The Third Wave of Filipino Boxers
Giambattista Vico, a renowned historian of the 17th century, probably knew nothing of professional prizefighting. But his theory of various civilizations and cultures going through similar cycles reflects the rise, fall and rise again of Filipino boxing.
In professional boxing, the Philippine Islands have sent great boxers to this country in the 1920s, the 1960s and now the 21st century with the advent of Manny Pacquiao breaking down the glass ceiling that kept that nation’s talented bunch from recognition.
History repeats itself, according to Vico.
“These guys are hungry, hungry fighters,” said Eric Gomez, the matchmaker for Golden Boy Promotions who have numerous Filipino fighters under contract. “They all want to be like Manny Pacquiao.”
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