Mario Vs Manny and the Time Machine 

Like George Hillyer The Inventor and the hero of HG Wells` masterpiece The Time Machine, Manny Pacquiao must try to lever and cajole time,  or in his particular case, hold back the big and little hands of the clock, to achieve victory, this Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas against worthy and younger Mario ”Azteca” Barrios, who is the WBC Champion and to hasten, before the clock strikes Midnight. 

Manny aged forty six has built a fabulous career of 62-8-2, 39 KO`s has won world titles in eight divisions.  Mario who is sixteen years younger is 29-2-1, 18 KO`s. He  has won world title in two divisions.  The odds are against Pacman, but he`s no ordinary mortal. His achievements prove this.  The question is if it`s possible for him to accomplish the improbable with one more ray of brilliance, against a very able champion. 

In these matters the WBC remains neutral, wishing both fighters the best of luck. Reflecting on the huge challenge which lies ahead for Manny, at Martes a Cafe, WBC President Maurico Sulaiman said: ”What we have seen in training camp has been prenominal. I`m sure it will be a great fight. Manny has all of the accolades of a great fighter, a great champion and a legend, so we will see what happens Saturday. 

”Freddie Roach is a mastermind, a great technician, tactical genius. It`s going to be a tremendous fight and Mario Barrios is there to defend his title. We will see which is stronger: Age, youth, greatness, power. ”

To the question of if it`s possible for Manny to hold back the hands of the clock just a little longer, or if time waits for no man, Mauricio responds: ”That is a question which will indeed be answered. When the first bell rings, we will see what Manny Pacquiao has and what Mario Barrios has? It`s going to be fascinating.”