Manny Pacquiao has faced many opponents in the ring, but now he's entering a far more brutal sport ... Presidential politics.
has faced many opponents in the ring, but now he's entering a far more brutal sport ... Presidential politics.
Manny says he's gonna run for President of the Philippines in next year's election. He accepted the nomination of his party -- the PDP-Laban party -- at Sunday's convention. True to form, Manny told the crowd,"I am a fighter, and I will always be a fighter inside and outside the ring," adding,"I wholeheartedly, bravely and humbly hope for your support."
The 42-year-old is throwing his hat in the ring just at the right time ... citizens in the country are fed up with the government and many are demanding a change, and Manny may be just the change they're after.
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