Pacman goodbye boxing na — I just heard the final bell

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ni Reggee Bonoan

TULUYAN nang isinampay ni Senador Manny Pacquiao ang kanyang boxing gloves bilang hudyat ng pagreretiro sa boksing sa halos tatlong dekada.

Base sa record ni Pacman, nakapagtala siya ng 62 panalo, 8 talo, 2 draw, at 39 knockouts.

Pormal na ipinaalam ito ni Manny sa kanyang 18M followers sa Facebook ang kanyang pamamaalam na base sa video ay ipinakita ang walang-taong Wild Card Gym na training venue niya sa Los Angeles, California USA na unang nasaksihan ng lahat ang tagumpay niya sa international boxing arena.

Aniya, “Boxing has always been my passion. I was given the opportunity of representing the Philippines, bring fame and honor to my country every time I enter the ring. I am grateful for all my accomplishments and the opportunity to inspire the fans.”

Isa-isang binanggit lahat ni Manny ang mga taong nakatulong sa kanya simula ng matuto siyang magboksing nangunguna ang tiyuhin niyang si Sardo Mejia na siyang nag-introduce sa kanya sa sport na ito. 

Naikuwento lahat ni Pacman sa FB live niya ang mga dinaanan niyang hirap hanggang sa marating niya ang kinalalagyan niya ngayon.

“To everyone in Team Pacquiao thank you for staking with me through the years,” saad niya.

Maging ang media na tumugaygay sa kanyang career ay pinasalamatan din niya.

“To all the media who have taken the time to tell my story and for supporting boxing, please accept my deepest appreciation.  I truly value your hard work. Thank you po.”

Pati boxing fans ay pinasalamatan niya.

“To my boxing fans all over the world thank you very much. I deeply appreciate your love and support. Thank you for always praying for me and watching my fight through the years. Who would have thought that Manny Pacquiao will end up with 12 major world titles in eight weight different division?

“Even me, I am amazed of what I have done…hold the record of being the only boxer to hold world titles in four different decades and become the oldest fighter to win world welterweight title.”

At siyempre ang huling pinasalamatan ni Manny ang Diyos, mga magulang at kapatid, at ang asawang si Jinkee at ang kanilang limang anak.

“It is difficult for me to accept that my time as a boxer is over,” aniya. “Today, I am announcing my retirement. 

“I’ve never thought that this day would come as I hang up my boxing gloves, I would like to thank the whole world especially the Filipino people for supporting Manny Pacquiao.

“Goodbye Boxing! I just heard the final bell, tapos na ang boxing maraming-maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat. God is good all the time.”

Pigil na pigil ni Manny ang pagpatak ng luha niya habang nagsasalita at pagkatapos ay at saka niya pinunasan ang kanyang mga mata habang paalis sa harap ng kamera.

Habang nagpapaalam siya ay ipinakita sa pamamagitan ng mga larawan at video ang kanyang mga nakaraang laban kasama ang mga taong tumulong sa kanya. Ipinakita rin kung paanong nagdiriwang ang bayan sa bawat panalo ng nag-iisang Pambansang Kamao.

Umabot naman sa 1.4M views sa IG account ni Manny at 13.7k comments na lahat ay binabati siya at nagpapasalamat sa ibinigay niyang karangalan sa bansa.

Sa Instagram account naman ni Jinkee Pacquiao ay inire-post niya ang video ng pag-aanunsiyo ng asawang si Manny Pacquiao sa boxing career nito.

Ang caption ng wifey ni Pacman, “After watching your Goodbye Boxing video, naalala ko gaano ako nag aalala on each and every one of your fights, especially kapag malaki at matangkad ang nakakalaban mo. But you were always full of faith and faced your opponents with courage.

“I thank the Lord everyday that He kept you safe. Thank You for the success. We are filled with gratitude and love, Jesus.

“Babe, we are always and forever here by your side. I love you..”

Ang ganda ng mensahe ni @itsaimeehashim, “You are the personification of this saying: “Behind every successful man, is a woman who held it all together.”

“A man with big dreams will always need a woman with vision— whose faith, loyalty, support and perspective can actually change one’s reality. It takes one Queen to solidify the power of the kingdom. You and Sen worked through it all. Thank you for sharing those life lessons with us esp the ones outside social media. If only they can see and hear the testimonies, you have shared many more people will come to know how good both of you are. Love you always @jinkeepacquiao.”