'Spin Job': Irrational fans' ridiculous cry: Marquez cheated for 'foot-stepping'

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"If loving you is wrong, then I don't want to be right." -- Luther Ingram song

One need not quote a smart man to make oneself appear intelligent, nor have to drop verses from philosophy text books to point out something he wants to justify. A person will believe what a person wants to believe.

I got to admit, however, that I could not help but shake my head as far as the latest "spin job" being spread by the most fanatical of Manny Pacquiao fanatics regarding Juan Manuel Marquez stepping on their idol's foot claiming that the Mexican "cheated".

What a pathetic excuse.

In fairness, not every Pacquiao fan buys into this crap. Actually, a lot of Filipino Pacquiao fans that I personally know, don't. Why they pimp this excuse on the internet forums is beyond my understanding. Sounds like some people are in denial if you ask me.

First of all, if Pacquiao's win was so clear, then why are these internet keyboard warriors so animated when they try to defend their case? Why was these even a heated debate amongst even Pacquiao's truest followers?

Where do we draw the line of being a fan and being irrational?

Take this whole video clip for example on Marquez stepping on Pacquiao's foot, where the Pacquiao fan conveniently forgot to point out that Pacquiao was doing the same thing against Marquez as well.

(Check this video out and feel free to discuss)

Also, a lot of people keep pointing out COMPUBOX and that Pacquiao is the champ and his aggression as reasons he deserved the win.

Fine!

Won't hate on that. But if I were to counter those arguments, it would be simple:

COMPUBOX isn't a reliable gauge on who won a fight. That's just the long and the short of it. This is pro boxing, not amateur boxing. Judging is based on effective aggression, defense, ring generalship and clean punching.

There are no imaginary bonus points awarded to a champ for a fight against a challenger. PLUS! What mattered in this fight was the trilogy, not the belts.

Pacquiao was coming forward, but I can't truly reward all of that aggression, because it wasn't all that effective. Actually, Marquez was controlling the fight with his ring generalship and clean counter-punching. For the first six rounds, Pacquiao looked like a bull being lured by the matador to come in, and was made to pay for it most of the time with clean and solid counters. I simply appreciated the matador's efforts and gave him more credit than Pacquiao coming in with his aggression, since it wasn't truly effective aggression. Pacquiao wasn't even cutting the ring in the first 6 rounds.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I never claimed to be a trained boxing judge and respect the final decision, but it is our job and duty as boxing writers to share our take on fights.

Yes, Marquez stepped on Pacquiao's foot. Pacquiao did it too. Did they both cheat? No. It's part of the game. Did Michael Jordan "cheat" when he shoved Bryon Russell to nail that game-winning jump shot during GAME 6 of the NBA Finals?

Also, it's fine to discuss, debate and exchange opinions, but to stir up controversy and emotionally go after another person's head for having a different take on things by calling that person names, dishing out insults and profanity, is another childish act exercised by a lot of boxing fans on the internet. Here's hoping, Filipinos lead by example and avoid mudslinging.

Stay Classy Pinoy!!! Don't hate, debate!

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