Sunday, 07 December 2008

  • Pacquiao vs De La Hoya

    The family and I watched the fight last night. The pride of the Philippines Manny Pacquiao vs Golden Boy Oscar De La Hoya.

    Pacquiao is unstoppable. He took out many mexican fighters (Diaz, Moralez, Barerra, and others) prior to De La Hoya.

    Pacquiao was dominating in the 7th and 8th rounds and almost knocked De La Hoya down.

    After the 8th, De La Hoya gave up and Pacquiao won by a technical knock out (TKO).

    De La Hoya was a fighting pride of all his hispanic and other supporters but when he gave up this fight, I think he lost respect from his fans.

    Although a smart decision to end a fight he can not win, a fighter with such a reputation and much earned respect, giving up was a major disappointment.

    "The true identity of a man, what separates him from all others, is that defining moment when giving up seems like the last resort. When there is no other option left, he pushes for glory, respect, and honor. This is what seperates him from all others, and this is what he will be remembered by" (Derick M. Rombaoa, 2008).

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