Pacquiao Destroys Margarito; Wins Record 10th World Title

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The distinguished gentleman from the Philippines, Manny "The Pacman" Pacquiao emerges victorious against the Mexican challenger Antonio "El Tornado de Tijuana" Margarito via a 12-round unanimous decision in their world title fight, November 13, 2010 at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Texas, USA.

Save for a round or two in the early goings where Margarito showed marks of his former championship brilliance, Pacquiao overwhelmed his opponent through their WBC Junior Middleweight bout. The famed Filipino boxer now holds the distinction of the only fighter holding 10 world titles in 8 different weight classes.

Margarito fought bravely through bloodied and swollen eyes and held his own despite wobbly legs up to the last sound of the bell. During the 12th round Pacquiao can be seen glancing at the referee as if waiting for the official to stop the fight, knowing that his challenger is at that point severely injured.

It was a historic event witnessed by millions all over the world. And it is only fitting that the match was held at what is currently the world's finest sporting venue -- Jerry Jones' Cowboys Stadium, which was filled to overflowing by boxing fans that night.

It was a dominating performance by Pacquiao but the bravery of Margarito cannot be denied. No doubt, this fight will go down the boxing annals as a certified classic.

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Bosnia Overtakes Philippines / Hungary in Kissing Contest

Almost seven thousand Bosnians, Croatians, Serbians, Albanians, Macedonians and Slovenians (try saying that 3 times fast!) took to the streets of Tuzla Town north of Sarajevo last September 1, for 10-seconds of lip-locking placing them on the Guiness Book of World Records for the most number of people kissing simultaneously.

The official count - 6,980 people got their mojos running as they broke the running streaks of former kiss capitals Hungary and the Philippines.

The raunchy record previously went back and forth to the Philippines and Hungary as they bested each other for the ticklish title since 2004 when the Philippines captured the record with 5,327 kiss-crazy couples smooching for the "Lovapalooza" Valentines event. Hungary proved they could tie tongues as they got the official recognition in 2005 with 5,875 pairs pecking at each other.

Filipinos came back February this year with 6,124 smackers in what would be a short-lived distinction as Hungarians jotted 6,613 kissers last June. Another Budapest claim came late August with 7,451 couples but the number was not officially recognized.

Despite Bosnia's celebration over the record, Muslim conservatives derided the demonstration saying it was disrespectful of Islamic tradition. However, Tuzla Mayor Jasmin Imamovic declared in this report, that they would rather emphasize love, not hatred.