This is Pacquiao Nation, Deal with it!

I want to see more PAC POWER, but I am assuming that the Pacific Storm has only 2-3 fights left after the Hatton fight. If it were up to me, and for selfish reasons, I would love to see him go head to head and clean up the junior welter and welterweight division, which will take about 6-7 more fights. But given all the risks involved in entering the boxing arena, I support the man if he retires at his prime. That is if his heart is in public service and politics.

The boxing world would be so different without the Pacman, he will be surely missed; The excitement of a Pacquiao fight, the rivalries he created with the greatest fighters of this era, and the people of 90 million he brings with him in his boxing matches.

Historically, the Philippines has been a big boxing nation since the 1920’s, from the time of the legendary flyweight champion Pancho Villa, then considered as the greatest Asian boxer in history, to the 70’s during Ali’ reign, especially when he came for arguably the greatest fight in history--- “Thrilla In Manila”. In the present, and with the rise of the Pacific Storm, boxing has been opened up to an entire new audience and fan base from this generation of Filipinos around the world. From an immigrant dishwasher in JacksonHeights in Queens to a cleaning lady at a 4 star hotel in downtown LA. From a nurse in a small town in Northern Ireland to a brain surgeon in Houston, from a seaman in the Pacific Ocean to a naval officer in the Atlantic. From an Engineer in Saudi Arabia to the cook in the island of Hawaii. To all these Filipinos all over the world, boxing matters, boxing is not just a fight, not just a sport. It is in fact an unspoken
language of oneness, of humanity and belief that “yes” it is all possible.

A kid from the depths of the armpits of Philippine poverty is on top. I totally understand why the admiration is so misunderstood in some quarters, but all I can say is one must live through it, to truly understand it. Because if they’re lucky enough to comprehend it, there is just no way one will not be affected by this powerful story that is unfolding right through our eyes. I am just glad to see that people of the world are now joining us in all the excitement we’re having in following this saga.

Let everyone be reminded that although boxing is a sport, it is not just a sport, it is also a source of belief and inspiration and even more. Let me emphasize that Manny is not the one and only for all Filipinos, he is not the be all and end all, but in fact he is one of many to come, there are now more than 90 million people next in line for greatness, and when I say greatness, I’m not just referring to boxing.

I have to admit, I haven’t followed what’s going on in Manila politics, I just take it that, he’s got to be one brave soul to get into the dirt and grittiness of entering the political arena. My hope is he storms at congress, even Malacanang (presidential palace), the way he stormed at the boxing world. The man already showed his patriotism through blood and sweat, but I do know that politics especially Philippine politics is an entirely different beast in itself.

But believe me when I say this; If there’s anyone who can bring about change in a long suffering country, it has got to be the Pacific Storm. It will take him time to learn to maneuver the underbelly of Philippine politics, it may take a lot of painful lessons, and of course a lot of money. But the way I see it, you only have to look at the man’s past and see what he has done to see where he is going. This is where you will see where his heart and soul is and his beliefs. At the end of his career, I would estimate he will have enough money to bail out an entire banking industry of a third world country, he can retire in luxury, pursue a good life anywhere in the world and do whatever he wants. He can live a very good life, a life that anyone dreams of, but if he’s willing to give it all up to serve his country, then all I can say is this man is the real thing.

And to all the unbelievers out there, the storm is real and THIS IS PACQUIAO NATION, deal with it. His legions of followers are growing and they’re from all nations and races, deal with it. They will all be overly enthusiastic and hopeful, deal with it. They will defend their hero like they defend their lives, deal with it. He is on top right now and will be as long as he wants to be, deal with it. And in the man’s own words, “Knock me out and you win”, deal with it!

 

Then go away. Find somewhere that suits you.

If you got bored reading my post, then you must be 1 boring guy.

 

Doesn't matter if you pick Hatton to KO Pacquiao, I wouldn't even debate on it.

But calling Filipinos soft? Yeah were the softeners. And were about to soften you up.

 

i don't have a problem with that. Do you? Btw Im 5'8