Boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has announced his retirement from singing. The famed athlete has come to the realization that while he loves music, it doesn't seem to love him back.
During an appearance on "TMZ Hollywood Sports," the Filipino legend confirmed he is done after two studio albums.
"I stopped singing. I like singing. I love music, but I don't think music loves me."
While music is an admitted passion for the 36-year-old champ, he's got a number of other endeavors going on. Aside from being a Congressman, he's gotten involved in acting as well as basketball. The now-retired singer is also promoting his new documentary,
"Manny" that's narrated by none-other-than "Taken" actor Liam Neeson.
As the champion bids farewell to his singing career, he shares he's proud of what he's accomplished. "My first album was platinum in the Philippines, so that's good enough," quoted TMZ of Pacquiao.
His first album, titled, "Laban Nating Lahat Ito" featured hit single, "Para Sa Yo ang Laban na 'To."
Pacquiao - Mayweather
There's no doubt Pacquiao's plate remains full even if he's stopped singing professionally.
PacMan's camp has already confirmed that they've agreed to all the stipulations in order to finally give fans the much-awaited face off. Rival boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. has yet to sign the contract and if the 37-year-old undefeated champ doesn't agree to the contract by the end of the month, Manny is ready to move on.
"I truly don't believe that Floyd is going to step up to the plate and fight us because he doesn't give two [expletive] about his fans," quoted PhilStar of Pacquiao's adviser Mike Koncz who spoke to RingTV.com's Lem Satterfield.
"We're not going to sit around waiting for him. We haven't closed the door on it, but we're not going to sit around waiting, so we're looking at other options," he concluded.
Should the bout between undefeated American fighter Mayweather and the eight-division Filipino world champion Pacquiao actually happen, the fight is expected to be the highest grossing sporting event in history.
"We've had these great moments and this (Mayweather-Pacquiao fight) would be right up there and we'd have to see what happens after the fight if we still say the same thing," said Hall of Fame announcer Michael Buffer to Luis Sandoval of Fight Hype. "It would have to be considered one of those great moments in boxing history.
The fight is pegged to take place May 2 at Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena.
