Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has been selected as the Vice President of the International Boxing Association (IBA). In an Instagram post, the athlete-turned-politician expressed how grateful he is to be chosen by the association.
As Vice President of the Association, the Filipino champion will be playing an active role in pushing forward the organization’s mission and values. He will be promoting the ideals of IBA globally and advise the President and the Board, among other roles and functions.
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In the press release of the Association, Umar Kremlev, its President, expressed how Manny’s inclusion will help boost the mission of IBA in all corners of the world.
“Manny Pacquiao is widely beloved around the globe, he is a true boxing legend who wants to leave a legacy beyond the ring. His life story mirrors the spirit of IBA’s mission: giving every young boxer a fair chance to have achieve their dreams. We have been helping children as an organization, while Manny has been doing it all alone. Now, we will continue to help our children together as a united IBA boxing family and extend Manny’s programs beyond the borders,” the IBA President shared.
In his Instagram post, Manny shared that the position given to him is an honor and assured everyone that he will be serving and inspiring the boxers of the next generation.
“Honored to be appointed as Vice President of the International Boxing Association (IBA). I’m thankful for the trust and the opportunity to serve the sport that has given me so much. My goal is to help inspire and guide the next generation of boxers around the world,” he wrote.
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Friends and fans of the Filipino champion congratulated him in the comment section of his post. Others shared how excited they are to see Manny in a different light in the boxing world–– this time serving as IBA’s Vice President.
“Seeing this makes me want to not give up on my Boxing dreams,” a fan wrote.
“You deserve the best, champion, and the world has always known you, and you are undoubtedly the best champion,” another fan added.