THE Filipino idol impressed in 2014 – showing flashes of his vintage form – when he handed the first defeats to Timothy Bradley and Chris Algieiri.

The April win over Bradley, that came via deserved unanimous decision, avenged Pacquiao’s highly controversial 2012 loss to the American before Algieri found himself sent to the canvas throughout their November 12-rounder.

After a troublesome period for PacMan, it would appear there is life in the 35-year-old dog yet.

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