LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Philippine world champion Mani Bakayo is set to head for the WBA World Lightweight title against American boxer Adrian Brunner.
Bakiyo will receive huge financial prizes if he maintains his world title, which could total up to 20 million dollars.
This is the first victory of the Philippine hero after the age of forty, but denied that he feels old.
"I'm very excited on Saturday night and I'm ready to face Brunner," said Pacayo. "Forty years is just a number for me, even if I'm a mid-20-year-old."
"I'm very excited and happy to go back to the United States to get back in. Everyone was very good to me here; it's like my second home."
Bakayo confirmed that he was training seriously for his passion for boxing, that he was in a daily training camp and was still strong and fast, pointing out that he continued with boxing and did not intend to retire because of his age.
"I know I'm less fortunate, and many people are here to see me lose, but I'm excited about that," he said.