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Monday, Aug 04, 2014

Report: Manny Pacquiao Has Purchased Stake in ONE FC

Victor Cui and Manny Pacquiao (right) (photo via ONE FC)

By FCF Staff

ONE FC has a new backer, and it’s not someone from the MMA industry, but rather, boxing star Manny Pacquiao.

Pacquiao has reportedly purchased shares in the Asian based, MMA promotion, according to a new report from Yahoo Sports. The story cites ONE FC CEO Victor Cui as the source.

How many shares Pacquiao has bought in ONE FC was not disclosed.

Pacquiao is the current, WBO welterweight champion and the Filipino boxer is a massive star in his native country. Cui relayed that the promotion hopes to hold a press conference with Pacquiao in the future, schedule permitting, for it’s December 5th event in the Philippines.

 

posted by FCF Staff @ 12:27 pm
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