LOS ANGELES?Just as they did last year, Nike has created exclusive commemorative Manny Pacquiao merchandise as the pound-4-pound boxer prepares for his battle against Ricky Hatton on May 2.
The limited custom Pacquiao products will be available at The Montalb?n Theatre in Los Angeles and Fatlace in San Francisco starting this weekend. Nike made a similar exclusive Pacquiao t-shirt when he faced The Golden Boy Oscar De La Hoya last December.
Both locations will feature a Pacquiao photo gallery with autographed prints by photographer Ray Potes, free giveaways, music, Pacquiao?s gear on display and video highlights of the legendary Filipino boxer, according to Nike representatives.
In addition, The Montalb?n Theatre and Fatlace will feature exclusive Manny Pacquiao t-shirts for sale.
A portion of the shirt proceeds will benefi t SIPA?s (Search to involve Filipino Americans) Temple Gateway Youth Sports League in Los Angeles and the Filipino Community Center?s sports program in San Francisco.
The t-shirts will be available at The Montalb?n Theatre as of Saturday, April 25 and at Fatlace on Monday, April 27.
The Montalb?n Theatre will be the offi cial Manny Pacquiao “Fan Headquarters” as fi ght night approaches.
The Montalb?n is located at 1615 Vine Street in Hollywood. (Joseph Pimentel)
