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Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor have made the headlines owing to the recent case that saw the UFC superstar take home $8 million in his favor. The boxer and McGregor’s management company, Paradigm Sports, were battling over a breach of contract. Pacquiao is further taking action on the case as he thinks that the verdict should have gone in his favor. Amid all this, in a generous act of goodwill, Manny Pacquiao covered a 22-year-old boxer’s medical expenses as he collapsed inside the ring in Pacquiao’s promotion.

However, tragic news revealing the demise of the boxer has left the combat sports world stunned. Despite ‘PacMan’ coming forward to cover his expenses, fate has taken the life of the young boxer.

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Kenneth Egano passes away after collapsing in Manny Pacquiao’s promotion

‘PacMan’ showed his act of generosity by aiding Egano with his medical expenses. But things did not seem to go the way he hoped.

On May 6, Egano collapsed in Manny Pacquiao’s ‘Blow by Blow’ event after his fight. Before the results were announced, the 22-year-old boxer had to be hospitalized. While the match results went in his favor, he couldn’t wait until the announcement, as his health deteriorated.

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According to reports, Egano lapsed into a coma due to a brain hemorrhage after his match against Jason Faculari. His win over Faculari extended his streak to five back-to-back victories.

Manny Pacquiao owes Conor McGregor and Paradigm Sports Management $8 million

Manny Pacquiao has been ordered to pay a hefty sum of $8 million to Conor McGregor and Paradigm Sports Management. The ruling comes as a result of a legal dispute between the parties involved.

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The dispute originated from Pacquiao, and McGregor’s proposed boxing match, which never materialized. McGregor, represented by Paradigm Sports Management, claimed that Pacquiao breached a contract and failed to fulfill his obligations regarding the potential fight. The court sided with McGregor and Paradigm Sports Management and made ‘PacMan’ liable for $8 million in damages.

Read More: Despite Taking $8 Million Hit From Conor McGregor’s Agency, Manny Pacquiao Offers to Pay Collapsed Boxer’s Medical Expenses

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What do you think about the kind gesture of Manny Pacquiao and also about his case against ‘The Notorious’? Let us know in the comments.

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