Philippines, 29 Mar 2024
  Home >> News

 


BOXERS

CURRENT CHAMPIONS 

FORMER CHAMPIONS   

RATINGS                       

NEWS           

FORUM        

FIGHT GALLERIES        

RING CARD GIRLS        


 
 
News  


PACQUIAO TO ATTEND WORLD BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS IN DOHA; LADON TO SEE ACTION IN OPENING BOUT


PhilBoxing.com




Eight division world champion Manny Pacquiao has agreed to squeeze in a quick trip to Doha, Qatar to attend the World Boxing Championships which were scheduled to get underway at around 7:00 p.m. Manila Time with Southeast Asian Games silver medalist Rogen Ladon facing Argentina?s Leandro Blanc in the opening bout.

AIBA president Dr. Ching Kuo-Wu announced during a meeting with 73 National Federation heads that he had relayed an invitation to Pacquiao through ABAP executive director Ed Picson who hand-carried the letter of invitation to General Santos City in mid-September and personally handed over the letter to Pacquiao.

Picson said ?Manny was excited about the prospect of seeing the world?s best Olympic-style boxers in action and immediately expressed interest in attending.

However, when he checked on his commitments he had several activities during the World Boxing Championships which takes place from October 6-15. Picson said Pacquiao found only one day-Thursday, October 8 and decided to go for the said date.

Picson quoted the boxing icon who has announced he will run for a Senate seat in next year's elections said "I really want to be there to see for myself the Olympic hopefuls from all over the world, but more importantly to give support to our two boxers competing there - Rogen Ladon and Eumir Felix Marcial. It will also give me an opportunity to visit our 200,000 kababayans who work there".

Picson said it took some doing to arrange the flight schedules for the Doha trip as Pacquiao had previous engagements in Makati the night before and in Gensan the day after. With the help of AIBA and the Qatari organizers however, and countless emails to and from Pacquiao's American assistant Davy Sisson, the trip was confirmed Monday evening.

Pacquiao will arrive after a grueling 13-hour trip via Abu Dhabi on the morning of October 8th then depart back for Manila at 4 a.m. the following day. He will spend a total of 20 hours in Doha.

Picson conceded "It's really a big sacrifice for the champ, but he told me he really wants to give support not only to our boxers but also to the 200,000 Filipinos who work here and who have been eagerly anticipating his visit".

In an overseas telephone conversation with the New Standard/boxingmirror.com, Picson the president of the Qatari Olympic Committee, Sheik Joaan bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, younger brother of the ruling Emir of Qatar and International Olympic Committee member- Sheik Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, expressed elation on the confirmation of Pacquiao's visit and is expected to roll out the red carpet for him. He is reported to be an avid boxing fan, especially of the colorful Filipino champion.

Picson told us that another problem cropped up as the flight to Doha was fully booked and he was trying his very best to somehow work it out so as not to disappoint the Royal Family who are eager to see Pacquiao and have a photograph with him.

The local Filipino community was reportedly elated when they heard the news that Pacquiao would be in Doha even for a few hours.


Click here to view a list of other articles written by Ronnie Nathanielsz.


Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:

  • Wild, Wild Western Conference
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Thu, 28 Mar 2024
  • Press Conference Notes: Oscar Valdez-Liam Wilson & Seniesa Estrada-Yokasta Valle Doubleheader Set for Friday
    , Thu, 28 Mar 2024
  • WEIGHTS FROM BIG TIME BOXING USA IN DETROIT
    , Thu, 28 Mar 2024
  • Undefeated Super Featherweight Contender Andres Cortes to Attend Oscar Valdez vs. Liam Wilson Fight Eyes Potential Showdown with Winner
    , Thu, 28 Mar 2024
  • PACE to host FIDE chess tilt this weekend
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Thu, 28 Mar 2024
  • Preserving a Legacy: The Birth of the Philippine Boxing Historical Society
    By Dong Secuya, , Thu, 28 Mar 2024
  • Garcia vs Haney: Boxing Match or A Live Mental Break Down?
    By Ralph Rimpell, , Thu, 28 Mar 2024
  • Christian Mbilli-Mark Heffron Super Middleweight Main Event & Arslanbek Makhmudov-Junior Fa Heavyweight Battle Set for May 25 at Gervais Auto Center in Shawinigan, Canada
    , Thu, 28 Mar 2024
  • MATÍAS MAKES HOMECOMING DEFENSE AGAINST PARO ON JUNE 15
    , Thu, 28 Mar 2024
  • ‘ROCKY’ HERNANDEZ RETURNS AGAINST LUGO IN MEXICO ON MAY 11
    , Thu, 28 Mar 2024
  • PCAP: Cavite eyeing to bounce back
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Thu, 28 Mar 2024
  • HALL OF FAMER ANN WOLFE TO ATTEND 2024 HALL OF FAME WEEKEND
    , Thu, 28 Mar 2024
  • Gathering of champions
    By Joaquin Henson, , Wed, 27 Mar 2024
  • Filipinos AJ Paciones and Ador Torres Make Weight for Title Fights in Highland Boxing Show in Thailand
    By Carlos Costa, , Wed, 27 Mar 2024
  • Visiting Teams All Won vs Hosts; Boston Finally Loses
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Wed, 27 Mar 2024
  • Lukas to face undefeated Jaiklom on March 30 in Bangkok
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Wed, 27 Mar 2024
  • Sulaiman leaves Manila with fond memories
    By Joaquin Henson, , Wed, 27 Mar 2024
  • Montano to Fight for WBO Oriental Welterweight Title
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Wed, 27 Mar 2024
  • JOSE RAMIREZ AND VERGIL ORTIZ JR. HOST FRESNO PRESS CONFERENCE
    , Wed, 27 Mar 2024
  • Joseph Adorno-Nicholas Walters Weigh-In Results
    , Wed, 27 Mar 2024
  • Oscar Valdez and Sergio Rodriguez Give Back to Local Phoenix Children Ahead of Friday's ESPN+-Streamed World Title Doubleheader
    , Wed, 27 Mar 2024
  • “Granite Chin Box Off” to launch May 11th 4-fighter, 1-night super middleweight tournament
    , Wed, 27 Mar 2024
  • Starling Castillo Ready For Jesus Saracho After Linking Up With Bob Santos
    , Wed, 27 Mar 2024
  • Blair "The Flair" Cobbs Joins Forces with Coach Justin Gamber
    , Wed, 27 Mar 2024
  • Cutiyog sweeps Imus tilt
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Wed, 27 Mar 2024




  •  



     
    PhilBoxing.com has been created to support every aspiring
    Filipino boxer and the Philippine boxing scene in general.
    Please send comments to feedback@philboxing.com


    PRIVATE POLICY | LEGAL DISCLAIMER
    developed and maintained by dong secuya
    © 2024 philboxing.com.