The G Manifesto

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

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)

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

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

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

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 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