Pacquiao has retired from boxing following his trilogy fight against Timothy Bradley last April 9 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. He said he wanted to spend more time with his family and pursue his political agenda following his 21-year boxing career.
After his farewell fight against Bradley, the 37-year-old incumbent congressman from the lone district of Sarangani, whose term of office expires on June 30, 2016, said he can’t say with certainty if he will stay retired because he has yet to experience a retired ilfe.
“If you ask me to come back, I won’t know because I don’t know a retired life. I’m not there yet, so i don’t know what is the feeling. I have a commitment to my family. I made my decision already,” said Pacquiao after his unanimous decision win over Bradley.
Right after his official proclamation by the Commission on Elections Thursday afternoon, Pacquiao said he finds it hard to make a promise when you can’t fulfill it.
“You know, as a Christian, it’s not right that I make promises. I’ll do what I can. Let’s say you promised you’ll have perfect attendance but you get sick. So, you won’t fulfill your promise,” he said.
Pacquiao ranked No. 7 in the list of 12 winning senatorial candidates who will serve their term as mandated by law for the next six years.
Pacquiao thanked and assured the electorate that he won’t disappoint them as he performs his duties as senator.
“Thank you to the Filipinos for their trust. I can only say one thing: you will not be disappointed with the priceless trust and support that you’ve given to me,” he said.
