Polish President Karol Nawrocki meets boxing legend Manny Pacquiao in Manila as part of Nawrocki’s state visit to the Philippines. Multiple outlets report that Nawrocki takes part in boxing pad-work and sparring-style training with Pacquiao acting as trainer. Pacquiao, who is also described as leading the Philippines’ National Anti-Poverty Commission, shares or is shown in social media posts and video of the session.
All sources frame the meeting as a diplomatic moment presented through sport. Euronews and Rappler focus on the novelty of two government figures—Nawrocki and Pacquiao—using a boxing workout as the setting for their interaction. Inquirer.net adds details that Pacquiao demonstrates “the ropes” during the training and that the president appears engaged and enthusiastic throughout the session. The outlets do not report competition or official boxing events, but highlight the informal, training-based exchange during the visit.
