Tuesday 2 November 2010

Pacquiao unveils fight night gear -- ABS-CBN

By Steve Angeles, ABS-CBN

SANTA MONICA, California. - With his fierce punches, Manny Pacquiao is the face of Nike's "Boom" ad campaign.

Nike has launched a new line of Manny Pacquiao gear including T-shirts, hats, sweaters, shoes and even slippers.

The Filipino boxing idol appeared at the Nike Live event over the weekend in Santa Monica, California and unveiled his fight night shoes.

"Yes,we will have this shoes that I'm going to use in the fight on November 13," said Pacquiao while showing off the shoes to his fans.

“I'm very happy and excited to wear the designs of the new Nike shoes: the T-shirt, shorts and the fighting shoes. I'm very excited,” added Pacquiao.

Laila Ali, the daughter of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, shared the stage with the Pacman and his conditioning coach Alex Ariza. The Pacman drew compliments from Laila during their interview session.

“You're definitely in a league in your own and that's coming from Muhammad Ali's daughter so that's a big compliment,” said Laila who herself became a professional boxer.

“Maganda, masaya kasama ko iyong anak ni Muhammad Ali and maraming mga fans so happy ako,” said Paquiao.

Filipino youth from Carson City in California were able to ask Pacquiao some questions while getting a few boxing tips on stage from the 2 world champion fighters.

“It was really cool I can't actually describe it,” said Pacquiao fan Roland Vasquez

Americas Best Dance Crew champions Poreotics put together a special boxing-inspired dance number.

“It was fun, fun coming up with the fight,” said a member of the champion dance crew.

Pacquiao's next stop: an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" that he will tape Monday night after his training.

Source: abs-cbnnews.com

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