Pacland's Philippine Boxing Forum

The retired Lewis said: “It ­depends on how Pacquiao reacts to the loss.

“Is he a broken man or can he ­admit he made a mistake in the ring and build on that?

“A loss can make you look at ­yourself in a way that victory ­cannot. It gives you a feeling that inspires you to be better.

“Gladiators need to experience setbacks ­because if you can come back from them it shows just how great you are.”

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D) "If you train hard, the fight is easy," Pacquiao's very own words. He should live up to his own Golden Rule. He can only train hard if there are no distractions. No more part-time training in the Philippines and part-time training at the Wild Card Gym. Train from start to finish at the Wild Card Gym. Period! Except for the scheduled media contacts, have training sessions CLOSED to public. Be a good pupil. Listen to Roach and the experts of the Team Pacquiao. Make them earn the big money you're paying them for.

The retired Lewis said: “It ­depends on how Pacquiao reacts to the loss.

“Is he a broken man or can he ­admit he made a mistake in the ring and build on that?

“A loss can make you look at ­yourself in a way that victory ­cannot. It gives you a feeling that inspires you to be better.

“Gladiators need to experience setbacks ­because if you can come back from them it shows just how great you are.”

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He is not Ricky Hatton who basically gave up on everything, got fat, and even got himself into rehab for alcohol. This is Manny Pacquiao who congratulated his opponent after the knockout, apologized his fans for the loss, and stated that "we will rise again." Don't count Pacman out just yet. He's an animal with his back against the wall who will do nothing but fight for him and for his people. Go Pacman!

The man is speaking from experience. Remember that he was knocked out by Rahman. He bounced back and knocked him out also in the rematch, then Tyson and Vitali Klitschko also suffered the same fate, although Vitali's I believe was stopped (TKO) because he was badly cut. He retired a winner, Pacquiao can do the same.

...if he can give up politics, showbiz, etc. and go back to being a full-time boxer then probably yes.

Of course he can.. BUT IT DEPENDS...

If he will have the same destructions.. lik politics, less focus on boxing/training, late night meetings with his new religion.. if these will not go, that statement from LEWIS is just a wishful thinking.. and that's sad.