The highly anticipated duel between the 8 Division World Title Holder Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao versus Sugar Shane Mosley was the main reason why American Sports apparel company Nike Inc. had decided to designed a “Pacman” sneakers.
Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao was one of the top endorsers of Nike Brand. He even starred in one of the Nike commercials which showcase top athletes of the world.
He was the first Filipino athlete and boxer endorser of the Nike Brand. He partnered with Nike from 2007 until recently. Boxing for the past years had dropped it’s popularity maybe because of the emergence of other-fight sports, not until the world’s number one pound for pound king had arrived and brought back the glory days of boxing.
Pacquiao have been a prominent figure in Nike brand. Nike have designed a special pair of shoes during his fight against Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton which he dominated and knocked downed.
Nike Huarache shoes was printed with the date of the match against Sugar Shane Mosley which was scheduled on May 7, 2011.
Pacman’s Filipino heritage was evident on Nike Zoom Huarache TR Low PE. The white, blue red and gold upper colorway was a testimony of Filipino patriotism. Pacquiao’s Nike Logo was also on the bottom sole and a circular badge was on the tongue.
Pacman’s Nike Trainers were hits during its released and even made more sales after every victory gained by the People’s Champ. Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao was one of the high earning athlete not only for every fight he was up to, but also in his product endorsements locally and internationally.
Video of one of his commercial:
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