So, Manny Pacquiao, Filipino icon, defeats, yet another Mexican boxer, Jorge Solis, in a “Blaze of Glory“. Cornball. Why is Pacman fighting a meaningless fight, in which he is a heavy favorite? Career suicide is my guess. Pacman beats a nobody. Yay, big deal. What if he lost? Pacman becomes Chumpman losing credibility along the way. Here’s the video…
Remember Buster Douglas? He was a “nobody” who ended Mike Tyson’s mystique, his undefeated streak, and sparkling super stardom all in a couple of punches. It’s a pretty risky fight. But, for $1.3 million purse, Pacquiao went for it. So, what’s next? A fight in the Philippines’ political arena? You’ve got to be kidding me. Details on the fight are here.
