Wow! What a performance by Manny Pacman Pacquiao in tonight’s most criticized boxing match against the ‘Golden Boy’ Oscar de la Hoya.
The dream match turned into a nightmare for de la Hoya when Manny ruled the fight since the opening round until Oscar’s camp could stand no more the sight of the ‘Golden Boy’ being shamelessly shackled in one corner by Pacquiao’s endless quick punches.
Pacquiao’s agility and beautiful footwork was a tango that de la Hoya couldn’t dance up to the 12th round.
It was a fight that indeed, proved once again, that a good training and passion for the sports of boxing almost always rule the game.
Oscar’s height advantage was easily discounted by Manny’s quick elusive movements.
In tonight’s fight, it wasn’t height that mattered. It was speed.
Manny has always pulled all boxing fanatics around the world towards the sport of boxing with his unequaled beauty as a fighter in the ring.
Couple to that his ever humble persona that is always magnificently displayed by how much he praises his opponents even when they deserve none—and I mean that—yeah, none . . . nada.
The better fighter is almost always the one who trained harder.
To Manny, the challenge was bigger because he had to climb up one weight level higher, which is always an uncomfortable upgrade for most boxing fighters.
Despite all the predictions, favoring the former middleweight champion, Oscar de la Hoya, Manny was easily able to unload his guns right from the start of the fight. In the end, the ‘Golden Boy’ wasn’t able to pull the trigger; he was sent packing after the eighth round.
Who would have thought that the fight would end so abruptly, without even giving the Mexican boxing fans, a little something to get excited about?
To Manny, you rule the ring. You rule the sports of boxing. And to say the least, you rule our Pinoy hearts.
Kudos to a great and beautiful fighter!
Manny!
Manny!
Manny!
