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MANILA, PHILIPPINES – MAY 19: < Manny Pacquiao poses for a portrait during a training session at the Elorde boxing Gym on May 19, 2017 in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
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MANILA, PHILIPPINES – MAY 19: < Manny Pacquiao poses for a portrait during a training session at the Elorde boxing Gym on May 19, 2017 in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
Manny Pacquiao is rightly so regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time. After battling umpteen adversities, Pacquiao reached the world of ‘Sweet Science’ and, in no time, he climbed the ladders of success. His name is registered in the history books as he’s the only champion to have won titles in eight different weight classes.
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Many believe ‘Pac Man’s son, Emmanuel Pacquiao Jr., will go on to trace the akin pathway and become a legend, like his father. Pacquiao Jr. is yet to make his professional boxing debut, but he’s making headlines already with his workouts and more.
Recently, Manny Pacquiao’s longtime coach, Freddie Roach, interacted with Fight Hub TV. Here, he shed some light on the Filipino Senator.
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“I don’t think we’ll have another Pacquiao, though. He’s one of a kind,” he said.
Emmanuel Pacquiao Jr. will make his debut on March 12 in San Diego. These days, he’s engrossed in the preparations for his first boxing outing and is working with Freddie Roach too. Not long ago, Pacquiao Jr. was also photographed with Roach and other colleagues in the gym.
Freddie Roach has been a prime man in Pacquiao‘s corner and the former was even there in the latter’s last fight against Yordenis Ugas.
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That said, Roach is well aware of ‘Pac Man’s fighting style and now, a prodigy from the Pacquiao family is set to go big. All eyes will be on Emmanuel Pacquiao Jr. and what he brings to the table in his March 12 fight.
Can Emmanuel Pacquiao Jr. really become like his father – Manny Pacquiao?
Boxers will come and go, however, the impact Manny Pacquiao had on the sport will remain forever.
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Not just his son, but none of the boxers out there can ever become a second version of Manny Pacquiao. That said, Freddie Roach, in his above comments, was on point and he didn’t think twice about making that statement.
Emmanuel Pacquiao Jr. certainly has a different roadway to chase, and he should be keenly tracing the same.
It’ll be interesting to see if he stirs the sport just like his legendary father.
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