Can Victor Ortiz grind down Floyd Mayweather

Mayweather vs Ortiz will face each other on September 17, 2011 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. This is for the title belt of Victor Ortiz. Mayweather has had it relatively easy with wins over a smaller, slower Juan Manuel Marquez in 2009, and then a shot 38-year-old Shane Mosley last year in May. It’s going to be much different against Ortiz, as he’s on his way up to the top of the hill and isn’t on the downward slide the way that Mosley and Marquez were when they took on Mayweather.

Ortiz has got the power advantage in this fight, as well as an advantage in work rate. Ortiz showed in his last fight against Andre Berto that he’s capable of getting in close and throwing a lot of shots. Whether Ortiz can do the same to Mayweather is going to be the test here. Mayweather is hard to get near, because he tends to slide around and pick his opponents apart on the way in.

However, if Ortiz is able to establish some inside ground on Mayweather, we could see Ortiz really work Mayweather over with short powerful punches to the head and body. Even Mayweather’s excellent shoulder rolls have their limitations against a fighter that is unloading mass artillery shots the way that Ortiz was against Berto in his last fight. If you are all excited to Watch Mayweather vs Ortiz then stay tuned on this blog for more updates.

Floyd Mayweather and Victor Ortiz Bout Preview

Mayweather vs Ortiz fight has great potential to be a memorable night of boxing and to be a great, important fight in the sport. Prior to the big fight night of Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Victor Ortiz on September 17, 2011, you might want to watch the great fights of the two boxers and to compare their styles and fighting skills inside the ring. I see how really vicious is Ortiz and the fight between these will be very explosive. Aside from this I also want an Ortiz vs. Maidana rematch. I think he deserves another fight to recover from that big lost. Now what will be the appearance of the Mayweather vs. Ortiz fight well I think Ortiz will really strong punches to Mayweather and it will be an exciting exchange of counter punches. His opponent got a ferocious southpaw that might deliver a blazing end for him. Well, Mayweather vs. Ortiz is really an interesting match and I guess every Pacquiao fan will want to see this fight. I am really excited now. Be sure to be on hand for the fight on Saturday, September 17, to see how it all shakes out.

Mayweather started beating his sparring sessions

At the start of his training this month the controversial Floyd Mayweather Jr. began his intensive training face to face some of his sparring partners. His uncle-trainer, Roger Mayweather, proud to say that he beaten and bruised one his spartmate in the hands of Mayweather. His sparring partner was Kasiim Ouam a veteran, and a former champion 154 pounds. Floyd has been a professional for nearly 15 years and has been in bigger fights than the Ortiz duel. Roger confirmed that Floyd had been working with four other partners. I asked him if Lil’ Floyd has been putting a beating on them. Asked if the preparation for the dangerous southpaw has seen them do anything special, Roger played such thoughts down. In September 17, Mayweather vs Ortiz will foght for the WBC welterweight championship will be held at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada. According to the trainer, nothing changes in the training allegedly Floyd Jr. because I knew it would. The Ortiz vs Mayweather fight, dubbed as Star Power will be televised via HBO pay-per-view.

Floyd Mayweather vs Victor Ortiz

Undefeated Floyd Mayweather, Jr. (40-0-0) is scheduled to fight newly crowned World Boxing Council Welterweight champion Victor Ortiz (29-2-2) on September 17, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The Mayweather vs Ortiz fight, dubbed as Star Power will be televised via HBO pay-per-view. Floyd Mayweather Jr with his slick boxing skills controlling his opponents every move as if he was a puppet master but Floyd dont need no strings instead he makes his opponents confused and takes their confidence away from them making them very cautious, this works very well against many top fighters as they are so used to being dominant they forget what it’s like to after fight out of their skin to win fights, but will this work with Victor Ortiz he makes a career out of fighting out of his skin its what’s won him the WBC Welterweight strap in his most recent fight against the also undefeated Andre Berto let’s take a look at why Victor Ortiz is a well suited fighter to take Floyd to the depths for a win. It only shows that Victor Ortiz will not go down without a fight and if ever he will crushed Floyd Mayweather and win this fight. As we all know that Victor Ortiz must fight beyond the level of Floyd Mayweather Jr. to win the Floyd Mayweather vs Victor Ortiz match.

Gina Carano Wiki & Photos

Gina Carano Wiki & Photos

Gina Joy Carano was born 16 April, 1982 an Italian-American model, actress, and mixed martial arts fighter. Carano appeared as the Gladiator "Crush" on American Gladiators. She has been referred to as the "Face of Women in MMA." Carano was the former # 3-ranked 145-pound female boxer in the world according to the Unified Women's MMA ranking.






Carano started her career in the sport of Muay Thai. After achieving a Muay Thai record of 12-1-1. Carano received an offer to attend the first-ever sanctioned female MMA fight in Nevada. She was invited to the World Pro Fighting show in Las Vegas to fight Rosi Sexton.She fought on the 10th February 2007, Showtime EliteXC card, beat Julie Kedzie via unanimous decision in what was called "Fight of the Night." The battle was the first TV female fight on Showtime.

Carano defeated former Hook shooting champion Kaitlin Young on EliteXC: Primetime 31 May 2008. A day before the fight, Carano failed to make weight for her fight for a weight of 144.5 pounds (65.5 kg). Although most MMA organizations set weight classes at 135 (bantamweight) and 145 (feather weight) pounds (61.2 and 65.8 kg, respectively), EliteXC decided to create a women's weight class at 140 pounds. Carano agreed to lose 12.5% ​​of her "show" purse to Young, and the game remained on board.

Watch Pascal vs Hopkins 2

The Pascal vs Hopkins 2 is one of the anticipated rematch of WBC and Ring Magazine Light Heavyweight World Champions Jean Pascal against past two-division world champion and future Hall of Famer Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at the Bell Centre, Montreal, Canada. A coming war headlined as “Dynasty II: Pascal vs Hopkins” features the return bout of Jean Pascal and Bernard Hopkins as they settle the score on their controversial first match. Both boxers will be coming on May 21 well-prepared and full loaded with techniques. Which one will prevail on that day? Check out both boxer’s professional background and fight preview below.

Jean Pascal (26-1-1, 16 KO’s) is one the world’s most well decorated boxer with his unique style and knockout power. In 2008, he suffered his first boxing loss against former world champion Carl Fronch. By then, the 28-year old Pascal moved up to the light heavyweight division and managed to dominate it by an incredible winning streak of 5-0-1. He defeated Adrian Diaconu for two times and a marvelous win over Chad Dawson. Most recent is the draw with Hopkins.

Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins (51-5-2, 32 KO’s) is simply one of best boxer of all time at 46 years old which still surprised us with his way of boxing. He holds the longest reigning middleweight champion with over 10 years and 20 successful defenses. His record showed victories against Howard Eastman, Antonio Tarver, Winky Wright, Kelly Pavlik, Enrique Ornelas and Roy Jones since turning 40 in 2005.

Pascal vs Hopkins 2 is promoted by Groupe Yvon Michel Inc. and Golden Boy Promotions and presented by Casino de Montreal, Videotron and Coors Light. Don’t miss Watch Pascal vs Hopkins 2 rumble.

After Shane Mosley they consider Marquez

Talks are already rife about Pacquiao’s next fight penciled for November possibly against Mexico’s master counter-puncher, Juan Manuel Marquez, in case Floyd Mayweather finally wakes up one day realizing that it’s about time to face the Filipino sporting icon. But assuming Mayweather remains deaf and callous to the public clamor, Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum has already somebody in mind to close out 2011 with a bang.

Still, even if a script is already made for the next move, an unforeseen circumstance lurks behind, something that should put everything upside. A hundred miles away from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, Shane Mosley is plotting the destruction of boxing’s premier attraction when they finally come face-to-face and mano-a-mano on May 7 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Holed out in Big Bear, nestled in the San Bernardino mountains that is almost 8,000 feet above sea level, Mosley has been training since early-March as though he would be up not only against Pacquiao but against the gazillions of Pacquiao fans.

“You just have to keep going, and going and going (in training),” said Mosley from his high-altitude training camp, his voice oozing with heightened optimism.

Even Arum sounds a bit concerned of what a cagey veteran like Mosley can bring to the ring.

“Shane can take a good shot and he is so resilient,” said Arum.

Obviously, Pacquiao realized very early that despite the lackluster ending of Mosley’s last two fights, taking him for granted is tantamount to giving the other guy an advantage.

Pacquiao undergo 6 rounds of sparring

The eight-division world champion and Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao's did not frustrate his fans who waited him out of the Wildcard Gym in Los Angeles, California. After training and eat his dinner Pacquiao he allowed his fans and signed autograph immediately. On his first day in Wildcard Gym, he undergo some few rounds of boxing mitts, speed ball and shadow boxing pound-for-pound king. Along with trainer Freddie Roach and conditioning coach Alex Ariza, they watch and observe the practice of Pacquaio. The thorough training of the Pinoy champion was doing in preparation for the May 7 bout with 5-time champion Shane Mosley. they on going training of the pound-for-pound king, undergo 6 rounds of sparring.

According to Buboy Fernandez, the assistant trainer of Pacquiao, they took seriously the practice despite his having a cold. Pacquiao vs Pacquiao fight is set on May 7, 2011 at MGM Grand Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada. Meanwhile, Mike Koncz also confirmed, Pacquiao’s Canadian adviser, said the Filipino champion is scheduled to appear on US television shows to promote his World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight title defense. Unlike his previous fights aired by HBO Sports, Pacquiao’s bout with Mosley will be carried by Showtime, which is a division of US media conglomerate CBS Corporation. As part of the promotional package, Showtime is airing a 4-part documentary about the Pacquiao vs Mosley fight, titled Fight Camp 360, which is similar to HBO 24/7.

Manny Pacquiao and Shane Mosley will be the cover of Ring Magazine

Manny Pacquiao and Shane Mosley will be the cover of Ring Magazine this time. If the 5-time world champion Shane Mosley makes practice six times per day every week in preparation for the fight with Manny Pacquiao, there is also the same kind of practice for the pound-for-pound king. The Pacquiao vs Mosley fight which will happen on May 7, 2011 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

According to Pacquiao, who is now in the Wildcard Gym in Los Angeles, for those who spend the final state of the practice, they spar three times a week. The rounds get longer and longer until we log a total of 140 rounds of sparring. Said they must wrestle with the 140 sparring rounds to perfect for the May 8 bout with Mosley.

Mosley's side also, there's no problem in his heavy training. Meanwhile, Ring Magazine will cover the Pacquiao vs Mosley fight scheduled on May 7. Contents of the so-called bible of boxing, the detail and preparation of fight between Pacquiao and Mosley, who begin to sell next month. Conducted training on the pound-for-pound king, touch it with six rounds of sparring. don't miss to watch Pacquiao vs Mosley live on Showtime PPV on May 7, 2011.

Manny Sparring Session to Start Today

Trainer Freddie Roach said he’s looking forward to the first day of Manny Pacquiao’s sparring with Shawn Porter and David Rodela on Tuesday afternoon. The Pacquiao vs Mosley fight will happen on May 7, 2011 on MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Roach and Pacquiao were scheduled to train Saturday afternoon at the Elorde Sports Center in Sucat, Parañaque, but the pound-for-pound king didn’t make it to workout. Team Pacquiao left its high-altitude training camp in the Pines City so Pacquiao can grace the annual Elorde Boxing Awards. Pacquiao and Roach were still at the event around midnight of Friday since they were requested by the Elorde family to stay for a while and watch some fights.

Pacquiao and Roach are staying in Baguio until Friday as they are scheduled to leave for the US this Saturday for the most crucial phase of the training. Another batch of sparmates await Pacquiao at the Wild Card in Hollywood, according to Roach, who is also tapping prospect Omar Henry. Roach said Mosley, despite him being a crafty fighter as well, can be outboxed, as shown by what Floyd Mayweather and Miguel Cotto did to him.

Mayweather weathered an early storm and dominated Mosley en route to a lopsided decision in May last year, while Cotto scored a unanimous but close decision win over him in November 2007. Roach said Mosley’s strength surfaces whenever he is up against a fighter who comes at him and he knows very well not to fall into that trap. While Pacquiao is the type of guy who thrives in exchanging power blows, Roach said he will tweak his fighter’s style a little bit to suit their gameplan. So don't miss to watch Pacquiao vs Mosley live on Showtime PPV on May 7, 2011. The Pacquiao vs Mosley live streaming is available via Showtime pay-per-view for only $54.95.

Mosley to KO Pacquiao

The Pacquiao vs Mosley fight is going to happen less than 2 months to go before Manny Pacquiao and Shane Mosley face off in MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA for the WBO (World Boxing Organization) Welterweight Belt. Manny Pacquiao got the WBO belt from Miguel Cotto who won it from Shane Mosley. Shane Mosley got the belt from Antonio Margarito in January 2009 by knocking out Antonio in the 9th round of their fight. Now, Shane Mosley is going to get it from Manny Pacquiao.

Pacquiao vs Mosley is promoted by Top Rank Promotions in association with MP Promotions, SSM Promotions, Tecate, Showtime and MGM Grand. Head promoter Bob Arum believes that the fight between Manny Pacquiao and Shane Mosley on May 7 will be very entertaining. “Styles make fights” as what many promoters and boxers say. Both Manny and Shane Mosley are warriors and loves to throw a lot of punches. They believed that throwing a lot of punches can overwhelm the enemy and possibly score a KO in any round.

Watch Pacquiao vs Mosley live stream is available via Showtime PPV for only $54.95. The tickets to the Mosley vs Pacquiao fight venue is already sold-out so the only option now to watch the fight is through pay-per-view.

Pacquiao Still No. 1 in Ring Magazine

The 8-division world champion Manny Pacquiao remained number 1 Pound-for-pound ranking of Ring Magazine, recognized "Bible of Boxing", on their latest list. Pacquiao is preparing for his title bout against Mosley. Pacquiao vs Mosley is set on May 7, 2011 at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bob Arum, the owner of Top Rank Promotions and the main-promoter of the Pacquiao vs Mosley fight, Manny Pacquiao is doing his best to be in tip-top shape for the Mosley vs Pacquiao fight.

In the number 2 spot was still undefeated and fifth-division world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr.. but also increased the number 3 spot with WBC middleweight champion Sergio Martinez of Argentina, while back at number 4 with WBC / WBO bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire. In the previous rating of Ring Magazine, climb to third place Donaire for its impressive victory to former world bantamweight champion Fernando Montiel he downed the 2nd round just yet.

Turn back in third place with Martinez because of surprisingly okay undefeated Heat win the European junior middleweight champion Serhiy Dzinziruk that caused her five times before the referee stop the fight in the 8th round. According to Nigel Collins, editor-in-chief of Ring Magazine, further warms the fight pound-for-pound ranking due to the good performance of Martinez and Donaire and a major change on the next day.

"An even more significant change could occur in the pound-for-pound ratings and if that happens, it will be a three-man contest between Manny Pacquiao, Martinez, and Donaire for the top spot," said by Collins.

Reportedly possible to remove the number 2 spot Mayweather. if it still does not protest before May 10 because one year they are not resistant. On May 10, 2010 Last Mayweather fight where it won via unanimous decision to "Sugar" Shane Mosley. Watch Pacquiao vs Mosley live stream will be televised on Showtime PPV for only $54.95. It is believed that the fight will generate much income with Showtime compared to airing it on HBO PPV because CBS, a sister company of Showtime, can reach 116 million homes.

Watch NBA All-Star Game 2011

The NBA All-Star Game will be played on Sunday, February 20, 2011 at Staples Center. The Staples Center, considered one of the world’s best arenas for sports and entertainment, have been selected to host NBA All-Star 2011, marking the fifth time The City of Angels and the second time Staples Center will be the site of the annual celebration. The NBA All-Star Game is a game held annually between the top players in the Western and Eastern Conferences of the National Basketball Association. The game is part of All-Star Weekend, held every February, which includes other exhibition activities such as the Rookie Challenge, Slam Dunk Contest, and Three-Point Shootout. Never miss the fun, excitement, in watching your favorite NBA superstar like Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard, Paul Pierce, LeBron James and many more in showcasing their talents in basketball Watch NBA All-Star Game 2011 on February 20, 2011.

Pacquiao in 100% condition

Pacquiao vs Margarito

The weather was pleasant for Paquiao’s morning run. His dog “Pacman” and Team Pacquiao members joined the champion. A few rounds around the park got Manny into a good sweat. The usual quick shadow boxing routine followed. Pacquiao vs Margarito will face each other on November 14, 2010.

It’s sparring day, so Pacquiao just did the flat route at Pan Pacific Park, just 30 minutes to save up for the sparring in the afternoon. The confidence of Pacquiao is evident even after a hard workout. He likes to keep the humor within the team. Pacquiao feels excellent, having gone down from 154 pounds in Baguio to a weight he is more comfortable with--148 pounds to not more than 150 pounds.

When I was in Baguio, I bulked up in weight. I was so heavy, I was moving sluggishly, so I decided to stay at 148 to 149 pounds,” he said. And even if Margarito will have more than a 10-pound advantage on fight night, this doesn’t worry Pacquiao as long as he has his speed.

It’s better even if I’m lighter but faster… I will easily see Margarito’s movements and punches. After a nap, Pacquiao had an intense afternoon workout at the gym. In seven rounds of sparring, the first 4 with the 6-footer Rashad Halloway, Pacquiao used his quickness to get to the body.

Three rounds more with the taller and heavier David Rodela also saw Manny dominate. Coach Freddie Roach couldn’t be more pleased at where the champ is. He said Pacquiao had a complete turnaround and is now exactly at the condition they need to win. Roach has no doubt Pacquiao will score another resounding victory.

“We are going to beat this guy,” said Roach.

I’m eager to fight because I got what I want, 100% condition, said Pacquiao.

The Pinoy Pacman is back on track, ready to take on the next challenge on the ring: Mexico’s Tijuana Tornado. Watch Pacquiao vs Margarito Online this November 14, 2010 only on HBO Pay-Per-View.

Margarito, Mexican 13th victim of Pacman?

Pacquiao vs Margarito

On Sunday, November 14, the former three-time world champion Antonio Margarito long-thirteen Mexican boxer encounter of 7-division world champion Manny Pacquiao. Two days before the WBC super welterweight championship fight, sumptuous variety of predictions and the speculations from boxing experts. Pacquiao vs Margarito will face each other on November 14, 2010.

In addition to the fight predictions, betting odds therein is also where the latest in America, at -500 for Pacquiao and +350 for Margarito.

In the camp of the Mexican boxer, proud of coach Robert Garcia allegedly prepared to keep pace with his speed and care to the alleged strength of the fist of Filipino ring icon.

Margarito itself be said that part of his game plan is to keep up with Pacquiao.

"This time I have no excuses. I will beat Pacquiao and Mexico will have a new world champion. It's a battle of pride for me. A lot has been said by Both of us and I'm ready to finish this fight with my arms raised. Most Mexicans will support me and I Plural picnic this fight, "insisted by Margarito.

But if the legendary coach of Manny Pacquiao, Freddie Roach is asked, might not have said a second round takes the fight to the groom mapapabagsak called "The Tornado" Margarito that.

"Do not be surprised if this fight ends in the first round," said Roach. Watch Pacquiao vs Margarito Online this November 14, 2010 only on HBO Pay-Per-View.

Pacquiao vs Margarito on November 13

The unexpected fight happens but the expected fight never happen. That is why my colleagues told me “expect the unexpected”. When Top Rank promoter Bob Arum confirmed the Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao will face Mexico’s Antonio Margarito on November 13. Over the last year or so the interest that has surrounded this possible bout has been unseen in the boxing world for a long time; we all want to know how Lost will end, but absolutely everyone wants to know who will come out on top in this battle. I've spent the last few days studying both fighters, from Pacquiao's fights with Cotto and Clottey, the suspension of license of Margarito caught using illegal hand wraps, to Floyd's unanimous decision over Mosley and a dramatic win of Cotto against Foreman. I’ve picked apart their styles and finally managed to conclude my thoughts on this fight. Not everyone will agree with my thoughts, but that is boxing and that is what makes this fight so interesting. Arum said that Manny Pacquiao picked Margarito over Puerto Rico's Miguel Cotto, whom Pacquiao pummeled in the 12th round last November, because it would be a more challenging fight than fighting Miguel Cotto in a rematch and they see it not marketable anymore. Pacquiao will face Margarito for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) junior middleweight championship in Las Vegas if the Mexican is able to get a license to fight in Nevada. And if Pacquiao beat Margarito, he will become the 1st boxer to win 8 world titles in 8 divisions. As we all know, the contrast in style between the two fighters is huge, with Manny being a gung-ho offensive master and Margarito is big, strong chin, aggressive style, good punching power, good offensive skills, tough and determined. This clash of styles is what's making this possible bout so interesting and hard to predict. Both fighters have their flaws and both fighters have had trouble against similar fighters to each other. I'm going to stick my neck out and say how I think this fight is going to pan out, some of you may already know who I'm backing for this fight but I think it's important that everyone backs up their predictions with thoughts and reasoning. I'm not going to pick a winner, or a result, who knows how things will turn out in the ring on November 13, 2010, but all the ingredients are there for this Pacquiao vs Margarito mega-fight, now its all up to the two men, Manny Pacquiao and Antonio Margarito when they step into the ring to give us something we've seen in the past and bring it back to the present. Anyways, this scheduled bout will be aired on HBO PPV.

Marquez vs. Diaz 2

Watch Marquez vs. Diaz 2 The Rematch headlined as the Fight of the Year and it was scheduled on Saturday, July 31, 2010 live at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas Nevada, USA. Well, right now we will not see the Pacquiao vs Mayweather match because Mayweather did not sign any contract with Pacquiao. Let's talk about the upcoming Marquez vs. Diaz 2 rematch so I decided to give you some more information regarding the Marquez vs. Diaz 2 their fight I have found that fans love to go to a site that has all of the information about the fight and the fighters in one location. Manuel "Dinamita'' Marquez battles Juan ``Baby Bull'' Diaz in a rematch of their 2009 fight. In recent years Marquez want to fight Pacquiao for the third time because on their last match Pacquiao won via unanimous decision and it was a controversial also. Juan Manuel “Dinamita” Marquez is one of the best fighter today. He has a professional boxing record of (50-5-1, 37 KOs). He won the first fight versus Diaz. He is the current “The Ring”, WBO and WBA World Lightweight Super Champion and his last fight was a Unanimous Decision loss against Floyd Mayweather Jr. last September 2009.

Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz is a professional boxer who has a record of (35-3, 17 KOs). He loss but made a very great fight with Marquez. Now, on their rematch where he bags down his pride to reclaim back his belt. He is a former unified IBO, WBA, WBO and IBF World Lightweight Champion. His last fight was a Unanimous Decision loss against Paulie Malignaggi last December 2009.

Marquez vs. Diaz 2 "Fight of the Year: The Rematch" is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Marquez Boxing Promotions and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate and AT&T. The 12-round rematch of the "2009 Fight of the Year" is scheduled for Saturday, July 31 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nev. and will be for Marquez's Ring Magazine, WBA and WBO Lightweight World titles. The championship fight will be produced and distributed live on HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. The Marquez vs. Diaz 2 pay-per-view telecast, which begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, has a suggested retail price of $49.95 and will be produced and distributed by HBO Pay-Per-View

Lakers beat Suns in Game 6, finals rematch vs Celtics

Kobe Bryant is again showing the world what postseason greatness can be. Bryant and his Los Angeles Lakers are in the NBA finals for the third straight season after he wrapped up a magnificent Western Conference finals with a 37-point performance in a series-clinching 111-103 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night. Ron Artest added 25 points as the Lakers held off a late Phoenix rally to win the series 4-2.

The Lakers and Celtics, the NBA’s premier teams for much of the league’s history, will meet in the finals for the 12th time with Game 1 Thursday night in Los Angeles. They are the NBA champions each of the last two years—Boston beat the Lakers two years ago, and Los Angeles topped Orlando last season.

Bryant scored nine points in the final 2 minutes, including what looked like an impossible 23-footer with Grant Hill in his face and 34 seconds to play. The basket put Los Angeles up 107-100 and the scrappy Suns were finished. Bryant will be in his seventh NBA finals in search of his fifth championship — five more than regular season MVP LeBron James, who can only sit and watch.

Amare Stoudemire, in what may have been his last game with the Suns, scored 27 points but struggled to a 7-of-20 shooting night. He can opt out of the final year of his contract and has said chances are “50-50″ that he will play elsewhere next season.

Nash, who had promised his team would win Game 6 after its near-miss in Game 5, added 21 points and nine assists in his 118th playoff game, the most for anyone who has never reached the finals. The 36-year-old point guard praised his team, which at the season’s start was expected to be fortunate to even make the playoffs.

Bryant, with his 10th 30-point performance in his last 11 postseason games, moved ahead of Jerry West and into a tie with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for second-most 30-point playoff games at 75. He has ways to go for the record of 109 held by Michael Jordan. Bryant also extended his NBA record to eight straight 30-point closeout games on the road. Lakers coach Phil Jackson will be in search of his 11th NBA championship, fifth with the Lakers.

Channing Frye had 12 points and 13 rebounds for the Suns, who have reached the finals only twice in their history and never have won a championship. Goran Dragic scored 10 of his 12 points in a fourth-quarter rally that got Phoenix within three points.

The Lakers led by as many as 18 late in the second quarter and were up by 17 entering the fourth. But four Suns reserves plus Stoudemire got the Suns back into it after Los Angeles took a 91-74 lead into the fourth quarter.

With Bryant on the bench for a brief rest, Dragic scored the first eight points of the fourth quarter to slice Los Angeles’ lead to 91-82 with 10:27 left. The Lakers’ Sasha Vujacic drew a flagrant foul for an elbow to the face of his fellow Slovenian with 11:18 to play. Dragic made both free throws, then blew by Vujacic for a layup to cut it to 91-80 with 11:12 left. Dragic drove for another layup the next time as Bryant made a hasty return to the court.

Gentry stayed with the lineup, and the run reached 16-4 on Stoudemire’s layup after a slick pass from Dragic under the basket to cut it to 95-90 with 6:09.

Nash and Jason Richardson finally re-entered the game with 3:26 to play and Los Angeles leading 99-92. Stoudemire made two free throws, then Nash cut it to 99-96 on a layup with 2:19 left.

Bryant sank a 21-footer, Odom stole Nash’s pass and Bryant made two free throws to stretch it to 103-96 with 1:43 to go. Four straight points by Stoudemire cut it to 100-95 with 53.1 seconds left, but Bryant responded with his dagger over Hill and the surprising playoff run of the undersized, overmatched Suns was over.

Los Angeles outscored the Suns 23-10 over the last eight minutes of the second half to lead 65-53 at the break. After Nash threw up an air ball in the half’s waning seconds, Bryant sank a 3-pointer with 12.9 seconds left to give the Lakers the 12-point lead, their largest of the half, to the cheers of the surprisingly large and loud contingent of Los Angeles fans in the otherwise all-orange crowd.

Phoenix cut the lead to single digits only once in the third quarter, 74-65 on Stoudemire’s two free throws with 5:38 left. The Lakers responded with an 11-2 run, Artest’s layup in traffic making it 85-67 with 2 1/2 minutes remaining in the quarter.

Los Angeles led 91-74 entering the fourth.

Dennis Orcollo wins World Pool Masters title

Dennis “Robocop” Orcollo added the 2010 Party Poker World Pool Masters to his growing list of tournament achievements when he won on Sunday at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Orcollo defeated Toru Kuribayashi of Japan, 8-3, to win the top prize of $20,000. His Japanese foe, on the other hand, received the runner-up prize of $10,000.

En route to the finals, Orcollo edged back Roberto “Pinoy Superman” Gomez, 8-6, in the semifinals while Kuribayashi beat former World 9-ball champion Oliver Ortmann of Germany, 8-3.

The losing semifinalists, Gomez and Ortmann, got $5,000 each.

Kuribayashi jumped to a 3-1 lead in the race-to-8 winner’s break format but Orcollo came back and never looked back.

Earlier, Gomez, got past World 9-ball and 8-ball champion Ralf “Kaiser” Souquet of Germany, 8-5, in the quarterfinals to arrange an all-Filipino semifinal affair.

Other Filipinos who competed in the $100,000 total pot prize tournament were Efren “Bata” Reyes, Francisco “Django” Bustamante, Ronato “Volcano” Alcano and Lee Van “The Slayer” Corteza.

Ramon “Maestro Monching” Mistica, who acted the spokesman of the Philippine contingent, said that Filipino pool wizards will resume their quest for honor and glory when the inauguration of US 10-ball tournament unfolds on Monday (Tuesday in Manila) at the same venue.

Evans belittles Rampage's trash talk

Former light heavyweight champion Rashad “Suga” Evans claimed not being affected at all by Quinton “Rampage” Jackson’s trash talk.

With his his big fight against Jackson in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 114 fast approaching, Evans said he is all set to face "Rampage," whom he branded as an “insecure little boy“.

“He likes to talk a lot… he works big on intimidation, he just wants to intimidate somebody. He wants somebody to be afraid of him,” Evans said of his opponent in UFC's Primetime: Rampage vs Evans.

Evans will settle his grudgefest with Jackson, a former light heavyweight champ himself, on May 29 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Evans and Jackson have been trading barbs since they coached opposing teams in Season 10 of The Ultimate Fighter.

“His name is Quinton but I like to call him 'Quittin' as a constant state of giving up,” said the Albuquerque, New Mexico-based fighter.

However, Evans will have to to find an answer to Jackson's wealthy mixed martialaArts (MMA) experience.

“Rampage” has already racked up 30 wins against 7 losses as a professional MMA while Evans has 19 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw.

“Rashad is a boy… I'm a grown-assed man. Rashad is all about talking, you don't know who you're messing with,” said Jackson.

The Memphis-based fighter is training like he’s never done before. He said he wants to give Evans a lesson.

“Can't wait to destroy you, boy,” said Jackson. “That's all I think about. ‘Cause of you and your big mouth.”