In a July 9 article in the Phillipine Daily Inquirer, boxer turned congressman, Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao, downplayed the importance of being an elected official.

Pacquiao told the paper that his "dream is to become a good public servant and a good leader of Sarangani."

I think the truth is, he's bored to his wits, wishing he was in the ring instead of behind a desk pretending to know what's going on in local politics.

Pacquiao said he wants to join committees on sports and energy.

Miguel Cotto, surely destined to be ranked with the all-time great Puerto Rican boxers, attempts to become a champion in three weight classes when he challenges junior middle champ Yuri Foreman at the new Yankee Stadium on Saturday, and he will be the crowd favourite even though his opponent lives in Brooklyn.

Seven-time world champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao poses after winning the “Fighter of the Decade” award at the 85th Annual Boxing Writers Association of America dinner in New York City Friday night.

Pacman, posing below with Hall of Fame Top Rank promoter Bob Arum and trainer Freddie Roach, also claimed “Fighter of The Year” honors.