MANILA, Philippines—Juan Manuel Marquez took a page out of Manny Pacquiao’s playbook—not how to throw the perfect left hook, but on how to jump into politics.
Pacquiao, who’s a serving senator in the Philippines, took notice of Marquez career jump from the Sweet Science into the political landscape of Mexico City.
“I am humbled that you have taken notice of my work in the Philippines. Let us be partners in our fight against corruption. Remember always – politics is not a business, it is public service,” posted Pacquiao on Twitter.
“Wish you the best, my friend. Vaya con Diyos!”
.@JMMarquezOf I am humbled that you have taken notice of my work in the Philippines. Let us be partners in our fight against corruption. Remember always – politics is not a business, it is public service.
Wish you the best, my friend. Vaya con Diyos!
— Manny Pacquiao (@MannyPacquiao) April 15, 2021
Marquez, who fought Pacquiao four times…
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