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Since his Blow By Blow days, this writer was already cheering for Manny Pacquiao and expected that someday there will come a time that this tiny and skinny but fiery pugilist will somehow enjoy the fruits of his labor, hard earned though. We are witnesses on his rise to the top. We saw how he demolished many of the legends and future hall of famers like Barrera, Morales, Dela Hoya. I refused to write for a long time regarding the ‘Weathers’ accusation on him of doping maybe because many writers, international and local were already covering the matter and perhaps it’s getting boring. Although most of the boxing fans here and abroad are rooting and believing in Manny, we feel obliged to defend him not just because we used to make t-shirts inspired by him but also as fellow Filipino. For the record, Manny never refused to do blood testing per se but only with regards as to when such testing will be conducted. The Mighty Duck wants it random. Who is he, God? From Day One, Roach stressed that coming into the negotiations with the fight, they would never allow to be pushed and bullied around. It is not Manny who needs this fight more, it is the Mighty Duck. He let approximately $40 million slips his hands in exchange for his unblemished record. What a get away. He just don’t want to fight someone who has a career 38 knockouts. Too risky for him. His handler Oca once said that Pac’s punches did not hurt him. But he had the nerve to quit on his stool. Now he is wondering why Pac’s punches were heavy as Sugar’s. Contradiction at it’s worsts baby! But I honestly believe that the fight’s death has more effect to Mighty Duck in the long run. Manny is already a billionaire here. A respected countryman. A hero. But the Mighty Duck? He will be forever remembered as the greatest ducker of all time. Here are some of the comments posted by different people in different articles I enjoyed most:

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This Team Pacquiao T-shirt is from Nike. And Nike - Ogilvy being our awesome friends, they gave me this super cool Manny Pacquiao t-shirt yesterday. Just in time for the Firepower showdown bout between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto.

Both the t-shirt and Manny Pacman Pacquiao… FTW!

Silver Star Casting Company is proud to introduce the Manny Pacquiao “Destroyer” collection to the brand. Built around Pacquiao’s “Destroyer” moniker, the collection will feature a signature Manny “The Destroyer” Pacquiao tee that will be available online November 11, 2009, followed by a full streetwear collection in store internationally in Spring 2010.

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Designs

The Nike MP Team Pacquiao eagle shirts come in two colors - black and red- and are printed on the front with a gold outline of a fierce-looking Philippine Eagle.

On the red version of this shirt variety, the eagle is embossed over a line of feathers in the background.

The shirts have “Nike Pacquiao identity crest” on the front which bear the letters “MP” (the boxer’s initials) crowned with three rays of a small sun - similar to the sun found on the Philippine flag. Underneath is the Nike swoosh.

The back part of the t-shirt is printed with “Team Pacquiao” and a Nike swoosh in gold script, along with another Nike Pacquiao identity crest near the nape.

The black Nike MP Tee, meanwhile, has the Nike swoosh on the front along with Pacquiao’s initials in red and blue. The back part of the shirt bears the statement “Lamang Gawin Ito.”

The exclusive t-shirts also have versions in the United States, where the back parts of the garment bears the tagline “Just Do It” in bold letters and the Pacquiao identity crest below it.

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Makati City, Philippines  (November 6, 2009) — Nike today announced the creation of two special edition tees, the Nike MP Team Pacquiao Eagle Tee and the Nike MP Tee, celebrating boxing great Manny Pacquiao’s possible unprecedented seventh world title in seven different weight classes as he goes into the ring on November 14.

Both shirts, available in limited quantities, will bear the Nike Pacquiao identity crest, an iconic symbol which has come to be associated with Manny’s many victories over the past few years. This specially designed crest also reflects Nike’s unwavering commitment towards supporting one of the greatest boxers of all time, Filipino pride MannyPacquiao.

“We are very proud to support Manny Pacquiao in all his battles and feats. As he once again steps into the ring for what could be a historic first, Nike and the entire Philippines will be supporting him,” said Mae Dichupa, Nike Philippines Country Marketing Manager. “Manny embodies the good sportsmanship and athleticism that Nike athletes possess. We are committed to being a part of his battle   from his rigid training to the actual fight inthe ring.”

The Nike MP Team Pacquiao Eagle Tee comes in bold red, showcasing a gold foil outline of the Philippine Eagle head in the center front, with a screenprint of an outlined Eagle wing in the background. The back carries the TeamPacquiao statement in bold letters, with the Nike – Manny Pacquiao logo below it.
The Nike MP Tee comes in black, and showcases the iconic Nike logo on the front, accompanied by Manny Pacquiao’s initials MP in red and blue respectively and a sun to the lower right, reminiscent of the Philippine flag. On the U.S. version of the tee, the back bears the Nike tagline Just Do It in bold letters, with the Nike-MannyPacquiao crest below it. The localized version of this tee differs in the writing on the reverse side. Instead of Just Do It, the slogan especially forPhilippines bears the statement “Lamang Gawin Ito.” The Philippine release will be sold exclusively to the local market.

The Special Edition tees will be available in select Nike stores nationwide including Nike Park The Fort, Trinoma and Glorietta 4 from PHP 1,095 starting November 6th.

Signed Manny Pacquiao merchandise up for auction to benefit GK youth communities
As an added initiative to celebrate Manny and his supporters, signed Manny Pacquiao merchandise will be put up for auction on November 12, and will close on the day of the fight on the 15th.

These items celebrate the journey of Manny Pacquiao’s battles in the boxing ring and the roads he had to take in order for him to make his legacy.

Proceeds from this auction will go to the education of GK youth communities who were victims of typhoon Ondoy and who are slowly putting back the pieces of their life together.