MANILA, Philippines — Manny Pacquiao is considered as the national fist of the Philippines. Rising from stardom with his cliché rags to riches story, endeared him to legion of fans all over the world.

Pacman is renowned for his boxing prowess and historical accomplishments in his Hall of Fame career.

4-time The Ring Fighter of the Year.

3-time ESPN Fighter of the Year.

Boxing Writers Association of America: Fighter of the Decade.

HBO: Fighter of the Decade.

Holds the unprecedented record of 8 division titles in boxing.

These are some of the prestigious awards Pacquiao garnered in his career and counting, the awards and distinctions Manny received can fill up a garage.

Manny is also known for his amazing humility and unique personality in a sport dominated by ego maniac infested athletes that think of themselves more than they should.

In the latest report from esteemed boxing scribe Michael Rosenthal of ringtv.com. Pacquiao proved to be true to form, here is a an excerpt from the interview,

What do you think of your opponent?

I never underestimate my opponent,” he said of Shane Mosley, who he faces on May 7 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. “He’s a former pound-for-pound fighter, a good fighter. He’s also bigger than me. I don’t underestimate him.”

Do you think you will go down as one of the all-time greats?

“I don’t know,” he responded. “… I just keep giving enjoyment, excitement to the people. I want to make people happy.”

You don’t care about how you will be remembered?

“I never think of myself compared to anybody. I don’t like that. … I'm just happy giving happiness and enjoyment to the people.”

Pacquiao always reflects away any type praise thrown at him, with all the accomplishments he achieved its amazing to see a man of his stature exude such humility and modesty to everyone.

Pacquiao by no means belittle or disrespect his opponent, even through constant tirades of the opposition that sometimes becomes personal.

Manny brush all the crticism aside and with much fervor let his fists do the talking inside the squared circle.

Manny Pacquiao as an individual is a gift from God to the Philippines, a nation battling various national issues and problems.

When he fights he unites the nation as one, even criminals and terrorists hold back their evil actions to watch him.

He can singlehandedly make a nation hold hands together, pump fists in the air together, shout together and make people who don’t know each other slap high fives and sometimes hug each other in one night.

Manny Pacquiao transcends all boundaries, he has the gift to unite a nation and make the world notice of the talent, resilience, discipline, determination and humility of the Filipino people.

Manny Pacquiao the pound for pound king? Manny Pacquiao the National Fist?

By all means drop the “fist” because it doesn’t give credit where credit is due.

It lacks the certain gratitude we have for the man, the world wants to own.

Manny Pacquiao is our National Treasure.

Aldo Avinante, Manila Bulletin