Second coming

No, neither a doomsday scenario nor the pinnacle in fits of passion. But of Manny Pacquiao who turned back time to surprise Mario Barrios and the world.

- Ferdinand G. S. Gujilde

At 46, many feared the pound for pound king will be impounded to the dustbin. But he survived intact the full distance for yet another shot at glory and money. Although no one cares about glory when at least a billion paycheck is earned, win or lose.

Except Manny himself, his pocket is bottomless. Look at the signature brand junkie by the ringside. All he wants now is to prove he’s not done yet, even if his best is gone. Although he punched back his speed and footwork that confused the current welterweight champion yet unborn when Pacquiao turned pro, he already lost half a step and that killer instinct. Still, Manny is back. He survived strongest blows in and out of the ring, from poverty to riches and politics.