Manny Pacquiao back in LA to start training for May 2 super-fight

MANILA, Philippines—Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has arrived in Los Angeles to begin his training for his fight against the undefeated American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Pacquiao arrived at the Los Angeles International Airport at 8:05 p.m on Saturday (Sunday on Philippine time) where he was mobbed by members of the media and fans.

Upon arriving at Los Angeles, Pacquiao posted a picture on his Instagram account, thanking the Lord for His “guidance and protection.”

“Just arrived here in LA excited to focus training for the May 2 fight, thank you Lord for the guidance and protection and you up hold me with your righteous right hand,” he said.

Before he left the country, Pacquiao sat as coach in the match between his team Kia Carnival and Blackwater Elite in the PBA.

The Sarangani lawmaker arrived just before tip off, citing heavy traffic.

Kia lost to Blackwater, 104-115. AJH

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