Maybe the pound-for-pound king is now out of his prime- a career going down the slope. Remember that he also lost to Timothy Bradley in his controversial match months ago, to which many people were sourgraping and putting the blame on the judges.
Come to think of it, even Mommy Dionesia has been encouraging his son to retire from boxing (and focus on 'public service').
Not that I am anti-Pinoy Pride or boxing or Pacman but let's face it, boxing is a game- there is a time to call it quits. It's a business- money runs in and across it. Maybe its time for PacMan to bequeath his throne to a wothy heir, choosing from a rather long list.
Boxing has catapulated Pacquiao into a hero, the semi-official posterboy of the Philippines. His success story has inspired a lot of boxers and athletes as well as the commoner Filipino. More than that, he has been a unifying factor for the otherwise diverse people.
And he has elevated his family's social stature dramatically into celebrity status. He's got it all- fame, money, properties here and abroad, cars, endorsements, TV shows and a seat in the Congress.
Wouldn't it be great if we see the man we called a hero take the side ways and say, "My time is up." and pass on the boxing gloves to the many that await to be just like him. That, in a way, is a mark of a true champion.
Just thinking.
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