Foreign media: Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao announced his candidacy for the 2022 presidential election

AFP reported on Sept. 19 that Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao said he would run for president in 2022.

In August, After being defeated by Yordenis Ugas, Manny Pacquiao hinted that he would retire and began preparations to run for the philippine presidency. At the time, he said: "I will make the final decision next month. I know I'm facing a big problem and it's harder than boxing. But I want to help the people, I want to help them. ”