Boxing legend Pacquiao eyes Philippine presidency

[WorldNews]

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When boxing hero Manny Pacquiao finally calls an end to his historic career in the ring, he will have his eyes on a much bigger prize -- president of the Philippines. The world champion, who will fight American Floyd Mayweather this weekend in boxing's richest fight, has used the fame and wealth generated by his remarkable sporting feats to launch a successful political career. Pacquiao confirmed his presidential ambitions to AFP in 2013, but has since been coy about his political plans. In the run-up to the Mayweather bout, Pacquiao's American promoter, Bob Arum, reignited Pac-the-politician talk when he said his client had a strategy laid-out for a presidential run.

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