pacquiao

Manny Pacquiao’s speed and power were way too much for Miguel Cotto’s heart.

You are really the best of the best to be proud of. I pray that your 'future' will be different from other famous boxers...may your 'fame' still be the most humbling experience in your journey... and may your 'family' still be the most precious and beautiful award you will treasure!

Thank you for making the Philippines known and respected internationally.

Bay, mabuhi ka! Mabuhi ang nasud nga Pilipinas!

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LAS VEGAS — Manny Pacquiao was fighting for those struggling in his home country, the Philippines, who were ravaged recently by a trio of typhoons. He was fighting for his family — for his father, who made a rare appearance — and for the millions of fans who follow his every move.

But mostly, Pacquiao was fighting for his place in boxing history, one he secured Saturday with a technical knockout of Miguel Cotto that ended when the referee waved the fight over in the 12th and final round.

Pacquiao had won his seventh title in seven weight divisions, a first in boxing history.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/15/sports/15fight.html?_r=2