How to Fight Like Manny Pacquiao

Manny Pacquiao, dubbed as "Pacman," is considered by the Boxing Writers Association of America as the "Fighter of the Decade" and, as of 2010, is arguably the world's most exciting pound-for-pound fighter in any weight class. Pacquiao holds an unparalleled record of eight titles in eight different weight categories in boxing. He defeated future hall-of-fame fighters such as Oscar De La Hoya, Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera. Pacquiao also is an elected congressman in the province of Sarangani in his native country, the Philippines.

Instructions

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      Instill fear in the hearts of your opponents. Pacquiao always outperforms his sparring partners, breaking their noses in the heat of training. This sends a message to his opponent's camp on what is coming their way when they get in the ring with him.

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      Open your heart to your people and always extend a helping hand to the poor. Pacquiao has not only brought glory to his fellow Filipinos worldwide, but he also makes sure that they are well taken care of. He is now a congressman in the Sarangani province of his native Philippines, a position that inspires the boxing champion to continue to excel and succeed in his chosen bloodsport.

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      Train with focus and ignore the mind games that your opponent's camp employ. Pacquiao kept his temper during his preparations for his fight with Antonio Margarito. He was called several names by the camp of Margarito, most of which were insulting and unwarranted, but Pacquiao just kept pushing himself in training. The result was a devastating beating of Margarito, who entered the ring with a 15-pound advantage over Pacquiao.