Philippines, 02 Jul 2025
  Home >> News

 


BOXERS

CURRENT CHAMPIONS 

FORMER CHAMPIONS   

RATINGS                       

NEWS           

FORUM        

FIGHT GALLERIES        

RING CARD GIRLS        


 
 
News  


PACQUIAO WATCH: Manny may have to stick to boxing


PhilBoxing.com


THIS piece should spoil Manny's day. So I asked Pacland administrators to have this article posted when Manny is already on his way to the ring or, even better, after his fight with Oscar dela Hoya ? win or lose.

People surrounding Manny is anticipating huge monetary reward and political bonanza when his fight with Golden Boy is over.

It is no secret that Manny is bent on running a seat for Congress to represent the lone district of Sarangani after a disastrous political and financial thrashing he absorbed in 2007 in that hands of Rep. Darlene Custodio-Antonino in General Santos City.

That goal is a good 18 months away when the country holds general elections in May 2010 ? charter change forbids.

The lone congressional seat in Sarangani is up for grabs in 2010 with Rep. Erwin Chiongbian no longer eligible to run for office after having already served three consecutive terms by then.

The odds of Manny triumphing in his quest for political stardom in Sarangani seem better than him winning against dela Hoya, admittedly.

That is until tales from the grapevine said no less than the incumbent governor is eyeing the Congressional seat himself.

That will throw a monkey's wrench to the political ambitions of Manny and should send shiver to those who hoped to cash in on the popularity of the pound for pound boxing king for their own selfish political agenda.

Sarangani governor Miguel Rene Dominguez is himself no political lightweight.

He is popular, charismatic and au natural as a politician. He has the resources to run a campaign against any pretenders. More importantly, he has the crucial and decisive machinery.

Both are close to Malacanang but Manny's popularity is fleeting while Dominguez's star is still rising.

If Manny insists, he will have to amass enough wealth by fighting three more dela Hoyas to have a chinaman's chance against Dominguez.

While Manny is popular, the company he keeps is turning off the voters. Residents may take his money but the votes will not necessarily go to him.

If Manny is serious about his political plans beyond boxing, he better scan the horizon and look for allies that will enhance his stature in the political arena.

His popularity alone will not endear him to voters and his money will not always buy him a seat in Congress.

At the rate Manny is throwing away his hard-earned money, he may end up dirt poor by the time he retires from boxing if loses in his bid to become a congressman.

Should that time comes ? heaven forbid ? his coterie of bodyguards and sycophants will be gone faster than the bullet train.

There is only one way for Manny to win in Sarangani against Dominguez but that will mean a bloody and messy war of attrition.

This corner is crossing his fingers. Please don't turn Sarangani into a slaughter house.


Click here to view a list of other articles written by Edwin G. Espejo.


Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:

  • Sanman Boxing Presents Hard-Hitting Prospect Abubakar Yanon Set to Challenge for Philippine Boxing Federation Flyweight Title in Malungon, Sarangani Province
    , Wed, 02 Jul 2025
  • Boxing Returns to Tropicana Atlantic City, July 25
    , Wed, 02 Jul 2025
  • THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 30 June 2025: Zurdo Outpoints Dorticos, Keeps WBA/WBO Cruiser Titles; Mbilli Stops Sulecki in 1; Wins by Kuroki, Wilder and Jake Paul
    By Eric Armit, , Tue, 01 Jul 2025
  • IIEE Titans secured Finals in BPBL, IIEE Chessmasters retain on top level in Bundesliga
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 01 Jul 2025
  • MARIO BARRIOS LAS VEGAS MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES
    , Tue, 01 Jul 2025
  • CATTERALL AND EUBANK LAY THEIR 'CARDS ON THE TABLE' AHEAD OF MANCHESTER SHOWDOWN
    , Tue, 01 Jul 2025
  • Dumadag holds chess tourney
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 01 Jul 2025
  • Manny Pacquiao's Case for the Greatest of All Time
    By Ace Freeman, , Mon, 30 Jun 2025
  • DavNor Adventure Race 2025 set July 2
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Mon, 30 Jun 2025
  • Gumila rules Antipolo rapid chess tilt
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 30 Jun 2025
  • FULL CIRCLE AT WILD CARD: Jhay Otamias’ Tribute to a Fighter and a Fanbase
    By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, , Mon, 30 Jun 2025
  • Vince Paras Wins by 4th Round KO Over Sarawut Thawornkham to Capture the IBF Pan Pacific Super Flyweight Title
    , Mon, 30 Jun 2025
  • Team USA's Quest for Gold Set in Stone at World Boxing Cup: Astana 2025
    , Mon, 30 Jun 2025
  • SBA SEASON 2 DRAFT UNVEILS RISING STARS AND STRATEGIC MOVES AS TEAMS COMPLETE THEIR ROSTERS
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 30 Jun 2025
  • Filipino Elwin Retanal wins Saudi rapid chess meet
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 30 Jun 2025
  • Jake Paul Earns Boxing Legitimacy with Dominant Decision Over Julio Cesar Chávez Jr.
    By Dong Secuya, , Sun, 29 Jun 2025
  • Zurdo Ramirez Defends Cruiserweight Crowns with Unanimous Decision Over Dorticos
    By Dong Secuya, , Sun, 29 Jun 2025
  • Vince Paras Faces Sarawut Thawornkham Today at Venue 88 in Gensan
    , Sun, 29 Jun 2025
  • USA Elite High Performance Team Sets Sights on Gold at World Boxing Cup: Astana 2025
    , Sun, 29 Jun 2025
  • Alekhine Nouri bags silver in blitz
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Sun, 29 Jun 2025
  • Paul vs. Chavez Jr: Can Julio Derail Jake Paul?
    By Chris Carlson, , Sat, 28 Jun 2025
  • Dr. KO: Christian Mbilli Stops Maciej Sulecki in 1
    , Sat, 28 Jun 2025
  • GOLDEN BOY SIGNS UNDEFEATED MIDDLEWEIGHT BLUE-CHIP PROSPECT AMARI JONES
    , Sat, 28 Jun 2025
  • Paul vs. Chávez Jr. is a Go: All Fighters Make Weight in Anaheim Ahead of High-Stakes Bout
    , Sat, 28 Jun 2025
  • IIEE Chessmasters Overall Champion in the International Bundesliga with GM Joey Antonio
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Sat, 28 Jun 2025




  •  



     
    PhilBoxing.com has been created to support every aspiring
    Filipino boxer and the Philippine boxing scene in general.
    Please send comments to feedback@philboxing.com


    PRIVATE POLICY | LEGAL DISCLAIMER
    developed and maintained by dong secuya
    © 2025 philboxing.com.