By: Romeo Braceros Jr.

Early in the following year, television will once again air the boxing program that gave Manny Pacquiao his Hall of Fame career.

The boxing legend is reviving Blow-by-Blow, which will hold its debut performance on November 20 in Mandaluyong City, where Pacquiao fought seven times.

The first episode will air in January 2023, with former amateur star Criztian Pitt Laurente as the host. One Sports and the City of Mandaluyong will collaborate with two-time world champion Gerry Pealosa.

The revival of Blow-by-Blow is being overseen by Pacquiao, who wants to find the next boxing superstar.

During the press conference on Saturday at the Grand Summit Hotel, Pacquiao said, "I think we can develop a new champion by bringing back Blow-by-Blow."

Abalos, one of Pacquiao's first backers, is adamant that the Filipino boxing legend was born to be great.

Because of his passion and focus, I already knew he would succeed," Abalos remarked, emphasizing that he is giving the weekly show his full support.

It arrives at a favorable, though not crucial, moment for Philippine boxing. 

According to Games and Amusements Board officer-in-charge Emmar Benitez, the industry is attempting to recover.

Von Gaa of Cignal, the organization that will handle the telecast of the program that Pacquiao would eventually put up world title fights, was also present at the inaugural opening.

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