Another solid win for our "Pambansang Kamao" despite of his status right now, he remains to be very humble, God-fearing, and respectful to his opponents and fans.
Do you know as a kid he sold donuts and cigarettes in the busy streets just to stay alive and eventually ending up in a boxing gym. He slowly have risen in the ranks of boxing from being an untrained slugger to the powerful boxer-puncher we now know.
He was once homeless and lived in the streets in a country where there are no welfare programs, shelter homes, or food stamps. As Pacquiao gained success in boxing, the entire nation of the Philippines looked up to him as pious symbol of optimism and hope.
Although he is universally considered the best boxer in the world and ranked by Forbes Magazine as the 6th wealthiest athlete, he never flashed his money, never wore gold and diamonds to brag to his friends, nor he treated people like they are inferior to him. He kept his same old friends, and these friends are poor. He welcomed them to his mansion, played basketball in the shantytowns of his hometown, and always gives credits to the people who are the dearest to him.
Pacquiao never made excuses for his losses, even if they were controversial. He never criticized Marquez or Erik Morales for losing, but instead he congratulated them and complimented their skills. When he is being trash talked by Mayweather, Oscar De La Hoya, Nate Campbell, and Timothy Bradley, he never criticized them. He is a pioneer for young individuals who seeks success in life, respect for others, and a symbol of modesty and professionalism!
Manny Pacquiao's story is one of the stories that really came from the bottom and made his way up. He did not had a father who was already an established boxer to teach him the sport. He learned it by himself. he proved even if you came from the bottom, you can make it on top.
Rolando Reroma