Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Manny Pacquiao: Boxing or Politics or Both?

Manny Pacquiao eventually decided to run for public office seeking the South Cotabato congressional seat with his mother's blessing. He was with Ilocus Sur Gov. Chavit Singson when he filed his candidacy. Should he win, Pacquiao confirmed that he will retire from boxing. If he does good as a public servant, a higher position in government may not be denied.

Comelec Chairman Abalos warned Pacquiao though that he may have a problem as he has three residential locations that he admitted under oath. The Palace is certainly supportive of it and Pacquiao believes that he may be able to bring his district closer to the government. To avoid speculation that President Arroyo made him run, he joined the Liberal Party-Atienza Wing instead of the President's political party.

His political moves affected his supposedly fight schedule with Jorge Solis. Although his political opponents are already crying foul should the fight continue as this would him unfair publicity mileage. An analyst keeps the boxing fire alive by suggesting potential fight match-ups. Win or lose, he is scheduled to fly to New York this June to claim the BWAA fighter of the year.

To our readers, what do you think? Should Pacquiao pursue this political path (he can still back out you know) or just focus in boxing?

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

i think that he should not run. i mean he will focused more on sports for thats where he is good at.he can still serve the public by inspiring those athletes especially those who have no financial support for he is close to the palace...( well thats true!!literally!!!) for if he run as a congressman and wins, probably he need to have political advisers to help him..for in congress he will be making laws..and what does he know about it? ( im sorry to say but thats true!!!) a good leader will have to know his field.. for if not, how will he know what he'll do if problem arises.what will he do?............im a big fan of manny and even my family is also.we been watching all fights...i hope you will publish my comment