Fact & Fancy: It's devotion vs delusion
By Recah Trinidad
PhilBoxing.com
Sat, 19 Jan 2019
THIS has been advertised as a must-see fight that?s a must-win for both boxers.
Manny Pacquiao, 40, returned to Las Vegas after two years and was welcomed like a reigning king. He was in plain attire, very calm, subdued, no body adornment whatsoever.
Pacquiao is the regular WBA welterweight champion, but there?s the bigger WBA super crown belonging to Keith Thurman.
Adrien Broner, 29, crownless, was quite fancy. He loomed and gleamed like a selfish ruler, richly garbed, wrists, fingers, neck and ears aflame with jewels.
It was a study in all-revealing contrast.
This happened during the arrival and presentation of the main fighters at the MGM Grand Las Vega.
**
It?s no big wonder that Broner, the underdog who started grossly overweight, appearing loose and lost, is now being given a chance of snatching Pacquiao?s crown.
Broner has the talent and ability, if not the discipline, to score an upset.
Pacquiao is fully aware of that, the reason he has amazed plain fans and experts with his solid sharp form in training.
Broner appeared composed at the start of the press conference. He however suddenly went wild and rained invectives left and right on Thursday. He slammed and slurred boxing analyst Al Bernstein and members of Team Pacquiao with profanities.
**
To his amazed admirers, Pacquiao loved to explain he?s truly devoted to his craft and he draws power from his deep faith in God.
Broner, who has never been stopped, could not say what pushes him on.
Instead, Broner obviously deluded said Pacquiao appeared nervous during the media face-off.
?He don?t want to see me for real, what he does is try to smile his way out. He?s nervous, trembling,? Broner said.
That?s not easy to believe. Pacquiao was clearly trying to keep hold of himself. He didn?t want to stoop low.
**
Truth is that, although Broner was able to trim down rapidly, reality will present itself in the championship.
He is scheduled to be softened with early body blows. Trainer Buboy Fernandez predicted a fourth-round end to the contest.
Broner, who promises to be fully ready, might be needing nothing short of a miracle, to survive ferocious body bombardment.
He should be at his proudest, bravest best during the moment of truth.
His loudness, his fancy blazing decorations can?t save him He must, if there?s still time, be honest with himself.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Recah Trinidad.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
NERY DROPS INOUE ONCE BUT INOUE RETURNS THE FAVOR THRICE TO STOP NERY IN 6
By Dong Secuya, Mon, 06 May 2024Yoshiki Takei Dethrones Jason Maloney as WBO Bantamweight Champion
By Dong Secuya, Mon, 06 May 2024Cavs Use Home Edge to Beat Magic in 7; Will Meet Boston Celtics in the Semi-Finals
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Mon, 06 May 2024Jean Henri Lhuillier Shines at 21st Kalachuchi Classic
By Marlon Bernardino, Mon, 06 May 2024Croc FC begs off Paris World Games
By Lito delos Reyes, Mon, 06 May 2024Full Undercard Bouts Announced for Tapales vs Jankaew Fight Night at Midas Hotel and Casino in Manila, Philippines
Mon, 06 May 2024Junior Younan makes Star Boxing Debut Title Fight on Saturday, May 11, 2024
Mon, 06 May 2024Sanbalz national football tourney at Croc FC
By Lito delos Reyes, Mon, 06 May 2024NM Tyrhone James Tabernilla to play in Imus Open Rapid chess championship
By Marlon Bernardino, Mon, 06 May 2024Weights from Tokyo: Naoya Inoue - 121.75 lbs, Luis Nery - 121 lbs
Sun, 05 May 2024Canelo Alvarez Drops, Decisions Jaime Munguia to Retain Undisputed Super Middleweight Title
By Ralph Rimpell, Sun, 05 May 2024Minnesota T-wolves Are For Real, Beat Denver Nuggets in Game 1
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Sun, 05 May 2024Mario Barrios Outpoints Fabian Maidana
By Ralph Rimpell, Sun, 05 May 2024Brandon Figueroa Stops Jessie Magdaleno with a Body Shot in 9th Round
By Ralph Rimpell, Sun, 05 May 2024Eimantas Stanionis Remains Undefeated by Outpointing Gabriel Maestre
By Ralph Rimpell, Sun, 05 May 2024