Manny Pacquiao was forced to use his status to end a bidding war and make a $12.5million investment. Pacquiao is considered one of the most popular and talented boxers of all-time, having won world titles in eight weight classes, while leaving an incredible legacy on both sides of the ropes.
The Filipino legend fought some huge names including Ricky Hatton and Oscar De La Hoya, but none bigger than his rivalry with Floyd Mayweather which saw the pair do battle in 2015. The event was seismic and became the highest-grossing in boxing history, with interest around the globe in seeing the pair finally doing battle. And during that year, Pacquiao used that to his advantage, when getting himself involved in a bidding war for a huge mega-mansion in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.
There were reportedly two other potential suitors for the plush property, which spanned over 10,000 square feet. The asking price for the property was $12.5m, which the global superstar elected to match, and meet the terms to purchase the property.
But incredibly in order to deter the current owners from selling to other candidates, Pacquiao came up with his own incentive. It is reported that the star offered the sellers four tickets to his titanic tussle with Mayweather, which would take place later that year. That gesture certainly did the trick and he was able to secure the property to his delight.
Pacquiao's realtor Elsa Nelson later confirmed what had happened, adding: "No doubt it helped. "The sellers are.