Mark Wahlberg Will Producer Manny Pacquiao's Second Biographic Film

JAKARTA The legendary Filipino boxer, Manny Pacquiao plans to make his second biographical film. And to make that idea happen, Pacquiao asked Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg to become a producer.

The boxing legend, nicknamed Pacman, made a biographical film in 2006. The film, entitled Pacquiao: The Movie, was released on June 21, 2006. Under the direction of the director from the Philippines, Joel Lamangan with the main character also from the Philippines, totaling Rosales, the film fell off the market.

That failure made Pacquiao curious. So he immediately visited America for the production of his second biographical film, as well as appointed Wahlberg as producer.

Mark always came and watched my training at the Los Angeles Wildcard Gym. He followed and knew almost all the stories of my life. He's a good friend," Pacquiao said, quoted by Philstar.

Wahlberg himself once had experience acting as a boxer. He plays Micky Ward, an American boxer with Irish blood in the film The Fighter which was released in 2010.

As the main character, Pacquiao appointed his own son, Jimuel. His eldest son was already involved in the amateur boxing, before finally pursuing the acting world.

Pacquiao himself is currently preparing for a boxing match against Mario Barrios. The match will be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas on July 19. At the age of 46 with a record fighting of 62-8-2 (39 KO), Pacquiao has yet to decide to hang up his boxing sarong.