Manny Pacquiao

Manny Pacquiao
Ceremonial first pitch by Manny Pacquiao, April 21, 2009.jpg
Pacquiao during the ceremonial first pitch at a baseball game
Statistics
Real name Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao
Nickname(s) Pac-Man
Fighting Pride of the Philippines
The Mexicutioner
The Congressman
Pambansang Kamao (National Fist)
Rated at Light Middleweight
Welterweight
Light Welterweight
Lightweight
Super Featherweight
Featherweight
Super Bantamweight
Flyweight
Height 5 ft 6.5 in (1.69 m)[1]
Nationality Philippines Filipino
Birth date December 17, 1978 (1978-12-17) (age 32)
Birth place Kibawe, Bukidnon, Philippines
Stance Southpaw[2]
Boxing record
Total fights 56
Wins 51
Wins by KO 38
Losses 3
Draws 2

Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao, also known as Manny Pacquiao, (pronounced /ˈpækjaʊ/; born December 17, 1978) is a Filipino professional boxer and politician. He is a seven-division world champion, the first boxer in history to win nine world titles in seven different weight divisions.[3] He is also the first boxer in history to win the lineal championship in four different weight classes.[4]

Currently, Pacquiao is rated as the "Number 1" pound-for-pound best boxer of the world by The Ring, and by several sporting news and boxing websites such as Sports Illustrated, ESPN, NBC Sports, Yahoo! Sports and About.com.[5][6]

Pacquiao is the reigning WBO World Welterweight Champion (Super Champion). He is a former Ring Junior Welterweight World Champion, IBO Junior Welterweight World Champion, WBC Lightweight World Champion, The Ring Junior Lightweight World Champion, WBC Super Featherweight World Champion, The Ring Featherweight World Champion, IBF Junior Featherweight World Champion and WBC Flyweight World Champion. Furthermore, he is also a WBC Emeritus Champion, a WBC Diamond Champion and a WBO Super Champion.

For his achievements, Pacquiao was named The Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year in 2006, 2008 and 2009; the Boxing Writers Association of America Fighter of the Year in 2006, 2008 and 2009; the Best Fighter ESPY Award in 2009; the HBO Sports and the Boxing Writers Association of America "Fighter of the Decade" for 2000-2009.

Aside from being a boxer, Pacquiao has participated in acting, music recording, and politics. In May 2010, Pacquiao was elected to the House of Representatives in the 15th Congress of the Philippines, representing the province of Sarangani.[7] He established the record of being the first active boxer to become a congressman in the Philippines.[8]

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Personal life

Pacquiao was born on December 17, 1978 in Kibawe, Bukidnon. He is the son of Rosalio Pacquiao and Dionesia Dapidran-Pacquiao.[9] His parents separated when he was in sixth grade, after his mother discovered that his father was living with another woman.[9] He is the fourth among six siblings namely: Liza Silvestre-Onding and Domingo Silvestre (from first husband of his mother) and Isidra Pacquiao-Paglinawan, Alberto "Bobby" Pacquiao and Rogelio Pacquiao.

Pacquiao is married to Maria Geraldine "Jinkee" Jamora,[10] and they have four children namely: Emmanuel Jr. "Jimuel", Michael, Princess, and Queen Elizabeth "Queen". He resides in his hometown General Santos City, South Cotabato, Philippines.[11] However, as a congressman of lone district of Sarangani, he is officially residing in Kiamba, Sarangani, the hometown of his wife.

Pacquiao is a devout Roman Catholic.[12] Everytime he comes back from a successful fight abroad, he attends a thanksgiving Mass in Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo, Manila to kneel and pray.

Pacquiao is also a military reservist with the rank of Sergeant Major for the 15th Ready Reserve Division of the Philippine Army. When younger he had considered becoming a soldier, and was enlisted in the military reserve force as an Army Private.[13]

Education

Pacquiao completed his elementary education at Saavedra Saway Elementary School in General Santos City, but dropped out of high school due to extreme poverty.[14] He left his home at age 14 because his mother, who had six children, was not making enough money to support her family.[14]

In February 2007 he took, and passed, a high school equivalency exam making him eligible for college education.[15] He was awarded with a highschool diploma by Department of Education. Pacquiao enrolled for a college degree in business management at Notre Dame of Dadiangas University in his hometown in General Santos City.

On February 18, 2009, Pacquiao was conferred the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humanities (Honoris Causa) by Southwestern University (SWU) at the Waterfront Hotel and Casino in Lahug, Cebu City in recognition of his boxing achievments and humanitarian work.[16]

In preparation for his career as a lawmaker in the House of Representatives, Pacquiao enrolled the Certificate Course in Development, Legislation, and Governance at the Development Academy of the Philippines - Graduate School of Public and Development Management (DAP-GSPDM).[17]

Amateur boxing career

At the age of 14, Pacquiao moved to Manila and lived, for a time, on the streets. He started boxing and made the Philippine national amateur boxing team where his room and board were paid for by the government. Pacquiao reportedly had an amateur record of 64 fights (60-4).[18]

Professional boxing career

Early years at Light Flyweight division

In 1995, the death of a young aspiring boxer and close friend Eugene Barutag spurred the young Manny Pacquiao to pursue a professional boxing career.[19] Pacquiao started his professional boxing career when he was just 16 years of age and weighed 106 pounds (1 pound above the minimumweight division). His early light flyweight division fights took place in small local venues and were shown on Vintage Sports' Blow by Blow, an evening boxing show. His professional debut was a four round bout against Edmund "Enting" Ignacio, on January 22, 1995, which Pacquiao won via decision, becoming an instant star of the program.

Pacquiao's weight increased from 106 to 113 pounds before losing in his 12th bout against Rustico Torrecampo via a third round knockout. Pacquiao failed to make the required weight, so he was forced to use heavier gloves than Torrecampo, thereby putting him at a disadvantage.[20]

Flyweight division

First regional title

Following the Torrecampo fight, Pacquiao continued undefeated for his next 15 fights. He went on another unbeaten run that saw him take on the vastly more experienced Chokchai Chockvivat. Pacquiao knocked out Chockvivat in the fifth round and took the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) Flyweight title.[21]

First weight division world title (first lineal title)

After one official defense and two non-title bouts, Pacquiao got his first opportunity to fight for a world title. Pacquiao captured the World Boxing Council (WBC) World Flyweight title (his first major boxing world title as well as the flyweight lineal title) over Chatchai Sasakul by way of knockout in the eighth round. He defended the title successfully against Mexican Gabriel Mira via 4th round technical knockout. However, Pacquiao lost the title in his second defense against Medgoen Singsurat, also known as Medgoen 3K Battery, via a third round knockout. The bout was held in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. Singsurat got Pacquiao on the ropes and landed a flush straight right to the body coiling Pacquiao over and keeping him there. Technically, Pacquiao lost the belt at the scales, as he surpassed the weight limit of 112 pounds.

Super Bantamweight division

Pacquiao with his trainer Freddie Roach at Pacquiao's Christmas and birthday bash, Los Angeles, California

Capturing the WBC International Super Bantamweight

Following his loss to Singsurat, Pacquiao gained weight anew. This time, Pacquiao went to the super bantamweight division of 122 pounds, where he picked up the WBC International Super Bantamweight title. He defended this title five times before his chance for a world title fight came.

Second weight division world title

Pacquiao's big break came on June 23, 2001, against former IBF World Super Bantamweight champion Lehlohonolo Ledwaba. Pacquiao stepped into the fight as a late replacement on two weeks' notice but won the fight by technical knockout and won the International Boxing Federation (IBF) World Junior Featherweight (or Super Bantamweight) belt, his second major boxing world title. The bout was held at the MGM Grand Las Vegas, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pacquiao went on to defend this title four times under head trainer Freddie Roach, owner of the famous Wild Card Gym in West Hollywood.

Featherweight division

Upsetting Barrera — Third weight division world title (second lineal title)

On November 15, 2003, Pacquiao faced Marco Antonio Barrera at the Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, in a fight that many consider to have defined his career. Pacquiao, who was fighting at featherweight for the first time, brought his power with him and defeated Barrera via technical knockout in the eleventh round. Although this bout was not recognized as a title fight by any sanctioning bodies, after his victory Pacquiao was crowned The Ring World Featherweight Champion (as well as the lineal featherweight champion), making him the first Filipino and Asian to become a three-division world champion, a fighter who won world titles in three different weight divisions. He defended the title twice before relinquishing it in 2005.[22]

Controversial draw against Márquez

Six months after the fight, Pacquiao went on to challenge Juan Manuel Márquez, who at the time held both the World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Federation (IBF) World Featherweight titles. The fight took place at the MGM Grand Las Vegas, on May 8, 2004, and after twelve rounds the bout was scored a draw, which proved to be a controversial decision that outraged both camps.[23]

In the first round, Márquez was caught cold, as he was knocked down three times by Pacquiao. However, Márquez showed great heart to recover from the early knockdowns, and went on to win the majority of rounds thereafter. This was largely due to Márquez's counterpunch style, which he managed to effectively utilize against the aggressive style of Pacquiao. At the end of a very close fight, the final scores were 115–110 for Márquez, 115–110 for Pacquiao, and 113–113.[23] One of the judges (who scored the bout 113–113) later admitted to making an error on the scorecards, because he had scored the first round as "10–7" in favor of Pacquiao instead of the standard "10–6" for a three-knockdown round.[23] In fact, the fight should be scored as split decision in favor of Pacquiao. Consequently, both parties felt they had done enough to win the fight.

Super Featherweight division

Derailed by Morales

On March 19, 2005, Pacquiao once again moved up in weight class, from 126 to 130 pounds, in order to fight another Mexican legend and three-division world champion Érik Morales. The fight took place at the MGM Grand Las Vegas. However, this time around, in his first fight at super featherweight, Pacquiao lost the twelve round match by a unanimous decision from the judges. All three scorecards read 115-113 for Morales.[24]

Capturing the WBC International Super Featherweight

On September 10, 2005, Manny Pacquiao fought Héctor Velázquez at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. He knocked Velázquez out in six rounds to capture the WBC International Super Featherweight title, which he went on to defend five times. On the same day, his rival, Erik Morales, fought Zahir Raheem, losing to him via a unanimous decision.

Avenging the loss from Morales

The much anticipated rematch between Pacquiao and Morales took place on January 21, 2006 at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas. During the fight, Morales escaped being knocked down twice, once in the second round by holding onto the ropes, and once in the sixth by falling on the referee. Pacquiao eventually knocked Morales out in the tenth, the first time Morales was knocked out in his boxing career.

Pacquiao vs. Larios: "Mano A Mano"

On July 2, 2006, Pacquiao defended his WBC International Super Featherweight title against Óscar Larios, a two-time super bantamweight champion, who had moved up two weight divisions to fight Pac-man. Pacquiao won the fight via unanimous decision, knocking down Larios two times in the 12-round bout at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines. The three judges scored the fight 117-110, 118-108, and 120-106 all for Pacquiao.[25]

On July 3, 2006, the day after winning the fight against Larios, the then Philippine President, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo personally bestowed the Order of Lakandula with the rank of "Champion for Life" (Kampeon Habambuhay) and the plaque of appreciation to Pacquiao in a simple ceremony at the Rizal Hall of Malacañang Palace.[26]

Pacquiao vs. Morales III: "The Grand Finale"

Pacquiao and Morales fought a third time (with the series tied 1-1) on Nov. 18, 2006. Witnessed by a near record crowd of 18,276, the match saw Pacquiao defeat Morales via a third round knockout at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.[27]

After the Pacquiao–Morales rubber match, Bob Arum, Pacquiao's main promoter, announced that Manny had returned his signing bonus back to Golden Boy Promotions, signaling intentions to stay with Top Rank. This prompted Golden Boy Promotions to sue Pacquiao over breach of contract.[28]

Pacquiao vs. Solís: "Blaze of Glory"

After a failed promotional negotiation with Marco Antonio Barrera's camp, Bob Arum chose Jorge Solís as Pacquiao's next opponent among several fighters Arum offered as replacements. The bout was held in San Antonio, Texas, on April 14, 2007. In the sixth round, an accidental headbutt occurred, giving Pacquiao a cut under his left eyebrow. The fight ended in the eighth when Pacquiao knocked Solis down twice. Solis barely beat the count after the second knockdown, causing the referee to stop the fight and award Pacquiao a knockout win. The victory raised Pacquiao's win–loss–draw record to 44–3–2 with 34 knockouts.

Pacquiao vs. Barrera II: "Will to Win"

On June 29, 2007, Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions announced that they agreed to settle their lawsuit, meaning the long-awaited rematch with Marco Antonio Barrera would occur despite Pacquiao being the top-ranked contender for the super featherweight title of Juan Manuel Márquez. Pacquiao defeated Barrera in their rematch via an easy unanimous decision. In the 11th round, Pacquiao's punch caused a deep cut below Barrera's right eye. Barrera retaliated with an illegal punch on the break that dazed Pacquiao but also resulted in a point deduction for Barrera. Two judges scored the bout 118–109, whereas the third scored it 115–112.[29]

Rising to stardom

In The Ring Magazine, Pacquiao (45–3–2) remained at the top of the super featherweight division (130 pounds). He had been in the ratings for 108 weeks.[30][31]

On November 13, 2007, he was honored by the World Boxing Council as Emeritus Champion during its 45th Annual World Convention held at the Manila Hotel.[32]

On November 20, 2007, José Nuñez, manager of WBO Super Featherweight champion Joan Guzmán, accused Pacquiao's handler Bob Arum of evading a match between the two boxers to protect Pacquiao.[33] Guzmán went as far as to directly call out Pacquiao at the postfight press conference of the Pacquiao–Barrera rematch in front of a stunned crowd at the Mandalay Bay Events Center's media room in Las Vegas.[34]

The 240 member House of Representatives of the Philippines, on August 7, 2008, issued a Resolution, sponsored by South Cotabato Rep. Darlene Antonino-Custodio, which recognized Pacquiao as "a people’s champ" — "for his achievements and in appreciation of the honor and inspiration he has been bringing... to the Filipino people." He received a plaque from Speaker Prospero Nograles.[35][36]

Pacquiao vs. Márquez II: "Unfinished Business" — Fourth weight division world title (third lineal title)

On March 15, 2008, in a rematch against Juan Manuel Márquez called "Unfinished Business", Pacquiao won via a disputed split decision. The fight was held at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. With the victory, Pacquiao won the WBC World Super Featherweight and The Ring World Junior Lightweight belts (as well as the lineal junior lightweight title), making him the first Filipino and Asian to become a four-division world champion, a fighter who won world titles in four different weight divisions.

The fight was a close hard fought battle, during which both fighters received cuts.[37] Throughout the fight Márquez landed the most punches at a higher percentage; however, the decisive factor proved to be a third round knockdown, wherein Márquez was floored by a Pacquiao left hook.[37] At the end of the fight, the judges' scores were 115-112 for Pacquiao, 115-112 for Márquez, and 114-113 for Pacquiao.[37]

In the post-fight news conference, Márquez’s camp called for an immediate rematch. In addition, Richard Schaefer, Golden Boy Promotions CEO, offered a $6 million guarantee to Pacquiao for a rematch.[38] However, Pacquiao ruled out a third clash with Márquez, saying, "I don't think so. This business is over."[37] The reason that Pacquiao did not want a rematch was because he intended to move up to the lightweight division to challenge David Díaz, the reigning WBC World Lightweight champion at that time.[37] Díaz won a majority decision over Ramón Montano that night as an undercard of the "Unfinished Business" fight.

Lightweight division

Pacquiao vs. Díaz: "Lethal Combination" — Fifth weight division world title

On June 28, 2008, at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Pacquiao defeated David Díaz via ninth round knockout, to become the WBC World Lightweight champion. With the victory, Pacquiao became the first and only Filipino and Asian to become a five-division world champion, a fighter who won world titles in five different weight divisions,[39] and also became the first Filipino fighter to ever win a world title at lightweight.[40] During the fight, which Pacquiao dominated, Díaz was cut badly on his right eye in the fourth round.[41] After the bout, Díaz acknowledged Pacquiao's superior hand speed, stating "It was his speed. It was all his speed. I could see the punches perfectly, but he was just too fast."[42]

Bob Arum reported that the fight had made 12.5 million dollars earning Díaz his best payday of 850,000 dollars, whilst Pacquiao earned at least 3 million dollars.[39] Official records revealed an attendance of 8,362 (out of a maximum capacity of 12,000).[43]

Holding both the WBC World Super Featherweight and World Lightweight titles following the win, Pacquiao decided to vacate his super featherweight title in July 2008.[44]

Welterweight division

Pacquiao vs. De La Hoya: "The Dream Match"

On December 6, 2008, Pacquiao moved up to the welterweight division, in order to face six-division world champion Oscar De La Hoya at the MGM Grand Las Vegas, in a fight called "The Dream Match". Presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Top Rank, the bout was scheduled as a twelve round, non-title fight contested at the 147 pound welterweight limit. Although Pacquiao went into the fight widely recognized as the leading pound-for-pound boxer in the world, some boxing pundits had speculated that 147 pounds could be too far above his natural weight against the larger De La Hoya.[45] However, De la Hoya came into the fight actually weighing less than Pacquiao, and close to 20 pounds under his usual fighting weight. Pacquiao dominated the fight, and after eight rounds De La Hoya's corner was forced to throw in the towel, awarding Pacquiao the win via technical knockout.[46]

Pacquiao was ahead on all three judges' scorecards before the stoppage, with two judges scoring the fight at 80-71 and one scoring it at 79-72.[47] Moreover, Pacquiao landed 224 out of 585 punches, whilst De La Hoya landed only 83 out of 402 punches.[47] After the bout, trainer Freddie Roach stated "We knew we had him after the first round. He had no legs, he was hesitant and he was shot."[48] The fight would be De La Hoya's last, as he announced his retirement from boxing shortly after.[49]

Pacquiao received 15 to 30 million dollars (share of the pay-per-view), plus a guaranteed amount.[50] Tickets reportedly sold out just hours after they went on sale. Moreover, the total gate revenue for the fight was said to be nearly 17 million dollars, making it the second largest gate revenue in boxing history.[51]

Light Welterweight division

Pacquiao vs. Hatton: "The Battle of East and West" — Sixth weight division world title (fourth lineal title)

On May 2, 2009, Pacquiao fought at light welterweight for the first time against Ricky Hatton at the MGM Grand Las Vegas, in a fight billed as "The Battle of the East and West". Pacquiao won the bout via knockout to claim the International Boxing Organization (IBO) World Junior Welterweight (or Light Welterweight) and The Ring World Junior Welterweight titles (as well as the lineal light welterweight title). In doing so, Pacquiao became the second man in boxing history to become a six-division world champion, a fighter who won world titles in six different weight divisions and the first man ever to win lineal world titles in four different weight classes.[52]

The fight was originally placed in jeopardy due to disputes with both camps over the fight purse money.[53] Eventually, the money issue was settled and the fight went on as scheduled. HBO aired the contest.[54]

Pacquiao started the fight strong, knocking down a sluggish Hatton twice in the first round.[55] A somewhat shaken Hatton beat the count, only to be saved by the bell seconds later. In the second round Hatton seemed to have recovered, as he stalked Pacquiao for most of the round. However, with less than ten seconds remaining in the second round, Hatton was knocked out cold by a sharp left hook, prompting the referee to award Pacquiao the win by knockout (at 2:59 of the round).[56] The knockout won him the Ring Magazine knockout of the year for 2009

Return to Welterweight division

Pacquiao vs. Cotto: "Firepower" — Seventh weight division world title

On November 14, 2009, Pacquiao defeated Miguel Cotto via technical knockout in the twelfth round, at the MGM Grand Las Vegas, in a fight billed as "Firepower". Although the bout was sanctioned as a world title fight in the welterweight division, where the weight limit is 147 pounds, Cotto agreed to fight at a catchweight of 145 pounds.[57]

Pacquiao dominated the fight, knocking Cotto down in round three and round four, before the referee stopped the fight at 0:55 of round twelve.[58] With this victory, Pacquiao took the World Boxing Organization (WBO) World Welterweight and WBO Super Champion titles, to become the first seven-division world champion, the first fighter in boxing history to win world titles in seven different weight divisions.[59] Pacquiao also won the first and special WBC Diamond Championship belt.[60] This belt was created as an honorary championship exclusively to award the winner of a historic fight between two high-profile boxers.[61] After the fight, promoter Bob Arum stated "Pacquiao is the greatest boxer I've ever seen, and I've seen them all, including Ali, Hagler and Sugar Ray Leonard."[62] Miguel Cotto said in a post fight interview: "Miguel Cotto comes to boxing to fight the biggest names, and Manny is one of the best boxers we have of all time." Cotto showed heart and fans regarded this as one of the year's best fights.

The fight generated 1.25 million buys and $70 million in domestic pay-per-view revenue, making it the most watched boxing event of 2009.[63] Pacquiao earned around $22 million for his part in the fight, whilst Cotto earned around $12 million.[63] Pacquiao–Cotto also generated a live gate of $8,847,550 from an official crowd of 15,930.[63]

On November 20, 2009, in a simple rites at the Quirino Grandstand, President Macapagal-Arroyo conferred Pacquiao the Order of Sikatuna with the rank of Datu (Grand Cross) with Gold distinction (Katangiang Ginto) which usually bestowed to foreign diplomats and heads of state. It was awarded to Pacquiao for winning his historical seventh weight division world title.[64]

First failed negotiation with Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Following the victory against Cotto, there was much public demand for a fight between the Seven-Division World Champion Manny Pacquiao (the number 1 pound-for-pound boxer) and the Five-Division World Champion Floyd Mayweather, Jr. (the number 2 and former number 1 pound-for-pound boxer). Pacquiao reportedly agreed to fight Mayweather on March 13, 2010, for a split of $50 million up front.[65] And it was later agreed that the venue for the fight would be the MGM Grand Las Vegas. However, the bout was put in jeopardy due to disagreements about Olympic-style drug testing. The Mayweather camp wanted random blood testing by the United States Anti-Doping Agency,[66] whereas Pacquiao refused to have any blood testing within 30 days from the fight, because he thought it would weaken him, but he was willing to have blood taken from him before the 30-day window as well as immediately after the fight.[67] Freddie Roach, on the other hand, commented that he would not allow blood to be taken from Pacquiao one week before the fight.[68][69] In an attempt to resolve their differences, the two camps went through a process of mediation before a retired judge. After the mediation process Mayweather agreed to a 14-day no blood testing window. However, Pacquiao refused and instead only agreed to a 24-day no blood testing window.[70] Consequently, on January 7, 2010, Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum declared that the fight was officially off.[71]

Because of Pacquiao's reluctance to submit to random blood testing, the Mayweather camp repeated their suggestion that Pacquiao was using banned substances, which resulted in Pacquiao filing a lawsuit for defamation, seeking damages in excess of 75,000 dollars.[72] The lawsuit cited accusations made by Floyd Mayweather, Jr., Floyd Mayweather Sr., Roger Mayweather, Oscar De La Hoya, and Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer.[72][73]

Pacquiao vs. Clottey: "The Event"

After negotiations for the Mayweather fight fell through, other boxers were considered to replace Mayweather as Pacquiao's next opponent, including former light welterweight champion Paul Malignaggi,[74] and WBA World Super Welterweight champion Yuri Foreman.[75] However, Pacquiao chose to fight former IBF World Welterweight champion Joshua Clottey instead.

On March 13, 2010, at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Pacquiao defeated Clottey via unanimous decision to retain his WBO World Welterweight belt. The judges scored the fight 120-108, 119-109 and 119-109, all in favor of Pacquiao.[76] During the fight, Pacquiao threw a total of 1231 punches (a career high), but landed just 246, as most were blocked by Clottey's tight defense. On the other hand, Clottey threw a total of 399 punches, landing 108.[77] A crowd of 50,994 turned out for the fight, the third largest crowd for an indoor fight in boxing history.[78] In addition, the bout drew 700,000 pay-per-view buys and earned $35.3 million in domestic revenue.[79]

"Fighter of the Decade"

Manny Pacquiao was named as the Fighter of the Decade for year 2000-2009 by the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA). This award was presented by legendary boxer Joe “Smokin” Frazier, who was also a recipient of the award himself back in 1978 for defeating Muhammad Ali. Aside from this prestigious recognition, he was also named as the Sugar Ray Robinson Fighter of the Year for 2009, having received the same honor in 2006 and 2008. The awards ceremony was held at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City on June 4, 2010.[80]

Second failed negotiation with Floyd Mayweather Jr.

After his victory over Clottey, Pacquiao was expected to return to boxing in late 2010 with a possible matchup against Floyd Mayweather Jr. It was later reported that Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer and Top Rank Chief Bob Arum worked out a '"Super Fight" between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. However, complications arose when Mayweather requested Pacquiao undergo random blood and urine testing up until the fight day. Pacquiao responded that he would agree to undergo blood and urine testing up until 14 days before the fight, stating that giving blood too close to the fight day would weaken him. On May 13, 2010, Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum announced that he had penciled in November 13, 2010 as the date of Manny Pacquiao's next fight, possibly against Mayweather. However, the stumbling block over demands that Pacquiao submit to Olympic level random drug testing put the fight in jeopardy.[81]

On June 12, 2010, the President of Golden Boy Promotions, Oscar De La Hoya, stated during an interview with a Spanish network that the deal for the fight was very close and the negotiation process has been very difficult.[82] On June 30, 2010, Arum announced that the management of both sides had agreed to terms, that all points had been settled (including Pacquiao agreeing to submit to both blood and urine testing) and only the signature of Floyd Mayweather, Jr. was needed to seal the deal that could have earned both fighters at least $40 million each. Mayweather was then given a two-week deadline for the fight contract to be signed.[83] Arum also announced that Pacquiao accepted the terms of the random drug testing, blood and urine, leading up to the fight.[84]

On July 15, 2010, Bob Arum announced that Pacquiao's camp would give Mayweather until Friday midnight to sign the fight. The next day the Top Rank website embedded a countdown clock on their website with the heading "Money" Time: Mayweather's Decision.[85] On July 17, 2010, Arum announced that there was no word from Mayweather's camp and the deal for a November 13, 2010 fight with Mayweather Jr. was not reached.

On July 19, 2010, Leonard Ellerbe, one of Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s closest advisers, denied that negotiations for a super fight between Mayweather and Pacquiao had ever taken place. Ellerbe stated that Bob Arum was not telling the truth.[86] Bob Arum responded, questioning that if there was no negotiation, then who imposed the gag order (referring to a gag order about the negotiation allegedly imposed on both camps) and who could there be a gag order from if there were no negotiations? He also criticized Oscar De La Hoya and his Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer for denying that negotiations took place, when De La Hoya himself had previously stated that they were "very, very close in finalizing the contracts". [87]Arum revealed that HBO Sports President Ross Greenburg acted as the mediator between Mayweather’s handlers and those of Pacquiao’s from Top Rank Promotions.[88] On July 26, 2010, Ross Greenburg said in a statement that he has been negotiating with a representative from each side since May 2, 2010, carefully trying to put the fight together and he did in fact act as a go-between in negotiations with the two sides, but they were unable to come to an agreement.[89]

Floyd Mayweather Jr., after the second negotiation had been officially declared off, told the Associated Press that he had fought sixty days ago and that he was not interested in rushing into anything and was not really thinking about boxing at the moment.[90]

Light Middleweight division

Shot at eighth weight division world title

On July 23, 2010, Bob Arum announced that Pacquiao will fight on November 13, 2010, against Antonio Margarito for the vacant WBC super welterweight title, which gives Pacquiao the chance to win an eighth world title in his eighth weight class, (Super Welterweight/Light Middleweight).[91]

Professional boxing record

51 Wins (38 knockouts, 13 decisions), 3 Losses (2 by knockout, 1 by decision), 2 Draws [92]
Res. Opponent Type Rd Date Location Notes
N/A Mexico Antonio Margarito - - (12) 2010-11-13 TBA Vacant WBC World Super Welterweight Title on the line.
Win Ghana Joshua Clottey UD 12 (12) 2010-03-13 United States Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, United States Retained WBO World Welterweight Title.
Win Puerto Rico Miguel Ángel Cotto TKO 12 (12) 2009-11-14 United States MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, United States Won WBO World Welterweight Title and WBC Diamond Belt.
Win United Kingdom Ricky Hatton KO 2 (12) 2009-05-02 United States MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, United States Won IBO and The Ring World Light Welterweight Titles.
Win United States Oscar De La Hoya TKO 8 (12) 2008-12-06 United States MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, United States A non-title fight, fought at Welterweight.
Win United States David Díaz TKO 9 (12) 2008-06-28 United States Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, United States Won WBC World Lightweight Title.
Win Mexico Juan Manuel Márquez SD 12 (12) 2008-03-15 United States Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, United States Won WBC and vacant The Ring World Super Featherweight Title.
Win Mexico Marco Antonio Barrera UD 12 (12) 2007-10-06 United States Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, United States Retained WBC International Super Featherweight Title.
Win Mexico Jorge Solís KO 8 (12) 2007-04-14 United States Alamodome, San Antonio, United States Retained WBC International Super Featherweight Title.
Win Mexico Érik Morales KO 3 (12) 2006-11-18 United States Thomas and Mack Center, Las Vegas, United States Retained WBC International Super Featherweight Title.
Win Mexico Óscar Larios UD 12 (12) 2006-07-02 Philippines Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines Retained WBC International Super Featherweight Title.
Win Mexico Érik Morales TKO 10 (12) 2006-01-21 United States Thomas and Mack Center, Las Vegas, United States Retained WBC International Super Featherweight Title.
Win Mexico Héctor Velázquez TKO 6 (12) 2005-09-10 United States Staples Center, Los Angeles, United States Won vacant WBC International Super Featherweight Title.
Loss Mexico Érik Morales UD 12 (12) 2005-03-19 United States MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, United States Vacant WBC International and IBA Super Featherweight Title match.
Win Thailand Fahsan Por Thawatchai TKO 4 (12) 2004-12-11 Philippines Fort Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Philippines Retained The Ring World Featherweight Title.
Draw Mexico Juan Manuel Márquez Draw 12 (12) 2004-05-08 United States MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, United States Controversial Draw. WBA and IBF World Featherweight Title match.
Win Mexico Marco Antonio Barrera TKO 11 (12) 2003-11-15 United States Alamodome, San Antonio, United States Won The Ring World Featherweight Title.
Win Mexico Emmanuel Lucero KO 3 (12) 2003-07-26 United States Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, United States Retained IBF World Super Bantamweight Title.
Win Kazakhstan Serikzhan Yeshmagambetov TKO 5 (10) 2003-03-15 Philippines Rizal Park, Manila, Philippines
Win Thailand Fahprakorb Rakkiatgym KO 1 (12) 2002-10-26 Philippines Rizal Memorial College Gym, Davao City, Philippines Retained IBF World Super Bantamweight Title.
Win Colombia Jorge Eliecer Julio TKO 2 (12) 2002-06-08 United States The Pyramid, Memphis, United States Retained IBF World Super Bantamweight Title.
Draw Dominican Republic Agapito Sánchez TD 6 (12) 2001-11-10 United States Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, United States WBO and IBF World Super Bantamweight Title match.
Win South Africa Lehlohonolo Ledwaba TKO 6 (12) 2001-06-23 United States MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, United States Won IBF World Super Bantamweight Title.
Win Thailand Wethya Sakmuangklang KO 6 (12) 2001-04-28 Philippines Kidapawan City, Cotabato, Philippines Retained WBC International Super Bantamweight Title.
Win Japan Tetsutora Senrima TKO 5 (12) 2001-02-24 Philippines Manila, Philippines Retained WBC International Super Bantamweight Title.
Win Australia Nedal Hussein TKO 10 (12) 2000-10-14 Philippines Ynares Center, Antipolo City, Philippines Retained WBC International Super Bantamweight Title.
Win South Korea Seung-Kon Chae TKO 1 (12) 2000-06-28 Philippines Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines Retained WBC International Super Bantamweight Title.
Win Philippines Arnel Barotillo KO 4 (12) 2000-03-04 Philippines Ninoy Aquino Stadium, Manila, Philippines Retained WBC International Super Bantamweight Title.
Win Philippines Reynante Jamili KO 2 (12) 1999-12-18 Philippines Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque City, Philippines Won WBC International Super Bantamweight Title.
Loss Thailand Medgoen Singsurat KO 3 (12) 1999-09-17 Thailand Pakpanag Metropolitan Stadium, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand He was overweight at weigh-in. Lost WBC World Flyweight Title.
Win Mexico Gabriel Mira TKO 4 (12) 1999-04-24 Philippines Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines Retained WBC World Flyweight Title.
Win Australia Todd Makelim TKO 3 (10) 1999-02-20 Philippines Kidapawan City, Cotabato, Philippines
Win Thailand Chatchai Sasakul KO 8 (12) 1998-12-04 Thailand Tonsuk College Ground, Phutthamonthon, Thailand Won WBC World Flyweight Title.
Win Japan Shin Terao TKO 1 (10) 1998-05-18 Japan Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
Win Thailand Panomdej Ohyuthanakorn KO 1 (12) 1997-12-06 Philippines South Cotabato Stadium, Koronadal City, South Cotabato, Philippines Retained OPBF Flyweight Title.
Win Philippines Melvin Magramo UD 10 (10) 1997-09-13 Philippines Cebu City, Philippines
Win Thailand Chokchai Chockvivat KO 5 (12) 1997-06-26 Philippines Mandaluyong City, Philippines Won OPBF Flyweight Title.
Win Philippines Ariel Austria TKO 6 1997-05-30 Philippines Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines
Win South Korea Wook-Ki Lee KO 1 (10) 1997-04-24 Philippines Makati City, Philippines
Win Philippines Mike Luna KO 1 (10) 1997-03-03 Philippines Muntinlupa City, Philippines
Win South Korea Sung-Yul Lee TKO 2 1996-12-28 Philippines Muntinlupa City, Philippines
Win Indonesia Ippo Gala TKO 2 1996-07-27 Philippines Mandaluyong City, Philippines
Win Philippines Bert Batiller TKO 4 1996-06-15 Philippines Mandaluyong City, Philippines
Win Philippines John Medina TKO 4 1996-05-05 Philippines Manila, Philippines
Win Philippines Marlon Carillo UD 10 (10) 1996-04-27 Philippines Manila, Philippines
Loss Philippines Rustico Torrecampo KO 3 1996-02-09 Philippines Mandaluyong City, Philippines He had not made the weight so he was forced to use heavier gloves.
Win Philippines Lito Torrejos UD 5 1996-01-13 Philippines Parañaque City, Philippines
Win Philippines Rolando Toyogon UD 10 (10) 1995-12-09 Philippines Manila, Philippines
Win Philippines Rudolfo Fernandez TKO 3 (10) 1995-11-11 Philippines Mandaluyong City, Philippines
Win Philippines Renato Mendones TKO 2 (8) 1995-10-21 Philippines Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines
Win Philippines Lolito Laroa UD 8 (8) 1995-10-07 Philippines Makati City, Philippines
Win Philippines Armando Rocil KO 3 1995-09-16 Philippines Mandaluyong City, Philippines
Win Philippines Acasio Simbajon UD 6 (6) 1995-08-03 Philippines Mandaluyong City, Philippines
Win Philippines Dele Decierto TKO 2 1995-07-01 Philippines Mandaluyong City, Philippines
Win Philippines Rocky Palma UD 6 (6) 1995-05-01 Philippines Montano Hall, Cavite City, Philippines
Win Philippines Pinoy Montejo UD 4 (4) 1995-03-18 Philippines Mindoro Occidental, Philippines
Win Philippines Edmund Enting Ignacio UD 4 (4) 1995-01-22 Philippines Mindoro Occidental, Philippines Professional boxing debut at Light Flyweight division.

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Acting career

Manny Pacquiao
Born Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao
Other names Manny, Pacman
Occupation Professional Boxer, Actor, Politician
Years active 2000 – Present

Pacquiao started his acting career as an extra in some local films and guest appearances on ABS-CBN shows.

In December 2005 Pacquiao took his first lead role in Violett Films' Lisensyadong Kamao (Licensed Fist).[93] The movie is titled so because (according to director Tony Bernal), being a Boxer, Pacquiao is licensed to use his hands.

In 2008, Pacquiao starred with Ara Mina and Valerie Concepcion in Anak ng Kumander (Son of Commander). The movie was not a commercial success and was panned by critics.

Pacquiao starred in the superhero/comedy film entitled Wapakman, which was released on December 25, 2009 as an entry to the 2009 Metro Manila Film Festival.[94] Like his previous films Wapakman was not commercially successful.[95]

Upon the expiration of his contract with ABS-CBN, Pacquiao signed with GMA Network as an actor in September 2007. On December 17, 2007, he taped his first episode of the networks infotainment show Pinoy Records.[96] His other projects with the network included Totoy Bato and the sitcom Show Me Da Manny in which his mother, Dionesia, also appeared.

American actor Sylvester Stallone is reportedly in talks with Pacquiao over co-starring in one of Stallone's future films, which is in the planning stages. The film would be Pacquiao's Hollywood debut.[97]

Filmography

Year Film Role Other Notes
2000 Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin Dong
2001 Mahal Kita... Kahit Sino Ka Pa!
2001 Basagan ng Mukha Dodong
2005 Lisensyadong Kamao Ambrosio "Bruce" Lerio
2008 Anak ng Kumander Kumander Idel Writer/Producer
2008 Brown Soup Thing Cousin Manny
2008 Pangarap Kong Jackpot Abel segment "Sa Ngalan ng Busabos"
2009 Wapakman Magno Meneses/Wapakman
Year Television Shows Role Other Notes
2005 Kamao: Matira Ang Matibay Himself - Host
2005 Ok Fine Whatever Himself - Guest
2009 Pinoy Records Himself - Host
2009 Totoy Bato Emmanuel
2009 Show Me Da Manny Manny Santos
2009 Jimmy Kimmel Live Himself - Guest Episode dated November 3
2010 Jimmy Kimmel Live Himself - Guest Episode dated March 3

Discography

Manny Pacquiao
Birth name Emmanuel D. Pacquiao
Origin General Santos City
Occupations Boxer, Actor, Singer, Politician
Years active 2006–present
Labels Star Records
MCA Records
GMA Records
Associated acts Lito Camo
Francis Magalona
Manny Pacquiao discography
Releases
↙Studio albums 2
↙Singles 3
↙Music videos 4

Most of the Tagalog songs of Pacquiao were composed by Lito Camo. The following are the songs from Manny Pacquiao's albums:

Political career

Emmanuel D. Pacquiao
Member of the House of Representatives from Sarangani
Incumbent
Assumed office 
June 30, 2010
Preceded by Erwin L. Chiongbian
Political party Liberal Party (2007, 2010)
Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino (2008)
Nacionalista Party (2009-2010)
People's Champ Movement (2010)
Residence Kiamba, Sarangani
Alma mater Notre Dame of Dadiangas University
Profession Professional Boxer, Actor
Religion Roman Catholic
Website www.congress.gov.ph

On February 12, 2007, Pacquiao officially announced that he would be running for a seat in the House of Representatives in the May 2007 legislative election as a candidate of the Liberal Party, aiming to represent the 1st District of South Cotabato.[98] Pacquiao, who has been known to be supportive of the administration of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, said that he was persuaded to run by local officials of General Santos City, who hoped he would act as a bridge between their interests and the national government.[98] Pacquiao was defeated in the election by incumbent Rep. Darlene Antonino-Custodio, who said, "More than anything, I think, people weren't prepared to lose him as their boxing icon".[99]

In September 2008, Pacquiao was sworn in as member of Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino (KAMPI), a pro-administration political party.

On November 21, 2009, Pacquiao confirmed that he would run again for the congressional seat but this time in Sarangani province, the hometown of his wife Jinkee.[100] He originally planned to run for congress under his own party, the People's Champ Movement, but has since joined the Nacionalista Party headed by Manny Villar. Villar said arrangements were made to accommodate Pacquiao’s People’s Champ Movement in a coalition with the Nacionalista Party for the May 2010 elections in Sarangani.[101]

On May 13, 2010, Pacquiao was officially proclaimed congressman of the lone district of Sarangani. He scored a landslide victory over a wealthy and politically well-entrenched clan of the province. His triumph ended the reign of Chiongbian clan that has been in power for more than thirty years. Pacquiao got 120,052 votes while his political rival, Roy Chiongbian, got 60,899 votes.[102]

On June 28, 2010, Pacquiao took his oath of office as congressman before Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio T. Carpio in the Provincial Capitol of Sarangani in Municipality of Alabel. He announced that he will transfer to President-elect Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III's Liberal Party from Nacionalista Party as he wants to ensure the entry of more projects to his province.[103]

In popular culture

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.[104] The film flopped at the box office, grossing a total of only P4,812,191 (approximately US$99,322), as confirmed by Lamangan.

Pacquiao is featured in the boxing video games Fight Night Round 2, Fight Night Round 3 and Fight Night Round 4. EA Sports released a limited edition demo of Fight Night Round 4, featuring Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton prior to their May 2 fight.[105]

Pacquiao became the first Filipino athlete to appear on a postage stamp.[106]

Pacquiao became the first Filipino Olympic non-participant to be Team Philippines’ flag-bearer during the August 8 opening ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympics at the Beijing National Stadium. Swimmer Miguel Molina, 2005 Southeast Asian Games’ Best Male Athlete, yielded the honor to Pacquiao, upon the request of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to the national sports officials on the Philippines at the 2008 Summer Olympics.[107]

Pacquiao plays basketball as a cross-training to keep himself in shape. He is playing in the semi-professional basketball league, Liga Pilipinas, with the team he owns, the MP-Gensan Warriors. He made his debut in the Smart-Liga Pilipinas Conference II in January 16, 2009. He wears jersey number 17.[108]

Pacquiao became an honorary member of Boston Celtics. The honorary membership was bestowed on him in a brief ceremony and he was presented with a replica of a green and white Celtics jersey bearing his name and number 1.[109] As a measure of gratitude, Pacquiao delivered a stockpile of red autographed boxing gloves to TD Garden. On March 10, 2010, prior to the night's game with Memphis Grizzlies, many of the Celtics had a special motivational gift waiting for them in their lockers.[110]

With his popularity, various business sectors have solicited Manny Pacquiao's help in endorsing their products through commercial advertisements in print and in broadcast media. These include detergents, medicines, foods, beverage, garments, telecommunications, and even a political ad for politicians during the 2007 and 2010 Philippine elections. His most acclaimed commercials yet were for Nike's "Fast Forward" campaign (alongside Tiger Woods, Kobe Bryant, Maria Sharapova, Roger Federer, Cristiano Ronaldo and Liu Xiang)[111] and San Miguel Beer with Jet Li[112] and Érik Morales[113].

Pacquiao has been included by Time Magazine as one of the world's most influential people for the year 2009, for his exploits in boxing and his influence among the Filipino people.[114] Pacquiao was also included by Forbes Magazine in its annual Celebrity 100 list for the year 2009, joining Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie and fellow athletes Tiger Woods and Bryant.[115] Forbes also listed Pacquiao as the World's 6th Highest Paid Athlete, with a total of 40 Million Dollars ($40,000,000.00) or 2 Billion Pesos (₱2,000,000,000.00) from the second half of 2008 to the first half of 2009. Tied with him on the sixth spot was the NBA player LeBron James and golfer Phil Mickelson.[116] Pacquiao had also won the 2009 ESPY Awards for the Best Fighter category, beating fellow boxer Shane Mosley and Brazilian mixed martial arts fighters Lyoto Machida and Anderson Silva.[117]

Pacquiao has also graced the cover of Time Magazine Asia for their November 16, 2009 issue. According to their five-page feature story, "(Pacquiao is) a fighter with enough charisma, intelligence and backstory to help rescue a sport lost in the labyrinth of pay-per-view. Global brands like Nike want him in their ads." They also added, "Pacquiao has a myth of origin equal to that of any Greek or Roman hero. He leaves the Philippines to make it even bigger, conquering the world again and again to bring back riches to his family and friends."[117][118] He became the eighth Filipino to grace the cover of the prestigious magazine, after former Philippine presidents Manuel L. Quezon, Ramon Magsaysay, Ferdinand Marcos, Corazon Aquino, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Benigno Aquino III and Filipino actress and environmentalist Chin Chin Gutierrez. Pacquiao was also featured on the cover of Reader’s Digest Asia, where a seven-page story was written about the Filipino boxing superstar. The issue came out before Pacquiao’s epic match against De La Hoya on November 2008.

Recognitions

See also

References

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