Manny Pacquiao at 100 Most Influential at Time Magazine.
“We look for people whose ideas, whose examples, whose talent, whose discoveries transform our world. Influence is less about the hard power of force than the soft power of ideas and example,” said Richard Stengel, the Time managing editor.
"I would remind anyone who doubts the results that this is an Internet poll. Doubting the results is kind of the point," said time.com managing editor Josh Tyrangiel.
Manny Pacquiao is listed as one of the Heroes and Icons, and reportedly got one of the largest vote, but the voting works in scale not just in number of votes.
Lennox Lewis, the former world heavyweight champion, is a boxing commentator for HBO Sports, wrote an article on Time:
“Pound for pound, Manny Pacquiao is the best boxer in the world. But even more important than holding that distinction, Manny has connected with the people of his home country, the Philippines, to the point where he is almost like a god. The people have rallied behind him and feel like they’re a part of him because they can see his talent, his dedication, his grace and his class. The grip he holds over the Philippines is similar to Nelson Mandela’s influence in South Africa. I can surely see Manny becoming the Philippine President one day."
"Pound for pound, Manny Pacquiao is the best boxer in the world. But even more important than holding that distinction, Manny has connected with the people of his home country, the Philippines, to the point where he's almost like a god. The people have rallied behind him and feel like they're a part of him, because they can see his talent, his dedication, his grace and his class. The grip he holds over the Philippines is similar to Nelson Mandela's influence in South Africa. I can surely see Manny becoming the Philippine President one day."
"In fact, he already ran for Congress in the Philippines but lost, in part because voters thought he could do more for the country as an inspirational champion boxer. I agree with the Filipino people. Manny, 30, already has a true global reach, and his influence will only expand as he gets better. Manny is from the Muhammad Ali school. He's a boxer, a puncher and a mover — a champion in four weight divisions. He doesn't stand there and take shots. He throws that wicked jab and is so quick to dodge trouble."
"Boxing needs a guy like Manny. Too often, when something positive develops, the sport takes two steps backward; you never know where the black eye is going to come from. With Manny, you don't have to worry about that. He just loves the sport and knows he's carrying the hopes of his country in the ring."
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much as i love manny to keep winning i really don't favor him fighting guys way above his natural weight. i don't think there is a need to fight that ex champ who loves to fight guys not his size..unless he agrees to fight manny at 140lbs.
I agree, just let Pac establish himself by taking on the guys PBF ducked, mosley, cotto, then let PBF beg, beg, beg to have a fight with Manny. that is if he gets past Joma. ha!
I really don't see anyone taking Manny in the near future. Floyd Mayweather may take the fight but probably won't even last 6 Rounds. MANNY"S THE BEST!!!!!!!
i do not think the Filipino people in general, would agree with you in your prediction that manny will become president of our country someday. our voters are not like that. we all know that it will take more than a great sportsman or a great actor to become successful leader of a developing country like ours. we have learned our lessons in the past. but make no mistake we love manny like those leaders that we have. more power to you sir
pacquiao is a baclar
fyi its bakla fool spell check. u fagget ass.
regarding pacman as the next prexy, it could be possible, in fact, manny is or I think just finished college, school of business I suppose
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