Boxers have historically been avid basketball fans. Roy Jones Jr. has a basket ball court in his house and Manny Pacquiao, who plays B-ball as a form of exercise also owns a Filipino basketball team.
Freddie Roach has said that he urges Pacquiao not to play when he is training but the pound-4-pound superstar can’t resist and plays a lot.
Boston Celtics players were treated to a nice little gift from Pacquiao on Wednesday night as they arrived in there locker room. In each locker was a autographed boxing glove from “Pacman”.
Due to his hectic schedule and training for the upcoming Clottey fight, Manny who was unable to attend the Lakers vs Celt’s game this past Feb opted to send one of his favorite teams the gloves.
See complete Manny Pacquiao training footage at 8countnews.com
If you are in Boston and want to see the Pacquiao vs Clottey fight you can catch it on PPV at 21 Nickles Bar and Grill in Watertown. There is no cover charge before 9PM. The 8CN team will be there!
