Manny Pacquiao worked tirelessly to make the most of his life inside and outside the boxing ring.
This is why the decorative boxer Cam F. Awesome values him and thinks he has many years to go.
Pacquiao will face Errol Spencer Jr. on August 21. Ironically, another awesome boxing champion.
The 42-year-old Filipino boxing icon admitted that since becoming a professional boxer in 1995, the 25-month rest period caused by the epidemic has given him much-needed rest. Boxing scene Report.
“It’s good for me because I’ve been boxing since I was 12 years old and haven’t taken a break. It just happened to be a pandemic, and I have the opportunity to take a break,” Pacquiao said.
His last fight was in July 2019, when he decided to win by splitting Keith Thurman.
After experiencing a wide range of opponents for his next match, the boxer turned politician and finally chose Spencer.
For Pacquiao, he knew he had little to prove to the 31-year-old champion.
“This [fight against Spence] Not to prove [anything]. I have proven my boxing ability. Boxing is my hobby. I like fighting and entertaining people,” he said.
When asked if this is his last battle, Pacquiao emphasized that it is difficult to say.
For now, Pacquiao said he only played one game at a time.
“It’s hard to say whether this will be my last fight. It may be. Time and time again, now,” Pacquiao said. “I like to exercise… The secret is discipline and hard work. Boxing is more than just training.”
Because of this, Pacquiao has gained a lot of admirers, including Awesome.
In an interview with National Sports PH podcast The 32-year-old Filipino journalist explained with Filipino journalists Vincent Juico and Brian Yalung and professional boxer Rica Aquino why there is reason to believe Pacquiao will continue to put on a pair of gloves after the matchup with Spencer’s ring.
“Manny Pacquiao, I have never seen a picture of him being overweight in my life. He has been taking care of his body. That man is a machine. So yes, someone might say that he is 42 years old, but he Not 42 years old,” Awesome said.
“Most importantly, I love Manny Pacquiao. He is not a real boxer. He does all these different things. Boxing is just one of the things he does. As someone who sees this person in the same way, That’s why he is one of my favorite fighters, because fighting is not the main thing he does. That’s why I love him.”
Manny Pacquiao and Errol Spencer Jr.
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