The best fighter in the world was honored Monday with a much deserved distinction. Manny Pacquiao was voted fighter of the decade by the Boxing Writer’s Association Of America. Along with fighter of the decade, Manny wins his third fighter of the year award. He is in some elite company joining Muhammad Ali and Evander Holyfield with the distinction. Pacquiao will now be considered one of the best boxers of all time.
Manny Pacquiao wins fighter of the decade.
Pacquiao (50-3) with two draws was last seen dismantling Miguel Cotto in November in a Welterweight bout that secured Manny a record 7th title in a weight division. Pacquiao was a dominant as you can get in that fight and was set to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a colossal match set for March.Both fighters are fighting at their best and this would of been one for ages. Instead of this fight taking place, Pacquiao will take on Joshua Clottey for his WBO belt. Manny beat out the forementioned Mayweather Jr among others to win fighter of the deacde.
It is a cryin’ shame that this bout will not tke place as both fighters are considered the best pound for pound fighters in the world. Boxing fans were hoping for this “Spring Fling” to take place, but it just was not meant to be. I was looking forward to this fight more than any other I have as a boxing Fan. You had people going back and forth on who they think would win. It was a great debate but now will we will have to wait. What a shame.
I am glad to see Pacquiao was recognized as the best fighter around. I have no doubt that he would of showed Mayweather Jr. the reason why he was honored. Anyway Manny will have to settle for this in the mean time. I am glad the writers got this one right. Congratulation Manny Pacquiao.
Tags: Evnader Holyfield, floyd mayweather jr, Manny Pacquiao, miguel cotto, Muhammad Ali, WBO, Welterweight
Well, well, well. It seems to me the smear campaign of the Mayweathers, Dela Hoya and Shaefer, didn’t work at all. The truth will always come out. The funny thing is, Floyd always claim that he is the best while Manny said he’s just a boxer who is trying to win in his fights. But now, who gets the recognition? This award is a silencer that should be screwed in Mayweather’s cannon forever.
And one thing more, this award is erasing all the comments of the Pacquiao haters. So far I haven’t read a single comment from the Pacquiao haters regarding this award.