Renner likes Manila, champ

LOS ANGELES – Jeremy Renner must be done with all the filming for “The Bourne Legacy” that he found time to drop by at the Wild Card Gym and watch Manny Pacquiao train.

The Filipino boxing champion, who counts great Hollywood stars as among his fans, was wrapping up his afternoon workout when Renner quietly arrived with a friend.

Renner stood a few meters away from the ring, and when Pacquiao realized his presence, the boxer came up to the American Hollywood star. They shook hands.

Later on, they hugged and said goodbye.

Renner, who was in Manila a couple of months ago to shoot scenes for his upcoming “Bourne” movie, granted short interviews and some souvenir shots.

As he passed by, The STAR asked Renner if he enjoyed his recent stay in Manila.

“Yes, I did,” he said smiling.

The 41-year-old star of movie hits like “Hurt Locker” and “The Town,” both of which earned him Oscar nominations, paused to take a couple more questions.

“What do you think of Pacquiao?” he was asked.

“Manny’s gonna win. That’s all I’m gonna say about Manny,” he said.

And regarding Pacquiao’s upcoming fight with Timothy Bradley, Renner was also asked if he sees a knockout win for the Filipino superstar.

“Is it gonna be? I don’t know. Let’s sit and watch,” he said.

Does he like Pacquiao?

“I love him,” was the quick answer.