Manny Pacquiao is the true definition of a Cinderella story, rising from abject poverty to becoming a ten-time boxing world champion, congressman, and international icon. In the Philippines, he first entered the ring as a sixteen-year-old weighing 98 pounds with the intention of earning money to feed his family. When he fights now, almost two decades later, the country of 100 million people comes to a complete halt to watch. Pacquiao, who is known for his ability to bring people together, entered the political arena in 2010. Pacquiao, the world's first boxing congressman, now fights for his people both inside and outside the ring. Now at the pinnacle of his career, he must navigate an unscrupulous sport while performing his political duties. The question now is, what bridge is too far for Manny Pacquiao to cross?
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Manny Pacquiao is the true definition of a Cinderella story, rising from abject poverty to becoming a ten-time boxing world champion, congressman, and international icon. In the Philippines, he first entered the ring as a sixteen-year-old weighing 98 pounds with the intention of earning money to feed his family. When he fights now, almost two decades later, the country of 100 million people comes to a complete halt to watch. Pacquiao, who is known for his ability to bring people together, entered the political arena in 2010. Pacquiao, the world's first boxing congressman, now fights for his people both inside and outside the ring. Now at the pinnacle of his career, he must navigate an unscrupulous sport while performing his political duties. The question now is, what bridge is too far for Manny Pacquiao to cross?
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