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Manny Pacquiao has just defeated Antonio Margarito for his 10th World Title in his world record 8th different weight class. He is widely considered the best “Pound for Pound” boxer in world, he was recently named the 2000’s Fighter of the Decade by the Boxing Writers Association of America, and has been the Boxer of the Year in 2006, 2008, and 2009. Manny Pacquiao has just about done it all in the ring aside from the “fight to save boxing” between Manny and Floyd Mayweather Jr., that he now is turning his attention to a different ring, the political ring.
Manny was recently elected to the House of Representatives in the 15th Congress of the Philippines in May of 2010. The story of Manny Pacquiao is inspiring and amazing; he has come from being homeless and unable to afford food or clothing to becoming one of the best boxers of all time and having millions of dollars. He now is giving back to his home country and home province of Sarangani, by representing him and using his fame and fortune to help others that he can relate to on a personal level. Manny is revered in the Philippines, and now instead of relaxing and enjoying life after boxing, he is giving back to the country he loves. The sky is the limit for Manny Pacquiao and becoming the future President of the Philippines is not out of the question for him. Manny Pacquiao has described helping people as his greatest passion, and he is using his fame for good, instead of showboating and getting in trouble. This is a refreshing, motivating story about an athlete who really has gone from “rags to riches” and now wants to change the world for good.
When we discussed how some athletes go from sporting ring to the political ring, we mentioned people such as Tom Osborne, Steve Largent, Jesse Ventura, and Lynn S
wann (Coakley 488). We also discussed why athletes see politics as a career after sport. We mentioned the continued need for fame and prestige, money, and power. These former athletes campaigned as tough, hard-working, and loyal candidates dedicated to winning (Coakley 488). It is the things that are not mentioned, like helping the constituents and giving back to the community that elected you, that should be most important in a politician. Manny Pacquiao has chosen politics for these reasons, and I really believe he should be commended for that. Instead of wanting to stay in the limelight he wants to help people who are not as fortunate as him, and help modernize his home so that his people can enjoy the luxuries that so few are able to in the Philippines. Manny Pacquiao has become a real life People’s Champion.
Manny Pacquiao has just defeated Antonio Margarito for his 10th World Title in his world record 8th different weight class. He is widely considered the best “Pound for Pound” boxer in world, he was recently named the 2000’s Fighter of the Decade by the Boxing Writers Association of America, and has been the Boxer of the Year in 2006, 2008, and 2009. Manny Pacquiao has just about done it all in the ring aside from the “fight to save boxing” between Manny and Floyd Mayweather Jr., that he now is turning his attention to a different ring, the political ring.
Manny was recently elected to the House of Representatives in the 15th Congress of the Philippines in May of 2010. The story of Manny Pacquiao is inspiring and amazing; he has come from being homeless and unable to afford food or clothing to becoming one of the best boxers of all time and having millions of dollars. He now is giving back to his home country and home province of Sarangani, by representing him and using his fame and fortune to help others that he can relate to on a personal level. Manny is revered in the Philippines, and now instead of relaxing and enjoying life after boxing, he is giving back to the country he loves. The sky is the limit for Manny Pacquiao and becoming the future President of the Philippines is not out of the question for him. Manny Pacquiao has described helping people as his greatest passion, and he is using his fame for good, instead of showboating and getting in trouble. This is a refreshing, motivating story about an athlete who really has gone from “rags to riches” and now wants to change the world for good.
When we discussed how some athletes go from sporting ring to the political ring, we mentioned people such as Tom Osborne, Steve Largent, Jesse Ventura, and Lynn S
wann (Coakley 488). We also discussed why athletes see politics as a career after sport. We mentioned the continued need for fame and prestige, money, and power. These former athletes campaigned as tough, hard-working, and loyal candidates dedicated to winning (Coakley 488). It is the things that are not mentioned, like helping the constituents and giving back to the community that elected you, that should be most important in a politician. Manny Pacquiao has chosen politics for these reasons, and I really believe he should be commended for that. Instead of wanting to stay in the limelight he wants to help people who are not as fortunate as him, and help modernize his home so that his people can enjoy the luxuries that so few are able to in the Philippines. Manny Pacquiao has become a real life People’s Champion.
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