Pacman Foreover

Source: Philboxing.com

"Paano ba yan? Forever Manny fan na tayo?". Daisy's forwarded text message not only amused me to bits but nailed my fascination with the world's best pound-for-pound boxer and Mexican destroyer. The boxer's latest bout with the crowd favorite, one-time Olympic champion and ever charming, Oscar 'Golden Boy' dela Hoya not only catapulted him to the world's center stage, sent dela Hoya to possible retirement but also provided a momentary unity for all Filipinos (well for once, the roads are clear, people don't mind sitting side by side in crowded restaurants and politicians stop their usual nonsense bickering). Imagine, what boxing can do for this country? If only those politicians hugging the much deserved limelight from Manny in an aim to snatch a face recall for the 2010 elections (it is just plain revolting...) will disappear. Hayyy!

Source: Las Vegas Review Journal

Pacman's (Pacquiao's monicker describing his boxing offense on the ring) throngs of avid fans while smiling on their winning bets (some husbands even got a Lacoste shirt from their wives. Congrats, Joven!), had been somewhat disappointed for a TKO or in layman's terms; dela Hoya for being such a wimp for giving up the fight just like that. But if I would be pocketing $60M surely and had the chance of promoting Manny's fight next time, why would I risk having some jaws dislocated and not giving the little man his much-deserved victory? Personally, I think dela Hoya played it smart...really smart!

Source: Philboxing.com

In last Sunday's fight, it was evident that dela Hoya's weight loss to get to the 147lbs weight limit has taken a toll on his middle as it fell prey to Pacman's relentless body punches. Tsk, tsk...never a good turn out even if you managed to loose all that weight. Weight watchers, beware!

I never really liked Manny's motivation why he dabbled and failed in politics, why he disillusioned himself into TV hosting (Pinoy World Records at GMA 7 with Chris Tiu) or why he thinks he can sell with all those commercials (Imagine, he even endorses a vinegar brand?) but I never question his skill and determination when he is on the ring. The man is really unstoppable. End of the story!