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PACQUIAO AT 30 By Samuel H. Cilocilo PhilBoxing.com Thu, 18 Dec 2008 Global boxing sensation and national treasure Manny Pacquiao has lot of reasons to be thankful as he joyously celebrates his thirtieth year in his bustling life. His recent dazzling conquest of boxing?s biggest draw the Golden Boy Oscar de la Hoya serves as his unmistakable official stamp of a royal dominion ushering arguably a global pugilistic renaissance. Basking on his glory as he sits atop as pound -for -pound king, access to the political corridors of power, friendship with the world?s sports and business personalities and his myriad of fans around the boxing world draws comparison to personalities throughout the ages that made huge impact on their sphere of influence at the tender age of 30. At 30, Alexander the Great on 326 B.C. , the greatest military commander and conqueror of the ancient world consolidated his vast empire stretching over 3,000 miles from Greece to India. At 30, Jesus Christ began His Early ministry with a dozen of unlettered men and conquered the hearts of men and demolished worldly wisdom thus made heavenly citizens out of sinful mortals for eternity. At 30, Martin Luther King Jr. in 1959 was emboldened in a profound way his deepening understanding of non-violent resistance and his commitment to America?s struggle for civil rights by visiting Mahatma Gandhi in India. At 30, Bruce Lee in 1970 as he suffered a major back injury while training, taking months of bed rest and rehabilitation overcome his plight by academic study lying in bed by writing notes en route to conceptualizing the Tao of Jeet Kune Do which revolutionizes the philosophy of martial arts. At 30, William Henry ? Bill? Gates in 1985 impacted the world with a personal computer revolution via Microsoft making him a self-made billionaire in America. He is currently the third richest person in the world with a net worth of $58 Billion. At 30, Michael Jordan in 1993 led Bulls to capture their 3rd consecutive NBA championships and registered an average finals record of 41.0 ppg. On top of that he was the first player in NBA history to win three straight finals MVP awards, a 7 year run seven consecutive scoring titles and three championships. This roster of heroes throughout the ages is really inspiring. What a comfort that despite Manny?s phenomenal laurels his feet are still firmly planted on a humble and prayerful ground. Click here to view a list of other articles written by Samuel H. Cilocilo.  |
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