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Manny Pacquiao worked out in the Philippines ahead of his November 23rd bout against Brandon Rios.

The 34-year-old, who is also a congressman, had considered taking time out from training to help with the typhoon relief efforts.

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Manny Pacquiao holds an open workout on in General Santos City in the Philippines ahead of his November 23rd bout in Macau against Brandon Rios.

Pacquiao is coming off successive defeats against Timothy Bradley in a much-criticised judges' decision, and a knockout at the hands of Juan Manuel Marquez.

Another defeat would put his career at a crossroads, and his trainer, Freddie Roach, has indicated that the "Pac-Man" will consider retirement if he can't handle Rios.

Pacquiao is currently juggling his boxing career with responsibilities as a Philippines congressman and other outside interests.

The 34-year-old has been preparing in the southern city, which was not affected by the typhoon that recently hit the east coast of the country.

His status as a national hero in the Philippines meant Pacquiao considered leaving his training camp to help relief efforts, but Roach said it was too close to the fight to alter preparations.

Pacquiao declined to speak to reporters after his workout.