Comments Thread For: Manny Pacquiao latest comeback driven by history, adding to his legacy

[fayt]

He's driven by money & fame. Who cares about his legacy.

[Willow The Wisp]

Let’s cut the crap, Pacquiao’s so-called “comeback” isn’t about legacy; it’s a full-blown ego trip. The guy’s addicted to the spotlight and can’t stand being irrelevant. Instead of retiring like a legend, he’s out here clinging to faded glory, setting himself up to get humiliated by fighters young enough to be his kids. This isn’t legacy-building, It’s a flat-out embarrassing spectacle of desperation. He’s a washed-up has-been, shamelessly grasping at relevance like a man in denial. There’s nothing dignified here, just an aging fighter too clueless to realize the world has moved on.

I agree with a lot of this. The core of it. I think the only "legacy building" awaiting Pacquiao is adding the "If only he'd known when to quit" chapter to his story. There's no other way to see it.

It's only me, of course; but I'm suggesting that when posting about a legendary figure, consider having your editor have a glance before hitting send.

Applying terms and phrases like
"Ego trip, The guy’s addicted, can’t stand being irrelevant, clinging to faded glory, embarrassing spectacle of desperation, washed-up has-been, shamelessly grasping at relevance and an aging fighter too clueless to realize the world has moved on, appears to be something born of envy and anger on the part of the author.

Ultra late in his career or not, he remains the most famous and globally important Asian in the world, and arguably the greatest fighter of this century.

I won't object quite as strongly to anyone applying those kinds of wild pejoratives to a grown man prancing around on a sporting field playing a children's game for adult pay, or even an earnest fellow plying a trade that an orangutan could master in 12 months; but Pacquiao? Who never once relied on an oblique kick, a rear naked choke or a finger shoved up his adversary's bung when defeating an opponent professionally?
Nah.

He's way beyond needing to pay any mind to his grossly inferior critics.

[Willow The Wisp]

What's funny is people assuming hes hurting for money. Its pretty far from the truth. He lives in the PI and has plenty of money. Yes he donates and takes care of his province but hes def not hueting for money

A Boxing message board is not the smart room.

• Boxing Career: He is one of the highest-paid athletes of all time, with career earnings from fights and endorsements exceeding $500 million. His fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2015 earned him at least $125 million.
• Endorsements: Pacquiao has had numerous endorsement deals with brands like Nike, Hewlett-Packard, and Nestle.
• Business Ventures: He has diverse business interests, including investments in sports (owning a basketball league), entertainment, retail, and real estate.
• Political Career: He served as a senator in the Philippines.
• Philanthropy: Pacquiao is also known for his charitable work and established the Manny Pacquiao Foundation.

Any further innuendo about Pacquiao not being a one-percenter.....Ignore it.