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One of the best in boxing will be taking to the ring November 13th. Manny Pacquiao will fight “Tijuana’s Tornado,” Antonio Margarito for the WBC Super Welterweight Title at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington.
The Fighting Pride of the Philippines, Manny hasn’t lost a fight since 2005, the most recent victory of his 12 consecutive coming in a unanimous decision over Ghanaian Josh Clottey back in March. Pacquiao has become the not only the face of a nation but also the pride of every Filipino around the world.
“He is one of our nation’s heroes who can unite us even during times of divisiveness. An icon of the masses, Manny Pacquiao mirrors the champ within every Filipino here and abroad, says president of the Philippines, Gloria Arroyo.
Boxing Historian Bert Sugar says “Manny Pacquiao has never been in an unexciting fight.”
With one of the largest crowds in boxing history anticipated, over 65,000 anticipated to be in attendance and millions more watching from around the world to see if Manny can capture the vacant WBC Super Welterweight World Title. If victorious, Manny will furthers separate himself from all other great boxers by becoming the first ever boxer to win a title in eight different weight classes.
Manny’s popularity has transferred over into the sneaker culture thanks to his sponsor Nike. Nike has honored Pacquiao’s rigorous training regimen with a collection of the Nike Trainer 1, a special makeup of the SC Trainer 2010, as well as Nike boxing boots that feature some familiar detailing.
Manny’s Nike Trainer 1 Collection was one of the most popular athlete inspired models in recent memory, and Nike has created impressive designs for this year’s Trainer 1.2 Collection. Alongside two colorways of the Team Pacquiao Nike Trainer 1.2 for this fight is the Nike Boxing Boot that takes inspiration from the Trainer 1.2 as inspiration.
Check out the Trainer 1.2 and other Manny Pacquiao fan gear now available in the Manny Pacquiao Collection.
I’m thinking of going to Santa Monica to see him, but since I’m in a tight schedule, I’ll definitely be watching the live stream. Thanks to SC.
i could have sworn he was wearing some huarache trainers in the 24/7 pacquiao vs margarito
Whoa those last boxing/trainer shoes are ridic. Manny is definitely a role model for a lot of people. Will hear for updates since im not a fan of boxing. Definitely a fan of a lot of pacific islander people and asian people around the bay area though
Those boots are next level, Manny certainly gets some good Nike loving!!
The best fighters of this era(1990-Current) are Floyd and Ricardo ‘Finito’ Lopez. If somebody selected Lopez more than Floyd, I could recognize, but expressing Manny has completed far more than Floyd is bordering on LUNACY. Manny fights shot fighters like Morales and Barrera, and RECYCLED Top Rank fighters like Clottey, Cotto and PLASTER Palms. Deal with it.
Shane a outdated has been. JMM excess fat slob at welterweight. Even fatter slob at middleweight. Bradley? A no one with no opponents to his file of really serious be aware yet. A lightweight and not a middleweight.
“Black”…….. What you been smoking bro??? The simple fact is Manny is the P4P KING and Finest FIGHTER of the Ten years!!! Don’t dislike soooooooo considerably……..
The third pair of shoes is SICK!! Do any of you know where to get them???? Please let me know!!
dude manny is good but got to go with floyd i’m a boxer from snyder tx eastbay should come check it out for some pics
where could i get a pair or those red high top nikes the boxing ones?