Manny Pacquiao is one of the most accomplished boxers of all time. He is an eight-division world champion, the first and only boxer in history to win ten world titles, and the first boxer to win the lineal championship in five different weight classes. He is also the first boxer to win the WBA (Super), WBC, Ring magazine, and lineal titles in four different weight classes. He is also the first to become a three-time Ring magazine fighter of the year, winning the award in 2006, 2008, and 2009.
Pacquiao is currently the WBA (Regular) welterweight champion and has also held the WBC interim welterweight title since 2019. He is also a three-time Ring magazine and BWAA Fighter of the Year, winning both awards in 2006 and 2008. In 2016, he was ranked second on ESPN’s list of top pound-for-pound boxers of all time, pound-for-pound, and in 2015, he was ranked first on The Ring’s pound-for-pound list. In 2019, The Washington Post ranked him as the greatest Asian fighter of all time.
Table of Contents:
1. Early Life
2. Amateur Career
3. Professional Career
4. Personal Life
5. Business Ventures
6. Political Career
7. In the Media
8. Controversies
9. Awards and Accolades
10. Legacy
11. Manny Pacquiao Quotes
1. Early Life
Manny Pacquiao was born on December 17, 1978, in Kibawe, Bukidnon, Philippines. He is the son of Rosalio Pacquiao and Dionisia Dapidran-Pacquiao. His parents separated when he was in elementary school and he was raised by his mother in General Santos City. He is the fourth of six children.
He dropped out of high school at the age of 14 to pursue a career in boxing. He started his boxing career as a flyweight at the age of 16.
2. Amateur Career
As an amateur, Pacquiao had a record of 60 wins and 4 losses. He won the Philippine Amateur Boxing Association’s (PABA) flyweight title in 1996 and the WBC Asian Boxing Council’s (ABC) flyweight title in 1998.
3. Professional Career
Pacquiao made his professional debut as a junior featherweight on January 22, 1995, with a first-round knockout of Edmund Enting Ignacio. He has fought in a total of 67 professional fights, winning 62 of them, 57 by knockout. He is currently the WBA (Regular) welterweight champion.
4. Personal Life
Pacquiao is married to Maria Geraldine “Jinkee” Jamora-Pacquiao. They have five children: Emmanuel, Michael, Princess, Queen, and Israel.
5. Business Ventures
Pacquiao has a number of business ventures, including a boxing gym, a boxing promotion company, a record label, a footwear company, and a coffee shop.
6. Political Career
Pacquiao was elected to the Philippine House of Representatives in May 2010, representing the province of Sarangani. He was re-elected in 2013 and 2016. He is currently serving his third and final term in office.
7. In the Media
Pacquiao has appeared in a number of films and television shows, both as himself and as an actor. He has also released several music albums.
8. Controversies
Pacquiao has been involved in a number of controversies, both in and out of the ring.
9. Awards and Accolades
Pacquiao has won a number of awards and accolades, both in and out of the ring. He is a three-time Ring magazine and BWAA Fighter of the Year, winning both awards in 2006 and 2008. In 2016, he was ranked second on ESPN’s list of top pound-for-pound boxers of all time, pound-for-pound, and in 2015, he was ranked first on The Ring’s pound-for-pound list. In 2019, The Washington Post ranked him as the greatest Asian fighter of all time.
10. Legacy
Manny Pacquiao is widely considered to be one of the greatest boxers of all time. He is the only boxer in history to win ten world titles, and the first boxer to win the lineal championship in five different weight classes. He is also the first boxer to win the WBA (Super), WBC, Ring magazine, and lineal titles in four different weight classes. He is also the first to become a three-time Ring magazine fighter of the year, winning the award in 2006, 2008, and 2009.
Manny Pacquiao Quotes on Success
“Life is meant to be a challenge because challenges are what make you grow.” – Manny Pacquiao
“I’m just a regular person who believes life is simple, and I like a simple life.” – Manny Pacquiao
“I have to give people time to take a picture, and sign autographs. I have to be generous to people. It is in my heart. Without that, I would not be Manny Pacquiao.” – Manny Pacquiao
“Nobody can say that I’m lazy in training.” – Manny Pacquiao
“No notes. You speak from deep in your heart. It’s easy.” – Manny Pacquiao
“All those who are around me are the bridge to my success, so they are all important.” – Manny Pacquiao
“I’ve worked in construction, in a factory sewing clothes. I also sold flowers and doughnuts – just odd jobs to try to make 10 pesos, which is equivalent to 20 cents.” – Manny Pacquiao
“Fearless is getting back up and fighting for what you want over and over again, even though every time you’ve tried before you’ve lost.” – Manny Pacquiao
“I know what poverty is.” – Manny Pacquiao
“I wanted to be a world champion.” – Manny Pacquiao
“Thank you to every person who has told me I can’t. You are just another reason I will.” – Manny Pacquiao
“I remember as a little boy I ate one meal a day and sometimes slept in the street. I will never forget that and it inspires me to fight hard, stay strong and remember all the people of my country, trying to achieve better for themselves.” – Manny Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao Quotes on Fighting
“Nothing personal – I am just doing my job.” – Manny Pacquiao
“Even the president is watching the fight (On his fight with Miguel Cotto).” – Manny Pacquiao
“You’re still my idol. (Talking to Oscar De La Hoya just after he beat him)” – Manny Pacquiao
“Boxing is not about your feelings. It’s about performance.” – Manny Pacquiao
“Sometimes I don’t feel good, but when you get in the ring, you can’t say “oh, I feel bad, can we stop?” – Manny Pacquiao
“I could see he was having problems taking my punches. I had no problem taking his.” – Manny Pacquiao
“You train hard and I’ll train hard, and may the best man win, and good luck to both of us (Talking to Miguel Cotto).” – Manny Pacquiao
“I don’t even remember if he hurt me with even one punch. Amazing what the result is. ( After his controversial loss to Bradley).” – Manny Pacquiao
“I’m surprised that the fight was kind of easy. (After his destruction of Ricky Hatton in 2 rounds )” – Manny Pacquiao
“I always ask myself, what do I need to prove? I won the fight.” – On his fights with Marquez.
“I want to prove that he’s wrong – he’s wearing a t-shirt that says he won the last two fights. (On his third fight with Marquez).” – Manny Pacquiao
“We have a job to do. After the fight, I’ll love him. (On his upcoming fight with Timothy Bradley).” – Manny Pacquiao
“Only in death will I relinquish my belts.” – Manny Pacquiao
“I will do my best, and I promise I will give this guy a fight, and I have to win this fight.” – Manny Pacquiao
“Anytime, Anywhere (When asked about a rematch with Erik Morales )” – Manny Pacquiao
“I want to show the people that Manny Pacquiao can still fight and give a good show.” – Manny Pacquiao
“Boxing is a sport. We allow each other to hit each other, but I’m not treating my opponent like my enemy. We’re doing a job to entertain people.” – Manny Pacquiao
“In boxing, you never know who you’re going to face in the ring.” – Manny Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao Quotes on Religion
“We pray every day. We read the bible every day, so everybody’s happy.” – Manny Pacquiao
“Human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.” – Manny Pacquiao
“If we don’t have God in our life, we’re considered dead.” – Manny Pacquiao
“I want them to make peace with the love of God. (When asked about the rift between his strength & conditioning coach Alex Ariza and trainer Freddie Road)” – Manny Pacquiao
“God’s words first… obey God’s law first before considering the laws of man.” – Manny Pacquiao
“My #1 driving force is my lord and savior Jesus Christ. Also my family, my wife, and children.” – Manny Pacquiao
“I don’t mind having these relatives. I’ll give them a little since they all prayed for my victory.” – Manny Pacquiao
“The most important thing as a leader is your relationship with God.” – Manny Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao Quotes on Compassion
“I can be a champion and a public servant also.” – Manny Pacquiao
“I’m happy to help people.” – Manny Pacquiao
“I don’t have secrets in my life. Everything is out there.” – Manny Pacquiao
“Being a public servant, this is a serious job, not like a boxer, you’re entertaining people.” – Manny Pacquiao
“I would only spend a week or two in the Philippines, most probably the week during my birthday because I am planning to give away Christmas gifts to the poor people of General Santos just like what I did last year.” – Manny Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao Quotes on The Philippines
“This is not about my comeback. My victory is a symbol of my people’s comeback from a natural disaster and a national tragedy.” – Manny Pacquiao
“I want the people of the Philippines to be happy, even if they have nothing.” – Manny Pacquiao
“Right now I’m inspired to fight for the honor of my country.” – Manny Pacquiao
“I’ve always fought for my country, in my own way, showing that Filipinos are a strong people and can do anything that they put their minds to.” – Manny Pacquiao
“I eat the same foods almost every day. I have my favorites like Filipino beef broth, chicken soup with lots and lots of rice.” – Manny Pacquiao
“I know everyone in the Philippines is happy.” – Manny Pacquiao
“I’m doing this for my family and my country.” – Manny Pacquiao
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