Psst, pssst?I?m whispering because this news flash is going to upset many Filipinos.
Manny Pacquiao is still your Pinoy Idol and remains your National Fist.
But he has crossed over now. Megamanny is Multinational Manny now. He belongs to the world and he is certainly the most popular and respected fighter in America.
You Pinoys had a good thing all to yourselves but now you must share Pacman with the world.
Pacman is for the needy, not the greedy. Besides, we Americans shared an icon named Muhammad Ali with the world, didn’t we?
Besides his countrymen, who does Pac belong to now? I?m glad you asked?.
Pac belongs also now to?
All those ?real Mexicans? who never liked Oscar De La Hoya?s haughtiness and perceived arrogance?
The Margarito fans who appreciate another balls to the wall scrapper like Manny?
The millions of fans of Barrera, of Morales and even of Juan Manuel Marquez who have come to realize that Pacquiao is the personification of a Mexican fighter?
Americans of all flavors who love a fighter who leads with his heart?
People all over the world who admire an icon who is humble and who respects his God?
Anyone who respects a true sportsman who does not gloat in victory nor whine in defeat?
The fighting spirit of a real world champion, who when he?s asked if he would fight Ricky Hatton in the UK, says sure, why not?
Those who admire the chemistry, the special bond, between Coach Freddie Roach and his super pupil?
I don?t want to exaggerate. Pacman is not boxing?s savior. We?ve had enough of those.
But let me add to the list all those who work in the boxing industry because he?s going to keep a lot of people in business for as long as he laces up the gloves?
You?ve haven?t lost your icon, you loyal Pacfans.
But now you?ve got to learn to share?
