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| Eight-division Filipino world boxing champion Hon. Senator Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and undefeated and reigning WBC-IBF Welterweight Champion Errol Spence Jr. all smiles in front of the press prior to their upcoming highly-anticipated bout on August 22, 2021 (Philippine time). (Image Source: Manila Bulletin) |
Philippine-based media company TAP Digital Media Ventures (TAP DMV) has has been tapped as the official local television broadcast partner of eight-division Filipino world boxing champion and national sports icon Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao's upcoming fight against the undefeated WBC (World Boxing Council) and IBF (International Boxing Federation) World Welterweight Champion Errol Spence Jr. set to be held on August 22, 2021 (Philippine time) in Las Vegas, Nevada after signing a License Agreement with the Senator to secure exclusive broadcast and exhibition rights for the said superbout.
At age 42, Pacquiao revels in being the underdog against the undefeated 31-year old American and believes he can overcome the odds by fight night, furthering his illustrious career with a win. The Filipino boxer is expected to stake his WBA (World Boxing Association) welterweight title against Spence's unified WBC-IBF welterweight championship, making the winner of the bout the undisputed welterweight world champion. Filipino boxing fans and sports aficionados can enjoy the Pacquiao-Spence bout on TAP Sports (SKYcable channel 188, Cignal channel 94, Cablelink channel 215, GSAT channel 32) and TAP's free-to-air telecast partner GMA Network. They can likewise have the option to watch the fight without ads on Pay Per View (PPV) through their pay TV providers. And as a special offer, Pacquiao vs. Spence will be eventually available for free via TAP DMV's subscription-based online live and on-demand sports and entertainment streaming service TAP GO which can be available for download on Google Play and Apple App Store.
“We are tremendously excited to be working with Manny Pacquiao and we are equally grateful for the opportunity to bring this superfight to Filipino fans. In the wake of the challenges brought on by this pandemic, we remain steadfast partners in delivering top notch sports and entertainment properties that aim to improve content consumption of our audiences,” said TAP DMV President and CEO Celinda De Guia. Meanwhile, TAP DMV Chairman Renen De Guia expressed, “It is a great honor for our team to be part of the continuing legacy of one of boxing’s all-time greats. We are truly proud to be a part of this historic fight which will surely bring inspiration and honor to our country." For Pacquiao, “Isa na namang pagkakatoon ang laban na ito para maipakita sa buong mundo ang tapang at galing ng mga Pilipino. Sa tulong ng makabagong teknolohiya kaakibat ang TAP DMV, mas maraming Pilipino pa ang magiging saksi sa paghatid natin ng tagumpay para sa bayan."
