FILIPINO boxing hero and Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao has sought the assistance of Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim for the promotional tour of his forthcoming fight with Mexican boxer Juan Manuel Marquez in November.
Pacquiao said he invited Lim to a dinner where they exchanged pleasantries and discussed the details of the said tour.
Also present in the dinner-meeting held at the Century Park Hotel was Wilson Tieng, president and executive director of Solar Films, Incorporated who, it was learned, also arranged for the said get-together on the boxer’s behalf. Tieng has also been responsible for bringing Pacquiao’s fights to local screens live via telecast.
The meeting outside of City Hall and stripped of formalities was the first between Lim and Pacquiao.
It was learned that should plans push through, the promotional tour of Pacquiao will kick off at the Quirino Grandstand in Luneta.
Lim said Pacquiao merely asked for support in terms of traffic arrangements and security preparations in the area where the event will be held.
The mayor readily assured Pacquiao of every possible assistance from the city and its resources, saying “we are more than willing to be of help in any way we can.”
On the other hand, Pacquiao thanked Lim for accepting the dinner invitation and responding positively to his request in connection with his promo tour.
Lim, meanwhile, expressed confidence that Pacquiao will again overcome Marquez as he has done before, after the meeting that took about two hours.
The said tour is aimed at drumming up support and interest for the said fight, the third between Pacquiao and Marquez.
During the bout slated to be held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Pacquiao will be defending his World Boxing Organization welterweight title.
Source: journal.com.ph
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