This is the real purpose of the American boxing champ Floyd Mayweather Jr. why he is in the Philippines right now, an event not about boxing.
American boxing champ Floyd Mayweather Jr. hinted about his visit in the Philippines a day ago and this brought assumptions that talks about rematch with Pambansang Kamao Manny Pacquiao will take place.
Based on a previous article, the videographer of Pacquiao, Wendell Cunanan who happens to be with Mayweather in Thailand the other day, posted a video on Instagram that showed the American boxer’s plan to be here in the country.
Initially, the real purpose of his visit was not yet disclosed but now it is clear to boxing champs that Mayweather is not here now to plan a rematch but instead he is a guest in a Miss Universe event, according to the article published in Pilipino Star Ngayon.
The said event for the most popular beauty pageant in the world is set to happen on May 8 at the Okada Manila and it will feature Miss Universe beauties such as Iris Mittenaere, Demi Leigh Nel Peters and Pia Wurtzbach.
There have been reports that the Miss Universe 2018 will most probably be held in the country.
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It was said in the article that Department of Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo stated that there is 90 percent possibility that the Philippines will host the Miss Universe pageant this year.
This plan is in line with the upcoming reopening of Boracay to tourists this November 2018.
Regarding the rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr., the Pambansang Kamao said that he is open for it, based on the source.
It can be recalled that the last of the two boxing champs happened back in 2015. This is considered to be the “Fight of the Century” because aside from it was a most-awaited fight, it was also a controversial one.