Philippines, 01 Jul 2025
  Home >> News

 


BOXERS

CURRENT CHAMPIONS 

FORMER CHAMPIONS   

RATINGS                       

NEWS           

FORUM        

FIGHT GALLERIES        

RING CARD GIRLS        


 
 
News  


PACQUIAO GIVES A SURPRISE GIFT TO A TEAM MEMBER


PhilBoxing.com




HOLLYWOOD ? Tears of joy cascaded off his face after getting the biggest surprise of his life.

Mermann Dominion Flores, 35, had all the reason to cry. He did not ask. He was just doing his job but, somewhere along the way, his effort was appropriately rewarded beyond his expectation.

Last Monday evening, Mermann received an unexpected gift ? a Mitsubishi car ? from world eight-division boxing champion and Sarangani Congressman Manny Pacquiao.

Mermann, a licensed basketball trainer here, has been helping Pacquiao?s teenage sons Jemuel Emmanuel, 14, and Michael Stephen, 13, hone their talent in basketball.

?Congressman Pacquiao asked me to test drive the Mitsubishi car parked in front of his house. So, I did it. When I went back, I said the car is okay and handed over to him the key,? Mermann bared.

Pacquiao returned to him the car key saying ?Take it. It?s yours.?

?I thought he was just joking so I insisted in returning the key. But, he smiled and told me it?s a gift. I hugged him, tears billowing down my face. I was shocked,? Mermann revealed.

Until now, Mermann claimed, the thought of having a new car has not yet sunk into his consciousness.

Mermann has been here since he was 12 years old. He has been a member of Team Pacquiao for quite a long time.

When Sarangani Vice Governor Jinkee Pacquiao and the kids arrived in Los Angeles, the Fighter of the Decade assigned Mermann to train Jemuel and Michael.

?Jemuel and Michael are so much like their father ? oozing with talent, humble and respectful. They are very nice kids and I enjoy every moment of the day that we?re together. They have great potentials in the field of basketball,? Mermann said.

Albeit, Jemuel and Michael shared the same passion but, Mermann noted, the duo have different talents.

?Michael?s talent is in ball handling while Jemuel is an excellent shooter. So, the duo could make a deadly combination in court,? Mermann disclosed.

Jemuel should have been part of the Central Mindanao basketball delegation to the 2015 Palarong Pambansa.

Jemuel comprised the first-five of the 14-man General Santos City Basketball Team which bagged the championship plum in the 2015 Soccsksargen (South Cotabato-Cotabato-Sultan Kudarat-Sarangani-General Santos) Regional Athletic Association (SRAA).

?I was not able to play in Palarong Pambansa as all of us in the family came here to support our dad in his historic fight on May 2,? Jemuel said.

When asked about the steady reminder instilled in them over the years by their great dad, Jemuel said ?To fear God and to remain humble and respectful to all people.?


Click here to view a list of other articles written by Aquiles Z. Zonio.


Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:

  • MARIO BARRIOS LAS VEGAS MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES
    , Tue, 01 Jul 2025
  • CATTERALL AND EUBANK LAY THEIR 'CARDS ON THE TABLE' AHEAD OF MANCHESTER SHOWDOWN
    , Tue, 01 Jul 2025
  • Dumadag holds chess tourney
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 01 Jul 2025
  • Manny Pacquiao's Case for the Greatest of All Time
    By Ace Freeman, , Mon, 30 Jun 2025
  • DavNor Adventure Race 2025 set July 2
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Mon, 30 Jun 2025
  • Gumila rules Antipolo rapid chess tilt
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 30 Jun 2025
  • FULL CIRCLE AT WILD CARD: Jhay Otamias’ Tribute to a Fighter and a Fanbase
    By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, , Mon, 30 Jun 2025
  • Vince Paras Wins by 4th Round KO Over Sarawut Thawornkham to Capture the IBF Pan Pacific Super Flyweight Title
    , Mon, 30 Jun 2025
  • Team USA's Quest for Gold Set in Stone at World Boxing Cup: Astana 2025
    , Mon, 30 Jun 2025
  • SBA SEASON 2 DRAFT UNVEILS RISING STARS AND STRATEGIC MOVES AS TEAMS COMPLETE THEIR ROSTERS
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 30 Jun 2025
  • Filipino Elwin Retanal wins Saudi rapid chess meet
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 30 Jun 2025
  • Jake Paul Earns Boxing Legitimacy with Dominant Decision Over Julio Cesar Chávez Jr.
    By Dong Secuya, , Sun, 29 Jun 2025
  • Zurdo Ramirez Defends Cruiserweight Crowns with Unanimous Decision Over Dorticos
    By Dong Secuya, , Sun, 29 Jun 2025
  • Vince Paras Faces Sarawut Thawornkham Today at Venue 88 in Gensan
    , Sun, 29 Jun 2025
  • USA Elite High Performance Team Sets Sights on Gold at World Boxing Cup: Astana 2025
    , Sun, 29 Jun 2025
  • Alekhine Nouri bags silver in blitz
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Sun, 29 Jun 2025
  • Paul vs. Chavez Jr: Can Julio Derail Jake Paul?
    By Chris Carlson, , Sat, 28 Jun 2025
  • Dr. KO: Christian Mbilli Stops Maciej Sulecki in 1
    , Sat, 28 Jun 2025
  • GOLDEN BOY SIGNS UNDEFEATED MIDDLEWEIGHT BLUE-CHIP PROSPECT AMARI JONES
    , Sat, 28 Jun 2025
  • Paul vs. Chávez Jr. is a Go: All Fighters Make Weight in Anaheim Ahead of High-Stakes Bout
    , Sat, 28 Jun 2025
  • IIEE Chessmasters Overall Champion in the International Bundesliga with GM Joey Antonio
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Sat, 28 Jun 2025
  • Kittipong of Thailand Battles Bhavesh of India in Brico Santig's Exciting Show in Bangkok
    By Carlos Costa, , Sat, 28 Jun 2025
  • Weights from Philadelphia
    , Sat, 28 Jun 2025
  • Alekhine Nouri and John Jerish Velarde struck gold and bronze
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Sat, 28 Jun 2025
  • Would OKC Still Win the West If Dallas Had Not Traded Doncic?
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Fri, 27 Jun 2025




  •  



     
    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
    © 2025 philboxing.com.