Manny Pacquiao volunteers to play in the PBA All-Star Weekend

Boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao wants to take part in the coming PBA All-Star week that begins Wednesday.

PBA media bureau chief Willie Marcial told The Philippine Star that the fighting congressman of Sarangani province volunteered his participation through Davao del Sur Gov. Douglas Cagas.

"Manny asked Gov. Cagas if he can play. We said he's very much welcome. We can include him in the Legends Game. We're still awaiting the confirmation," said Marcial.

Pacquiao is an avid basketball fan and is known to play the sport as part of his conditioning regimen.

He also owns a basketball team named MP Gensan.

For his part, PBA head Chito Salud welcomed Pacquiao's possible appearance in the PBA All-Star event.

"The PBA is happy to provide Pacman this cross- training opportunity as he awaits confirmation of his next fight. Our basketball legends and stars will surely give the ultimate boxing legend the workout that he's craving for. Game on!" Salud said in a statement posted on the PBA's official Facebook page.

Marcial said if Pacquiao's plan pushes through, he is likely to be included in the Legend's Team Stalwarts, which include Benjie Paras, Bong Ravena, Dickie Bachmann, Topex Robinson, Ronald Tubid, Chris Tiu, JC Intal, Willie Miller, Mark Macapagal, and Jervy Cruz.

They will go up against Team Greats of Bong Hawkins, Jerry Codinera, Vince Hizon, Noli Locsin, Johnedel Cardel, Paul Lee, Mark Barroca, Mike Cortez, Cliff Hodge, PJ Simon, and Joe Devance.

The PBA All-Star Week in Digos, Davao del Sur will run on May 3 and May 5..

The Legends Game is set on Friday.

article source: abs-cbnnews.com

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