Is Manny Pacquiao retiring tomorrow night?
Monumental milestone achievements stemming from the inner drive and hunger of a kid in the streets of the Philippines named Manny Pacquiao showed the young dreamers that impossible is nothing, but will Saturday night be the Pacman’s swansong?
Regardless of who or what draws your interest in the boxing world, there’s no denying that Manny Pacquiao will go down in history as one of the all-time greats, not just because of his countless accolades but for what he did outside the squared circle.
Most combat sports fans recognize Manny as the only eight-division champion in boxing history. However, a voice to the voiceless, a hero and a man of the people is how most Philipino people define the Pacman.
As the Philippines’ presidential election is nearing, most people expect Manny Pacquiao’s name to be front and center in the upcoming presidential campaigns. And based on the rumblings in Manny’s camp, he might very well be planning to run for president in the forthcoming months.
Tremendous news for Manny and everyone, including his family and loved ones. However, it could be somewhat heartbreaking news for boxing fans who enjoy the Pacman’s electrifying presence inside the squared circle.
As things currently stand, tomorrow night might very well be the last time we see Pacquiao in his element, the place where he was moulded in, the place where he drew a timeless legacy with his own blood, sweat and tears, inside the boxing ring.
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From the outside looking in, the circumstances are far from ideal for Manny Pacquaio, training eight weeks for a southpaw, then a complete switch of opponents, styles, while inactive for over two years at the age of 42.
That being said, despite the challenges standing in Manny’s way to immortality, if there’s one thing we learned from the Pacman throughout the years, impossible is really nothing for the future president of the Philippines.