#81 Watching a Pacquiao fight live in cinema

Place was jampacked. It was sure seating but i guess the cinema administration decided to let those who want to watch anyway. So it was standing room only, and many sitting down on the carpet aisle. Considering a stiff price of 500 pesos, a lot of Pinoys are still willing to shell out to watch dear Manny. In the mall where I watched, three theaters were opened.

Having paid 500 pesos, I was hoping it was like HBO pay-per-view broadcast, a straight forward boxing match coverage, no commercials, no ads. It was annoying to see those big commercial banners which occupies almost 1/4 of the screen. Well, Manny must sure be earning a lot from this. Business is really thriving and money will be pouring in. And those GMA TV show commercials Amaya, Pinoy Survivor, etc. in the beginning. Argh.

But as the undercard fight started, luckily there were no more interruption. And you get used to that big commercial ad logos in front of your face, (or I must have been focused already on the fights). It was great watching the fight with a crowd. The undercards were just starting, but the heckling, applause and laughter has already begun. It is cool to hear the collective ooohhhs and ahhhs. You feel more nervous for Manny than watching in your own homes.

The fight was a disappointing night for Manny though as he didn't solidly hurt his opponent. Marquez dominated Manny at different points in the game, but Pacman still won in two judges score cards. LOLs. I think maybe the fight should have been a draw. Anyway, in the end it was worth the 500 pesos, and I did not noticed the 6 hours pass by so quickly as I've enjoyed myself cheering and laughing with the crowd. Grateful to afford it and grateful to see the fight live and not on the delayed telecast of GMA channel 7 where you would be seeing commercials for like three hours. =)