It was a political party backstage at "Jimmy Kimmel Live" when Filipino ring icon and Sarangani Representative Manny Pacquiao met former United States President Bill Clinton.
Pacquiao has made it a tradition to appear on Kimmel’s show before his major fights, and he continued that tradition in the April 2 episode of the show, where he promoted his upcoming rematch against unbeaten American Timothy Bradley Jr.
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Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao (L) meets President Bill
Clinton backstage before the taping of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Wednesday
night in Hollywood, California.
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It was Pacquiao's eighth appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" dating back to 2009. The only time he failed to make an appearance on the show prior to a major bout was last year, when he fought Brandon Rios.
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| Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao appears backstage before the taping of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Wednesday night in Hollywood, California |
Also making an appearance on the show was former President Clinton, who told Kimmel that he is hopeful of Pacquiao’s political future in the Philippines.
I hope he goes right up on the ladder,” said Clinton, as quoted by the Washington Post. “He’s a great guy, and he’s a great role model in his country.”
“He’s very strong and honest,” he added.
