Forum Support Mike J Posted September 29, 2021 Forum Support Posted September 29, 2021 https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/09/29/21/pacquiao-retires-from-boxing-as-he-eyes-presidency MANILA -- (UPDATED) With his eye on a far more ambitious objective, Manny Pacquiao on Wednesday made it official: He's done with boxing. The development came nearly two weeks after he announced he was running for president, a prospect that had loomed for years for the many-time world champion fighter who transitioned into public service starting in 2010 as Sarangani congressman. "It is difficult for me to accept that my time as a boxer is over. Today, I am announcing my retirement.," Pacquiao, 42, said in an emotional video posted on his Facebook account. "I never thought that this day would come," admitted the "Pacman," who retires with a record of 62 wins, eight losses, and two draws. Thirty-nine of his victories came by knockout. "As I hang up my boxing gloves, I would like to thank the whole world, especially the Filipino people, for supporting Manny Pacquiao." 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham59 Posted September 30, 2021 Posted September 30, 2021 Good move, as far as the boxing goes...IMO. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy F. Posted September 30, 2021 Posted September 30, 2021 It's past time for him to retire from boxing. Wonder how much education he's had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Mike J Posted September 30, 2021 Author Forum Support Posted September 30, 2021 11 hours ago, Guy F. said: It's past time for him to retire from boxing. Wonder how much education he's had. From wikipedia <snip> Pacquiao completed his elementary education at Saavedra Saway Elementary School in General Santos City, but dropped out of high school due to extreme poverty. In February 2007, Pacquiao took and passed a high school equivalency exam, and was awarded with a high school diploma by the Department of Education. <end snip> 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham59 Posted October 1, 2021 Posted October 1, 2021 How many grades do you need to have completed, to be ahead of the present incumbent ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Mike J Posted October 1, 2021 Author Forum Support Posted October 1, 2021 25 minutes ago, graham59 said: How many grades do you need to have completed, to be ahead of the present incumbent ? According to Wiki Duterte <snip> graduated in 1968 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science at the Lyceum of the Philippines in Manila. He obtained a law degree from San Beda College of Law in 1972. In the same year, he passed the bar exam. <end snip> 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy79 Posted October 1, 2021 Posted October 1, 2021 3 hours ago, Mike J said: According to Wiki Duterte <snip> graduated in 1968 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science at the Lyceum of the Philippines in Manila. He obtained a law degree from San Beda College of Law in 1972. In the same year, he passed the bar exam. <end snip> I was surprised to read that he shot a guy on the school grounds who was meant to be a bully and evaded the authorities. The law school even covered for him so I wonder what contacts he had in those days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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