By Manuel Cotto. When Cotto was almost knocked out in the 3rd round, he was surprised, to say the least. So surprised that he was actually knocked down (but was up again in a flash) in the next round. Unfortunately, as the fight progressed and Pacquiao was already chasing him around the ring, Cotto was still reeling from the realization that what he was up against was much stronger, much faster, much better in form than he was and he didn't know what to do, except run. He obviously didn't know what hit him.
By me. Yesterday was the first time I watched a whole fight - from National Anthems to Awarding - live. It was the first time I saw for myself how extraordinary Pacman is as an athlete and as a sportsman. I'm sure everyone in the packed social hall, myself included, were chanting "Finish it na!" either silently or out loud after Cotto went down the second time in the 4th round. But as the fight continued, it was obvious to all that Pacman was biding his time. He probably knew that he had already won and was just trying to make the competition more exciting. Normally, we see athletes going for the win, in any way possible. But here, we see a boxer who is playing fair by giving his opponent the chance to redeem himself with opportunities to strike, AND a sportsman who wants his viewers to have an exciting time at the show. Where can you get that in the Olympics?
By his own mother. Mommy Dionesia Pacquiao is the newest starlet of ABS-CBN. Just after her son's 6th championship, she began showing up in talk shows and interviews, fueling rumors that she was soon to become a showbiz celebrity. True enough, my travel agency was contacted by Star Cinema to provide transportation for a movie project to be shot in General Santos City, a movie in which Mommy Dionesia had a supporting role. The movie was released last November 11. I haven't seen it, but scenes from the trailer have given me an idea. She (a not-so pretty woman) plays the mother of a handsome young man courting one of the pretty daughters of Ai-Ai delas Alas. It is alright for people like Pokwang or Ai-Ai, seasoned comedians, who really came into the business to be laughed at. But for a woman whose son is the greatest boxer of all time... somehow it doesn't feel right... for me anyway. I feel she is fulfilling a lifelong dream the wrong way. I think if she really wanted to be known, she should have learned how to become a producer. She would have gained prestige pa along the way.
And finally, by PGMA. Manny Pacquiao first went into politics in 2007, when he ran for Congressman of General Santos City, against 2-termer Darlene Custodio, and lost. Now he is being groomed once again to run for Congress, this time for the District of Saranggani. My question is: Is politics the answer? From what I've read about Pacman, he is clueless about time management, financial management and efficient work practices. On the hand, he has great people skills and refuses to fire anyone, even if his employees all have the same duty description (overlapping). So everyone loves him and wants to win his favor. Unfortunately, there are people out there, unscrupulous enough to take advantage of this admirable trait. And I feel that PGMA is one of them. If she really wanted him to help the Philippines, it would not have been through politics. I feel she is only using him to make herself look better. If only she knew how to tap his intelligence (for Pacman is an intelligent man, as seen in this last fight) and his hard-earned wealth (it's not easy to be punched in the head several times and live to tell it) for the betterment of all Philippine citizens. Sayang kung pampulitika lang.
God Bless Manny Pacquiao!
http://ph.news.yahoo.com/star/20091115/tph-pacman-s-magnificent-seventh-541dfb4.html
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