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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Unsaved By The Bell

At 2 minutes 59 seconds of the sixth round, Manny Pacquiao was knocked down by Juan Marquez.  Many may be surprised, as we were used of Manny's opponents usually were the ones who were sent flat on the canvass.  But hey, that's why it's called sport.  It's not all the time our guy or team wins, and this time Juan was the better man.  He really had hit Manny pretty good, which Manny never denied during his interviews.

Lucky shot or not, a win is a win, and it's all that matters.  Let's just be happy that none of them incurred permanent damage or worse, disability.  Juan, won it fair and square.  It's his day, let's just give it to him and let him celebrate his victory.  And for Manny, he gave his all and though this time was a lose, we should not forget that he was the one who brought back our country in the map, making us known to the whole world.  He risks his life everytime he steps in the ring, no matter what the outcome maybe, he deserves a hero's welcome, win or lose.

Religion wise, our Lord is fair and just.  Both players, may it be Manny or Juan is a son to Him, as every single one of us.  He didn't and wouldn't side to any of the player.  So the change in Manny's religion, doesn't really answer why he lost the game.  He still believes in the same God, does he?  And blaming his loss to his religion is like blaming our Lord for it.  So, let us just think that everything that happened had it's reason, maybe to humble us in a way.

For Manny, the Filipinos love you no matter what.  You already are a legend being the only boxer in the world who won world titles in eight different weight divisions and no one can take that away.  The Filipinos take pride on that.  You have far uplifted the hopes of Filipinos in the international world, because of you, a lot became proud of who they are, and started exceling in their own fields.  And that I think, is one of the many things the country should be thankful to you.

It's just a defeat compared to all his victories.  I think for now, if Manny decides to continue with his boxing profession, he must learn from what had happened and think of it as a thing of the past.  Moving forward, he was thinking of sharing his blessings to those unfortunate brothers of ours who were badly affected by typhoon Pablo.  And that's the best move for him now, for even his defeat will be nothing compared to the loss experienced by these people.

True champions are those who recognize defeat, know how to stand to it and use it to win again.  Yahweh bless.

16 comments:

  1. Agree, hindi naman pwedeng parating panalo. And Manny is a very good sportsman as we can see on how he handles his loss.

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  2. i agree and it's a game. im still proud of him and donaire! :D

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  3. Marquez was the more prepared fighter in this fight that's why he won.

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  4. If Manny got up then he would have been saved by the bell but unfortunately he didn't. As for religion, it had nothing to do with the match. The better boxer (at that time) won.

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  5. I love how unbiased you are with your post. All coming from responsible point of you! Very mature and positive!

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  6. I did not watch this fight.. or even got excited with this .. i like the sport except for the betting part. It encourages gambling and the masses are biting it...

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  7. True enough champions are those who recognize defeat. After all, it's not just about winning or losing per se, it's about how you face the result. You can't win all fights.

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  8. Agree with your thoughts in here about the result of that fight. Win or Lose, Pacquiao is still the people's champ!

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  9. i agree!! not all the time that pacquio will own the belt! This is not his time. indeed great as well that no one is damaged on the fight! xx

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  10. I always believed that God has a purpose in everything that happens to us and that includes Manny Paquiao and Manny Marquez, whatever that is only God knows.

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  11. His legacy is intact and if ever he decide to return he should return completely and not the Manny Pacquiao who's been distracted by politics, showbiz and even religion.

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  12. I like how you put into perspective your opinion about the bout's outcome. Hindi biased. BTW I was once into boxing during my teen years, and I remember my coach advice then, Boksing kung boksing lang, huwag haluan ng iba ng laging naka-focus. I guess, yun ang isang pagkakamali ni Manny. hindi siya 100% naka-focus sa fight.

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  13. yeah, it is just a sport, but it is also his career. maybe it is important for him to win for the money.

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  14. Hoping for a last and final battle between the two, the only lesson learn in this fight dont rush things and thou shall not compiance

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  15. Boxing wise, Marquez gave a well calculated counterpunch to knock Pacquiao out. But I admire Pacquiao more for admitting defeat and showing utmost concern for the both of them while in the ring.

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  16. Too many people focus on the negatives; Manny's losing (good Lord, he has won a ton more), his change in religion (which his mother publicly accosted him for), and JMM's 'cheating foot' (the punch was a GOOD punch whatever the case was). I think yes, we need to remember that Manny is first and foremost an athlete, and defeat is part and parcel of that trade.

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