Dominican NBA stalwart Karl-Anthony Towns links up with Manny Pacquiao

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As Dominicans enjoy a strong FIBA World Cup start, Karl-Anthony Towns finds time to meet up with Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao

“It’s fun. It’s great to meet a Filipino legend, boxing legend, sports legend. I’ve known Manny for a while. Being able to see him in the ring personally, being in training camp. It’s really fun to get to catch up,” said the NBA big man.

Towns went with his Filipino friend Chucky Anthony, who also hails from General Santos City like the eight-division world champion. The two met Pacquiao two years ago in the United States when the retired boxer was training for his welterweight title bout against Yordenis Ugas of Cuba in August 2021.Towns has been stellar in his first World Cup, averaging 25 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists through two games.

With Towns in tow, Dominican Republic eyes a sweep of Group A against Angola on Tuesday, August 29, as it looks to go deep into the tournament after bowing out in the second round in the past two World Cups.

 

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