Former Cal defensive back Camryn Bynum made news in March when he signed a four-year, $60 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts, and now he is making news by training with boxing legend Manny Pacquiao.
The 46-year-old Pacquiao is coming out of retirement to fight Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title on July 19, and he opened training camp in Los Angeles last week. Bynum was there to train with the man who is the sports hero of the Philippines.
Bynun called Pacquiao, "my favorite boxer forever obviously being half-Filipino."
Bynum's mother is Filipino, as is Bynum's wife, and Bynum says he spends his offseason in the Philippines.
Bynum did roadwork and abdominal exercises with Pacquiao and talked about how demanding it was.
"This why he's the GOAT," Bynum said.
Bynum was asked who was the greater athlete, Manny Pacquiao or Tom Brady?
"Manny Pacquiao," said Bynum.
.Greater athlete: Manny Pacquiao or Michael Jordan?
"Manny Pacquiao," said Bynum. "Greatest athlete ever."
"I have no doubt in my mind he is going to get the job done," Bynum said of Pacquiao and his fight with Barrios, even though the 30-year-old Barrios is a heavy favorite.
Bynum tried to stay with Pacquiao during his rigorous abdominal exercises.
Bynum did roadwork with Pacquiao, and during a break (midway through the video below), Bynum was asked his prediction for the fight.
"Manny, easy," said Bynum.
Round?
"I say 12, but unanimous UD," said Bynum predicting a unanimous decision.
Bynum, now playing for the NFL team in Indianapolis, also said he is pulling for the Indiana Pacers in their NBA series against the New York Knicks.
"I'm new to being a fan of Indiana," he said, "but gotta root for my home team now. They're fun to watch."
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