The Pacquiao vs Margarito boxing match scheduled for November 13, 2010 has generated an unexpected anticipation amongst boxing fans. Deemed a compromise, it seems like the boxing fans have sat in with the idea of recurring compromises in their favorite sport and those who had written off the match now look forward to this event.
Not very long ago, Shane Mosley had KOed Antonio Margarito in their boxing match. And then there was the hand rap controversy concerning Margarito. Boxing followers reacted in overwhelming numbers protesting against the scheduled Manny Pacquiao vs Antonio Margarito suggesting they wouldn’t indulge in the proposed match. But as the reported second round of Mayweather/ Pacquiao negations fell through, fans everywhere recognized this as another moment of Pacquiao compromise.
As time ticked by nearer to the proposed Pacquiao vs Margarito match, a slow hum started growing into a strong buzz of anticipation amongst the avid boxing fans. The first bells of alarm came from the rampant reports of Pacquiao’s lack luster training camp. Reports coming from Margarito’s camp claiming that he was training with a desperate intensity added fuel to the speculations and anticipation in the world of boxing.
A few years ago in the legendary match between De La Hoya and Pacquiao where the veteran De La Hoya smiled for cameras while Pacquiao trained for what was to be one of his most important performances. The world then thought for Pacquiao as to how could he even think of winning this match.
