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Manny Pacquiao makes me physically sick, the man is basically producin a game show and he's trying to pass that off as alleviating poverty?
What a prick. Great boxer, but total prick.
What a prick. Great boxer, but total prick.
Manny’s next big fight is a TV game show
After winning titles in eight different weight classes, Filipino sports superstar Manny Pacquiao has earned the world’s adoration as the number one pound-for-pound boxer.
But Mr. Pacquiao’s interests extend beyond the boxing ring. He has appeared in movies and TV sitcoms. He has recorded albums (he has two platinum records), and has performed in sold-out concerts.
He has even dabbled in politics, winning as Sarangani province congressman in 2010 after failing to win in 2007.
But don’t look now. The 32-year-old boxing legend is setting his sights on another goal -- being a game show host.
Mr. Pacquiao will host his own weekly game show called Manny Many Prizes starting this Saturday (July 16) at 6 p.m. on GMA Network, Inc.’s Channel 7.
The show will air every Saturday against two other game shows -- ABS-CBN Corp. currently airs the local version of the American game show The Price is Right hosted by Kris Aquino, while TV5 has Will Time Big Time hosted by Willie Revillame.
"I am not here to compete," Mr. Pacquiao told reporters last week in Filipino. "I am just here to help the poor. The other shows also help the poor. I will just be an addition."
Mr. Pacquiao is no stranger to poverty. When he was growing up in General Santos City, he had to leave school because his parents did not have enough money to support his studies.
Because of this, he ran away from home at 14. He said he found himself living on the streets of Manila. Eventually he fought his way out of poverty through boxing.
"All my life has been a fight," Mr. Pacquiao said in the vernacular. "As a child, I had to fight to eat. That was my background when I was young."
Taking his boxing training seriously, he turned pro at the age of 16. He said he earned P1,000 in his first bout. "I was very happy. I was not thinking about how much money I would get. I just wanted to be a good boxer and win," he said.
Over the past 12 years, Mr. Pacquiao has conquered opponents and earned the world’s admiration. But he insists that his greatest fight has yet to be won, and the main event did not happen in the ring, but outside of it.
"The biggest fight of my life is how to end poverty," Mr. Pacquiao said.
While he would rather not talk about it, those who know him say that the boxer has donated millions of pesos to causes ranging from education and health services to building homes for the poor.
But Mr. Pacquiao is the first to admit that his fight against poverty will not be won overnight.
He said he became a congressman to carry on the fight against poverty outside the ring.
Now, he said he agreed to do a weekly game show as part of his efforts to give hope to the poor.
To prove his resolve to help, Mr. Pacquiao said he decided to co-produce the new show, using his own money for cash prizes for the contestants.
He, however, declined to give details about the co-production agreement between his own Manny Pacquiao Productions and GMA Network.
Aside from giving out huge prizes, Manny Many Prizes also promises to entertain viewers with nonstop games and surprises, as well as live performances from the show’s hosts and celebrity guests.
Joining Mr. Pacquiao on the show are young actresses Rhian Ramos and Isabelle Daza, actor Paolo Contis, singer-comedienne Gladys Guevarra, and Olympic medalist-turned-comedian Onyok Velasco.
"I hope this show will be able to help those who are really in need," Mr. Pacquiao said in Filipino. "If that happens, my job is already done." --
After winning titles in eight different weight classes, Filipino sports superstar Manny Pacquiao has earned the world’s adoration as the number one pound-for-pound boxer.
But Mr. Pacquiao’s interests extend beyond the boxing ring. He has appeared in movies and TV sitcoms. He has recorded albums (he has two platinum records), and has performed in sold-out concerts.
He has even dabbled in politics, winning as Sarangani province congressman in 2010 after failing to win in 2007.
But don’t look now. The 32-year-old boxing legend is setting his sights on another goal -- being a game show host.
Mr. Pacquiao will host his own weekly game show called Manny Many Prizes starting this Saturday (July 16) at 6 p.m. on GMA Network, Inc.’s Channel 7.
The show will air every Saturday against two other game shows -- ABS-CBN Corp. currently airs the local version of the American game show The Price is Right hosted by Kris Aquino, while TV5 has Will Time Big Time hosted by Willie Revillame.
"I am not here to compete," Mr. Pacquiao told reporters last week in Filipino. "I am just here to help the poor. The other shows also help the poor. I will just be an addition."
Mr. Pacquiao is no stranger to poverty. When he was growing up in General Santos City, he had to leave school because his parents did not have enough money to support his studies.
Because of this, he ran away from home at 14. He said he found himself living on the streets of Manila. Eventually he fought his way out of poverty through boxing.
"All my life has been a fight," Mr. Pacquiao said in the vernacular. "As a child, I had to fight to eat. That was my background when I was young."
Taking his boxing training seriously, he turned pro at the age of 16. He said he earned P1,000 in his first bout. "I was very happy. I was not thinking about how much money I would get. I just wanted to be a good boxer and win," he said.
Over the past 12 years, Mr. Pacquiao has conquered opponents and earned the world’s admiration. But he insists that his greatest fight has yet to be won, and the main event did not happen in the ring, but outside of it.
"The biggest fight of my life is how to end poverty," Mr. Pacquiao said.
While he would rather not talk about it, those who know him say that the boxer has donated millions of pesos to causes ranging from education and health services to building homes for the poor.
But Mr. Pacquiao is the first to admit that his fight against poverty will not be won overnight.
He said he became a congressman to carry on the fight against poverty outside the ring.
Now, he said he agreed to do a weekly game show as part of his efforts to give hope to the poor.
To prove his resolve to help, Mr. Pacquiao said he decided to co-produce the new show, using his own money for cash prizes for the contestants.
He, however, declined to give details about the co-production agreement between his own Manny Pacquiao Productions and GMA Network.
Aside from giving out huge prizes, Manny Many Prizes also promises to entertain viewers with nonstop games and surprises, as well as live performances from the show’s hosts and celebrity guests.
Joining Mr. Pacquiao on the show are young actresses Rhian Ramos and Isabelle Daza, actor Paolo Contis, singer-comedienne Gladys Guevarra, and Olympic medalist-turned-comedian Onyok Velasco.
"I hope this show will be able to help those who are really in need," Mr. Pacquiao said in Filipino. "If that happens, my job is already done." --
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