August 13, 2025 | 12:56pm
MANILA, Philippines — From one champion to a different.
Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao rubbed elbows with NBA champion Jaylen Brown earlier this week, because the Boston Celtic visited the nation.
Brown posted some pictures on his Instagram story as he met the one eight-division world boxing champion.
The 2 exchanged autographed attire and likewise took time to play chess.
Pacquiao obtained autographed footwear, whereas Brown took dwelling signed boxing gloves.
Brown visited the nation as a part of his Asian tour.
For his half, the 46-year-old Pacquiao returned to the boxing ring final month and settled for a controversial majority draw towards 30-year-old Mario Barrios.
Brown, alternatively, is a one-time NBA Finals Most Precious Participant with Boston throughout the Celtics’ 2024 title run.
Final season, the Celtics misplaced to the New York Knicks within the Jap Convention semifinals.
