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Since I do not have cable and, thus, cannot order pay-per-view, I was not able to watch what turned out to be Manny Pacquiao’s most exciting fight (My opinion, of course, since it was a beat down). However, there are so many news reports out there that filled me in about this historic bout. I’ve listed some here:

Pacquiao cements his place as a legend

Pacquiao, who has been described by boxing writers as the “Mexicutioner” because of his demolition of Mexican legends Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik “El Terrible” Morales, and Juan Manuel Marquez and battered pretenders like undefeated Jorge Solis, Hector Velasquez, Emmanuel Lucero, and Gabriel Mira, lived up to his billing by an execution-style annihilation of the game but utterly outclassed Diaz.

Manny Pacquiao leaves no doubt

Matter of fact, this David would have needed much more than a slingshot — maybe a crowbar — on a night when Pacquiao hit him with everything and left his face looking like a selection at your supermarket meat counter.

Pacquiao knocks out Diaz to claim WBC crown

The sudden violence of the knockout shocked even Pacquiao, who immediately tried to pull Diaz to his feet.

“My first concern was for Diaz,” he said. “I was praying he was alright. I tried to pick him up.”

Pacquiao dominates Diaz to prove he’s the best

Early in the bout, Pacquiao proved once again what’s true in any sport: “Speed kills.” The “Pac Man” would step in and rip off three- and four-punch combinations at a time, before quickly stepping out to reset with a befuddled Diaz looking on.

The Pacman enters history books

“He was f****ng fast,” Diaz said. “I didn’t see [the left hand] coming.”

Pacquiao got the surprise of his life after the match when the NBA champions Boston Celtics visited him at the dugout. Pacquiao had predicted the Celtics to win in six games and the world champions repaid that faith by watching the match and cheering for him.

“I’m his No. 1 fan,” Kevin Garnett, standing beside Pacquiao, said.

With Garnett were Paul Pierce and Ray Allen, two members of the Big Three, and the likes of Rajon Rondo and Sam Cassell.

Summer in North America officially starts today at 4:59PM. But all week, Arizonans have already experienced extreme heat ranging from 110°F - 113°F. People are being advised to stay indoors between 10:00AM - 8:00PM.

And I thought summer was the time to enjoy the outdoors…

But then again, the hot weather is a good excuse to head out to the nearest Cold Stone Creamery.

Step aside, brass bands! Here comes the grass band. All instruments made from bamboo.

A local radio talk show host rode on a mule for 3 hours from his home to his work under the scorching Arizona sun. He was protesting the “outrageous” price of gas.

Now consider this:
1. Sitting on a saddle is not exactly comfy.
2. With temperatures reaching 100°F, one could really use the A/C. The dry heat feels like an oven.
3. Time is money. Is a 3-hour ride to work practical?
4. Umbrella, sunglasses, sunblock lotion, lots of bottled water, and hay costs money.
5. Shelter for the mule.
6. Mule health insurance.
7. Does the law even allow mules on highways?
8. Designated mule parking?

$4/gallon of gasoline does not seem that bad. I wouldn’t give up the A/C, radio, beverage holder, and comfy seat in a car. I couldn’t imagine getting a mule towed because of heat exhaustion.