Taking New York by storm, pound-for-pound king Manny ?Pacman? Pacquiao and Olympic medalist Oscar de la Hoya will be the main attraction of the year as they face head-on on December 6 in Las Vegas. The fight is touted as the grandest finale in this year?s boxing calendar, having selling out tickets in a matter of hours. Again, Pacquiao is bound to bring honor and glory to the Philippines, and has taken the adulation of his Filipino fans as his inspiration to give every inch of his strength to take home the crown.
Pacquiao?s match with de la Hoya almost did not push through. And now that it did, many are holding their breath in anticipation. Who will emerge victorious ? Pacquiao or de la Hoya?
Of course, Filipinos all over the world stand by the Pambansang Kamao 100 percent. He is the epitome of a man who rose from the ranks using hard work and skills. He is an inspiration to many of his countrymen as he has shown how to stand proud as a Filipino, and yet remain humble in spite of drowning in success.
It is not Pacquiao?s first match ? as he has been in the ring a dozen times, fought with tough opponents. It is no doubt that this is another great fight for Pacquiao. But we do not have to wait for December to know who will win ? as for us, Pacquiao will always emerge as the true champion in the hearts of Filipinos. (AJ)
