MANILA, Philippines – Visiting Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight champion Georges St.-Pierre (GSP) shared a training gym with World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight king Manny Pacquiao on Friday.
St.-Pierre, who is in Manila for a 3-day UFC tour, got his wish to finally meet and train with Pacquiao, who is currently in the thick of preparations for his boxing match against Mexico's Antonio Margarito.
The UFC champion from Canada immediately greeted Pacquiao in Filipino when they met in the Elorde Gym locker room. "Kamusta ka, kamusta ka (How are you, how are you)?" said St.-Pierre.
Pacquiao warmly welcomed and thanked St.-Pierre.
"Thank you for your support and being a fan," said the 7-division boxing champion.
"I look forward to watch your next fight," St.-Pierre replied. "Hopefully, one day you'll take on [Floyd] Mayweather and knock him Read More >>>
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