The Truth Behind Manny Pacquiao’s Losses and Draws (Part 2)
Greatness is not measured by the number of wins one accumulates, but rather by the number as well as the quality of challenges one has faced, conquered, and the manner at which one has done that. That, indeed, is the true measure of greatness.
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Tungod, Inabanga, Bohol – In the previous piece, we discussed two of probably the most significant blemishes in Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao’s boxing resume – the loss to Morales and the draw to Marquez. They were significant in the sense that the Pinoy pride was already barging into world prominence when these bouts came about. Here, while we eagerly await Pacquiao’s next ring assignment, let’s spend a few moments to address the remaining two losses and a draw that have somehow dampened, although minutely especially in the eye of the well-informed, the world’s greatest active pugilist’s legendary record. For consistency’s sake, just like the first edition, we will continue our discussions in chronological order.
Let’s kick off with the draw against perhaps the dirtiest fighter Pacquiao has ever shared the squared circle with – the late Agapito Sanchez of the Dominican Republic. Sanchez did just about everything prohibited in the rule book during that bout. He was deducted on two occasions for low blows. However, he wasn’t penalized for the headbutt that caused a huge cut on Pacquiao’s right upper eyelid in the 2nd round and then another one in the 6th that worsened it and eventually put the fight to an ignominious halt. They were ruled as unintentional in nature. It also didn’t help that Sanchez, albeit listed as a southpaw by boxrec, fought using the orthodox stance. Thus, a clash of heads was not a remote possibility, especially when both pugs refused to back down and both wanting to impose his will on his opponent.
Nevertheless, Pacquiao still fought gallantly, not minding the blood oozing down like sweat. A lot of people might disagree with me on this one, but he was, however, in my opinion, fighting someone who seemed to be faster and technically better. This is indeed a rarity considering Pacquiao’s already incredible speed. Sanchez also had a sound strategy circling Pacquiao towards his right, thereby avoiding his foe’s vaunted left. Pacquiao, on the other hand, went left-hand happy, missing his target more often than not. Sure Pacquiao could have or should have won via disqualification, but sans the dirty tactics in most stretches of that bout, Pacquiao was apparently overpowered, outhustled and was beaten to the punch on several occasions. If you have doubts, a video clip of that bout is provided herewith for your ready reference. You be the judge. Oh before I forget, it might also be interesting to note that Pacquiao’s bosom buddy Buboy Fernandez wasn’t among the seconds who assisted him during that bout. That highly anticipated super bantamweight unification showdown ended in a technical draw with scores of 55-57, 56-56, and 58-54 that left fans obviously disappointed.
So far, we have discussed three fights that could have gone Pacquiao’s way. These encounters, though having contrasting results, have something in common – Pacquiao had no trouble making weight. The remaining two discussions will feature Pacquiao as a physically growing teenage boxing sensation.
This brings us to probably the only fight where Pacquiao fought weight-drained and therefore, not in fighting condition –the loss to Medgoen Singsurat. The Pinoy firebomb was at the peak of his growth years, unable to beat the required 112-lb weight limit and in the process, lost his first world championship belt even before he could lace up his gloves. Pacquiao was literally dead meat the moment he stepped inside the squared circle, eventually losing via knockout in the 3rd canto.
Now, we seal our discussions with probably the most sensational of all Pacquiao’s losses and draws combined – the loss to compatriot Rustico Torrecampo. Like the fight with Singsurat, Pacquiao was also unable to make weight for this light flyweight showdown… but unlike the failed championship defense in Thailand, Pacquiao was still fresh and dangerous when this bout took place. The problem, however, was that Pacquiao was mandated to use heavier gloves than what he’s used to wearing. Pacquiao, the fighter that he is and probably not wanting to lose the prize money, still took the challenge and even gave a good account of himself before he went careless. In the 3rd inning, Torrecampo caught Pacquiao with a perfect punch to the chin that cut the night short for the General Santos native. That punch was so devastating that it even penetrated Pacquiao’s breadbasket. It wasn’t a body punch that knocked Pacquiao out cold. Several scribes have reported it to be a body punch, but quite apparently, it wasn’t. If it were, Pacquiao’s eyes would not have crossed after absorbing that mighty blow.
Boxing nowadays has somewhat established a culture that extols unblemished records as if they were the ultimate measure for greatness. We have the promoters and broadcasting networks to blame for this… and maybe some gloved athletes as well. Boy Floyd Mayweather, Jr. is probably the epitome of such kind. Winning is pleasing and gratifying… but winning isn’t everything. Greatness is not measured by the number of wins one accumulates, but rather by the number as well as the quality of challenges one has faced, conquered, and the manner at which one has done that. That, indeed, is the true measure of greatness.
This is the 2nd installment of a two-part special.To read the first edition just click the link provided below:
The Truth Behind Manny Pacquiao’s Losses and Draws (Part 1)
Hereunder are articles written by the same byline:
Mayweather: Untried, Unproven and Untested at Welterweight!
Z “The Dream” Gorres and the Story that was Almost Never Told
Why Marquez Makes a Whole Lot More Sense Than Mayweather!
The Analogy: Pacquiao is to LeBron as to Mayweather is to Kobe as to Robinson is to Jordan
Two Pinoys Own the G.O.A.T Distinction: Will Manny Pacquiao Make it Triple B?
Seven, It Must Feel Like Heaven!
Pacquiao-Cotto: Let’s Keep It Real!
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point of argument for the loss to morales:
1. the cut on the right eye of pacquiao was caused by a headbutt. i just happens that after the accidental headbutt it was followed by a left hook from morales and ruled as a punch. (kindly look at the black eye on the right eye of pacquiao… morales punch cannot do much damage as such).
2. Pacquiao was forced to use the wynning gloves as per contract, a thick padded one, as against his favorite reyes gloves. (This is one of the reasons of his falling out with murad muhammad). Morales’ face was unscathed besides absorbing hard punches!
3. Look at Morales’ face at Pac-Morales II looks like an elephant man coz pac is already using the reyes gloves.
you will not called a true warrior if dont have a looss
Greatness is also seen in how much character a boxer shows after defeats. Pac did not let those early defeats in his career ruin his entire boxing life. this kind of greatness is absent in Mayweather…
Devastating punch to the chin? Did you not see it Mr. writer? It was a left low blow to the side of the thigh or hip (very low indeed to even grace Pac’s chin who was head taller) which made Pacman off balanced, and as Manny lost his balance and guard, was caught with a follow thru right to the temple. These low blow combined with a right that came as he went down contributed to a bad fall that made Manny hit the canvass with his head bouncing like a basketball. Tell me, if these happened to you, wouldn’t you be cross eyed too? No need for assumptions, just look at the video. it all happened fast but the chronology of events is quite clear to me. Of course, bad conditioning would have contributed a lot too cause he didn’t recover quickly, hence the KO.
I was referring to your comment on the Torrecampo fight…
to mr.run run you are correct indeed..pacman was hit by a low blow and then a right to the temple then he loses his balance hitting his head to the canvass..i salute you for that..
Just like the Examiner and Philboxing, another website that will support Pacquiao to a fault.
Trying to justify a loss is kinda weak. A loss is a loss is a loss. Period!
Mayweather doesn\’t have to entertain such non-sense, why?
Because MAYWEATHER\’S NEVER LOSS.
What a ridiculous article!
I observed that the pacman is not on his dealiest form when cut and lossing blood notably on fight against Sanchez and Morales. Even with Marquez fight when the pacman suffers a cut he struggles to hit his opponent with accuracy. That is why I understand why the pacman is not amenable of blood taking just before the fight and probably the Mayweathes has this things on their head as distinct advantage.
Ther is no point of arguing with the pacman loss but I can have my views on it.
against Torrecampo is no brainer pacman has started boxing very young and just be vulnerable to loss.
against thai opponent pacman has failed to meet the weight and inevitable will move up in weight. So pacman had protected himself from unwanted physical engagement / beating and wait for swift moment of punch landing a solid body punch and pacman makes it look like a kayoed punch . watch the firgt video and observed pacman intentionally waiting for the referre to count him out. Don’t underestimate the pacman he’s very smart fighter.
against Morales is a credible loss because pacman got nasty cut from accidental headbutt. Pacman volume of punches and accuracy seems to decline when on state of cut and blood flowing out of his body. This is also notable against Sanchez and Marquez where the pacman has similar cut on his eye.
In conclusion, the pacman is not comfortable getting blood out of his body when inside or outside the ring. He wants to look good and unscathed always on the eye of the public… japorms
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4. CAN YOU INJECT XYLOCAINE IN YOUR FACE?
5. CAN FORMER OPPONENT OF MAYWEATHER RECONSIDER THEIR FIGHTS WITH HIM CONSIDERING THAT HE USE THAT DRUG?
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Pacquiao’s wins and even his losts tower over Mayweather’s wins anyday. When Pacquiao fights, we are always at the edge of our seats, we don’t wait for something to happen they just happen, we stop blinking until each rounds end because we are afraid we missed the exciting combination, knock down or knock out. When Pacquiao gets hit in the face it adds drama to his fights, he raises his hands and come back with devastating combination that wishes his opponents they should have never done that
Do you know of any boxers that brings this much excitement and drama in the ring? Can Mayweather deliver the same excitement on any of his fights? I don’t think so. Mayweather and Pacquiao is to boxing is like Pippen and Jordan is to Basketball. Pippen will never draw fans like Jordan will…. And Pippen will never reach Jordan’s accomplishments like Mayweather will never reach Pacquiao’s accomplishments… That’s the fact…. Period…
Mayweather is a coward american boy! Americans should not hold this boy! its a shame to their country! He only potrays Americans are coward like him!!!!!!!!!!
nice review. Manny’s loses to singsurat and torrecampo if I may add, was because manny was negligent in keeping his weight at normal. In his loss tu Rustico Torrecampo, he was penalized to wear a much heavier gloves for he was over the weight limit comes fight time.
@ runrun: I think the right hook to the temple didn’t even hit Pacquiao. Look at Torrecampo, almost overshoot the rope. In my opinion it was a very hard low blow. Manny banging his head on the canvas was because of the force of the collision. Cross-eyed? I think it’s also just an exaggeration of Quinito.
Here’s a link to the full fight video. Check out the replays and see for yourself that it was indeed a punch to the chin… what you saw was just the follow through. Much of the impact was absorbed already by Pacquiao’s jaw before the Torrecampo’s glove hit what you guys deemed as a low blow.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyNjxruysis&feature=related
Ahmm, great handiwork bai Reylan. I will give myself a review on the Torrecampo fight though, and come back as soon.
go sir
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the loss to Torrecampo, is it a solid punch?