Manny Pacquiao, A World-Class Boxing Hero from the Philippines

Filipino Boxing Hero Pacquiao Seeks Participation in 2024 Paris Olympics

Manny Pacquiao (44), a world-class boxing hero from the Philippines, expressed his desire to participate in the Paris Olympics to be held in July next year.

Sports Illustrated (SI) reported on the 31st (Korean time) that Pacquiao is exploring ways to participate in the Olympics as a representative of the Philippines, citing Sean Gibbons, head of MP Promotions, Pacquiao's agency. 온라인카지노

The event that opened the way for professional boxers to participate in the Olympics was the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

Pacquiao, who has 62 wins, 8 losses, and 2 draws in his professional career, is a legendary athlete who was crowned champion in eight weight classes.

After losing to Yordenis Ugas (Cuba) in September 2021, he left the ring and announced his intention to enter politics. In December of last year, he had a special boxing match with Korean martial artist Yoo Dae-kyung in Korea and won by decision.

There have been no official boxing matches since then.

According to MP Promotions, Pacquiao turned professional early in his teens to support his family and never had a chance to compete in the Olympics.

“Pacquiao would 100% want to compete in the Olympics if he did it the right way,” Gibbons, head of MP Promotions, told SI. “It has always been his dream to represent the Philippines in the Olympics.”

Abraham Tolentino, chairman of the Philippine Olympic Committee, said in an interview with Philippine media that Pacquiao will participate in the Olympics and is looking for a way to qualify for the Paris Olympics.