Published on 2025/02/07
PACQUIAO VS. THE INVISIBLE MANA while back, we talked about artist Paul Pfeiffer and his project
Caryatid, where he digitally removed one of the boxers from the fight. Now, we have a video of Pacquiao where his opponent has completely vanished, creating the same eerie effect.
The technique behind this type of editing is complex and meticulous. It relies on three key processes: the use of previous and subsequent frames, analyzing footage before and after the key moment to reconstruct the background that the boxer was blocking; interpolation and digital cloning, filling the empty areas with fragments of the original image while adjusting light and shadows to make the manipulation seamless; and frame-by-frame digital painting, where, in more complex cases, each frame is manually retouched to ensure a perfect match.
The result is a surreal scene where Pacquiao throws punches at an opponent who no longer exists, while the audience continues reacting as if the fight were still happening.
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Published on 2024/12/05
PAUL PFEIFFER. CARYATIDPaul Pfeiffer is a contemporary American artist, born in 1966, known for his innovative work in video, photography, and sculpture. His art often explores popular culture and media, manipulating images to question how we perceive and consume visual content in today’s society.
In his Caryatid series, Pfeiffer uses footage from sporting events to delve into themes of vulnerability and societal pressure on athletes. In the pieces focused on boxing, Pfeiffer digitally removes the opponent, leaving the boxer alone in the ring.
The absence of the adversary creates the illusion that the boxer is being hit by an invisible force, highlighting the loneliness and symbolic weight these athletes bear, both physically and emotionally. This approach encourages reflection on how athletes, much like caryatids in classical architecture, bear the weight of society’s expectations and projections.
Through these manipulations, Pfeiffer transforms fight scenes into visual meditations on human fragility and media pressure, reinterpreting the sports spectacle as a symbolically charged act.
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Published on 2024/11/21
THE CONTRACT THAT KEPT TYSON FROM THROWING HIS FAMOUS UPPERCUTSThe recent fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has sparked a wave of rumors and speculation about its legitimacy. Some fans claim that Tyson, now 58 years old, was pressured to lose the fight in exchange for $20 million, arguing that he needed the money due to his financial situation. Reports suggest the existence of contractual clauses that banned body shots and uppercuts and would penalize Tyson if the fight didn’t go to the judges’ decision.
Additionally, there’s speculation that betting odds heavily favored Tyson, which, combined with pay-per-view revenue, sponsorships, and other earnings, might have influenced the fight’s outcome. Most bettors likely placed their money on Tyson, boosting betting profits in the event of his loss.
This video shows Tyson and Paul’s real skills during training sessions, suggesting that the contract might have played a role in Tyson’s performance during the fight.
Note: These claims are based on rumors and speculation, with no concrete evidence confirming the fight was fixed.
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Published on 2024/11/18
THE FIGHT THAT LET EVERYONE DOWNThis weekend’s match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has sparked a wave of criticism and disappointment among boxing fans and experts. The bout, which saw the 58-year-old veteran face off against the 27-year-old influencer, was labeled by many as a “fiasco” and a “disgrace” to the sport.
Despite showing promise in his pre-fight training sessions, Tyson, who has been retired for nearly two decades, exhibited clear signs of wear and lack of preparation. Meanwhile, Paul, whose boxing career is still in its infancy, failed to convince the audience of his legitimacy in the ring.
The fight lacked intensity and technique, with several moments where both fighters seemed more focused on putting on a show than genuinely competing. Fans took to social media to voice their disappointment, calling the event a “farce” and a “mockery” of professional boxing, making it obvious that both fighters were more interested in the money than in securing an epic victory: $40 million for Jake Paul and $20 million for Tyson.
Rumors even suggest that Paul approached Tyson for the fight because Tyson was struggling financially, and that the outcome was fixed from the start.
In the end, the Tyson-Paul showdown fell far short of expectations, leaving a bitter taste for boxing enthusiasts who had hoped for a performance worthy of the legend that Mike Tyson represents.
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Published on 2024/11/15
TYSON’S SLAP TO JAKE PAULMike Tyson had been calm in the days leading up to the fight, but he made it clear that this wasn’t just a show. "I just want to fight," he warned. And boy, did he mean it. During the final face-off before this weekend's match, Jake Paul bent down and stomped on Tyson, who was barefoot. What followed was an unexpected slap from Tyson, straight to Paul’s face, shocking everyone present.
The hit left Jake Paul in disbelief, but he quickly played it off, smiling and touching his face. Tyson, without a word, left the stage, making it clear his patience had run out. Paul, who had tried to provoke him before with jokes, finally got the reaction he wanted.
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The slow-motion of the day.