{
  "id": 12791612,
  "title": "Video: Polish President Nawrocki spars with Manny Pacquiao in Manila",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/video-polish-president-nawrocki-spars-with-manny-pacquiao-in-manila",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T04:33:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/video-polish-president-nawrocki-spars-with-manny-pacquiao-in-manila-1.500702604"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manila: During his state visit to the Philippines, Polish President Karol Nawrocki took part in a boxing session with Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao, blending diplomacy with a light training exercise. Nawrocki, known for his interest in boxing, trained with Pacquiao during his visit from October 6 to 8. Footage captured the two donning gloves and engaging in pad drills and light sparring, rather than a competitive fight. Pacquiao shared the video on social media, expressing his honor to train the Polish President, stating \"Mabuhay!\" Poland's state broadcaster TVP confirmed the meeting. This unique experience occurred during Nawrocki's historic first state visit to the Philippines, which focused on various topics including defense, security, trade, agriculture, science, technology, and people-to-people ties. The collaboration also had a domestic significance, as Pacquiao is engaged in Philippine public service as the lead convenor of the National Anti-Poverty Commission. In his remarks, Nawrocki noted Pacquiao's transformation from a boxing champion to a fighter against poverty in the Philippines, emphasizing the high-profile cultural moment within the broader diplomatic visit aimed at strengthening the ties between the two nations.",
  "summary": "Manila: Polish President Karol Nawrocki stepped into a Manila boxing ring with Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao during his state visit to the Philippines, combining diplomacy with a light training session. Dr Nawrocki, who has a longstanding interest in boxing, trained with Pacquiao during his October 6–8 state visit . Footage showed the two wearing boxing gloves and working through pad…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}