November 15, 2009 – The Philippines and the world again witnessed another history in the world of boxing. From six to seven title belts, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao proves that whoever he faces on top of that boxing ring it will go home bruised and broken, and one of which is Miguel Cotto.
Saturday, at the MGM Grand Arena, witnessed by thousands, Miguel Cotto was seen so nervous while Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao was so confident and was smiling when he was on his way to the boxing ring.
Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao’s fans felt nervous for what will the outcome be not until the fourth round of the bout when Miguel Cotto fell on his knees. Though, it’s not counted as a knock out since Cotto managed to get up.
A few more rounds followed and you can actually see the stamina of Cotto is decreasing and not only that, he’s now trying to avoid Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao by running around the ring. Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao on the other hand is determined yet patient to finish the fight.
Now the fight reached the 11th round and now you can see Miguel Cotto’s face like an apple that had been dropped on the ground a couple of times (no pun intended). With all those bruises as a result of the earlier rounds when Miguel Cotto’s face became a magnet of Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao’s fist.
Around the 55th seconds of the 12th round the referee stopped the fight since Miguel Cotto now seems so weak and doesn’t anymore fight back, and the rest is history.
As what i have observed Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao’s fighting style changed a lot. He’s now a patient fighter and plans what to do, and fighting not as a brawler like we’ve known him of.
Now, the question is, can we now call him the greatest boxing star of the world for he’s now holding seven boxing titles from seven different weight division OR the greatest product endorser? (still no pun intended).
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November 29th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
I think both (being the best Pinoy athlete ever and today’s best pound-for-pound fighter’s a given); he’s done well to cash in on his popularity by dabbling not only in appearances for the brands he endorses but by venturing into movies and music, as well. The things he does in and out of the ring contribute to his still-rising stock value, and I think he’s effectively marketing himself to advertisers and consumers even without the best talent (boxing’s the exception, of course).
Come to think of it, even the controversies he’s tied to right now (his personal life and his political plans) have been helping his publicity a lot! Not entirely a positive thing, but publicity’s publicity and at the end of the day, that’s what counts the most when brands look for endorsers.
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November 29th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
kuyawa ug critics nmu bai wue..hehe..payter!
OC: na a na kai nuffnang ads! power!
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December 1st, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Pacquiao is a great boxer because he is a great endorser. No, what I mean is he is a great endorse because he is a great boxer.
I love the question!
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