FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, August 8th, 2013
MANNY PACQUIAO HIGHLIGHTS THE CROSSOVER ON FRIDAY AT 6 P.M. ET
Pacquiao on Mayweather: “If that fight doesn’t happen, I’m satisfied with what I’ve done in boxing.”
STAMFORD, Conn. – August 8, 2013 – NBC Sports Network’s daily sports and entertainment show The Crossover features guest host Chris Mannix interviewing eight-division boxing world champion (54-2-5 all-time record with 38 knockouts) and representative in Congress in the Philippines Manny Pacquiao this Friday, August 9 at 6 p.m. ET.
Highlights from Mannix’s interview with Pacquiao:
Pacquiao on being knocked out in his last fight: “No, I’m not [scared], it’s not the first time I’ve been knocked out… I can still fight and I’ll let you know if I’m feeling something.”
Pacquiao on potentially fighting rival Floyd Mayweather, Jr.: “If that fight doesn’t happen, I’m okay. I’m satisfied with what I’ve done in boxing… I feel satisfied with my career.”
Other topics include:
- More on Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
- His family’s reaction to his getting knocked out by Juan Manuel Marquez
- Retiring from the sport
- Being a congressman in the Philippines
- Why he decided to fight Brandon Rios next on November 23 in Macau, China
ABOUT THE CROSSOVER:
Designed for viewers who want more than basic sports news and scores, The Crossover focuses on the biggest and most topical stories of the day in the worlds of sports, with a pop culture twist. As part of the daily show, Michelle Beadle welcome guests from sports and entertainment to discuss the news of the day, the sports teams she loves, the projects she is working on and more.
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