MIAMI, Florida (The Adobo Chronicles) – Speaking to reporters on the eve of the Miss Universe Pageant in which he is one of the celebrity judges, Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has announced his early retirement.

The 37-year-old boxer, congressman, actor and basketball coach shocked millions of his fans who have been so looking forward to his fight with Floyd Mayweather reportedly scheduled on May 2 this year.

“I love music but music does not love me,” the teary-eyed Pacquiao said as he formally bid goodbye to his singing career.

His one and only single, Para Sa ‘Yo  Laban Na ‘To (This Fight Is For You), went platinum shortly after it was released in the Philippines in 2013.

Pacquiao stars in a film that is opening in U.S. theaters this week. The film “Manny” documents his life and journey from a young boy living in poverty to a world-renowned boxing champion.  It is narrated by Oscar Award nominated actor Liam Neeson.