November 1 - 15 , 2016 PHILIPPINE ASIAN NEWS TODAY A21

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These words , in big , bold letters emblazoned on the vest strength and conditioning coach Justin Fortune was wearing on the night Manny Pacquiao was crowned anew the World Boxing Organization welterweight champion , represents the significance of the Filipino icon ’ s title win over then defending belt-owner Jessie Vargas .

“ Manny ’ s on a mission and that is to serve humanity by making people happy in the only way he knows how , through boxing . He ’ s been like that from the time he won the world flyweight championship 15 years ago . Each time he fought , he would tell us , his happiness is in serving people ,” the 56-year-old seven-time ‘ Trainer of the Year ’ recalled . “ It has always been a mission he imposed on himself .”

“ Of course , that ’ s besides helping his family extricate from the extreme poverty they were in . And after he had earned e n o u g h to secure his and his family ’ s future , his mind remained focused solely to making people , not only his countrymen , happy ,” Roach added .

Roach admitted that in the long years he ’ s been training fighters , he hasn ’ t seen a boxer like the eightdivision champion who finds satisfaction in trading punches with his fellow fighters , to give enjoyment to others .

“ Manny ’ s a freak , I tell you , a real freak ” Roach said . “ the reason I love him . He ’ s a rarity . He ’ s a different kind of person ,” he said . “ That ’ s why I ’ m very happy he won that fight coming from retirement .

“ I knew he needed that so he can continue with his mission . Had he lost , that could have been devastating ,” he said . “ He had lost many fights in his career . He can lose as many in the future , but not this one , which he wanted very

through government service like the senate ,” Roach noted . “ He felt sad and lonely staying in Manila all by himself and in the absence of his family .”

Realizing that he cannot make people happy if he himself is not happy , Pacquiao , the trainer surmised , took the chance of returning to the ring while doubling as a member of

Senator Manny Pacquiao added another feather to his cap as the eight-division world champion outclassed foe Jessie Vargas to clinch the WBO Welterweight title anew . The only active politician with a boxing title to his name in the world , Pacquiao earned his new feat through undergoing rigorous training up to the night of the fight . Dyan Castillejo followed the comeback of the “ Fighting Pride of the Philippines ” in Las Vegas , Nevada , USA , and she will share with everyone her exclusive stories on “ Sports U ,” this Thursday ( November 17 ) on ABS-CBN . Apart from that , “ Sports U ” gets to sit down with Kapamilya hunk Gerald Anderson , who will share his fitness secrets for people who look up to him as their fitspiration . Don ’ t miss this Thursday ’ s ( November 17 ) action-packed episode of “ Sports U ” with Dyan Castillejo after “ Bandila ” on ABS-CBN . “ Sports U ” aims to promote athletes who have inspiring stories to share and have what it takes to become future sports stars of the country . It also promotes fitness and healthy lifestyle by looking into how celebrities stay in shape . Follow their Facebook page at http :// facebook . com / SportsUtv and official Twitter account (@ SportsUTV ) for more updates . the Upper Chamber .

He did come back and a week after deciding on who to battle next , Pacquiao was seen on the road in in the mornings of days following , sparring and punching the mitts , the heavy bags and speed balls in the evenings right after attending senate sessions .

The sudden change in lifestyle proved too hard and demanding physically and mentally , but having

experienced the same hectic schedule while still in the movie and television before , Pacquiao endured the sacrifices and survived through a well-chartered time management .

He even expressed willingness to undergo the same difficult experience two or three more times or for as long as his body would allow before finally retiring for good .

Manny Pacquiao stands victorious over Jessie Vargas and Dyan Castillejo caught all the action and training of Pambansang Kamao

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