Pia: Manny Pacquiao is the "Ironman" of the boxing world

Senator Pia S. Cayetano today hailed the sensational 12th round technical knockout victory of Manny Pacquiao, deposing world welterweight champion Miguel Cotto and earning the Filipino boxing icon an unprecedent sevent world title in as many weight classes.

"Manny Pacquiao has proven to be the Ironman of the boxing world. With his hard work, discipline and deep faith in God, Manny has secured an exclusive spot in ring history by being the only boxer to win a world title in seven different weight divisions," said the lady senator, who is also a triathlete and sports enthusiast.

"His victory brings fresh hope to a people badly in need of inspiration after being battered by two cyclones. He is truly the sport's pound for pound king."