Victory of Manny Pacquiao Miguel Cotto, Ricky Hatton and Joshua Clottey is a cause of celebration at the national level. The Philippines is still under the euphoria of the performance for stunning from Pacquiao that made him new weight WBO welterweight world champion.
Just after his most recent win Pacquiao made some notable statements which cemented his reputation with humility. He refused to yield to the temptation to rise to the point of arrogance. Composure has always been that of a man who assigns the blessings God without much on subscription himself and what he could do next.
Filipino ring icon has captured the imagination and inspiration of the nation. His victory over many major veterans boxing wiped out doubts that it is just an ordinary fighter aircraft. Those who had witnessed the rise of the Pacquiao that donut vendor and bakery worker to a global brand can attest that Pacquiao has created a legacy that is difficult to replicate in years to come.
To win seven championship belts increasingly large number of divisions is no ordinary feat. Pacquiao is the first boxer in history of the sport who has obtained this magnanimous milestone in professional boxing career. If Pacquiao beats most boxers, legacy of Pacquiao is already reached. It rewrites the history of boxing.
In other words, Pacquiao has come to a point where there no need to prove anything to anyone. When you are a champion, you are a champion. There is no such a thing as a "champion more." For Pacquiao, there is nothing rendering it more admirable and credible because it has already reached the pinnacle of success.
If Pacquiao guns for one-eighth of the belt, it may be the beginning of the fall of Pacquiao. In fact there are boxing experts who have pushed Paquiao idea for a belt of eight.
The temptation to do more, of course, is not easy to handle. Don't forget to Alexander the great? He wept when he realized that there is no more land to conquer. He extends his campaign and he met his end. He was not satisfied with what he had done to Alexander the great. He wanted to learn more. When he wanted to learn more, he met his end.
The same thing could happen to Pacquiao if he listened to internal desires that demand continuing for most WINS, fame, more money, more honour and glory.
Test of the humility of the Pacquiao does not come from outside. It comes from inside. Wanting more and earn more could prove disastrous for him.
Some things have limitations. We cannot have everything. There are points of life in which we realize that there is no more mountain to conquer. If this is the case, why not enjoy the view of the Valley?
Stan Debohol is an expat in the philippines. It reads News Philippines and Filipino stories.
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