First, reports says that Charice will sing the Philippine National Anthem in the Pacquiao-Clottey bout, but then Arnel Pineda, the Filipino front man of Journey, confirms that he was personally invited by Manny Pacquiao to sing  the National Anthem “Lupang Hinirang” in his fight.

“Pupunta ako sa Dallas to sing sa laban ni Manny [Pacquiao]. This Thursday [ang alis ko]. I’m really happy kasi matutuloy na. Nahihiya na ako kay Manny kasi pangatlong invitation na ito sa akin. Baka kasi isipin ay iniisnab ko. So finally, matutuloy na.” said the Filipino frontman of popular American rock band “Journey”. He said he was not able to sing in Manny’s previous fights because of his busy schedule as Journey’s vocalist.

This much-awaited fight of Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao against Ghanaian Joshua “The Grand Master” Clottey (Road to Dallas) will be held on March 13 (March 14 in Philippines) at the Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, Texas.

Goodluck Arnel!