Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao made a personal appearance with fellow boxer Ricky Hatton at the Trafford Centre Manchester on Saturday 28 February 2009. This was one of a series of events leading up to the fight on 2 May 2009 in Las Vegas. Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao was born in Kibawe, Bukidnon, Philippines on 17 December 1978. His nickname is 'Pacman'. I was taking photographs to display on the website of Adele's Superstore, Greater Manchester-based Filipino food store.

Manny Pacquiao exuded understated charisma as he signed autographs for adoring Filipino fans. In fact the Trafford Centre seemed to be three quarters full of Filipinos, many waving their national flag. This image is a photomontage of several photos. The main image is of Pacquiao signing autographs as he made his way with his entourage back to the limousine.

Source of biographical information: Mahalo.com).

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