Congressman Pacquiao Lays Down The Law

The Congressman Pacquiao Lays Down The Law

We don’t need to recap the most recent bout between titleholder Manny Pacquiao and challenger Chris Algeri. Suffice it to say that whenever Mr. Algeri attempted to look at Mr. Pacquiao there was something blocking his vision – which turned out to be Mr. Pacquiao’s glove coming to hit him again and again and again. It was a whooping. A beat-down. A don’t forget your hat and coat as you leave, so glad you have other professional career options to pursue, get out of Dodge drubbing that was, frankly, expected. There simply are no willing challengers with a chance to win within his weight class.

Note that we said willing. Oh yes, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is the obvious opponent for the next bout. Everyone wants to see that fight. Clash of the Titans with gloves. But let’s look closer at each fighter’s motivation:

Pacquiao is the Schwarzenegger of the Philippines. Starting from nothing he has achieved fame through his skill in the professional boxing world, manages and plays on a professional basketball team, acts, sings and has been elected to office in his country. The list of his honors would take up the rest of this article. You can find them in his Wikipedia entry at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manny_Pacquiao. If he were to win against TBE, it would just be another feather – albeit a very colorful one – in an already crowded headdress. If he were to lose he would still be a congressman and continue to be loved by his countrymen.

Mayweather is a world class boxer born of a boxing family and tradition. His record speaks for itself. He is a pleasure to watch in the ring. He is one of the last artists in his profession. A win would add to his accomplishments. The phrase “The Best Ever” would find its way onto more lips and be spoken aloud. However, a loss would create the indelible stain – a loss set against a career-to-date 47 wins. The mystique would be broken. In short, he would suffer a loss of face. The only way we see this deal going through is if, should the loss be incurred, a rematch would be assured. Not one big (and we do mean big) money fight, but two. Even if Mayweather lost both fights, his family would be set for life from the proceeds.

So it comes down to those with vision to manifest the inevitable. A two fight deal. The greatest match-up (at least so far) in this century. Do it before they both exit their 30’s. Do it because it would elevate interest in the sport of boxing around the world. Get them to sign on the line that is dotted so we can settle this controversy once and for all…and the best of luck to both contestants.

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