(Photo : JACK TAYLOR/AFP by way of Getty Images) Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao poses for images throughout a press convention in Bangkok.
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao stays related to preventing sports activities, though most know his love for boxing is unprecedented. After retiring in September 2021, most anticipated the eight-division world champion to take it sluggish and concentrate on politics.
He has performed simply that, though his knack for coming into the ring stays.
Last December, Manny Pacquiao took on South Korean YouTuber DK Yoo in an exhibition boxing match. The Pac-Man received by way of unanimous choice over the YouTuber, though many have been hoping to see a knockout victory, RingTV reported. However, it didn’t alter the skilled boxing file of the 44-year-old.
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Now, in a surprising improvement, it seems Pacquiao desires to struggle competitively once more.
In a press launch by the Philippine Olympic Committee on Wednesday, August 30, POC President Abraham Tolentino reveals that the camp of the Filipino boxing icon reached out and inquired about how Manny Pacquiao can qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
“Senator Pacquiao’s camp reached out saying our Filipino ring idol wants to fight in Paris,” Tolentino mentioned.
However, seeing Pacquiao on the 2024 Paris Olympics appears daunting. Fighting on the 2024 Asian Games would have been a technique. Unfortunately, athletes throughout all sports activities have an age restrict of 40 years outdated. This immediately shuts the door on the Pac-Man.
The POC president steered that Pacquiao may as an alternative qualify for an Olympic berth if he goes by two Olympic qualifying tournaments within the first and second quarter of 2024.
A 3rd choice could be to undergo the Universality rule, which the International Olympic Committee may grant. However, solely 9 slots can be found beneath Universality on the Paris Games-five for ladies and solely 4 for males.
Pacquiao is already projected to be a future boxing Hall of Famer, having confirmed his value within the sport. The sudden curiosity within the Olympics has caught many unexpectedly, though we count on the Filipino and his camp to be resilient on this aim.
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