Manny Pacquiao slams anti-Asian discrimination: 'Fight me instead'

[AZProgressive]

Boxing great Manny Pacquiao is calling on criminals to stop targeting the Asian American community - and to try fighting him instead.

The Filipino boxer-turned-politician tweeted a message to his 2.6 million followers on Thursday, urging unity amidst a rising number of hate crimes against Asian Americans.

"We have one color in our blood! ... Love and peace to everyone!" wrote Pacquiao, 42.

A senator in the Philippines, Pacquiao included a photo of his face in front of a collage of crime victims and suspects, with the message: "Stop attacking Asians who can't defend themselves! Fight me instead."

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[True Dough]

1. It is a courageous offer

But there will likely be few takers, because they lack the courage.