Manny Pacquiao prepares against “arrogant” Keith Thurman
09 June 2019 |
10:49 am
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao trains in Manila for the World Boxing Association battle for welterweight supremacy against Keith Thurman in Las Vegas on July 20. The eight-division champion teases the “arrogant” Thurman to prove his worth in the ring.
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