M. Pacquiao (photo) was the first linear champion in boxing history in five different weight categories. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @mannypacquiao
Asia's premier MMA organization, ONE Championship is looking to expand its brand into boxing. President, Chatri Sityodtong recently announced the signing of Thailand's WBC flyweight world champion, Srisaket Sor Rungvisai. Now the event seeks to close a deal with boxing legend Manny Pacquiao.
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“I would love to see him defend his title in the Philippines and give the Filipino fans what they want on a mega card. Manny, let's do this. We could bring together all the heroes of the Philippines in one mega event and blow it up to the whole world. What we want to showcase is all combat sports, and we want to have multiple division champions across all disciplines. We want to give Filipino fans what they want,” Sityodtong said.
Since Pacquiao's superfight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2015, the Filipina has had four fights, with three wins and a controversial loss to Jeff Horn in July last year in Australia.
At 39 years old, 'Pacman' has been fighting professional boxing for 23 years and does not intend to retire at the moment. Pacquiao has a record of 68 fights, with 60 wins and seven losses.
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