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Sunday, June 2, 2013

Pac Man did not want to fight in the U.S. again?


Manny Pacquiao's promoters, Bob Arum, said that the Filipino boxer will probably never fight in the United States (U.S.) again, because of the amount of taxes imposed too much.

Pacquiao's next fight is set on 23 November 2013 in Macau, China, against former world lightweight champion, Brandon Rios. Macau chosen because in addition to the potential, as well because of taxes imposed by local governments is not too much like as in the U.S.

"By fighting abroad, as he did in this fight against Rios, Manny did not have to pay taxes in the U.S. anymore, due to foreign athletes be increased to 40 percent," Arum said, as reported by the Los Angeles Times.

"If the pay-per-view is produced, and the other things running without any problems as we expected, I can not imagine Pacquiao will never fight in the U.S. again," he said.

Arum said the fight pay-per-view in China could bring in USD 10 million to USD 20 million. Profits are necessarily much greater than if Pac Man playing in the U.S.. Money that goes into the pockets of Arum also growing.

"It changes everything. Would it work? We saw in November," he concluded.

Ben Spies resigns from GP Italian


Pramac Racing issued a statement that Ben Spies will not continue the Italian Grand Prix, after undergoing two free practice sessions which took place on Friday (31/05/2013). U.S. racer has been absent in the previous two races, in Spain and France, as was undergoing rehabilitation due to pain in the shoulders and chest.

The following statement was issued Pramac Racing, Saturday (06/01/2013) morning local time:

"Unfortunately, the two free practice sessions yesterday showed that muscle problem still bothers Ben Spies. Rehabilitation process with the Texas rider takes place in the last four weeks and already showing good progress, but still inhibits Spies to spend his best on the track.

After analyzing the situation, Pramac Racing Team, Ducati Corse, and riders make the best decision to continue the process of rehabilitation and physiotherapy, as well forget about all the activity on the track in order to give an opportunity for Ben to perform the healing process in total.

In the next few days, Ben Spies will undergo further tests to clarify the situation and evaluate a more definite action should be taken for full recovery. "

At the Le Mans circuit two weeks ago, Spies position filled by Ducati test rider, Michele Pirro, who at the Italian GP back down to the wild card, and will be racing with a new version of Ducati motorcycles.

Nadal and Djokovic Following to the Fourth Round

Two top-seeded French Open, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal caught up with other favorite tennis player Roger Federer into fourth round. Saturday's second seed Roger Federer outlasted host Julien Benneteau in straight sets. Second seed that has not lost a set at all.

Now turn-seeded Novak Djokovic, who defeated Bulgarian Grigor Dmitrov easily 6-2 6-2 6-3.

In the fourth round, the world number 1 tennis player faces Germany which is the 16th seed Philipp Kohlshcreiber. In the previous match third-seeded Rafael Nadal was forced to work hard against the Italian Fabio Fognini 7-6, 6-4, 6-4. The winner of 11 grand slam took 2 hours 45 minutes to win.

"He's a fantastic player. Achieved first set is important especially after failing in the previous match," said Nadal.

Furthermore, Nadal has awaited the first Japanese player made ​​it to the fourth round of the French Open in 75 years, Kei Nishikori.

Full results of the men's French Open on Saturday:
Third round:
1-Novak Djokovic (Serbia) vs. 26-Grigor Dimitrov (Bulgaria) 6-2 6-2 6-3
3-Rafael Nadal (Spain) vs 27-Fabio Fognini (Italy) 7-6 (5) 6-4 6-4
7-Richard Gasquet (France) vs. Nikolay Davydenko (Russia) 6-4 6-4 6-3
29-Mikhail Youzhny (Russia) vs. 8-Janko Tipsarevic (Serbia) 6-4 6-4 6-3
9-Stanislas Wawrinka (Switzerland) vs. 21-Jerzy Janowicz (Poland) 6-3 6-7 (2) 6-3 6-3
12-Tommy Haas (Germany) v 19-John Isner (U.S.) 7-5 7-6 (4) 4-6 6-7 (10) 10-8
13-Kei Nishikori (Japan) vs. 24-Benoit Paire (France) 6-3 6-7 (3) 6-4 6-1
16-Philipp Kohlschreiber (Germany) v Victor Hanescu (Romania) 6-0 7-6 (0) 6-1

Pacers force the Seventh Game


Indiana Pacers defeated the Miami Heat 91-77 on Saturday to force a seventh game in the NBA finals eastern region. Players Pacers, Roy Hibbert produced 24 points and 11 rebounds, followed by Paul George with 28 points. While in the Heat's superstar LeBron James produced 29 points, Dwyane Wade semnetara produces "only" 10 points.

Pacers looked seeded sixth in the NBA finals game this eastern region. At the end of the third quarter they were ahead 91-77.

With this 3-3 draw, seventh party will be deciding who will be dealing with the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. Heat will host on Monday (3/6)

Pedrosa Got "Pole Position" Italian GP


MotoGP riders continued competition in the second qualifying session on Saturday (06/01/2013), who will be deciding who the Italian GP pole-sitter, which will take place on Sunday (06/02/2013). Jorge Lorenzo returned to the authorities at the beginning of the session, with the fastest clocked 1 minute 47.593 on lap three.

Marc Marquez, who underwent a weekend at Mugello with quite heavy since last Friday, successfully completing his third round with 1 minute 763 seconds, which took him into second place. Nicky Hayden heat up competition with a record time of 1 minute 48.006 seconds, Valentino Rossi's move from position three.

Rossi regained his place after finishing seventh round with 1 minute 47.872 seconds. While Lorenzo sharpen the time to 1 minute 47.226 seconds. Crutchlow back showing off his fighting spirit is high. The British rider Rossi successfully shifted in position three with 1 minute 47.771 seconds.

In the final seconds, the rider doing the last round of the changing composition of the fastest timekeeper. Dani Pedrosa finished the session by doing eight rounds and managed to lock the fastest time, 1 minute 47.157 in the final round, which sure as pole-sitter race tomorrow.

Lorenzo will start the race from position dua.Andrea Dovizioso continued his impressive performance with back to start on three, as he did at the French GP lalu.Baris second two weeks will be occupied Crutchlow, Stefan Bradl and Marquez. While Rossi will start the race from the seventh starting position. Italian MotoGP race will be held on Sunday.

Italian GP Qualifying Results:
Q2:
1. Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 1m 47.157s
2. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1) 1m 47.226s
3. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Ducati Team (GP13) 1m 47.628s
4. Cal Crutchlow GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1) 1m 47.632s
5. Stefan Bradl GER LCR Honda MotoGP (RC213V) 1m 47.737s
6. Marc Marquez ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 1m 47.763s
7. Valentino Rossi ITA Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1) 1m 47.872s
8. Nicky Hayden USA Ducati Team (GP13) 1m 48.006s
9. Alvaro Bautista ESP Go & Fun Honda Gresini (RC213V) 1m 48.355s
10. Michele Pirro ITA Ducati Test Team (GP13) 1m 48.564s
11. Bradley Smith GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1) 1m 48.706s
12. Aleix Espargaro ESP Power Electronics Aspar (ART CRT) 1m 48.765s

Q1:
13. Andrea Iannone ITA Energy I.T. Pramac Racing (GP13) 1m 49.265s
14. Randy De Puniet FRA Power Electronics Aspar (ART CRT) 1m 49.266s
15. Hector Barbera ESP Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki CRT) 1m 49.847s
16. Danilo Petrucci ITA Came IodaRacing Project (Suter-BMW CRT) 1m 50.518s
17. Colin Edwards USA NGM Forward Racing (FTR-Kawasaki CRT) 1m 50.701s
18. Claudio Corti ITA NGM Forward Racing (FTR-Kawasaki CRT) 1m 50.729s
19. Michael Laverty GBR Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM-ART CRT) 1m 50.787s
20. Karel Abraham CZE Cardion AB Motoracing (ART CRT) 1m 51.089s
21. Yonny Hernandez COL Paul Bird Motorsport (ART CRT) 1m 51.239s
22. Bryan Staring AUS Go & Fun Honda Gresini (FTR-Honda CRT) 1m 51.981s
23. Hiroshi Aoyama JPN Avintia Blusens (FTR-Kawasaki CRT) 1m 52.148s
24. Lukas Pesek CZE Came IodaRacing Project (Suter-BMW CRT) 1m 52.345s

Fastest practice time:
Jorge Lorenzo ESP Yamaha 1m 47.972s (FP3)

Mugello MotoGP Official records:
Best lap:
Dani Pedrosa ESP Honda 1m 47.284s (2012)
Fastest race lap:
Dani Pedrosa ESP Honda 1m 47.705s (2012)