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Manny Pacquiao

Manny Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao
Emmanuel 'Manny' Dapidran Pacquiao is a Filipino professional boxer, born on December 17, 1978. He is the first eight-division world champion, winning 10 world titles, as well as being the first to win the lineal championship in four different weight classes. In May 2010, Pacquiao was elected to the House of Representatives in the 15th Congress of the Philippines, representing the province of Sarangani.
Born
17 Dec 1978
Industry
Sport, Politics
Job Title
Athlete, Politician
Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao says the contract he and Floyd Mayweather signed “is for a professional boxing match”. Photo: AFP
Boxing

Philippines’ Manny Pacquiao says Floyd Mayweather fight ‘not an exhibition’

American stunned boxing world this week when he said their long-awaited rematch was for show only, but Filipino says ‘it is a real fight’.

Boxing

Mayweather says rematch with Pacquiao an exhibition, with venue still undecided

Boxing

Mayweather to fight Pacquiao in long-awaited Las Vegas rematch in September

Boxing

Pacquiao returns to Las Vegas for 10-round exhibition fight against Provodnikov

Manny Pacquiao looking forward to ‘great fight’ against former world champion Ruslan Provodnikov on April 18.

Mario Barrios (left) hits Manny Pacquiao in the 10th round of their WBC welterweight title fight at MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 19, 2025 in Las Vegas. Photo: AFP
Boxing

Biggest fight in Japanese boxing history: ‘Monster’ Inoue has plan for Nakatani

Two of world’s best pound-for pound boxers must first clear Mexican opposition before Nakatani can have shot at Inoue’s title.

Floyd Mayweather

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao hints at possible rematch with Floyd Mayweather

Filipino former world champion says he is involved in ‘a lot of ongoing negotiations’ and a bout against the unbeaten American is one of them.

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Boxing

Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton dies aged 46

Body of British boxer reportedly found at his home in Manchester on Sunday morning.

Ricky Hatton’s best performance came in his IBF World Light-Welterweight Title fight against Kostya Tszyu. Photo: Reuters
The Philippines

Smoke and mirrors: cannabis drama swirls around Philippine Senate’s ‘bad boy’

Ex-action star Robin Padilla’s past antics have spanned a live-streamed wardrobe malfunction and an IV drip session in his Senate office.

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The Philippines

Chicken run: Philippine police chief floors Duterte’s son in phantom fight

Sebastian ‘Baste’ Duterte’s viral public challenge against police chief Nicolas Torre fizzled into farce after he left the country.

Boxing

Pacquiao only the latest boxing great to risk his legacy for lure of the ring

The 46-year-old Filipino came out of retirement on Saturday to fight Mario Barrios but fell short as the American escaped with a draw.

Mario Barrios (left) lands a jab on Manny Pacquiao in the 10th round of their WBC welterweight title fight at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday. Photo: AFP
Boxing

Barrios holds off battling Pacquiao to retain WBC welterweight crown

Mario Barrios pushed all the way in Las Vegas, manages to salvage majority draw in fight against Filipino icon.

Mario Barrios (left) ducks away from a Manny Pacquiao punch in their welterweight title fight in Las Vegas. Photo: AP
Boxing

Pacquiao set to spring surprise as he targets Barrios’ belt in comeback fight

The 46-year-old Filipino says he feels rejuvenated after four years away from the ring but is underdog against Mexican-American champion.

Boxing

After Pacquiao and Hatton, now Rex Tso joins veterans returning to pro boxing

‘If boxers who are seven, eight years older can return, why can’t I?’ Hong Kong’s Tso says as he resumes quest to win a world title.

Boxing

Pacquiao honoured by hall of fame, Philippine fighter says ‘best is yet to come’

Manny Pacquiao has been enshrined in boxing’s hall of fame, but he’s getting back in the ring next month for shot at WBC champion Mario Barrios.

Manny Pacquiao has been inducted into International Boxing Hall of Fame. Photo: Getty Images
Boxing

Pacquiao going all in on boxing return, says he’s done with Philippine politics

Former eight-division world champion returns to ring next month, but says Mario Barrios title fight not a one-shot deal.

Manny Pacquiao will return to the ring on July 19 for a WBC welterweight title fight against Mario Barrios. Photo: AFP
Boxing

Pacquiao to end retirement and fight Barrios for welterweight title in Las Vegas

Filipino boxing icon to return to ring after four years at age 46, according to ESPN report.

Boxing

Pacquiao gets new opponent for Japan exhibition fight after Suzuki cries off hurt

The 45-year-old multiple world champion from the Philippines will now face Japanese mixed martial artist Rukiya Anpo on July 28 in Saitama in a 68kg 3-round boxing bout.

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Millionaires and billionaires

In this corner … 5 of the richest boxers in the world – net worths, ranked

Manny Pacquiao makes the list, but what about his long-time rival in the ring, Floyd Mayweather? The latter retired professionally but still earned US$30 million for an exhibition match

Who are the world’s richest boxers? Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather and Canelo all make the list. Photos: @canelo, @floydmayweather, @mannypacquiao/Instagram
The Philippines

‘I was crying’: influential Philippine pastor linked to Duterte accused of rape

Apollo Quiboloy, 73, heads a sect in Davao City where it is alleged he repeatedly assaulted young women. He has close ties to Rodrigo Duterte and is on the FBI’s wanted list.

Fame and celebrity

Inside the glamorous life of Manny Pacquiao’s wife, Jinkee

As the wife of boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, it’s no wonder Jinkee Pacquiao has access to many of the finer things in life – from five-star holidays and private jets to the latest designer bags

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Pacquiao exploring options to box at Paris Olympics for Philippines

The Filipino boxing icon – a former eight-division world champion – wants to win gold and then finally retire for good.

Manny Pacquiao is exploring the idea of competing at the Paris Olympics. Photo: USA Today
Boxing

Pacquiao warned by McGregor manager ‘justice will be served’ at trial

Paradigm Sports CEO Audie Attar says his agency will ‘cut off 100 per cent of Manny’s opportunities to earn money in the United States’ after March trial.

Manny Pacquiao poses for media at Wild Card Boxing Club on August 4, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: AFP

Video | Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao hints at comeback to pro boxing

The Philippines

Philippines makes fresh push to save Mary Jane Veloso from Indonesia’s death row

The Filipino mother of two was moments away from facing the firing squad in 2015 when President Joko Widodo granted a reprieve. Her supporters claim an international drugs syndicate duped her into trafficking heroin.

Boxing

Pacquiao to hold talks over boxing return in Saudi Arabia

Retired Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao eyes fight with French former sparring partner Jaber Zayani in Riyadh exhibition.

Philippine boxing legend and Senator Manny Pacquiao training at his gym in the city of General Santos in the southern island of Mindanao. Photo: AFP
Tourism

From BTS to Jackie Chan, celebrities who became tourism ambassadors

What better way to bring in tourists than by using a celebrity? Taylor Swift, Chris Hemsworth, Cristiano Ronaldo, Rihanna and many more have all lent their star power to the cause.

BTS are honorary tourism ambassadors for Seoul.
The Philippines

Pacquiao wants Manila-Beijing peace panel to resolve South China Sea row

The boxer-turned-presidential candidate sought to deepen ties with the US and said China ‘should not abuse and trample on’ the Philippines’ rights.

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The Philippines

Philippine response to Typhoon Rai could affect next year’s election

Analysts say the massive damage and response of candidates could sway voters in the May 2022 presidential election.

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