‘Mommy D’ joins son Manny Pacquiao in US ahead of Thurman bout

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MANILA, Philippines–One of Manny Pacquiao’s biggest supporters has joined him in the United States ahead of his fight against Keith Thurman.

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Pacquiao’s mother Dionisia, known to many as “Mommy D,” has arrived in Los Angeles where her son is training for his July 20 fight in Las Vegas.

“Welcome to the US mom. We’re ready for July 20. #PacquiaoThurman,” Pacquiao said in an Instagram post.

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The 90-year-old Dionisia wasn’t at ringside last January when Manny dominated Adrien Broner for the unanimous decision victory.

Manny is deep into his training for the WBA Super World welterweight showdown against the undefeated American, who is 10 years his junior.