordered him not to and instead go immediately to the hospital to have his cuts and bruises taken care of. Ouch!
I guess he really took a beating, but he’ll be alright. I wish him from here a speedy recovery.
Back to Manny Pacquiao: This guy is amazing not only in the ring, but also outside of it.
As you know by now, he is a national hero in the Philippines. He is also in acting, politics, moviemaking and music recording.
Right after the press conference Manny Pacquiao was already scheduled to give a concert and reportely sing eight songs.
The things I learn from my barber.
I’ll be seeing him again in a couple of weeks. Can’t wait.
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