2-hour Pacquiao special on Solar

Solar Sports will air a television special on Manny Pacquiao’s rise to boxing superstardom next Friday from 8-10 p.m. on RPN-9.

Dubbed "Destiny’s Child," the two-hour special will trace Pacquiao’s early days–when he compiled a 60-4 win-loss record as an amateur, turned professional at age 16 and won his first nine pro fights via knockout — and review his pro career, including his two world championships and his stunning victory over Mexico’s Marco Antonio Barrera two weeks ago.

"Destiny’s Child" will also include intimate interviews with the people who are closest to the reigning IBF super bantamweight champ, including wife Jinkee, business manager Rod Nazario and close friends such as long-time boxing trainers Lito Mondejar, Moy Lainez, Gerry Garcia and Bubuy Fernandez.

Fans will marvel at behind-the-scenes footage of Pacquiao’s rigid training at Freddie Roach’s famed Wild Card gym in Los Angeles, pre-fight preparations at the Alamadome in San Antonio and highlights of the hero’s welcome Pacquiao received in Manila, including his city-wide motorcade, courtesy call on President Arroyo and huge victory party on Roxas Boulevard.

The highlight of "Destiny’s Child" will be host Chino Trinidad’s intimate interview with Pacquiao, where the champ reveals a side of himself seldom seen by his adoring public.