Filipino boxer and politician (born 1978)
Manny Pacquiao
Pacquiao in 2018
In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022In office September 18, 2018 – June 30, 2022Preceded by Tito Sotto Succeeded by Nancy Binay In office July 25, 2016 – June 30, 2022Preceded by Bongbong Marcos Succeeded by Bong Revilla In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2016Preceded by Erwin Chiongbian Succeeded by Rogelio Pacquiao
Born Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao
(1978-12-17 ) December 17, 1978 (age 45) Kibawe , Bukidnon , PhilippinesPolitical party PDP (2016–present)Other political affiliations PROMDI (2021–present)[1] UNA (2012–2016)Nacionalista (2009–2010)Lakas–Kampi–CMD (2008–2009)KAMPI (2007–2008)Liberal (until 2007; 2010–2012)PCM (local party; 2009–present)Spouse
[2] [3] Relations Bobby Pacquiao (brother)Children 5 Alma mater Notre Dame of Dadiangas University (no degree)University of Makati (BA )Philippine Christian University (MPA )Signature Website Senate website Boxing career Other names PacMan Statistics Weight(s) Height 5 ft 5+ 1 ⁄2 in (166 cm)[4] Reach 67 in (170 cm)[4] Stance Southpaw
Boxing record Total fights 72 Wins 62 Wins by KO 39 Losses 8 Draws 2
Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao CLH (locally [pɐkˈjaʊ] ; born December 17, 1978) is a Filipino politician, businessman, former professional
basketball player and former professional boxer .[5] Nicknamed "PacMan ", he is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional boxers of all time.[6] [7] [8] [9] He previously served as a senator of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022.
Pacquiao is the only eight-division world champion in the history of boxing and has won twelve major world titles.[10] [11] He was the first boxer to win the lineal championship in four different weight classes,[12] [13] [14] the first boxer to win major world titles in four of the eight "glamour divisions" (flyweight , featherweight , lightweight , and welterweight ),[15] [16] [17] and is the only boxer to hold world championships across four decades (1990s, 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s).[18] In July 2019, Pacquiao became the oldest welterweight world champion in history at the age of 40,[19] and the first boxer in history to become a recognized four-time welterweight champion after defeating Keith Thurman to win the WBA (Super) welterweight title.[20] As of 2015, Pacquiao's fights had generated $1.2 billion in revenue from his 25 pay-per-view bouts .[21] According to Forbes , he was the second highest paid athlete in the world in 2012 and 2015, and the eighth highest paid athlete of the 2010s.[22] [23] [24]
Pacquiao entered politics in 2010 when he was elected as the representative of Sarangani . He held this post for six years until he was elected and assumed office as a senator in 2016. He became the leader of then-ruling PDP–Laban party in 2020 (which is disputed since 2021 ).[25] [26] On September 19, 2021, Pacquiao officially declared his candidacy for President of the Philippines in the 2022 Philippine presidential election ; he ended up losing to Bongbong Marcos .[27] [28]
Outside of boxing and politics, Pacquiao was the head coach and a player for the Philippine Basketball Association team Kia/Mahindra for three seasons from 2014 to 2017, before founding the semi-professional Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League . He has also starred in films and has presented television shows. In music, he has released multiple PARI -certified platinum albums and songs; his cover of "Sometimes When We Touch " peaked at 19 in the United States on Billboard ' s Adult Contemporary chart after a performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! .[29] He is an Evangelical Christian preacher, philanthropist, and entrepreneur.
^ Erram, Morexette Marie B. (September 26, 2021). "Promdi endorses Pacquiao for Presidential bid, becomes party's "honorary chair" " . Cebu Daily News . Inquirer Holdings Incorporated. Archived from the original on September 27, 2021. Retrieved October 2, 2021 .
^ "Jinkee and Manny Pacquiao celebrate their 20th anniversary" . Metro Style . Archived from the original on October 4, 2021. Retrieved February 23, 2021 .
^ "Jinkee Pacquiao posts wedding photo with husband Manny Pacquiao" . GMA Network . Archived from the original on February 5, 2021. Retrieved February 23, 2021 .
^ a b Premier Boxing Champions tale of the tape prior to the Yordenis Ugás fight .
^ " "I'm Half Spanish": Manny Pacquiao Gives Surprising Details on His Origins" . EssentiallySports . August 17, 2021. Archived from the original on August 22, 2021. Retrieved August 22, 2021 .
^ "Pacquiao: The greatest boxer of all time" . The Manila Times . October 5, 2021. Archived from the original on March 22, 2022. Retrieved October 5, 2021 .
^ Rafael, Dan (October 2021). "Exclusive: Bob Arum Likens Retired Manny Pacquiao To Muhammad Ali" . World Boxing News . Archived from the original on October 1, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021 .
^ Payo, Jasmine (February 18, 2022). "Manny Pacquiao makes Ring Magazine all-time top 10 list" . RAPPLER . Archived from the original on February 13, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2024 .
^ "Forget wins and losses: Manny Pacquiao was one of the greatest fighters of all-time | DAZN News US" . DAZN . September 29, 2021. Archived from the original on October 1, 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2024 .
^ "Eighth world title gives Pacquiao unique status" . Reuters . November 14, 2010. Archived from the original on August 18, 2017. Retrieved September 4, 2017 .
^ "Pacquiao gets record 12th world title in 8 weight divisions" . Philippine Daily Inquirer . July 16, 2018. Archived from the original on July 27, 2019. Retrieved March 11, 2019 .
^ "The Lineal Boxing World Champions" . The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia. Archived from the original on August 5, 2018. Retrieved November 2, 2016 .
^ "Pacquiao Rebounds, Decisions Bradley" . Queensberry Rules . April 10, 2016. Archived from the original on July 1, 2016. Retrieved May 2, 2016 .
^ Jake Donovan (October 30, 2016). "Manny Pacquiao's Return Is For The Love Of The Game" . Boxing Scene. Archived from the original on December 31, 2021. Retrieved November 6, 2016 .
^ "Ranking Manny Pacquiao's eight division titles" . ESPN . April 4, 2016. Archived from the original on October 31, 2016. Retrieved May 3, 2016 .
^ MJ Law (February 13, 2013). "Hey dude, who's the Champ?" . The Lineal Champs . Archived from the original on June 10, 2016. Retrieved May 3, 2016 .
^ Jake Emen. "Weight Divisions History & Guide" . ProBoxing-Fans . Archived from the original on April 3, 2016. Retrieved July 6, 2016 .
^ "Manny Pacquiao: Boxing's first four-decade champion" . boxingjunkie.usatoday.com. January 2, 2020. Archived from the original on February 5, 2020. Retrieved February 5, 2020 .
^ "Pacquiao romps as oldest welterweight champ in history" . Rappler . July 21, 2019. Archived from the original on December 3, 2020. Retrieved November 26, 2020 .
^ "Revisionist History: Manny Pacquiao vs. Keith Thurman" . Boxing News, MMA News, Results, Interviews, and Expert Opinion | Frontproof Media . July 20, 2020. Archived from the original on December 13, 2020. Retrieved November 26, 2020 .
^ Kurt Badenhausen (April 9, 2015). "Manny Pacquiao Set To Retire After Bradley Fight With $500 Million In Career Earnings" . Forbes . Archived from the original on December 31, 2021. Retrieved September 4, 2017 .
^ "Mayweather Tops List Of The World's 100 Highest-Paid Athletes" . Forbes . Archived from the original on June 18, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2016 .
^ The World's Highest-Paid Athletes Archived September 20, 2012, at the Wayback Machine . Forbes.com (2013–06). Retrieved on February 22, 2014.
^ Badenhausen, Kurt. "The Highest-Paid Athletes Of The Decade: Mayweather, Ronaldo And LeBron Dominate" . Forbes . Archived from the original on December 23, 2019. Retrieved January 22, 2020 .
^ Gregorio, Xave (September 18, 2021). "Cusi faction ups ante with complaint vs Pacquiao wing treasurer" . The Philippine Star . Archived from the original on September 21, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2021 .
^ "Koko Pimentel elected as new PDP-Laban chair: faction" . ABS-CBN News . August 29, 2021. Archived from the original on September 21, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2021 . National and regional officers, and national committee chairmen led by Sen. Manny Pacquiao, whom the faction regards as still party President.
^ CABUENAS, JON VIKTOR D. (September 29, 2021). "Pacquiao chosen as PDP-Laban faction standard bearer for Eleksyon 2022" . GMA News Online . Archived from the original on September 20, 2021. Retrieved September 20, 2021 .
^ "Manny Pacquiao officially retires: 'My time as a boxer is over' | Inquirer Sports" . October 13, 2021. Archived from the original on October 13, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2021 .
^ "Pacquiao's 'Sometimes When We Touch' cracks Billboard list" . news.abs-cbn.com . June 29, 2011. Archived from the original on January 26, 2020. Retrieved June 29, 2011 .