Manny Pacquiao, Metta World Peace attend Rising Stars boxing card

Manny Pacquiao and Metta World Peace during the Rising Stars’ event at Resorts World Manila. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines—Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao arrived in Resorts World Manila on Saturday for the Rising Stars fight card, a boxing event he is co-promoting with Ringstar Asia.

Pacquiao wasn’t the lone sporting star to walk in as he brought his friend and former defensive ace Metta World Peace with him.

Loud cheers broke out upon the arrival of Pacquiao and Metta World Peace, who also brought his Filipino-American son Jeron Artest.

Manny Pacquiao, one-time NBA champion Metta World Peace arrive here at Resorts World Manila. Pacquiao is co-promoter of “Rising Stars” boxing event along with Ringstar Asia. pic.twitter.com/4hPcwfXWll

— Mark Giongco (@MarkGiongcoINQ) March 23, 2019

The two were also joined by Pacquiao’s family as they all dined at a steakhouse just beside where the venue of the boxing event.

World Peace is in town for the NBTC National Finals where Jeron and other Filipino high school standouts showcased their skills in a week-long tournament.

World Peace, formerly known as Ron Artest, won a championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2010 and was named Defensive Player of the Year in 2004.