The Power of One
Manny was a typical boy. Born and raised in poverty, he knew he could not escape his fate.
But Destiny stepped in.
He became a boxer.
Manny Pacquiao was offered a chance to be more.
And he grabbed the chance, his ticket out of oppressing poverty.
Fate plucked him from obscurity and catapulted him to immense fame.
He captured the country’s imagination, stole the people’s hearts and single-handedly put the Philippines in the sports map.
He became the People’s Champ.
Today, the moniker “Pac Man? is known to all boxing fanatics worldwide.
It is interesting to note that despite the many issues that divide the Philippines, the forthcoming boxing match between the nemeses Pacman and Erik Morales seem to unite long-time opposing forces.
Lawmakers from rival parties set aside political bickering for a day as they unite to support their fellow countryman. Competing businesses, personal foes, religious groups, warring factions even the military and the militants are willing to set aside their differences to support their countryman in the biggest fight of his life.
One person is enough to make a difference. Great people know this fact all too well.
One person plus God comprise the majority.
Update: The result of the game - Manny Pacquiao wins by knock-out in the third round.
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