Pacquiao croons for Kimmel but no special song for Mayweather

NY Boxing Examiner | Michael Marley
HOLLYWOOD—That Hollywood Swinger known as Manny Pacquiao was in high spirits after a brisk workout which included eight strong sparring rounds under the ever vigilant eye of Coach Freddie Roach Tuesday afternoon.

Pacman went four rounds against Urbano Antillo, the gritty Mexican, and four against the bigger, heavy hitting Ohioan Shawn Porter.

After his typical lengthy, backbreaking gymnasium stint, Pacman intently watched his sparmates go at each other and then keenly observed world champion Amir Khan, also tutored by Roach, as he prepped for his Dec. 5 WBA 140 pound title defense against Dmitry Salita in Newcastle.

Khan sparred with Roach’s budding superstar, 17 year old high school senior who moved here recently from Phoenix, Jesse Benavidez.

All you had to do is watch three rounds to see how Benavidez handled himself against the talented and experienced British star to see that Roach may have another boxing goldmine on his hands.

Pacman said hello to me between rounds at one point and we shook hands.

I told him his footwork has improved considerably and I thought he was doing a bit of a Manny Shuffle as part of his ring choreography now.

Manny then did what Manny does, he smiled.

With his workout completed, Pacquiao left Roach to talk with the Pinoy press corps, including Abac Cordero and Nick Giongco, and he revved up his black Mercedes for the short drive across town to the Jimmy Kimmel Show Studios.

Agent Michael Koncz confirmed that Manny would croon “Sometimes When We Touch” on the nationally televised program.

Sex siren Pam Anderson was also slated to appear with Kimmel. It is rumored that she has been stalking Michael Koncz or Rob Peters but both denied the rumors.

I asked Manny if he had a special song for Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Manny then did what Manny does, he smiled.

And his Mercedes zoomed down Vine Street towards the nearby Kimmel studio.

Just another day in the life of the Pinoy Idol.

He's fighting and singing his way into American hearts.

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