Manny Pacquiao

Filipino boxer, basketball player, singer, actor, politician and philanthropist

Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao, PLH (/ˈpæki/ PAK-ee-ow; Tagalog: [pɐkˈjaʊ]; born December 17, 1978) is a Filipino professional boxer and politician.


Manny Pacquiao

Senator of the Philippines
In office
June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022
Senate positions
Chair of the Senate Ethics and Privileges Committee
In office
September 18, 2018 – June 30, 2022
Preceded byTito Sotto
Succeeded byNancy Binay
Chair of the Senate Public Works Committee
In office
July 25, 2016 – June 30, 2022
Preceded byBongbong Marcos
Succeeded byBong Revilla
Member of the
Philippine House of Representatives
from Sarangani's at-large congressional district
In office
June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2016
Preceded byErwin Chiongbian
Succeeded byRogelio Pacquiao
Personal details
Born
Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao

(1978-12-17) December 17, 1978 (age 45)
Kibawe, Bukidnon, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Political partyPDP-Laban (2012–2014; 2016–present)
Other political
affiliations
Liberal (before 2007; 2010–2012)
KAMPI (2007–2008)
Nacionalista (2009–2010)
PCM (local; 2010–present)
UNA (2012–2016)
PROMDI (2021–present)[1]
Spouse(s)
(m. 2000)
[2][3]
Children5
RelativesBobby Pacquiao
Rolly Pacquiao (brothers)
EducationNotre Dame of Dadiangas University (no degree)
University of Makati (B.A.)
Philippine Christian University (M.P.A.)
WebsiteSenate website
Military service
Allegiance Philippines
Branch/service Philippine Army
Rank Colonel
Manny Pacquiao
Statistics
Nickname(s)PacMan
Rated at
Height5 ft 5+1/2 in[4]
Reach67 in[4]
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights72
Wins62
Wins by KO39
Losses8
Draws2

Pacquiao was born in Kibawe, Bukidnon, Philippines. He studied at Notre Dame of Dadiangas University.

He is the only eight-division world champion in the history of boxing.[5] He won eleven major world titles, as well as being the first boxer to win the lineal championship in five different weight classes.[6][7][8] Pacquiao is also the first boxer in history to win major world titles in four of the original eight weight classes of boxing: flyweight, featherweight, lightweight, and welterweight.[9][10][11]

Pacquiao has generated about 19.6 million in pay-per-view buys and $1.2 billion in revenue from his 24 pay-per-view bouts.[12] According to Forbes, he was the second highest paid athlete in the world as of 2015.[13]

In May 2010, Pacquiao was elected to the House of Representatives representing the province of Sarangani. He was re-elected in 2013.[14] In June 2016, Pacquiao was elected as a senator and will serve a six-year term until 2022.[15]

Pacquiao was a top candidate for President of the Philippines in the 2022 presidential election. At first President Rodrigo Duterte said in December 2016 and December 2017 that he wants to make Pacquiao his replacement.[16] In September 2021, Pacquiao announced his presidential candidacy in the 2022 election.[17] He lost the election in May 2022.

References

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  1. 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.
  2. "Jinkee and Manny Pacquiao celebrate their 20th anniversary". Metro Style. Archived from the original on October 4, 2021. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  3. "Jinkee Pacquiao posts wedding photo with husband Manny Pacquiao". GMA Network. Archived from the original on February 5, 2021. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  4. 4.0 4.1 Premier Boxing Champions tale of the tape prior to the Yordenis Ugás fight.
  5. "Eighth world title gives Pacquiao unique status". Reuters. November 14, 2010.
  6. "The Lineal Boxing World Champions". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia. Archived from the original on 2018-08-05. Retrieved 2019-02-01.
  7. "Pacquiao Rebounds, Decisions Bradley". Queensberry Rules. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
  8. Jake Donovan. "Manny Pacquiao's Return Is For The Love Of The Game". Boxing Scene.
  9. "Ranking Manny Pacquiao's eight division titles". ESPN. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
  10. 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.
  11. Jake Emen. "Weight Divisions History & Guide". ProBoxing-Fans. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
  12. Kurt Badenhausen (April 9, 2015). "Manny Pacquiao Set To Retire After Bradley Fight With $500 Million In Career Earnings". Forbes.
  13. The World's Highest-Paid Athletes. Forbes.com (2013–06). Retrieved on February 22, 2014.
  14. Nancy Gay (May 10, 2010). "Manny Pacquiao Declares 'Landslide' Congressional Win in Philippines". Boxing Fanhouse. Archived from the original on May 25, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2010.
  15. "Manny Pacquiao wins senate seat". ESPN. May 20, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
  16. Jay Dayupay. "Duterte 'wants to make' Pacquiao president". ABS-CBN News.
  17. "Philippines: le boxeur Manny Pacquiao candidat à la présidentielle de 2022". Radio France International.