F-1 racing is elitist and is not a spectator sport in 'pinas (except for those who get to watch it on cable) because there's not even a race circuit for F-1 purposes here. Besides, with fuel and tyre wastage during the course of the race, many do find it decadent. Football is the sport of the masses anywhere else in the world but here, sadly, it's still not, probably because too few public schools in this country have football pitches, although basketball courts are a dime a dozen. High-end schools though, like the Ateneo, DLSU, UST, even UP have very good football programs and have the necessary facilities for the sport. Wikipedia says modern boxing evolved in Europe, notably England. It is also ranked as the most difficult sport in the world. Often referred to as 'the sweet science' due its varied styles, there's the classic boxer or stylist (Mayweather is one), the slugger (Ray Mancini was one), the boxer-puncher (Pacquiao), the swarmer (Rocky Marciano), the counterpuncher (Juan Manuel Marquez), and other combinations of styles. Granted, the boxing organizations and the politicos who treat them as their personal turf must be reformed but the sport itself is more classic than football or F-1 racing will ever be and was never intended to be a breeding ground for lowlifes.

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congratulations brian :)

Yes, Philippine boxers are really giving us a good lift. Congratulations to Viloria.

Viloria has shook off the proverbial monkey off his back by winning this slugfest. Romero was his nemesis, considering how bad Viloria got beat the first time they met and the contentious draw the second time which was eventually ruled a no-contest because the Mexican was busted for toking up on banned substances.

Congratulations! Why may I ask boxers from the Philippines give so much pride to our country? They among others give us the lift. Way to go boxers!