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Jaylen Brown meets Manny Pacquiao in Manila

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**Published** August 13, 2025 11:41am

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown met boxing icon Manny Pacquiao on Tuesday.

The two even played a game of chess at Pacquiao’s residence.

Brown gifted a pair of shoes from his own line, while Pacquiao gave him a signed pair of boxing gloves.

The visit came weeks after [Pacquiao's match against Mario Barrios which ended in a majority draw](https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/boxing/953171/manny-pacquiao-vs-mario-barrios-july-19-2025/story/).

Pacquiao is the [top-rated boxer of the World Boxing Council](https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/boxing/955372/pacquiao-is-wbc-s-top-rated-welterweight-boxer/story/) in the welterweight division.

**—JKC, GMA Integrated News**

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