Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao has officially announced his retirement from the world of Boxing at 42 years old. He's had an incredible 26 year run in the ring with twelve world title wins in 8 weight classes. He's been praised as one of the greatest boxers of all time and has definitely left a legendary stamp on the sport. Manny posted a video to the Team Pacquiao Youtube Channel highlighting his career and giving his thanks. Check out his video below.
"You gave me the chance to find a way out of poverty. Because of you, I was able to inspire people all over the world. Because of you, I have been given the courage to change more life."
Manny Pacquiao on how Boxing changed his life
A genuinely inspiring rags to riches story that all came about from all the hard work, sacrifice, energy, and dedication Pacquiao placed into his passion for the sport of boxing. As he switches gears to his not-so-new venture in Politics, Pacquiao announced last week he is declaring a Presidential bid in the Philippines for 2022.
Cover Photo Courtesy of Manny Pacquiao Instagram
This past weekend during the Pacquiao and Ugás fight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, J Rey Soul brought down the house with a beautiful and classic rendition of the Philippine National Anthem. She mentioned in an Instagram post that this moment was a dream her Father always had for her, and this past weekend she finally fulfilled it.
Her voice was not the only thing that stunned the crowd; her beautifully crafted dress did as well. But who was behind it all?
Fashion Designer Francis Libiran masterfully crafted J Rey Soul's dress. The dress was a modern multi-layered Philippine Terno. The piece was accentuated with intricate embroidery, pleated tulle, and Swarovski crystals. Francis also placed his signature art deco patterns for the sleeves and bodice.
J Rey Soul and Manny Pacquiao first met in 2019 at the LA Clippers Filipino Heritage Night when she performed alongside the Black Eyed Peas, Liane V., Jules Aurora, Jasmine V., and DJ Icy Ice.
Cover Photo Courtesy of: J Rey Soul Instagram
The Manny Pacquiao Executive Produced film Zeus has inked a worldwide distribution partnership with ABS-CBN. The movie is written, directed and stars Chris Sorriano who plays Zeus a young boxer who goes viral helping protect an old Asian man getting attacked at park.
Sorriano mentions in an interview with CBS Los Angeles that he felt the need to create and realease this movie right at this moment because of the ongoing racial hate crimes that we see on the news daily.
You can watch the film on iWantTFC, TFC, and KTX.PH starting 8/19.
About The Film:
When an old Asian man is attacked and sprayed with hand sanitizer, a young boxer knocks out the aggressor. This turns him into a viral star which gets the attention of the Middleweight champion who decides to challenge the young boxer in the ring to an unorthodox boxing match in a COVID-19 pandemic.
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Instagram: @zeusthefilm
Facebook: Zeus The Film
Twitter: @zeusthefilm
Official Website: www.zeusthemovie.com
Cover Photo Courtesy of: Zeus Film
What happens when comedy G.O.A.T. meets boxing G.O.A.T.? You get a team up you didn't know you needed. Jo Koy and his son Lil' Jo visited the boxing legend Manny Pacquiao at Wildcard Boxing Gym as he trains for his next fight. Pacquiao's next fight is set for August 21st in Las Vegas for the welterweight title initially against Errol Spence Jr. However, he'll now face Cuba's Yordenis Ugas after a retinal tear in Spence's left eye was discovered during a pre-fight medical exam.
Jo Koy is the latest celebrity to stop by the Los Angeles boxing gym to catch the G.O.A.T. train. Naturally, he became part of the crew and took over Pac Man's livestream on the spot. Jo Koy also chatted with the ringside trainers and longtime coach, Freddie Roach. Coach Freddie even asked Jo Koy if Lil' Jo was funny too. As Jo Koy was playing hype man during the workout, he calls out for Manny's training shirt saying, "Manny I want that shirt!" Just as Jo Koy was excited seeing Pac Man, spectators were stoked to see Jo Koy. They even deemed him the "Manny Pacquiao of comedy." Either way, the respect between Jo Koy and Manny Pacquiao is mutual. Two G.O.A.T.S. in their own craft representing the Philippines.
Cover Photo Credit: Wendell Alinea/MP Promotions
