Passing of the torch: Pacquiao says ‘youthful’ PH boxers are subsequent

FILE – The Philippine boxing staff with their medals in Tokyo. Photograph from Nesthy Petecio’s Twitter

MANILA, Philippines—Manny Pacquiao is passing the torch to the youthful Filipino fighters as he formally introduced his retirement from boxing.

There are presently 5 Filipino world champions within the skilled ranks and extra are anticipated to observe like Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist and MP Promotions prospect Eumir Marcial, who confirmed a lot promise in his pro debut final December.

The nation’s novice boxers, led by Olympic silver medalists Nesthy Petecio and Carlo Paalam, are additionally brimming with expertise.

“Napakarami nating mga potential boxers na mas bata at puno ng pag-asa na makapagdala ng karangalan sa ating bansa. Sila naman po ang ating tulungan,” Pacquiao stated Wednesday.

(Now we have numerous potential boxers who’re youthful and hopeful to carry honor to our nation. It’s our flip to assist them.)

Pacquiao, 42, retired after a celebrated 26-year profession as an expert.

He’s the game’s solely eight-division champion and is broadly thought of as one of many best fighters ever.

With Pacquiao calling it a profession, the mantle is now with the reigning titleholders bannered by WBC bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire, IBF tremendous flyweight titlist Jerwin Ancajas and WBO bantamweight champ John Riel Casimero.

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