This weekend was the host to several iconic sports events, with the Mayweather vs. Pacquaio fight having a secure place in the spotlight, and in case you missed it here’s my quick summarization on each of them:
Kentucky Derby (May 2)
Not having done my pre-race research on each individual horse’s past statistics, I made the whim decision to cheer for the one adorned in pink and yellow (otherwise known as Firing Line). I was very much pleased to see that he was in the lead for a good chunk of the race – maybe I had a gift for winning predictions – until he lost his position and the winning title in the last leg of the race to betting favorite, American Pharoah, in all his blue and yellow glory. I mentally bet on the wrong color scheme and horse. After crossing the finish line and solidfying his number one spot, the camera shoots to shot of American Pharoah’s trainer and owners, a male heavy group clad in navy blazers, crisp pastel button-down shirts, silk tides and sleek sunglasses, congratulating each other on a well-invested victory. Bascially, rich people just got richer.
Mayweather vs. Pacquiao (May 2)
I’ll admit I didn’t watch the fight because (A) I never pay for pay-per-view and (B) I was in no mood to go in search for a bar that was playing it and pay for their strategically up-priced drinks. Known as the ‘Fight Of The Century’ featuring division world champions Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, from what I’ve gathered from the post-day reviews this six-years-in-the-making fight was a modern day rendition of David vs Goliath but this time Goliath won. The New York Times wrote that Mayweather was booed by the surrounding Vegas crowd following the panel’s decision of unanimously declaring him the victor. The Times attributes this disgruntled response to Mayweather’s reputation and jail time served as a woman abuser, while other commentors have since spoken out against his avoidance tactics during the fight. Either way, the people have unanimously declared this fight not worth the hype it was given preceding Saturday night’s events, which leaves the promoters behind the scenes victorious with thier advanced profit. Basically, rich people just got richer but hopefully the nation has gotten wise as a result of this short lesson in theatrics.
GEICO 500 at Talladega (May 3)
NASCAR should thank Will Ferrell for gaining a larger awareness towards this event and the sport. Of course flipping through channels the name Talladega becomes a trigger word in the recesses of my memory and curiosity solidifies my thumb’s downward force on the remote’s select button. What I see is a slew of color-coated cars zipping around the track over and over again. With 28 laps to go at this point, there seems to be one car that has secured his place in the lead. The only name I could remember in NASCAR, Dale Earnhardt Jr, gives reason to why I would recognize that name: EARNHARDT remains next to the number one spot at the top of the TV screen and continues to do so until he speeds first across the finish line in the last lap, making it his sixth SPRINT Cup win. Basically, rich people just got richer.
Note: Apparently there was a multiple car crash I missed known as ‘The Big One’ that took place during the 48th lap of the race, but you can catch it below in ‘Further Reading.’
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