Philippine 'Boxing Hero' Pacquiao Challenges for Presidency After Retirement
[Asia Economy Reporter Changhwan Lee] Manny Pacquiao (43), the boxing hero of the Philippines, has announced his retirement.
On the 29th, Pacquiao revealed in a 14-minute video posted on his Facebook account, "I just heard the final bell. Boxing is over."
He expressed gratitude to fans worldwide, saying, "I never thought the day would come when I would take off my boxing gloves."
Pacquiao is a "living legend" who made history as the first boxer to win titles in 8 weight divisions and is currently a senator in the Philippines.
Born in the slums of southern Philippines and stepping into the ring to make a living, he created legendary matches against the era's boxing greats such as Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, Oscar De La Hoya, and Miguel Cotto, thrilling boxing fans around the world.
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He plans to run in the Philippine presidential election scheduled for May next year after retiring from boxing.
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