Jessica Sanchez to sing in Macau for Pacquiao - Rios fight

If you are anticipating on who will sing the national anthem for Pacquiao - Rios fight in Macau on Nov. 24 at the Cotai Arena, the answer is up already. It's going to be Jessica Sanchez, the runner up in the 11th season of American Idol.
So, Jessica Sanchez is going to sing "Lupang Hinirang", how would she manage it?

In a certain interview, she admitted she do not speak any Tagalog word. But then, she expressed her willingness to sing the national song. Then on November 16, Manny Pacquiao sent her the Tweet below:

Yes! I'm honored! ! RT @MannyPacquiao: @jessicaesanchez would you do me the honor of singing the national anthems before our fight? #PacRios
— Jessica Sanchez (@JessicaESanchez) November 19, 2013

The former champ thanked Jessica for her positive reply:

Thank you, @JessicaESanchez and bless you.
— Manny Pacquiao (@MannyPacquiao) November 16, 2013

Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios will be this weekend, so better be ready for what's going to happen. One thing is for sure, Pacquiao wants to put his name back into boxing, while Rios is a hungry and dangerous fighter, up for a big win as well.

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