Manny Pacquiao (Photo : REUTERS/TYRONE SIU)
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather fight has been anticipated highly in boxing arenas for the past five years now. "When the fight was announced, I felt kind of relief" said Pacquiao.
Now that the fight is actually taking place on May 2, Saturday, Pacquiao says he is excited about the fight. Pacquiao tweeted on April 29, Wednesday, "3 days to fight night, getting the crowd excited! #MayPac #GalaxyLife"
There are, however, some little unknown facts about the boxer who has 1.9 million devotees on Twitter. His twitter account, at the first place, is full of fighting spirit, to catch a glimpse, check @MannyPacquiao.
Pacquiao's love for music is different; the Filipino boxer likes romantic songs and ballads. His love for music has remained the same even when the taste has altered over the years.
"Before I listened to Shakire songs, now I listen to worship songs" said Pacquiao.
The boxer's favorites are Elton John and Whitney Houston. The boxer is also a kind of musician himself. He has an album titled "Lalaban Ako Para Sa Pilipino" running in the Phillipines. It means "I will fight for the people of the Phillipines," reported CBS Local.
Also, Pacquiao is a bit religious and he drives the frustrations out thinking about the God's mercy. He tweets, "I call on the LORD in my distress, and he answers me. Psalm 120:1," to prove this.
Meanwhile, the ace boxer is being sponsored heavily by the fight-minded companies ahead of the much anticipated fight with Mayweather. Butterfinger, Aqua Hydrated Water, and Organogold are some of them, according to SB Nation.
Recently, many celebs have also started meeting this fierce boxer from the Philipines. The latest among the bunch has been Keanu Reeves.
"Thank you Keanu Reeves for visiting me and my wife Jinkee. God Bless you always," tweeted Pacquiao on 24 April, 2015.
The world is getting prepared to see Pacquiao in his best form on May 2, Saturday.
