WATCH: Steph Curry pays tribute to Thrilla in Manila

MANILA, Philippines – Steph Curry knows his history.

During his first Manila visit on Saturday, September 5, the NBA MVP wore a shirt that paid tribute to the legendary bout between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier dubbed “Thrilla in Manila,” which took pace on October 1, 1975 at the iconic Araneta Coliseum in Manila.

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Curry’s white shirt bore the text of “Thrilla in Manila” and “Muhammad Ali” in front and “World Heavyweight Championship 1975, Quezon City Philippines” at the back.

“I obviously like to bring a little Manila flavor with a little bit of the States,” the Golden State Warriors point guard explained. “You all know how great Muhammad Ali was.”

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Curry, 27, was also among the millions who watched the mega-fight between American Floyd Mayweather Jr and Filipino Manny Pacquiao last May. (READ: Steph Curry: I want to be a Hall of Famer)

The NBA champion visited Manila for a day as part of an Asian tour for his sponsor shoe brand Under Armour. He is promoting his new signature shoe, the Curry Two. The shoe will be launched in China on September 6. (WATCH: Steph Curry puts on a show in Manila)

Curry also visited Tokyo and is now on a 3-city trip in China. (READ: Steph Curry selects Ray Allen over Reggie Miller for hypothetical 3-pointer)

 – Rappler.com