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Blackout fears for Philippines during Pacquiao fight

Customers are being urged conserve as much electricity as possible so that any knockouts are limited to the bout between the Filipino Manny Pacquiao and the American Floyd Mayweather, and not to the local power grid.

People living in the Philippines have been asked to forego using any electrical appliances this Sunday to ensure there is enough power to watch a national boxing hero take part in a long-anticipated fight.

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