If the streets seem to be deserted, if the crime rate is or nearly 0%, and if people are glued to screens (and even on AM radio), there is no doubt of what in the world is going on – it’s Manny Pacquiao’s fight.
This man, since the day he became famous because of his powerful fists, has never failed the attention of people and the media. Every fight has a long-term coverage – from his trip from Philippines and back, to his practices, rituals, the fight itself and even future plans and fights. This man has made a phenomenon like no other athlete has. And now, even his family (especially his mom) is getting into the scene.
Don’t get this all wrong, though – the man is not an attention-seeker. He doesn’t even need to seek such attention! Attention seeks him. How he did that? Well. Just put nationalism and fighting (literally and figuratively speaking) spirit in an equation.
Just last November 15, the Pacman has once again proved that his fists can bring much honor to himself, to his family, and quoting him, much more honor to the country.
The fight at MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas against Miguel Cotto gave Pacman his 7th World title in different weight divisions. This is one of the greatest marks in boxing history, and what makes it more remarkable is that the person who made such history is a Filipino.
In a 12-round fight, Manny Pacquiao forced a Technical Knockout win in the near end of the game when referee Kenny Bayless called it a fight. Beaten into a pulp with face horribly swollen and bloodied, Cotto was defenseless and could no longer fight to end the fight for the final bell. With this win, Pacquiao bagged $13 million dollars – something that Manny would think only as a bonus for the honor he gave for Philippines.
With this, Manny Pacquiao has been tagged as “the greatest boxer” or “the No. 1 boxer” of his era. No question and no doubt. He didn’t get that in a shortcut, the man lost some fights, too.
The way to greatness is never easy, especially in boxing. You get beaten up, bad-mouthed and the likes. But if you also know how to have focus and determination, love and pride for the country, deep faith, and simply keeping your feet on the ground, greatness could be yours.
To Manny and to every Filipino, Mabuhay!
Hello everyone, I've come out from one of my successful hiatus (finally!). I haven't touched this blog for half-a-year. How are things here lately? It looks like everyone is dead... oh my ghulay...
Maintaining a blog is hard nowadays... well, for me of course. There are some people are comfortable doing it. They are gifted ones with the power of words and a bunch of ideas in my mind put together to form a great post, so great that everyone steals them and claims the stolen entries as theirs (okay, that's the sad part) but it doesn't stop most authors to make astounding entries.
With the proliferation of this so-called hype called Facebook, it made matters worse. I got to the point that I never responded to game requests because I'm too busy with my FarmVille, Mafia Wars and Vampire Wars. But after the great flood, thanks to Typhoon Ondoy, I got back to my senses that I should not dependent to those games.
So... what should I post? Posting for a nerdy introduction sounds bland.
Maybe I'll save my words for later, when the inspiration strikes...
Good day.