Ok, this may come across as a Manny bashing thread but it really isn't. When people mention Manny Pacquiao they always seem to mention how humble he is. But is he or is this just a myth?
He drives around in a Ferrari.
Lives in a mansion.
Cheated on his wife numerous times.
Used to be involved in c**k fights.
Had sex with prostitutes.
I'm sure people can add more to this but I just want to know if these are there things a humle man would do.
Now what a man does with his hard earned money is his business, I don't begrudge any man buying a sweet ride and living in a nice house.
Plenty of other fighters do the same things but you don't hear about them being called humble.
I remember also when he was going to fight Ricky Hatton, it was agreed upon that they would each get 50/50 split. At the last minute Pacquiao wanted more of a percentage than Hatton or the fight was off (as I remember it) Hatton conceded to Pacquiao's terms. Does it sound like something a humble man would to, a man who doesn't fight for money but for his fans?
So I ask.......what makes Pacquiao so humble? Please discuss
What does any of that crap have to do with him being humble? :ugh:
Having a Ferrari means you're not humble??
Listen to his rhetoric. The man is frickin humble.
Good points made.
Manny is not humble at all. And yes driving around in a Ferrari and having pictures of yourself all over his house is not humble at all. Manny is a di ck just like Floyd the only difference is that manny is ESL and doesn't express himself like Floyd does. I think the fact that manny keeps his mouth shut makes him look humble.
What does driving a Ferrari have to do with being humble? A person can drive a Ferrari and still be humble.
I've done everything u listed except drive around in a $200,000 car and I consider myself humble. I don't think I'm better then anyone. Don't think I'm lesser then anyone either. So I would have to say yeah, I think he is humble. Maybe he isn't a perfect role model but that doesn't make him not humble imo.
Good points made.
What does any of that crap have to do with him being humble? :ugh:
Having a Ferrari means you're not humble??
Listen to his rhetoric. The man is frickin humble.
What did you expect him to say after being KTFO? "Huh, i didn't think it was the right decision to stop the fight at that point?"
Well, I don't think we expected him to tell his fans to stop accusing Marquez of PED's and giving Marquez credit where it was due for the victory.
He was pro-active in the acceptance of his defeat, which is what sets him apart from other fighters.
Humble is like bill gates the second richest person on the world driving a Prius then again he has a super crazy house then again he gives millions away
TR and their image machine do for manny the same as they did for SRL, and ODH. They hide all the real stuff.
You're still repeating this bollocks? Top Rank had absolutely nothing to do with building Leonard's name or image,you moron.
I've done everything u listed except drive around in a $200,000 car and I consider myself humble. I don't think I'm better then anyone. Don't think I'm lesser then anyone either. So I would have to say yeah, I think he is humble. Maybe he isn't a perfect role model but that doesn't make him not humble imo.
Manny is not humble at all. And yes driving around in a Ferrari and having pictures of yourself all over his house is not humble at all. Manny is a di ck just like Floyd the only difference is that manny is ESL and doesn't express himself like Floyd does. I think the fact that manny keeps his mouth shut makes him look humble.
who's humble if not pacquiao?
apperently you must be a lifeless robot to be humble
i dont see him bad mouthing anyone or talkin sht despite interveiwers pushing for him to say somethin bad about floyd(sure majority of us have seen that interview) for example, he didn't
im really starting to wonder if school was ever a part of your life. Because if you havent seen it by now you got serious issues! You win no prize here you are making yourself look incredibly obtuse! You say you dont hate Pacquiao...im sorry is that word to strong? Lets go with dislike! You say you dont dislike him yet you are in every Pac thread bashing him and never do you have anything good to say! So your argument is totally inconsequential! For i am like a cat toying with a mouse here! You talk about LOL worthy...You have to hate someone to be more inclined to acknowledge their positive traits? :WORD: Now youve said a mouth full! WOW just plain WOW!
The Cat ends the mouse!
Nice Ad hominem to cover up the fact you have nothing else to say.
I don't hate or dislike Pacquiao and as for me never having anything good to say about him?
Really speaking he shouldn't get in the ring again.
1) He has millions.
2) He has taken a lot of damage throughout his career.
3) He is in his 30s.
4) Stepping in the ring is always a risk.
At this stage in the game I really think it is an unnecessary risk for him to take as his legacy is sealed and he has millions in the bank. In terms of ring age he has been around the block and he doesn't have a style that allowed him to escape battles unscarred in addition to that he's at an age where it is naturally difficult for him to recover.
In 20 years time I'd like to see him healthy, making public appearances at big fights and giving interviews for his own documentaries. That can still happen but if he continues fighting on with the same approach the chances of that occurring diminishes.
And no I don't have to hate someone to cause my inclination to acknowledge someone's positive traits. There are a list of things that would increase how inclined I am to acknowledge someone's positive traits, hate is one of those things along with friendship, responsibility towards the person, love etc.
I really don't put too much thoughts on these people's personal lives, boxers, football players, tennis players, actors - celebrities.
Floyd's extra curricular activities such as wife beating, threatening security guards, giving loads of cash to strippers and all that just doesn't interest me one bit. I love rock stars and I love their songs and I never thought of disliking them because of what they're doing behind the scenes. Rock stars as you know probably have the dirtiest personal lives and I've never heard a fan expressed distaste over it.
These types of topics are for girls and sissies I think.
We mean professionally. He's respectful to everyone, no matter what happens. Just look at how he reacted after Marquez knocked him out.
No athlete of the caliber of Manny Pacquiao is truly humble. You can't be to reach the level he did.
What did you expect him to say after being KTFO? "Huh, i didn't think it was the right decision to stop the fight at that point?"
Do you know what Antonyms are...? Here are some for humble....arrogant, bumptious, chesty, conceited, egotistic (or egotistical), fastuous, haughty, highfalutin (also hifalutin), high-and-mighty, high-handed, high-hat, hoity-toity, huffish, huffy, imperious, lordly, overweening, peremptory, pompous, presuming, presumptuous, pretentious, self-asserting, self-assertive, supercilious, superior, toplofty (also toploftical), uppish, uppity
the Synonyms would be : demure, down-to-earth, lowly, meek, modest, unassuming, unpretentious! Its mind blowing you cant set aside your hate and see him as a humble person. Instead you choose yo try your hardest to make your argument look advantageous! Mayweather gives back...lol He gives frozen turkeys to homeless people lol...and he gives money to women breast cancer funds only before going to court for beating on women....come on! Thats giving back....:AOR:
Why did you list antonyms for the word humble? Are you labouring under the delusion that if someone is not egotistical, conceited etc. they are humble? If you are then look at things this way if water can be neither cold nor hot, it's capable of being warm.
Listing synonyms for the word humble is just as pointless. I wouldn't associate those words with Pacquiao, in addition to that the words have subtle differences that has an effect on their correct use.
The final part of your post is lolworthy. When all else fails cry like a little girl and accuse him of talking out of hate. I don't hate Pacquiao but if I did I would actually be more inclined to acknowledge his positive traits.
He has worked hard for every penny he has earned. He also did it honestly. He has given back. he continues to give back by doing more for his countrymen than anyone has. To say he has to live in a mud hut or something is insanely stupid!
1) A mud hut is not the alternative to a lavish mansion. Do you live in a mud hut? Maybe you do but for most people they live in reasonably sized homes.
2) I'm not saying he shouldn't live in his Mansion, it is his money and he is entitled to live a lavish lifestyle.
3) Giving back to the community does not equal a humble individual. An example of this point is the person you're a no. hater of, Mayweather. He gives back to his community but I think we can atleast agree that he is not humble.
4) I don't know your countries history so I'm not going to dispute your claim about him giving back more than anyone else. That being said it doesn't matter as giving is not a sign of being humble. Right now I am giving you a lesson but that does not make me humble.
In every country many people have used either fame or fortune or both to position themselves in high seat. He was also in the military and again uses his wealth to help his people. Its not like he in strip clubs "making it rain" . Hes been fighting for his country and now he has the wealth to do more...and does! He could have left and moved to the states and forgot about his people..but he didnt. I think thats Humble in every form of the definition!
You keep talking about how much he gives but giving things away is not a sign of being humble. I've stressed this numerous times now, the most arrogant man can give. You mentioned other people doing what he did as though it matters, it only means they are not humble. Why do they crave a high political position? Because they believe they have the answers others don't, they believe they can do a better job at fixing the country than the people competing with them, not what I'd call humble pac-boy.
As for him staying in his country, when you have millions there's no reason to leave the place you, your family and friends call home.
I am going to repeat myself. He cannot be considered a humble man. I don't think that makes him a bad person it is just dishonest using the word when celebrating him as it cheapens the lifestyle of individuals who truly are humble.
he's not humble that's for damn sure. "i didn't lose, BE A FILIPINO." "it was a lucky punch." the dude has like 50 pictures of just himself inside his house. c'mon man.
ummm so did i? And it still has nothing to do with the TS opening post....Where you been? If anyone needs help...its you. (as usual) But what youre saying is...even though ...you defined the word Humble...Mannys Moral decisions and other lies the TS stated...makes him NOT Humble ? This would be an easy , Yes or No answer!
But wait....If you answer Yes...Youre an idiot! If you answer No...then STFU!
You have an inability to relate an individuals actions to the words definition. Driving around in a Ferrari and living in a mansion is not a modest or meek reflection of Pacquiao's importance. His lifestyle does not make short of the wealth he has acquired over the years. A humble man in Pacquiao's position would live in a smaller home and drive as less extravagant car.
I don't know if he cheated on his wife but if he did it shows a lack of appreciation for the family he was blessed with. Again a Man who was truly humble would not do that as they would be satisfied with the family they had they would not feel the need to get more than they already have.
He has never tried to downplay his position in the Filipines, instead he used his fame to acquire a high political rank. ( I can't remember if the original poster mentioned that?).
He cannot be considered a humble man. I don't think that makes him a bad person it is just dishonest using the word when celebrating him as it cheapens the lifestyle of individuals who truly are humble.