An Open Challenge for Manny Pacquaio
I find the story that run on the front page junior Inquirer today, July 5, 2009 written by Ruth Navarro titled ” A Challenge from a Champ” very interesting that was why I am posting it here.
A 6 year old boy named Stephen Rome Pangilinan came home from Las Vegas and won a gold medal in Susan Polgar World Open (Las Vegas International Chess Festival). The event was held last June 6- 7, 2009. Winning from his opponents all over the world in the under 8 category is already quite an achievement.
“I (would) like to face Manny because I saw him on television play chess before his fight,” say Stephen.
“I also want to play against chess master Wesley So,” he says “He’s got a lot of (chess) points and he’s very good.
Please read the Junior Inquirer today for more information about the story.
Excerpt from Chessph:
“Ginamit ko po ang pamatay kong opening (I used my killer opening.),” was how he explained his feat during interviews with the local media. Moreover, Stephen issued a “challenge” to the boxing icon Manny “Pacman” Pacquaio to a slugfest over the chessboard. Whether he was coached on this or not, it is a good go-getter move. Pacquaio, the most celebrated Filipino boxer of all times, reputedly enjoys the 64-squared boxing–having someone so young challenge him to a game might sparkle more than a passing interest. If the Pacman bites, I can see sponsorship and Pacquiao International Chess Tournament at store.
For the mean time, the big question is this:
Will Manny Pacquaio accept the challenge?
A Challenge from the Champ to peoples Champ!

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I don’t know but if Manny likes to have more media coverage…well, I guess he will accept it.

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- Another great kid to watch out for. Magdadala sigurado ng more Honor for our country
wow! this young kid is hot. i am having a hard time playing good chess game but this kid has reaped a gold medal for himself already. go, kick manny and wesley’s ass ehhe!
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wow…another great filipino… nice nice.. a grandmaster in the making
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