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3 Questions with Manny Pacquiao at Pre-Mayweather Fight Media Day Event

3 Questions with Manny Pacquiao at Pre-Mayweather Fight Media Day Event

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Manny Pacquiao is a man who sticks to his New Year's Resolutions! After telling us he hoped the long-awaited bout with Floyd Mayweather would materialize in the new year, he's made good on that goal, and now YH is at the Wild Card Boxing Club to catch up with the champion boxer at the media day event for his upcoming fight with Mayweather! We ask him about his training, his get-pumped music, and how he will celebrate if/when he wins!

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I'm Oliver Trevena here with Young Hollywood at the Wild Card Boxing Club about to interview the legend Manny Pacquiao ahead of his fight with Floyd Mayweather. We got a lot of people here. We've done this a lot. Everybody gets three questions. By one rule. No autographs, no selfies, no warnings. I see it, you're out. Don't let it happen. This should be interesting. Come on, Manny. Um, what do you, what would you like to see happen this, we're at the beginning of the year in 2015. So if I interview you next year, what would you like to have accomplished in 2015?

Manny Pacquiao

To finish the fight with uh the guy who claimed that he's number one pound for pound.

Young Hollywood

Manny, last time you were in the studio you said in 2015, you wanted to fight the man that claims he's number one, now you're doing it, how are you training?

Manny Pacquiao

Training is good and ready for the fight and uh physically, mentally and spiritually. And uh I'm excited for the fight.

Young Hollywood

What's gonna be your lead up music to listen to?

Manny Pacquiao

My album, lalaban ako para sa Pilipino.

Young Hollywood

I watched the music video, it's lovely, it's great.

Manny Pacquiao

Yes, you saw it, right?

Young Hollywood

Yeah, I saw it, I saw it, I love it. What will you do after you win, because you are going to win, what are you gonna do to celebrate?

Manny Pacquiao

Um, back to the hotel and then spend time with the family and uh the friends and you know, celebrate. And give thanks to God.

Young Hollywood

Last time we were together, you sang a little bit of Elvis, can you give us a little bit of Elvis again?

Manny Pacquiao

Love me tender, love me true. Never let me go.

Young Hollywood

You're a legend, Manny, good luck, man.

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  • Manny Pacquiao

    Interview subject and legendary boxer

  • Oliver Trevena

    Young Hollywood interviewer

  • Floyd Mayweather

    Pacquiao's opponent for the upcoming fight

  • Elvis

    Artist whose song Pacquiao briefly sings

FAQ

Who interviewed Manny Pacquiao?+
Oliver Trevena from Young Hollywood interviewed Manny Pacquiao.
Where did the interview with Manny Pacquiao take place?+
The interview took place at the Wild Card Boxing Club during a media day event.
Who is Manny Pacquiao fighting next?+
Manny Pacquiao is fighting Floyd Mayweather next.
What music does Manny Pacquiao listen to before a fight?+
Manny Pacquiao listens to his own album, 'lalaban ako para sa Pilipino', before a fight.
How does Manny Pacquiao plan to celebrate after winning?+
Manny Pacquiao plans to return to his hotel, spend time with family and friends, celebrate, and give thanks to God.

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