Manny Pacquiao’s Special Announcement at Elorde-Pacquiao Boxing Awards
2023 was far from being a banner year for Philippine boxing. Still, the legendary Manny Pacquiao, one the world’s best fighters ever, found a way to make it special. During the Elorde-Pacquiao Boxing Awards at Okada Manila on Sunday, March 24, the eight-division world champion took time out from his hectic schedule to grace the event with World Boxing Council (WBC) president Mauricio Sulaiman as the main guest.
Special Dual Meet Announcement
Invited by Manny Pacquiao to the Elorde-Pacquiao Boxing Awards, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman announces that he will stage a dual meet involving the Philippines and Mexico. Sulaiman accepted the offer and was pleased by the warm reception he received from Pacquiao, Filipino sports officials, and boxing fans.
Future Plans for 2025
Looking ahead to 2025, Sulaiman announced plans for a dual meet featuring top boxers from the Philippines and Mexico. He also assured that the 2025 edition of the awards would be memorable, coinciding with the 59th year of the ‘Thrilla in Manila’.
Recognition and Promises
Pacquiao, along with other major awardees, supported Sulaiman’s vision for the event. Former world champion Marlon Tapales and Melvin Jerusalem were among the awardees, along with Eumir Marcial, who secured a victory in the ring.
