By KAYE VILLAGOMEZ, Manila Bulletin
MANILA, Philippines – More and more mainstream Hollywood celebrities are being converted into Manny Pacquiao admirers. Beyonce Knowles found herself belonging to the Hollywood elite fan club alongside Mark Wahlberg, Daniel Radcliffe and Ron Perlman.
Mrs. Jay-Z---whose on-again, off-again pregnancy rumors have hogged the entertainment headlines of late---named Pacman one of her favorite athletes. Others that Beyonce admires are Kobe Bryant and Serena Williams.
“I love him (Manny) because I really relate to people who were born to do something and gets lost in the moment,” the “Single Ladies” hit-maker raved of Pacquiao in a Nov. 25 interview aired over sports channel ESPN.
“When he gets in the ring, he’s a beast! I love it! And he shows you can have humility and be a calm person and also be driven when it’s time and be a fighter,” Beyonce further said obviously referring to Pacman’s gallant efforts during his eight-division-title-clinching bout versus Mexican Antonio Margarito.
The LA Lakers fan also had grand words for the next Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant. She noted how much she relates with the NBA superstar. “I definitely identify with Kobe Bryant as far as his work ethic... I can always see that he's focused, he works harder than I could ever imagine. It is like he's in the zone. He's just undeniable as far as his talent and his gift.”
Regarding Serena Williams, Beyonce spoke of the gentle character behind the fierce tennis player. “Definitely, Serena. She just transforms because when you speak to her and she's not working, she's a most lovely, gentle, sweet, beautiful woman, and she is ferocious when she gets out there... I love it! You cannot talk to her. She’s in the zone!”
Recall that Wahlberg took time out to visit Pacquiao while he was training for his 2008 fight against Oscar dela Hoya. The “Departed” actor who is about to star in his own boxer flick soon told HBO’s “Dela Hoya/Pacquiao 24/7” that he (Walhberg) had to visit “the man” (Pacquiao).
Wahlberg confessed to being a big fan of Pacquiao when he said, “I’ve come to see the man. Freddie's (Roach) been a friend of mine for a long time, and I’m a big fan of Pacquiao. It’s nice to see him in person. I’ve seen him fight a couple times, but to see him this up close and personal is worth the trip. I’m going to bring my son down. I have a ring in my house because I've been training to do the Irish Micky Ward story for a couple of years. My son's always beating me up, and he calls himself Pacquiao.”
When Pacquiao was training for his fight against Joshua Clottey early this year, “Hellboy” lead star Ron Perlman also went for a glimpse of Pacman’s “greatness.” The actor said of the Filipino pride, “Anytime you can have a brush with greatness and see someone like Pacquiao, you should do it. He’s one of a kind.”
Ironically, Pacquiao credits the Filipino people as a big part of his recent victory. In an interview with Bulletin Entertainment last Sunday, Pacquiao humbly gushed that the victory is not only his alone but the entire nation's as well.
Source: mb.com.ph
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