Filipino Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao: Fighting For His People
Filipino Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao is now the new World Boxing Council (WBC) Lightweight Champion after knocking out his opponent, David Diaz, in the ninth round yesterday. Some of his other world titles (past and present) are WBC Flyweight Champion, WBC International Superbantamweight Champion and WBC Superfeatherweight Champion.
Manny Pacquiao was born in Bukidnon, Philippines in December 17, 1978. He had to work early because his father left them when he was in grade school. As the man of the house, he earned money by selling bread and engaging in street fighting. He was later invited to further his boxing career in Manila. He was a construction worker during the day and trained intensely at night. At sixteen, Manny started boxing professionally.
The success that he has now didn't come easy. It is the result of blood, sweat and tears. Manny is not perfect. He, too, had his share of being knocked down in life but he always stood up, brushed the dirt off his knees and kept going. One of the reasons why he did this is because he wanted to inspire his countrymen to be the best that they can be.
He passed the Department of Education's Accreditation and Equivalency Test for high school. When he said that he had plans of pursuing a college degree, the media people asked him where he wanted to study. Manny said, "Ateneo!" (an exclusive school in the Philippines). I don't know if he was serious but many laughed at him. They saw it as an impossible dream because of his very strong regional accent. Personally, I think it was just his way of saying that people should aim high and then give it all they've got to reach their goal.
"When I am in the ring, I am also fighting for my people!" (Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao)
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