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.

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 fought a special boxing match with Korean martial artist Yoo Dae-kyung in Korea and won by decision.

He has not competed in an official boxing match since.

According to MP Promotions 카지노사이트

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.