MANILA, Philippines – The boxing movie of loyal Manny Pacquiao fan, American actor Mark Wahlberg, is now being shown in Philippine cinemas.
Based on the life of retired boxer Micky “Irish” Ward, "The Fighter" is released locally by Pioneer Films.
Pacquiao served as an inspiration for Wahlberg for his portrayal of Ward, a journeyman fighter best remembered for his monumental battles against Arturo Gatti.
Wahlberg has been following the Filipino champion’s career since his victory over boxing great Oscar de la Hoya in December 2008.
“Every time he was training at Wild Card Gym, I watched him because my whole approach was, I wanted to look like a Manny Pacquiao-caliber fighter. I didn’t want to look like another actor who’s doing...
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