NEW YORK — Here’s to you, Manny Claus!
M is for the first letter of your first name, Manny
E is for the Excitement you have brought to fans worldwide
R is for the Ring in which you rule supreme, best around Pound for Pound
R is for how have you have single-handedly (two handedly?) Restored vigor and love for our sport which was flickering in HBO’s Larry Merchant
Y is for how you have shown Youth that a world champion does not have to act like a thug, use foul language or proclaim himself great
C is for the Charisma that you have brought to a dull boxing world
H is for the incredible Havoc you start creating when the first bell sounds and for the Hall Of Fame where you will enshrined after retirement
R is for the Revival you have brought to a moribund sport
I is for the Intelligence and ring generalship you bring to each bout
S is for the Sense of Pinoy pride you have instilled in your countrymen
T is for how you Terrorize the 130 Pound division
M is for your next victim, the tired warrior, Marco Antonio Barrera
A is for the awesome firepower you possess in your fists of fury
S if for the Sizzle you have given PPV boxing events
And a Very Pugilistic Pinoy Happy Pacquiao New Year!
