Quite a talent and success he's had. Now, I understand he's going to run for the President of the Philippines.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/21896 ... rom-boxing
MANILA: Philippine superstar and presidential hopeful Manny Pacquiao announced on Wednesday he is retiring from boxing after a glittering decades-long career in the ring, describing it as the "hardest decision" of his life.
"It is difficult for me to accept that my time for me as a boxer is over," Pacquiao, 42, who plans to run for president in the 2022 elections, said in a video message on Twitter.
"Today I am announcing my retirement."
The eight-division world champion and national hero made the announcement weeks after losing his last professional fight, against Cuban Yordenis Ugas in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao, who entered politics in 2010 as a congressman before being elected to the Senate, said last week he will make a tilt for the country's highest office.
Pacquiao, a married father of five, thanked his millions of fans around the world, and paid special tribute to his long-time trainer Freddie Roach who he described as "my family, a brother and a friend".
Manny Pacquiao retires from boxing
Manny Pacquiao retires from boxing
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Great career!
The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.
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