According to Forbes, he was the second highest paid athlete in the world in 2015. Pacquiao was long rated as the best active boxer in the world, pound for pound, by most sporting news and boxing websites, including ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Sporting Life, Yahoo! "[41], In preparation for his political career in the Filipino House of Representatives, Pacquiao enrolled in the Certificate Course in Development, Legislation, and Governance at the Development Academy of the Philippines – Graduate School of Public and Development Management (DAP-GSPDM). Global brands like Nike want him in their ads." Official website for Manny Pacquiao. He is the son of Rosalio Pacquiao and Dionisia Dapidran-Pacquiao. [80] His other projects with the network included Totoy Bato and the sitcom Show Me Da Manny in which his mother, Dionisia, also appeared. Pacquiao completed his elementary education at Saavedra Saway Elementary School in General Santos City, but dropped out of high school due to extreme poverty. 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EA Sports released a limited edition demo of Fight Night Round 4, featuring Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton prior to their May 2 fight. The BIR had maintained that taxes were due even if all taxes had been paid to the IRS in the first place. "We are so happy to announce the launch of the newly designed Official Manny Pacquiao Website! 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However, that journey was not always easy. He scored a landslide victory over the wealthy and politically well-entrenched Chiongbian clan that had been in power in the province for more than thirty years. 2 on ESPN's list of top pound for pound boxers of the past 25 years[36] and he ranks No.5 in BoxRec's ranking of the greatest pound for pound boxers of all time.[37]. [87], Forbes also listed Pacquiao as the world's equal sixth highest paid athlete, with a total of $40 million or ₱2 billion pesos (₱2,000,000,000.00) from the second half of 2008 to the first half of 2009. I realized that boxing was something I was good at, and I trained hard so that I could keep myself and my family alive. By Jim Maltzman: Ryan Garcia posted on Instagram today saying that he’s facing Manny Pacquiao in a “dream turned reality. It took place on May 2, 2015, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. A fighter doesn’t often get the opportunity to fight his “hero.” So Ryan Garcia couldn’t pass up the opportunity. Future Hall of Famer and WBA World Welterweight “champion in recess,” Manny Pacquiao, says he’s getting back into shape, and more importantly, hinted Tuesday that he will have a return to the ring announcement coming soon. [citation needed], Pacquiao was one of Time's 100 most influential people for the year 2009, for his exploits in boxing and his influence among the Filipino people. [88] Pacquiao was again included in Forbes' list of highest paid athletes from the second half of 2009 to the first half of 2010; he was ranked eighth with an income of $42 million. Despite the age difference, Pacquiao's camp remains confident boxing’s only eight-division titlist would still do easy work on all the … Pacquiao is also mentioned in some hip hop tracks including Kool A.D.'s song entitled "Manny Pacquiao" on his mixtape, 51. Welcome to the Official Manny Pacquiao Website. After 6 months of training, Pacquiao began boxing in a park in General Santos eventually traveling to other cities to fight higher-ranked opponents. Pacquiao was introduced to boxing at the age of 12 by his maternal Uncle Sardo Mejia. [85], Various business sectors have solicited Pacquiao's help in endorsing their products through commercial advertisements in print and in broadcast media. [95], Pacquiao is against same-sex marriage and has been quoted as saying "God only expects man and women to be together and to be legally married."[96]. But his fight against the eight-division champion and overall sports legend is really unexpected for combat sports fans. Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum stated that Pacquiao suffered the injury back in 2008, causing even more confusion as Pacquiao, now facing a lawsuit, had just previously stated that he suffered the injury during the fight. If we approve male on male, female on female (marriage), then man is worse than animal. [73][74], On August 21, 2016, Pacquiao scored a career-high four points in a 97–88 victory against the Blackwater Elite, also sinking the first three-point field goal in his career. Pacquiao has held the WBA (Super) welterweight title since July 2019. [15] According to Forbes, he was the second highest paid athlete in the world in 2015. 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[56] The Bureau of Customs has facilitated the release of more than 50,000 COVID-19 test kits from the charity foundations of the two. So much for Conor McGregor vs. Manny Pacquiao. These include detergents, medicines, foods, beverage, garments, telecommunications and even a political ad for politicians during the 2007 and 2010 Philippine elections. The engagement rules for the Pacquiao (62-7-2, 39 KOs) vs. Garcia (21-0, 18 KOs) fight are still being hashed out, according to Manny Pacquiao Promotions president Sean Gibbons. On May 4, 2009, he was given the special rank of Senior Master Sergeant and was also designated as the Command Sergeant Major of the 15th Ready Reserve Division. A film based on Pacquiao's life, Pacquiao: The Movie, was released on June 21, 2006, featuring Filipino actor Jericho Rosales as Manny Pacquiao and was directed by Joel Lamangan. According to his autobiography, Pacquiao said watching Mike Tyson's defeat of James "Buster" Douglas in 1990 with his Uncle Sardo as an experience that, "changed my life forever." 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Pacquiao was also featured on the cover of Reader's Digest Asia, where a seven-page story was written about the Filipino boxing superstar. Pacquiao was defeated in the election by incumbent Rep. Darlene Antonino-Custodio of the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC), who said, "More than anything, I think, people weren't prepared to lose him as their boxing icon. [46] On May 19, 2016, Pacquiao was formally elected as a senator by the Commission on Elections. Nicknamed "PacMan", he is regarded as one of the greatest professional boxers of all time. [26] In 2020, Pacquiao topped the Ranker's list of best boxers of the 21st century.[27][28]. 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In December 2005, Pacquiao took his first lead role in Violett Films' Lisensyadong Kamao (Licensed Fist). [94] In April 2017, Pacquiao, now a senator, approached Philippine authorities in an attempt to settle the case. [19] He is the fourth of six siblings, one of whom, Alberto "Bobby" Pacquiao, is also a politician and former professional boxer. While Garcia hasn't fought many big names yet, that could soon change, as a clash with legendary fighter Manny Pacquiao … Twitter [78] Like his previous films, Wapakman was not commercially successful.[79]. Manny Pacquiao might be 42 years of age, but he still remains as hungry as ever to compete. [61], On April 17, 2014, Pacquiao announced his intention to join the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) as the playing coach of Kia Motors Basketball team, an incoming expansion team for the PBA's 2014–15 season. Pacquiao can make money fighting anybody, but there would be a lot more risk for him if he fought someone from his own weight division at 147 like Errol Spence Jr, Terence Crawford, or Shawn Porter. Pacquiao has also turned to singing as part of his entertainment career. [55], During the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak of 2020, Pacquiao teamed up with Alibaba Group co-founder Jack Ma to help bring some much-needed relief to the Philippines. It was revealed following Mayweather vs. Pacquiao that Pacquiao had sustained an undisclosed injury to his right shoulder while training and that while it had healed in time for the fight, he re-injured it during the 4th round. [2] Together, they have five children, Emmanuel Jr. (Jimuel), Michael Stephen, Mary Divine Grace (Princess), Queen Elizabeth (Queenie) and Israel. The possibilities took a bigger step after that. [59], Pacquiao is a military reservist with the rank of colonel in the Reserve Force of the Philippine Army. ...but I am not condemning them, just the marriage which is a sin against God. [90] ESPN Magazine reported that Pacquiao was one of the two top earning athletes for 2010, alongside American Major League Baseball player Alex Rodriguez. The former-eight division world champion has not … [100] The Grove at Farmers Market in Los Angeles also banned Pacquiao from the shopping mall.[101]. Speculation arose that the injury was an excuse for the loss to Mayweather because Pacquiao did not mention an injury in the post fight interview with Max Kellerman. Chito Salud, clarified that all incoming players should join the PBA draft. Manny Pacquiao announced on Tuesday that he’s starting training for his next fight, and he’s looking to add to his legacy. I had nothing. Manny welcomes you to his newly designed website and thanks you for your continued support! [33], Pacquiao was named "Fighter of the Decade" for the 2000s by the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA), World Boxing Council (WBC), and World Boxing Organization (WBO). [24], Over the course of his decorated career, Pacquiao has defeated 22 world champions—Chatchai Sasakul, Lehlohonolo Ledwaba, Jorge Eliécer Julio, Marco Antonio Barrera (twice), Érik Morales (twice), Óscar Larios, Jorge Solís, Juan Manuel Márquez (twice), David Díaz, Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Miguel Cotto, Joshua Clottey, Antonio Margarito, Shane Mosley, Brandon Ríos, Timothy Bradley (twice), Chris Algieri, Jessie Vargas, Lucas Matthysse, Adrien Broner and Keith Thurman. McGregor seemed optimistic about the possibility of a fight with the eight-division world champion and current Senator of the Philippines Pacquiao happening in 2021. “I know the talks are intensifying for this year,” McGregor told The Mac Life (h/t MMAJunkie). [68][69], Pacquiao also owns a team in the PBA Developmental League (PBA D-League), the MP Hotel Warriors, which debuted in the league's 2014–15 season. Additionally, Pacquiao appeared in commercials for Nike's "Fast Forward" campaign (with Tiger Woods, Kobe Bryant, Maria Sharapova, Roger Federer, Cristiano Ronaldo and Liu Xiang). [43] In May 2010, Pacquiao was elected to the House of Representatives in the 15th Congress of the Philippines, representing the province of Sarangani. The following are the songs from Manny Pacquiao's albums: Correct as of February 18, 2018[174][175], "Pacquiao" redirects here. [106] The Nevada State Athletic Commission stated at the post fight press conference that they had only just found out about Pacquiao's injury that evening at the post fight press conference. In 2011, Pacquiao appeared on Tosh.0 in which he was paired in a fight with Daniel Tosh. By age 15, he was considered the best junior boxer in the southern Philippines. [40] Ultimately Pacquiao was forced to run under the Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino (KAMPI), a pro-Arroyo political party by the courts. In January 1995, at the age of 16, he made his professional boxing debut as a junior flyweight. But his fight against the eight-division champion and overall sports legend is really unexpected for combat sports fans. [82], Pacquiao is featured in the boxing video games Fight Night Round 2, Fight Night Round 3, Fight Night Round 4 and Fight Night Champion. Even though he is 42 now, the Filipino is still a problem for the active pugilists. “So I am excited for a Manny Pacquiao bout, and it’s looking like it will take place this year. [25], Manny Pacquiao has an amateur record of 60–4 and a record of 62–7–2 as a professional, with 39 wins by knockout. Pacquiao has generated approximately 20.1 million in pay-per-view (PPV) buys and $1.2 billion in revenue from his 25 PPV bouts. Manny Pacquiao is the only eight-division world champion in the history of boxing and has won twelve major world titles. On the other hand, Pacquiao has not fought since July 2019 when he beat Keith Thurman. Manny Pacquiao has all that experience, it’s a fight at a heavier weight against (a naturally) bigger fighter. [53][54] De Lima has been a member of the opposition in the Senate of the 17th and 18th Congress of the Philippines and a critic of Duterte, investigating Duterte of suspected extrajudicial killings in his War on Drugs prior to her arrest. Buy Manny Pacquiao’s merchandise and accessories exclusively at mp8 Manny Pacquiao vs. Keith Thurman fight results, scorecard: PacMan earns title in split-decision win The Filipino legend brawled with the previously unbeaten Thurman to claim the WBA welterweight title On October 7, 2007, he became a Master Sergeant, the highest rank for enlisted personnel. It took place on May 2, 2015, at the MGM … [114][115][116] Pacquiao said he once had a dream where he saw a pair of angels and heard the voice of God—this dream convinced him to become a devout believer. We hope you visit frequently and stay up with what is new in Manny's world! [83], Pacquiao became the first Filipino athlete to appear on a postage stamp. Many thanks", "NEW MANNY gear is now available! Manny Pacquiao Classic 1995 Eight Weight Division Champion Dark Heather Shirt Manny Pacquiao Wild Card Boxing Club Dark Heather Unisex T-Shirt Team Manny Pacquiao Philippines National Fist White Unisex Shirt The now 42 year old seven division world champ Pacquiao, who hasn’t fought in a … Pacquiao married Jinkee Jamora on May 10, 1999. His camp also hopes that the board of governors "respect" his request to be not drafted until Kia's turn. Pacquiao has also appeared on the cover of Time magazine Asia for their November 16, 2009, issue. [110] However, as a congressman of the lone district of Sarangani, he is officially residing in Kiamba, Sarangani, the hometown of his wife. His son, Jimuel, is an amateur boxer. Pimentel was later diagnosed with COVID-19, prompting the Dasmarinas Village barangay council to order Pacquiao to self-isolate at his residence, declaring him a 'person under monitoring'.[108]. I had no one to depend on except myself. [60] Prior to being promoted to full colonel after finishing his General Staff Course (GSC) schooling, he held the rank of lieutenant colonel for being a member of the Philippine Congress as per the AFP's regulations for reservist officers. Manny Pacquiao- Where’s his boxing career? His early interest in combat sports was also inspired by martial-artist Bruce Lee and the boxer Muhammad Ali. WBC interim lightweight champion Ryan Garcia has vowed to pour everything he’s got should he get the chance to trade leather with his idol Manny Pacquiao.