Now at the age of 43, Pacquiao enters a stage that is in stark contrast to the one that consumed the better part of his life. The modern-day political arena is a far cry from the hallowed boxing rung inside Madison Square Gardens or Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, where he destroyed the dreams of fighters who dared to challenge his extraordinary boxing skills.

In his bid to become President of the Philippines, a Southeast Asian country of over 8,000 islands and beautiful beaches, Pacquiao must confront the new

challenges with even greater dexterity, for despite having received every conceivable boxing accolade and winning the hearts of millions the qualifications to become a country’s head requires an extraordinary vision, character, and integrity.