BOXING SUPERSTAR MANNY PACQUIAO FAILS TO SHINE IN FIRST PBA OUTING

BOCAUE, Bulacan—The novelty of Manny Pacquiao playing in the PBA was well-applauded Sunday, but the world’s only boxer to win titles in eight divisions realized—the hard way— that basketball is one sport he will find hard to excel in as a player.

The 5-foot-6 Pacquiao got all the boost he needed from the record opening-day crowd at Philippine Arena here, playing close to seven minutes in starting out at the off-guard spot for newcomer KIA Sorento against fellow rookie team Blackwater Elite

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