Boxer Manny Pacquiao Invites Opponent to Bible Study After Fight

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Legendary boxer Manny Pacquiao, a Christian pastor from the Philippines, recently announced that he is retiring from boxing.  After defeating Timothy Bradley Jr. by unanimous decision, Pacquiao invited his fellow boxer to Bible study.  However, after asking what time the Sunday evening Bible study would be, it was reported that Bradley did not attend.

According to Pacquiao, he’s looking forward to having more time on his hands to take care of the people he loves.  He is currently running for a seat in the Philippine Senate after serving two terms as congressman for the province of Sarangani. Filipinos go to the polls on May 9 this year to elect a new president and other national and local officials.

Pacquiao added that giving up boxing was not an easy decision because he loves the sport so much. However, he also loves spending time with his family and helping his countrymen rise from poverty.  Read the full story…. christiantoday.com

Manny Pacquiao Defeats Bradley, Ponders Retirement

CBS Sports Video: Pacquiao defeated Timothy Bradley Jr. by unanimous decision. Lyle Fitzsimmons joins Teryn Schaefer to discuss the fight and Pacquiao’s possible retirement.

 

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Who will replace Manny Pacquiao as the next dominant fighter? – ESPN LAS VEGAS — It’s been seven months since Floyd Mayweather announced his retirement, and now it’s Manny Pacquiao’s turn. Both dominated the boxing scene for at least the last 10-12 years, and they’re leaving a big void that fight fans are hoping some …

 

Pacquiao retires but doesn’t close door on return to boxing – Los Angeles Times Manny Pacquiao has stepped into retirement alongside Floyd Mayweather Jr., so now comes the matter of waiting to see whether it represents the dawn of a new era in boxing or whether the temptations of their rematch, massive cash and their lifelong …

 

Manny Pacquiao retires to help his family and ‘serve the people’ – video – The Guardian After beating Timothy Bradley after a unanimous decision at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Saturday night, Manny Pacquiao says he is officially retired from boxing during an interview with ESPN. The fight, in which Pacquiao twice knocked Bradley down, …

 

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