Thursday, 17 February 2011

Stir over boxer Pacquiao causes traffic mess -- Washington Examiner

By Nikki Schwab, Katy Adams and Alyse Newhouse, Washington Examiner

Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao caused quite a commotion when visiting the District Tuesday. As the boxer crossed a street near the White House, drivers scrambled to get a quick pic, causing a multi-car pile-up, according to a report from the Associated Press. Luckily, no one was hurt.

Large Blinking Traffic LightThis comes after Pacquiao visited with President Obama in the Oval Office, inviting POTUS to his May 7 fight against Shane Mosley. (Obama said he couldn't be there in person, but promised to watch it on television).

Pacquiao also held a press conference on Capitol Hill, wrapping up his world press tour. As a guest of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Pacquiao exchanged flags with the Nevada Democrat, to symbolize their long lasting friendship. "This is an unforgettable moment in my life," he said of his trip to Washington.

Source: washingtonexaminer.com

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