Manny Pacquiao

Description: (One of the Greatest Professional Boxers of All Time)

Manny Pacquiao, popularly known as Pac-Man, is a Filipino boxer, media celebrity, and politician. He is the first and the only eight-division boxing champion in the world. Pacquiao has won many world titles and is also the first boxer to win lineal championships in four separate categories. His rise from poverty to world-wide fame is a remarkable story. Pacquiao is immensely popular in the Philippines and stars in movies, advertisements, TV shows, and even has his image on a postage stamp. ‘The Ring’ magazine has named him ‘Fighter of the Year’ three times. Some of the biggest sporting news and boxing websites like ESPN, ‘Sports Illustrated,’ ‘Sporting Life,’ ‘Yahoo! Sports,’ and ‘BoxRec’ have rated him the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world. Pacquiao is also the head coach of the basketball team ‘Mahindra Enforcers.’ He secured the 11th position in the first round of the 2014 PBA draft, thus becoming the oldest rookie to be drafted into the ‘Philippine Basketball Association.’ He represented the province of Sarangani in the 15th and 16th Congress of the Philippines and was elected to the House of Representatives on both occasions. Manny Pacquiao is one of the highest paid athletes in the world.

Overview

Birthday December 17, 1978 (Sagittarius)
Born In Philippines
Alternative names Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao
Height 165 cm
Spouse/Ex- Jinkee Pacquiao
Parents Rosalio Pacquiao
Dionesia Dapidran-Pacquiao
Children Emmanuel Pacquiao Jr, Israel Paquiao, Mary Divine Grace Pacquiao, Michael Pacquiao, Princess Pacquiao, Queen Elizabeth Pacquiao
Relatives Bobby Pacquiao, Domingo Silvestre, Isidra Pacquiao-Paglinawan, Liza Silvestre-Onding, Rogelio Pacquiao

Did you know

What is Manny Pacquiao's boxing record? Manny Pacquiao's boxing record stands at 62 wins, 7 losses, and 2 draws as of 2021.
What weight classes has Manny Pacquiao fought in? Manny Pacquiao has competed in various weight classes throughout his career, including flyweight, featherweight, lightweight, welterweight, and super welterweight.
How many world titles has Manny Pacquiao won? Manny Pacquiao has won titles in eight different weight divisions, making him the only boxer in history to achieve such a feat.
What is Manny Pacquiao's fighting style? Manny Pacquiao is known for his aggressive fighting style, quick footwork, and powerful punches, which have earned him the nickname "Pac-Man."
Who are some of Manny Pacquiao's notable opponents? Some of Manny Pacquiao's notable opponents include Floyd Mayweather Jr., Juan Manuel Marquez, Miguel Cotto, and Ricky Hatton.
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