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StumblePublished Monday, Nov. 9, 2009 | 3:01 a.m.
Updated Monday, Nov. 9, 2009 | 3:18 a.m.
Pacquiao sings 'Sometimes When We Touch'
Opening skit: Punching pumpkins
Interview, part 1
Interview, part 2
In a conversation with a small group of writers at his Los Angeles training camp the other day, Manny Pacquiao answered a wide range of questions in his typical pleasant but measured, low-key style.
Pacquiao's face lit up with a broad smile, however, and he began laughing, when I asked him about his recent experience on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live."
It was Pacquiao's U.S. network television debut, designed to promote Saturday's welterweight title fight with Miguel Cotto at the MGM Grand.
Clearly Pacquiao enjoyed his appearance on Kimmel's late-night talk show, which is based in L.A.
"He's a funny guy," Pacquiao said. "I'm having fun, you know?"
Kimmel displayed his quick wit with a couple of great ad-libs during his interview with Pacquiao.
For example, when Pacquiao said he's so famous in his native Philippines that he can't even go to the mall without being mobbed, Kimmel feigned horror. "You can't go to the mall?" he said. "Where do you get your Orange Julius?"
Pacquiao also showed off his singing chops, performing a rendition of Dan Hill's 1977 soft-rocker "Sometimes When We Touch" backed by the house band. (Really.)
Manny Pacquiao is a very likable person. The kind of guy who everyone is happy to watch succeed.
Manny is the man.
The best athlete in combat sports hands down.
Love to see him KO mayweather (after he takes care of business with cotto).
I can see years from now that Pacquiao will be President of the Philippines. He treats everyone the same, with respect and gracem while enjoying every moment of his life as a star.
I can see years from now that Pacquiao will be President of the Philippines. He treats everyone the same, with respect and grace, while enjoying every moment of his life as a star.