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KUALA LUMPUR (MindaNews / July 15) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is among the most important personalities in the ring when Manny Pacquiao, a senator from his country, tries to snatch the world's welterweight Boxing Association (WBA) crown of Argentine champion Lucas Matthysse on Sunday. President Duterte arrived Saturday night in what his presidential photographer King Rodriguez called a "private trip".
Duterte allegedly met with Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohammad
Pacquiao had met Mahathir July 12 and invited him to watch the fight alongside Duterte.
"Dr. Mahathir said that he would do his best to come in. I am so ready for the fight and I would like to invite the Malaysians to watch him on Sunday," said Pacquiao, quoted by Malaysia Star, July 12th.
It will be the first time that two heads of state will watch a world title boxing bout. If the heads of state of Papua New Guinea and Singapore also attend the fight, which has also been reported, it will be a politically starred boxing match.
The VIP section seating arrangements were reorganized in a hurry with the tickets being recalled to accommodate the entourage of Duterte and Mahathir who are expected to arrive minutes before the main event.
President Duterte declined requests for interviews, stating that his arrival was not an official function but at Pacquiao's request. 19659002] Although Pacquiao supported former Vice President Jejomar Binay in the 2016 presidential elections, he maintained his friendship with Duterte and became one of the most devoted allies of the president in the Philippine Senate.
Duterte also observed Pacquiao's fight against Fahprakorb Rakkiatgym RMC Gymnasium in Davao City
Duterte should immediately return to Manila after the fight. (Edwin Espejo / contributor)
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