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Pacquiao arrives in Los Angeles ahead of April 9 bout

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Manny Pacquiao arrived in Los Angeles Saturday night to prepare for his upcoming bout with Timothy Bradley on April 9.

Pacquiao was surrounded by a throng of fans and media as the 37-year-old Filipino made his way out of the international terminal at LAX airport.

Pacquiao (57-6-2, 38 KOs) will face off against Bradley (33-1-1, 13 KOs) on April 9 in a 12-round welterweight fight at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

“It’s very exciting to finish our training here in Hollywood,” Pacquiao told reporters.

Leg workout. Getting ready for April 9 #PacBradley pic.twitter.com/ZpmilZki9f

— Manny Pacquiao (@mannypacquiao) March 8, 2016

Pacman is looking to end his decorated 21-year career with a victory over his rival. Concurrently, Pacquiao is eyeing a seat in the Senate.

Preparing for #PacBradley on April 9 pic.twitter.com/XqfeVelDlo

— Manny Pacquiao (@mannypacquiao) February 29, 2016

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