Manny Pacquiao May Turn Down Political Aspirations In 2022 To Focus On Boxing

Manny Pacquiao’s future in the boxing ring hinges on what he plans to do with his political career.

It appears that he already has something in mind when he revealed his options leading to the 2022 Philippine presidential elections.

Appearing on a local television show in the Philippines, Pacquiao cleared the air on what he has in mind next year.

The 42-year-old said that he has no plans of running for the vice presidency, revealing that he was only interested in running for president or run anew for a senate seat.

The other option was to retire from politics altogether.

Pacquiao plans to announce his decision before October. He further stressed that he will stand by his decision.

“As I have said, whatever my decision will be, I will stand by it and fight for it, and I will do my best to accomplish my dreams for the people,” Pacquiao said in Filipino.

Word is ripe that he could target a rematch with WBA welterweight champion Yordenis Ugas.

Pacquiao lost via unanimous decision to the Cuban foe last August 21 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

From his performance, it was clear that Pacquiao was not in top shape. His camp claimed that the boxing legend suffered from cramps early in the fight aside from failing to adjust in time against Ugas.

However, Filipino Olympian Arlo Chavez batted that if the "Pac-Man" did suffer from cramps, he would have not been able to stand up and last the 12-rounds of the main event.

Chavez believes that if Pacquiao was hurting, it must have been something else according to a report from PTV News.

Regardless, Chavez pointed out that Pacquiao should continue fighting for as long as he wants to.

It is a sentiment shared by most, pointing out how Bernard Hopkins was able to continue and dominate until he reached 51 years old.

But all that depends on what Pacquiao plans to do as far as politics is concerned. While he is lauded for trying to multi-task, the fact remains that his focus is diverted. The fight against Ugas is one clear example of that.