Manny has Floyd Jr. on the ropes?
By Recah Trinidad
PhilBoxing.com
Mon, 19 Dec 2011
MANNY Pacquiao willingly yielded the spotlight to Brian Viloria, humbly saluted him for his heroic conquest of a gallant Mexican foe, before crediting the sparkling victory to what he called ?Pinoy Power.?
This was on Dec. 11, a sweet Sunday at the Ynares Gym in Pasig City where the 31-year-old Viloria scored what was clearly his greatest win to the thrill of a boxing-crazed nation.
Six days thereafter, Pacquiao punctuated his 33rd birthday celebration, reportedly his biggest and most lavish, with a resonant off-ring move that could easily rival Viloria?s truly heroic feat.
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Nick Giongco reported yesterday that Pacquiao has offered to take a cut from his purse if this could lead to Floyd Mayweather Jr. finally coming forward to fight him.
Giongco said Pacquiao swore there should be no problem if he gets less, the important thing is for the super fight to be a reality --(?Walang problema kahit na maliit ang premyo ko, importante na matuloy ang laban.?)
Giongco said this could only mean Pacquiao is moving heaven and earth with the hope of the fight with Mayweather Jr. finally pushing through.
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It was a stunner that sent the eager boxing world in a reel.
There was no word from the Mayweather camp as we went to press.
But, from a neutral point, Pacquiao?s humble offer has sort of put Mayweather on the ropes.
Of course, slippery as he is, Mayweather could come up with a counter, although its soundness would for the moment remain suspect.
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Says the famous Michael Marley of Examiner.com: ?Wisely and showing maturity beyond his age, Pacquiao sublimated his smaller ego to that of the undefeated fighter who refers to himself as Money.?
Similarly impressed was Igor Frank, Glendale Boxing Examiner: ?Carrying a whole country on his shoulders, Pacquiao has always said that all he wants to do is make his people happy; his people want the Mayweather super fight next year.?
A third commentator disagreed.
?Desperate times call for desperate measures,? noted Ben Thompson of FightHype.com. ?According to multiple sources, truth of the matter is that Pacquiao is currently in a serious financial crisis, the reason he?s willing to do and say whatever it takes in order to make the most amount of money as quickly as possible.?
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More than his tested fortitude, Pacquiao displayed the honesty, honor and courage of a well-loved Filipino hero.
Floyd Mayweather Jr., in case he?s still unaware, happens to also represent the heart and honor of a respected boxer from the land of the free and home of the brave.
The, ball, indeed, is now in Mayweather?s court.
One wrong move and he dishonors a great fighting tradition of the noble American soldier.
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(From Hermie Rivera: "Can't help recounting this story---a Christmas tale if you will. It was a lively presscon. While I did not participate in the discussions, I bided my time until Brian was available. I told him: If Segura, as advertised, comes in and presses the fight, you know what to do in situations such as these, right? The minute he bores in---unload your combos, hitting your target solidly and moving out of range fast to get back at him with a new set of well-timed counters. Being adept at jabbing, don't forget to aim and set your killer blows accurately with your stinging jabs, mixing it well with the other lethal weapons in your arsenal. Once you're able to execute this----you'll likely stop him. Brian Vee listened, nodded as a jubilant nation celebrated. His words when I got the chance to hug him for an outstanding job of halting Giovani: "Yeah Manong, a nice Christmas present from me to you.")
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