
Manny Pacquiao, a day removed from his fight against Mario Barrios, heads back to Los Angeles–but gets his fastfood fix first. –MARK GIONGCO/INQUIRER.net
BARSTOW—Manny Pacquiao was headed back to Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon after an inspiring comeback against Mario Barrios in Las Vegas.
What was usually a direct return trip to Hollywood took a detour after the Filipino legend decided to make a quick stop at Panda Express, a famous fastfood restaurant chain serving American-Chinese cuisine, in Barstow, California.
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Pacquiao himself lined up along with several members of his team to order.
The 46-year-old Pacquiao had a plate of beef broccoli, teriyaki chicken and steamed white rice.
“That’s my favorite,” Pacquiao told the Inquirer with a smile. “How about you?”
Pacquiao, who even obliged for pictures after two kids came up to him, sat and ate with his wife, Jinkee.
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Dinner’s on Pacquiao, of course. Bill reveal? $520 or about P29,700 more or less.
Pacquiao and Barrios battled to a majority draw at MGM Grand Arena in a bout many believed won by the eight-division champion.
The former pound-for-pound king is expected to stay in Los Angeles until early August to spend time with his family.
He had a two-hour bible study before leaving for LA at 4 p.m.