Today, Manny Pacquiao fights Brandon Rios. It will be a national event as usual. But for the first time, I’m hoping that Pacquiao will win. I have a few reasons:
- After a triple whammy of terrorism (yes, terrorism) in Zamboanga, earthquake in Bohol, and supertyphoon Haiyan/Yolanda, the country needs inspiration. Of course, the huge outpouring of aid from both inside and outside the country is already one of the most inspiring things I’ve seen (many thanks!).
- Some people in the Rios camp are a$$holes and jerks.
- Pacquiao needs a win. He hasn’t won his last few fights. But even if he had, if only to end his boxing career at a high note. I think he should hang up those gloves after this and forget about Marquez and Mayweather. But I doubt he will just yet.
UPDATE: Pacquiao won! Hooray!