Pacquiao inducted into International Boxing Hall of Fame

Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame at Turning Stone Casino in Canastota, New York, on Monday (Manila time), June 9.

After his induction, Pacquiao flew back to Los Angeles to resume training for his upcoming fight against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on July 16 in Las Vegas.

Pacquiao, who turned 46 this year, expressed his determination to break his own record as the oldest welterweight champion and enhance his legacy through this challenge.

The induction ceremony highlighted Pacquiao's journey from a small boy from General Santos City to an eight-division world champion who has fought in four different decades, joining fellow Filipinos Pancho Villa, Gabriel 'Flash' Elorde, and promoter Lope Sarreal.

Pacquiao remains an underdog against Barrios but is confident he can spring surprises on fight night.