MANILA, Philippines -- Malacañang wished all the best for Sarangani Representative and Filipino boxing icon Emmanuel “Pacman” Pacquiao who will be exchanging mitts with American pugilist Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley as it expressed confidence that the Philippines’ pride will be victorious.
In a regular press briefing in Malacanang, Friday, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said that the Filipino people will surely continue supporting Pacquiao as they will be watching the fight on June 10, Sunday (Manila time) which will be televised live from the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas Nevada USA.
“We wish Congressman Pacquiao the best of luck… the nation will be watching intently. We watch him for his fight against Timothy Bradley and we know that again, the Pambansang Kamao will prevail,” Valte said.
The southpaw Pacquiao, who has a professional record of 54 wins (38 knockouts), 3 losses and 2 draws will be defending his WBO welterweight title against the undefeated Bradley.
The very first eight-division world champion Pacquiao have won six world titles. He was also the first to win the lineal championship in four different weight classes.
Pacman was named "Fighter of the Decade" for the 2000s (decade) by the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA). He is also a three-time ‘The Ring’ and ‘BWAA’ "Fighter of the Year," winning the award in 2006, 2008 and 2009.
source: interaksyon.com
