We can't win all our battles, but one thing for sure is the lesson that we can reflect on and the opportunity for Manny to become tougher and better the next time around if he still intends to fight back in the ring. It's not a shame to lose, not accepting defeat is. Pacman showed great character taking his mistake, and Marquez demonstrates grace accepting victory in return. It only manifested how much respect he has to the power and capability of the people's champ. That's something we Filipinos should be proud about Manny inspite of the turn of events as our expectations fail. He gave it all and we were all entertained until that end of the 6th round.
One more thing that we should rejoice about is that Manny cleared his medical check-up after the fight. I'm not sure about Marquez' "seem" broken nose. Pacman is out of danger! Isn´t that something that we all Filipinos should be happy about? Mabuhay pa rin si Manny!
In a technical side of the fight though, I believe Manny committed some lapses honestly. They trained hard the entire time to circle at Marquez left to avoid the strong right hand but our champ seems got too excited, neglecting the gameplan when he sensed blood - that´s a Pinoy trait anyway (Pusong Mandirigma) in fairness. But Marquez´s experience and discipline is something that couldn´t be spared of, and it paid all well. How important sticking to the gameplan is. We can compare this situation in making personal decisions whether we choose to be intelligent and become patient or go with impulse. You know what happens next.
After all Manny is a living symbol of being human. No one is perfect, we all are prone to mistakes. At least his goal to entertain and to unite the country have been delivered. No one is invincible in time. He might lost this time but his name and legacy are already written in history books. Filipino ka ba? Dapat proud ka!
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