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MANNY PACQUIAO RETURNS AGAINST THAI SUPERTAR BUAKAW BANCHAMEK

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Photos by Carlos Costa / PhilBoxing.com.

Bangkok, Thailand, 21 July 2023 -- The world will witness an epic showdown between two legendary athletes in The Match of Legends: Manny Pacquiao vs Buakaw Banchamek, set in 2024. Fresh Air Festival Co., Ltd, Thailand's premier event organizer, promotes this historic boxing match.

Fresh Air Festival Co., Ltd has a strong track record of organizing incredible events, such The Match Bangkok Century Cup 2022, featuring two of the world's biggest football clubs, Liverpool and Manchester United. Their reputation for arranging seeming impossible meetings has led to the organization of this prestigious match.




Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao (L) and Thailand's Muay Thai legend Buakaw Banchamek (R) meet face to face during a press conference at Icon Siam Park in Bangkok Friday, July 21, 2023 to announce their upcoming match.

Mr. Vinij Lertratanachai, CEO of Fresh Air Festival Co., Ltd, shared his excitement about the event, stating, "The Match of Legends is a new event concept geared towards attracting combat sports icons for a match."

Thailand's leading cinema operator SF Corporation PLC is partnering with Fresh Air Festival. The Chief Marketing Officer, Mr. Suvit Thongrompo, also expressed his belief that the fight between Pacquiao and Buakaw will create a lasting memory. Both fighters are globally beloved icons in their respective sports, and this match will undoubtedly go down in history.





Pacquiao is a national hero in the Philippines and is known for his relentless pursuit of excellence and unwavering dedication to his craft. He has won countless championships and is the only professional boxer to achieve the world's first 8-division world championship. He has become a boxing legend and an inspiration to athletes and fans worldwide. His relentless pursuit of excellence and unwavering dedication to his craft have earned him global recognition and respect.



Buakaw Banchamek, a true icon in the world of Muay Thai and kickboxing, represents Thailand. Known for his explosive kicks, razor-sharp elbows, and impeccable technique, Buakaw has left fans in awe of his performances. He has won numerous championships and titles and is considered one of the greatest Muay Thai fighters of all time.





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