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It was a moment of both extreme elation and the sad reality that the career of a great fighter had finally run its course. Manny Pacquiao, his corner men and his Filipino countrymen exploded into almost orgiastic celebration when “Pacman” reduced the once mighty “El Terrible” to rubble in the 10th round of their exciting rematch. Erik Morales, his nose broken, his legs betraying his every movement sat hunched over, head bowed in weary defeat and his countrymen stared in stunned, heartbroken disbelief. It was sports drama at its best.
For Manny Pacquiao he is now boxing’s number one superstar. The Filipino world-wind was as big as Elvis Presley and the Beatles combined in the Philippines and now his status is of an iconic nature. Should he beat Marco Antonio Barrera in a rematch he could run for the presidency of his country and win in an unmitigated landslide. That intense, almost overwhelming popularity has now crossed over into the United States. The sky is the limit for the young junior lightweight with the winning smile and engaging personality.
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For Manny Pacquiao he is now boxing’s number one superstar. The Filipino world-wind was as big as Elvis Presley and the Beatles combined in the Philippines and now his status is of an iconic nature. Should he beat Marco Antonio Barrera in a rematch he could run for the presidency of his country and win in an unmitigated landslide. That intense, almost overwhelming popularity has now crossed over into the United States. The sky is the limit for the young junior lightweight with the winning smile and engaging personality.
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Gran Campeon
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