MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – No boxer in history has won world titles in more weight classes than Manny Pacquiao. The Filipino legend has done it in eight divisions.

Now, the boxer-turned-senator, has set his eye on a gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics, albeit for the wrong reason.

Pacquiao’s goal is to reap the same (or more) financial benefits as weight lifter Hidilyn Diaz, the first Filipino to win an Olympic gold medal. Diaz reportedly received some P40 million in rewards as a result of her historical feat.

Paquiao sees the Paris Olympics as his ticket to avoiding possible bankruptcy resulting from his lavish lifestyle, excessive spending, pending law suits, and depleted coffers from his failed 2022 Philippine presidential election bid.

Regardless of Pacquiao’s intentions, a second Olympic gold medal for the Philippines will bring honor and prestige to the country.