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THE CONTRASTING fortunes of Manny Pacquiao and Z ?The Dream? Gorres dominated Philippine sports headlines for the past two days.
Pacquiao succeeded in his historical quest for seven world titles in as many weight divisions while Gorres, despite winning his fight against Luis Melendez of Colombia by unanimous decision, is listed as critical after undergoing brain surgery in a Las Vegas hospital one day before the Pacquiao fight.
The Pacman once again gave a dominating performance. Cotto won the opening round but was dropped by Pacquiao?s right hand in the third and by a powerful left in the fourth. Cotto was never the same again despite the fact that he did manage to land more punches than Ricky Hatton and Oscar dela Hoya combined.
While the Filipino nation celebrated Pacquiao?s victory, many were also praying for the recovery of Gorres.
ALA gym's patriarch Antonio Aldeguer described Gorres as a ?special person and a rare human being?.
Gorres? plight underscores the risk every boxer takes every time he steps into the ring. Just like every boxer, Gorres fought to make his life better and to provide for his family.
