GENERAL SANTOS CITY (24 November 2014) – All “Generals” are now waiting for the arrival of the “People’s Champ” Sarangani Congressman Emmanuel “Manny” D. Pacquiao after his overwhelming victory over Christopher Algieri last Sunday (November 23) at Cotai Arena, Macau.
City Mayor Ronnel Rivera has ordered the local government unit of General Santos City (LGU-GSC) to prepare a hero’s welcome for Pacquiao days prior to the fight, whether he wins or loses.
According to Rivera, “Pacquiao is worth celebrating. We will give him the support that he needs, that he deserves.”
Pacquiao, together with his team, is expected to arrive here in Gensan around 4pm. – 5pm today, November 24, aboard two chartered planes.
The LGU-GSC has already set the route for the convoy of Pacquiao where his fellow “Generals” can meet and greet him.
The parade will end in the City Hall Lobby where a short press conference will be held.
During the day of the fight, the LGU-GSC also gave a free Pay-Per-View (PPV) at the Lagao Gymnasium which catered to thousands of people.
To show his support to the fighting congressman, who is also his close friend, Rivera accompanied Pacquiao to Macau to watch his fight.
Pacquiao won the brawl over the younger but taller Algieri via unanimous decision, with the scores of 119-103, 119-103 and 120-102.
During the entire twelve rounds, Algieri was knocked down to the canvass six times by Pacquiao—a statement that the former is still not talented enough to face one of the best boxers of his era.
“That was an amazing fight. If you can see it up close, you can really feel the intensity and speed of Manny. I was really amazed how the fight transpired,” the mayor said. (Gensan CPIO/ Ian John M. Lagare)
No comments:
Post a Comment