The city government of Manila is readying the six venues where a live telecast of the boxing fight between Saranggani Rep. Manny Pacquiao and Antonio Margarito will be shown for free on Sunday morning.
Pacquiao’s fight against Antonio Margarito World Boxing Council (WBC) super-welterweight fight is slated on November 13, Saturday (November 14, Sunday in Manila) at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
At the Tondo Sports Complex, a 24 feet x 15 feet projector, made of plywood, was set up. The venue can accommodate up to 1,500 people and will be open as early as 6:00 a.m. on Sunday. The live telecast will start at around 8 a.m.
The other locations where the free screening will be held are: Patricia Sports Complex in Gagalangin, Tondo; Rasac Covered Court at Alvarez Street and Rizal Avenue; Dapitan Sports Complex in Instruccion Street, Sampaloc; San Andres Sports Complex in Malate, and Teresa Covered Court in Sta. Mesa.
Complimentary tickets will be given to residents on a first come, first served basis through the barangay halls near the venues.
City officials advised the residents to refrain from bringing alcoholic drinks, tobacco products, and deadly weapons.
Cops on alert during Pacquiao bout
While they are used to zero crime whenever Filipino boxing icon Pacquiao’s bouts are aired, the police assured the public on Friday they will not let their guard down on Sunday.
In Manila, radio dzBB’s Allan Gatus reported that the Manila Police District (MPD) has instructions to secure venues where Pacquiao’s fight will be shown.
MPD head Chief Superintendent Roberto Rongavilla said he instructed his men to look out for thieves and muggers out to take advantage of patrons of sports bars, theaters and hotels that will show the bout.
Rongavilla also said while he will not bar his men from watching the bout, the police in the city will have to remain alert.
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