Manny Pacquiao ALS Bucket Challenge: Philippine's Champ Nominated By Chris Algieri [WATCH]! Boxers Set To Fight On November 22!
Too early for boxing ring talks? Why not taking the ALS Bucket Challenge for Filipino Champ Manny Pacquiao!
Just like other celebs and famous personalities, an American boxer Chris Algieri took the ALS Ice Bucket challenge and he is passing it to Pacman! Watch this video:
The Ice Bucket Challenge aims to raise awareness for ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease and its video has gone viral in the US which is very timely. The challenge reportedly has attracted personalities from the sports world, including NBA stars Carmelo Anthony, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James.
Meanwhile, Algieri and Pacquaio are set to fight on November 22, according to Christian Post, for welterweight division. The fight will happen at the Venetian in Macao, China. HBO will still telecast the boxing fight, but according to Philstar, it will be set on November 23.
The challenger, who currently holds a record of 20-0 with eight knockouts, is confident that he deserved his shot at the title against the Filipino Congressman and boxer. .Manny Pacquiao current record is 56-5-2 with 38 KOs.
He also said that people underestimates his power because of his eight knockouts out of 20 fights. His exact statement:
"I hit harder than you think," he said during an exclusive overseas telephone interview with BoxingScene.com. (check out the full story here).
Meanwhile, can boxing fans expect the Filipino boxer, Manny Pacquaio to take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge? Stay tuned!
