Manny Loses Balls

photo source: mannypacquiao.ph

Manny Pacquiao, boxing superstar, hero of Philippine sports, has messed up and doesn’t have the guts to own it.

In a nutshell, a few weeks ago, Manny has announced that he is giving the viewing rights to his fight with Hatton to ABS-CBN. This is in contravention with his contract with GMA 7, ABS-CBN’s rival. In an interview, Manny said that he wishes that his decision (regarding the schange) be respected.  GMA 7, threatened lawsuit should the transfer take place. With the threat of a lawsuit, Manny backed out of the agreement with ABS-CBN.

These days, Manny is blaming sports reporter Dyan Castillejo for inducing him to transfer viewing rights to ABS-CBN. He also blames ABS-CBN for dangling before him a promise to help in his 2010 campaign when he runs for political office. But Manny may have no one but himself to blame primarily for his boo-boo.

Actually, simple lang naman yan, Manny. Kung ikaw ay matinong tao at alam mong may kontrata ka, hindi ka papasok sa bagong kontrata na alam mong labag sa una mong kontrata. Hihintayin mo na matapos ang una mong kontrata o ipapawalang-bisa mo ang una mong kontrata bago ka pumasok sa panibago. Ngayon, kung nagkamali ka, wag mong sisihin lang ang ibang tao sa pagkakamali mo. Sisihin mo rin ang sarili mo kasi nagpadala ka sa ibang tao at nagpasilaw ka sa mga pangako at sa ambisyon mo. Be responsible for your actions. You don’t need a degree in rocket science to have that. 

Now, this incident should serve as a warning to voters about the kind of person Manny is.