Mmmm, fist and chips!

(Photo: Associated Press)

In a way, Manny could be among the most popular overseas Filipino workers in Philippine history, leading a diaspora of workers bringing home the bacon for families and loved ones. And at the end of each fight, like all workers all over the world, Manny always returns home.

Speaking of bacon, it was said in England that if Manny won the fight against Hatton, “pigs would fly.” Sure enough, Swine Flu!

Ba-dum, CHING! Im here all night folks.