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Pacquiao eyes victory in Macau for storm victims
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Manny Pacquiao believes the best way to bring inspiration and hope to the victims of the devastating Typhoon Haiyan in his native Philippines is to win his comeback fight against Brandon Rios.
To do that, he has to limit the distractions ahead of the November 24 fight in Macau. So that rules out a visit to the typhoon-devastated areas.
It’s a heart-wrenching decision but his handlers, including veteran trainer Freddie Roach, have insisted it is for the best. Instead, the Filipino congressman is dedicating the fight against Rios to the people.
In what he called a “statement to his people,” the 34-year-old Pacquiao said: “I really want to visit the area and personally do what I can to help our countrymen who have suffered so much in this terrible tragedy. But I’m in deep training for a crucial fight so I regret I cannot go.”
“I will send help to those who need it the most,” he added, “and I enjoin all of you to pray for our country and people in these trying times.”
Pacquiao’s adviser Michael Koncz said that the former pound-for-pound champion was hoping to visit devastated parts of the Philippines after his fight at The Venetian Casino’s Cotai Arena in Macau, and wants to cheer them up with a victory.
Koncz, who is in the camp with the boxer, said he is declining interview requests for Pacquiao in a bid to lock out any distractions. He said Pacquiao had been watching developments and getting frequent updates in the wake of the typhoon, and it was difficult for the former champion not to go out and help.
“Manny’s desire was to go to that area and to visit them and lift the spirits,” Koncz said. “But we have the most important fight of his career. His heart and prayers go out to the survivors and the victim’s families. Absolutely, he is dedicating this fight to the victims of this.”
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