President Aquino in the midst of the excitement of most Filipino to the close epic boxing bout on May 3, has extended his concern about the health of the boxer.
“Isn’t it nice (if) you’re the one who’ll say (to Pacquiao), it’s enough? You have earned and saved money. You should be able to enjoy it. Enjoy your family. Enjoy each other,” Aquino said.
He added referring to the boxer-turned politician: “(Pacquiao) is entitled, after all his sacrifices and the example that he’s made, to enjoy the fruits of all his hard work and labor.”
“And then now you see him in such a condition. Didn’t anyone ever tell him, ‘You’ve done enough?’” he added.
The president also put up that he might try to catch the delayed telecast of the big fight between Pacquiao and Mayweather, “after 10 people (would have) texted me that (Pacquiao) had won.”
“You’ve done so much. Don’t put yourself (through) unnecessary risks. (Let this May 3 fight) be the crowning glory (of your career).” President Aquino said as an advice to Pacquiao who he also admire.
“I’m very confident that (Pacquiao) will do our countrymen proud as he has always done. (But) I go back to my perpetual message, which is, continued fighting in the ring does not promote good health,” he said.
“(Pacquiao) has already done so much for our country and perhaps we should be the ones to show concern for him, instead of brainwashing him until…” the President disclosed.
H/T: Inquirer.net; Image from Rappler.com