Manny Pacquiao, an icon in both boxing and politics, opened up about his incredible journey from poverty to global stardom at the World Sports Summit in Dubai. As a boxer who claimed world titles in eight different categories, Pacquiao reflected on his life with a sense of awe and gratitude, describing how he came from nothing to achieve what many deemed impossible.
During the event, Manny shared his stark beginnings. He reminisced about the days when hunger was a constant companion for him and his family. "My brother cried from hunger; sometimes I only had water," he recounted. Initially a basketball enthusiast, Manny turned to boxing when he heard of competitions offering money — two dollars if you won, one if you lost. This modest start at just sixteen paved the way for his legendary career.
One memorable moment in Manny's career came when he knocked out Ricky Hatton in the second round in 2009. His victory over Oscar De La Hoya marked another milestone, allowing him to move up to the super welterweight category at 147 pounds. These achievements illustrated not just his physical prowess but also demonstrated his ability to strategize and evolve.
In Manila on December 2023, Manny revealed insights into what drives him. He attributed his success to faith and understanding life's purpose: "The secret is God... I changed when I heard His voice inside me." Despite warnings against discussing politics with MARCA, Pacquiao openly expressed during earlier talks how political life now fuels his mission to help others by providing free housing for those in need.
Pacquiao's commitment extends beyond the ring and politics; he advocates fighting crime through sports as well. Interestingly enough, during times when Manila cheered for him inside the ring, crime rates reportedly dropped significantly across the country. "When I boxed," he mentioned proudly at Summit corners later attended by acquaintances like Bob Arum around broadcasters too eager with microphones ready nearby where cameras clicked incessantly above crowds applauding loudly alongside admiring fans – this spurred discussions onto other subjects too occasionally led towards new familial engagements candidly revealed mostly among invited delegates overall present FIght enthusiasts alike enraptured audience delightfully interacting amid bustling exhibition arena bustling renewed enthusiasm Corporate sponsors partnerships finalized but remain confidential future outreach unspecified yet pending announcements anticipated-expert projections forthcoming otherwise strictly monitored oversight awaited decision-makers globally .
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