Not sure if you know who this is. He is the Filipino boxer who defeated Oscar de la Hoya this last weekend in a pretty big bout. He was the underdog and still won. In the boxing world he is considered the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world right now. He has won four titles in four different weight divisions.
Reason I bring him up is how hugely popular he is here. In the US we are so used to having "superstars" that are globally known in many categories. So many to choose from and follow. Probably not too many Filipinos you can name off the top of your head except for Imelda Marcos and her shoe collection. So, in a smaller country who has someone who is the best in their field in the world, they become a national hero.
The entire country nearly shuts down when he fights. Most of the theaters turn into a pay per view event. You can see it at malls, churches, everywhere. The paper reported there was no crime in the entire country during the fight.
Certainly interesting to see the pride in the people I work with. Everyone has total faith in him even when he is a heavy underdog. Kind of cool.
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