Pacquiao Won But . . .

Days before the fight, my prediction to friends was a “close fight”.

I was right.

Many believed that Rep. Manny Pacquiao would score a (devastating?) knock out against the aging former champion. If not, a defeated Mosley would have a disfigured face like Cotto’s and Margarito’s.

Contrary to the lofty expectation of most Filipinos, Shane Mosley gave Pacman a good fight. And to borrow the words of the great Muhammad Ali, Mosley’s face was still "pretty".

I am not a boxing expert but Rep. Pacquiao’s knock down in the 10th round looks like not a knock down to me. I leave that to the experts to discuss.

What I don’t understand is why did Rep. Pacquiao unable to score a knock out against his seven year senor. Mosley showed his age in the fight but flashes of his defensive skills shone but not enough to dethrone the Filipino boxing icon.

If Pacquiao were fighting a Mosley in his prime, I believe that the representative from Saranggani would have been knocked out in the later rounds.

Manny’s speed and footwork were there but the exchange of blows that downed Mosley could not finish him. He was dazed but back on his feet.

I’m not taking away any credit Rep. Pacquiao reaped in defeating the aging Mosley but like his other opponents he turned into punching bags, Mosley was an exception.

Rep. Manny Pacquiao should go home as soon as possible and resume his duties as an elected official.

Congratulations congressman!