SENATOR Manny Pacquiao yesterday confirmed his official retirement from boxing.

Pacquiao, the Philippine’s Pambansang Kamao and the only eight-division world champion, leaves behind 26 years of colorful career that saw him emerge as one the best in his field.

“To the greatest fans and the greatest sport in the world, thank you! Thank you for all the wonderful memories.

”This is the hardest decision I’ve ever made, but I’m at peace with it. Chase your dreams, work hard, and watch what happens. Goodbye boxing,”he said.

The senator made his announcement through his Facebook page and thanked all the people who helped him in his boxing career.

He recently announced that he is running for 2022 Presidential elections.

Considered a boxing icon, Pacquiao has a win-draw-loss record of 62-8-2 where 39 of his victories came from knockouts.

He has beaten fellow legends like Mexicans Juan Manuel Marquez, Marco Antonio Barrera, and Erik Morales and American Oscar De La American.

One of his biggest fights was against Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2015 in which he lost via unanimous decision.

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