Mabuhay si Manny!

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Last Sunday was another historic day for the Philippines and all Filipinos everywhere.  Before the eyes of millions of people around the world, our “Pambansang Kamao” Manny “the Pac-Man” Pacquiao brought glory and honor to every Filipino by knocking out boxer David Diaz of the US in nine rounds in Las Vegas, Nevada to take the World Boxing Council (WBC) lightweight title and becoming the only Asian to win four world boxing titles in different divisions.

I’m sure every Pinoy was rooting and praying for Manny to win.  I asked the community a few days before the fight who they think will win the match.  Of course, I know Pinoys would root for the Pac-Man (although there were some who thought Diaz would win, tsk, tsk, tsk) but wanted to find an answer that would give a fair analysis of the match.  Yangyang gave the best answer citing speed as the crucial factor and Manny’s advantage.  True enough, in the post-fight interview, Diaz said, “It was his speed, it was all his speed. He boxed much more than I thought he would.”

Manny has accomplished so much in the boxing ring many are saying he’s probably the best boxer in the world today.  Well23 has an open question right now (you might want to share your thoughts) asking that question and many are saying he is the best right now.  Christian Anderson on the other hand asked what else can Manny do to become the best boxer in the world and Mrraraavis thinks Manny should beat Floyd Mayweather Jr. first (who is retired now) because many consider him to be the best.  Maybe that’s why Leander thought of asking the community if a Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight still a possibility, and Prince thinks so, saying it will be a very interesting match of super offense versus super defense.

We don’t know yet what’s next for Manny (GaNdA T. R Viii is suggesting that we make him our torchbearer in the upcoming Olympics) but one thing’s for sure, Manny has won not just his fights in the boxing ring but the hearts of every Pinoy and every boxing fan around the world.  To our “Pambansang Kamao,” congrats Manny, saludo kami sayo!

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  1. i salute you manny!! i am proud that are once a part of davao del sur! I am proud i saw you jogging infront of our house when you were just 14 yrs old!! i am proud that the province of davao del was once A part of your training ground! And we WILL BE PROUD IF YOU VISIT US HERE IN THE PROVL CAPITOL!

    Comment posted on July 2nd, 2008 at 6:41 pm by Rowena Elbanozar
  2. hi ^~^ panalo n naman !

    Comment posted on July 2nd, 2008 at 10:49 pm by ACE
  3. truly proud of Manny winning another title…but i go for what his mother’s request to stop boxing though i really don’t know her personal reason. Manny has enough money to sustain his needs for the rest of his life and for sure his family too..

    my concern here was about his health, what will happen to him in the future, the side effects?

    Comment posted on July 3rd, 2008 at 7:30 am by lelet
  4. @Rowena Elbanozar – Thanks for saying that Rowena! Grabe, you saw Manny before he was famous. It must have been incredible hearing about him first when he was starting as a boxer then watching him grow into the champion he is now. :)

    @ACE – Tama ka ACE, panalo talaga! :D Thanks for dropping by!

    @lelet – We’re all proud of Manny Lelet!:) But I like what you mentioned about Manny’s mom wanting him to retire early, considering how battered he must be after all those fights in his life. I think coach Freddie also wants him to retire early. Maybe you should ask what the community thinks, should Manny retire early or not? :)

    Comment posted on July 3rd, 2008 at 2:49 pm by Jonas
  5. Manny you alreardy have money, use it wisely, ayaw ug patonto sa mga tawo nga nag uto-uto kanimo. kay kana sila hangtod sa na-ay kay kuarta amigo ka nila pero sa oras nga wala ka nay kuarta. Dili na sila maka-ila kanimo.

    Some friends are only good if you have money to give them, to spent for them, but when times comes your money is gone, your’re drain, then one by one your friends will be gone, hiding away from you. So use your money wisely. Be smart.

    Comment posted on July 3rd, 2008 at 3:03 pm by Jergens
  6. Early retirement is very good for Manny for his health.
    To Manny take good care of your health, while you can, minsan lang mabuhay ang tao, I’m sure you and your family are secured for the future, injoy your life with your family is the best.

    Comment posted on July 3rd, 2008 at 3:11 pm by jergens
  7. Early retirement is very good for Manny for his health.
    To Manny take good care of your health, while you can. Injoy life.

    Comment posted on July 3rd, 2008 at 3:12 pm by jergens
  8. We’re so proud of Manny!! We watched the fight live and he gave all the filipinos around the world such happiness! Goodluck!

    Comment posted on July 3rd, 2008 at 6:15 pm by Angelie
  9. Congratulation Manny. Where is my barato.

    Comment posted on July 3rd, 2008 at 7:16 pm by MeTP
  10. Manny, you rock! :D

    Comment posted on July 3rd, 2008 at 8:47 pm by Dizzyboy
  11. Manny u r such a great boxer.
    And my hole family was so proud that u won.
    And we will all be proud of u.

    Comment posted on July 4th, 2008 at 9:53 am by Angelika
  12. Manny u r such a great boxer.
    And my hole family was so proud of u.
    And we will all be proud of u.

    Comment posted on July 4th, 2008 at 9:57 am by Angelika
  13. WOWWWWWW…..huli talaga ako sa balita sa pinas paano nandito kasi ako sa lebanon nagtatrabaho.proud then ako kay manny.biruin mo kaklase ko sa grade 2 dati naging sikat sa boxing.saludo ako sayo MANNY

    Comment posted on July 5th, 2008 at 5:15 am by blenda engco
  14. ‘ we are proud of you manny !!!! keep it up ! we love you !!!! :)

    Comment posted on July 5th, 2008 at 6:41 pm by khim
  15. nanalo n naman c manny…

    punta k nmn dito.!

    sa ILOCOS.!

    idol…..

    Comment posted on July 5th, 2008 at 9:13 pm by xhan
  16. manny….

    money,,hehehe….

    Comment posted on July 5th, 2008 at 9:14 pm by xhan
  17. Congratulations to you! Manny,

    For giving Honor in our country

    just remain humble (always,keep your feet on the

    ground,) n always depend on God not, in fame

    not in wealth,because all of that is temporary,

    Be wise to choose to what you call friend,choose a

    friend that will influence you to a Godly life

    God bless you so much, please spend wisely,

    Comment posted on July 6th, 2008 at 1:33 am by bhel
  18. PILIPINO PILIPINO!

    Comment posted on July 6th, 2008 at 4:25 pm by pilipino
  19. @ Jergens – Great advice Jergens, thanks for sharing this. Let’s all hope Manny will be as wise outside the ring as he is inside the ring and that he manages his wealth and his fame well. :) As far as early retirement is concerned, it’s really up to him so long as it will not jeopardize his health in the future.

    @Angelie – Thanks for sharing that Angelie! :)

    @MeTP – Hahaha, we wish MeTP! But I think Filipino pride and honor is enough balato for all of us, don’t you think? :)

    @Dizzyboy – Oh yeah! :D

    @Angelika – Many thanks for the message Angelika! :)

    @blenda engco – It’s ok Blenda, better late than never. And thanks for that, grabe classmate mo pala si Manny! :)

    @khim – Thanks for the message khim, we all know how you feel! :)

    @xhan – Hi Xhan, maybe if you get more people from Ilocos to invite Manny he’ll respond to your request. :) Ganyan talaga pag panalo, may biyaya, hehehe. Thanks for dropping by!

    @bhel – Great advice bhel, let’s all hope Manny continues to stay grounded and dependent on God. :)

    @pilipino – baka ang ibig mong sabihin ay MABUHAY AND PILIPINO! :)

    Comment posted on July 7th, 2008 at 1:43 pm by Jonas

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