MANNY PACQUIAO: THE RING’S 2006 FIGHTER OF THE YEAR

It’s amazing what a little guy with a big smile and an even bigger punch can accomplish. While the heavyweight division was bogged down by mediocrity last year, the junior lightweight class soared to new heights thanks in large part to Manny Pacquiao, The Ring’s 2006 Fighter of the Year.

It’s no secret among that the lower-weight fighters are capable of providing scintillating action. Even so, the mighty mites’ contribution to the sport has not been as well-represented among the winners of our most prestigious annual award as one might imagine.

Since The Ring originated the award in 1928, only six fighters below the lightweight division—Henry Armstrong (1937), Willie Pep (’45), Carlos Zarate (’77), Salvador Sanchez (’81), Michael Carbajal (’93), Paulie Ayala (’99)—have been previously selected for the magazine’s top honor. Pacquiao is number seven.

Although Pacquiao tallied three impressive victories in ’06 (Erik Morales KO 10, KO 3; Oscar Larios W 12) it was the manner in which he accomplished them, as opposed to the victories themselves, that earned him the distinction. “Pac-Man” is one of the few fighters in any weight class who goes all-out for the knockout from the opening bell. And isn’t that, when you cut away all the baloney, exactly what all boxing fans really want?

Pacquiao’s two fights with Morales in ’06 generated more than 700,000 pay-per-view buys, and the live attendance for their third encounter was 18,276, the fifth-best of all-time among fights held in Las Vegas. The big bonus is Pacquiao himself. Carefree and fearless, he seems to love to fight as much as we love watching him, and his modest demeanor and ever-ready smile are the perfect counterbalance to his in-the-ring ferocity. And as if that wasn’t enough, his incredible rags-to-riches story is one that resonates with the downtrodden everywhere. Pacquiao carries the hopes and dreams of his fellow Filipinos into the ring with him every time he fights, but has never allowed it to weigh him down once the bell rings.

All of this came together in 2006 to make Pacquiao the Fighter of the Year—and the scary part is that he’s still improving. With Barrera, Juan Manuel Marquez, and Edwin Valero all being talked about as possible opponents in 2007, Manny has a fighting chance of being back here again next year.

As well he should be! Congrats to the Pac-Man and his fans.....he is the next generation of "great", unless I am completely wrong and blinded. I wish him well in the future and hopes he lives up to his full potential.

:fing02:

MANNY PACQUIAO: THE RING’S 2006 FIGHTER OF THE YEAR

It’s amazing what a little guy with a big smile and an even bigger punch can accomplish. While the heavyweight division was bogged down by mediocrity last year, the junior lightweight class soared to new heights thanks in large part to Manny Pacquiao, The Ring’s 2006 Fighter of the Year.

It’s no secret among that the lower-weight fighters are capable of providing scintillating action. Even so, the mighty mites’ contribution to the sport has not been as well-represented among the winners of our most prestigious annual award as one might imagine.

Since The Ring originated the award in 1928, only six fighters below the lightweight division—Henry Armstrong (1937), Willie Pep (’45), Carlos Zarate (’77), Salvador Sanchez (’81), Michael Carbajal (’93), Paulie Ayala (’99)—have been previously selected for the magazine’s top honor. Pacquiao is number seven.

Although Pacquiao tallied three impressive victories in ’06 (Erik Morales KO 10, KO 3; Oscar Larios W 12) it was the manner in which he accomplished them, as opposed to the victories themselves, that earned him the distinction. “Pac-Man” is one of the few fighters in any weight class who goes all-out for the knockout from the opening bell. And isn’t that, when you cut away all the baloney, exactly what all boxing fans really want?

Pacquiao’s two fights with Morales in ’06 generated more than 700,000 pay-per-view buys, and the live attendance for their third encounter was 18,276, the fifth-best of all-time among fights held in Las Vegas. The big bonus is Pacquiao himself. Carefree and fearless, he seems to love to fight as much as we love watching him, and his modest demeanor and ever-ready smile are the perfect counterbalance to his in-the-ring ferocity. And as if that wasn’t enough, his incredible rags-to-riches story is one that resonates with the downtrodden everywhere. Pacquiao carries the hopes and dreams of his fellow Filipinos into the ring with him every time he fights, but has never allowed it to weigh him down once the bell rings.

All of this came together in 2006 to make Pacquiao the Fighter of the Year—and the scary part is that he’s still improving. With Barrera, Juan Manuel Marquez, and Edwin Valero all being talked about as possible opponents in 2007, Manny has a fighting chance of being back here again next year.



is this true? :puppy_dog

never read any articles about Pac being the Ring'S Fighter of the Year.
any links?

is this true? :puppy_dog

never read any articles about Pac being the Ring'S Fighter of the Year.
any links?

True as can be dude :)
You can go to www.thering-online.com.

Regards

congrats to pac-man :D

Great news!! Asia's FIRST!!

Great news!! Asia's FIRST!!

You're right ! :) kumusta chups at flipside ?

thats awsome!!!!
but man
thats gotta be one of the gayest poses ive ever seen
instead of a boxing stance pose
it looks like a mambo pose

thats awsome!!!!
but man
thats gotta be one of the gayest poses ive ever seen
instead of a boxing stance pose
it looks like a mambo pose

I won't dispute that comment :boxing:

thats awsome!!!!
but man
thats gotta be one of the gayest poses ive ever seen
instead of a boxing stance pose
it looks like a mambo pose

yeah it seems, he looks stupid in that pose. btw I read the link, well congrats to Pac and the Philippines, such an honor it is. regards to all and Happy New Year !!!:banana: :banana:

aus lang boss :D

thats awsome!!!!
but man
thats gotta be one of the gayest poses ive ever seen
instead of a boxing stance pose
it looks like a mambo pose

LOL....I noticed the same thing. :D


Wassup boss thrilla!! :beerchug:

LOL....I noticed the same thing. :D


Wassup boss thrilla!! :beerchug:

Ayos lang mga pare.
Hanep si Pac ano ? Fighter of the Year ng LAHAT ng
boxing websites and magazines ! :boxing:

Ayos lang mga pare.
Hanep si Pac ano ? Fighter of the Year ng LAHAT ng
boxing websites and magazines ! :boxing:
hahaha nakakatawa nga yang pose ni pac dyan, ukinanam!!!

astig si pac, and true enough, ang nakakatakot dun eh nagiimprove pa si pac. hopefully, 2007 will showcase more of pacman.... kahit 2 laban lang ngayong taon. MAB muna bago JMM :D

hahaha nakakatawa nga yang pose ni pac dyan, ukinanam!!!

astig si pac, and true enough, ang nakakatakot dun eh nagiimprove pa si pac. hopefully, 2007 will showcase more of pacman.... kahit 2 laban lang ngayong taon. MAB muna bago JMM :D

O nga eh, medyo bading ang dating ....
2007 could be another great year for Pac.
I hope he stays healthy and focused .

congrats to pacquiao, sana nga tuloy-tuloy pa ang panalo nya. marami pa sana syang patumbahin sa taong ito.

O nga eh, medyo bading ang dating ....
2007 could be another great year for Pac.
I hope he stays healthy and focused .

every athletes' primary enemy... himself

sana nga pre, kahit na sobrang daming linta ang umaaligid sa kanya. at sana sa BOXING ang focus talaga nya at nde sa pagkanta nyahahahahaha

well deserved.

thats awsome!!!!
but man
thats gotta be one of the gayest poses ive ever seen
instead of a boxing stance pose
it looks like a mambo posehahahaha! I was thinking the same when I first saw the pic. The Cover designer must be a pachater like you. :p

LOL....I noticed the same thing. :D


Wassup boss thrilla!! :beerchug:


seriously when i first saw i was like wtf LOL

every athletes' primary enemy... himself

sana nga pre, kahit na sobrang daming linta ang umaaligid sa kanya. at sana sa BOXING ang focus talaga nya at nde sa pagkanta nyahahahahaha


With Pacman's status, you can't keep away all the leeches away from him.
That's whats bothering him right now. Off-the-ring problems.
He should have earned the $5M paycheck plus a chance to get
Barrera's belt if not for Arum & Dela Hoya. But then again, sadly he
has no one but himslef to blame on this one :)

hahahaha! I was thinking the same when I first saw the pic. The Cover designer must be a pachater like you. :p

i aint a pachater
ima pacloverhater
i hate those that have fallen in love with pac and make out more to be then he is

congrats to pacman :D

but that pose is a nono..

i aint a pachater
ima pacloverhater
i hate those that have fallen in love with pac and make out more to be then he is

hahaha, i love this comment.
what's up abdiel? kinda miss barrera much now. good thing you are here to remind me of him.

:)

BRAVO!!!!!

CONGRATS TO PACMAN!!!!:banana: :banana: :banana:

BRAVO!!!!!

CONGRATS TO PACMAN!!!!:banana: :banana: :banana:

lolz! ate is that you?:banana:

nope it's not me. u replied to blue angel's post. LOL! :)

seriously when i first saw i was like wtf LOL

Yeah I thought it was one of those parodies.....LOL. Funny it's real. :thinking:

lolz! ate is that you?:banana:

yap kuya, hehe :banana:

musta na?

nope it's not me. u replied to blue angel's post. LOL! :)

hi slimz, musta?

i am kuya katz ate too

nope it's not me. u replied to blue angel's post. LOL! :)

lolz! sorry for the conflic Ate Faye ! ok next time I will address specifically ate faye and ate mimi..ahihihi :tapedshut

hi slimz, musta?

i am kuya katz ate too

whoooaaaaaaa, sorry. my apologies.

di na nga me sasabat. nkakahiya tuloy. :)

whoooaaaaaaa, sorry. my apologies.

di na nga me sasabat. nkakahiya tuloy. :)

no worries SLIMZ...

musta ka na???:D :D

no worries SLIMZ...

musta ka na???:D :D

hi there blue angel. eto ok nman. preparing myself, pauwi na kc sa pinas. how's life there?