Manny Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao is a Filipino boxer, eight-division world champion and Hall of Famer who shares his training, family life and faith with fans.
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Manny’s happenings, collected from public sources, plus his backstory and Starbook, where fans write.
Known for
- Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios2025 · WBC welterweight title challenger
Premier Boxing Champions - Pacquiao vs. Keith Thurman2019 · WBA welterweight title winner
Premier Boxing Champions - Pacquiao vs. Antonio Margarito2010 · Eighth weight division championship
Team Pacquiao - Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton2009 · Second-round knockout victory
Top Rank Boxing
Overview
- Born
- December 17, 1978 · Kibawe, Bukidnon, Philippines
- Also known as
- Pac-Man
- Professional debut
- January 22, 1995, aged 16
- Stance
- Southpaw
- First world title
- WBC flyweight champion, 1998
- Hall of Fame
- International Boxing Hall of Fame, Class of 2025
Mini bio
How it started.
Born in Kibawe, Bukidnon, Manny grew up in poverty in Mindanao and moved to Manila at 14 to pursue boxing. He turned professional at 16 in January 1995. His first world title came in December 1998, when he stopped Chatchai Sasakul to win the WBC flyweight championship.
The breakthrough.
His 2001 U.S. debut brought a stoppage win over Lehlo Ledwaba and the IBF super bantamweight title. Beating Marco Antonio Barrera in 2003 established him at featherweight. He kept moving through the divisions, reaching eight with his 2010 victory over Antonio Margarito.
Life beyond the ring.
On his official YouTube channel, Manny invites fans into his boxing, basketball, family life and Christian faith. His foundation supports housing, relief aid and people affected by trafficking. He also served in the Philippine Senate from 2016 to 2022.
Still competing.
Manny entered the International Boxing Hall of Fame in June 2025, then returned to professional competition the following month. His 12-round majority draw with Mario Barrios gave fans another chance to see him challenge for a world title.
Creditschronological, newest first
Boxing
- 2025Pacquiao vs. Mario BarriosWBC welterweight title challenger; majority draw
- 2019Pacquiao vs. Keith ThurmanWBA welterweight title winner by split decision
- 2010Pacquiao vs. Antonio MargaritoWBC super welterweight title winner; champion in an eighth division
- 2009Pacquiao vs. Ricky HattonWinner by second-round knockout
Interviews
- 2025The George Janko Show, episode 117Guest
Awards
Quotes
I want to inspire the young generation who are dreaming of becoming a champion.Manny Pacquiao, Los Angeles comeback press conference, Premier Boxing Champions
He spoke about the legacy he hoped to leave while promoting his July 2025 fight with Mario Barrios.
Trivia
- He boxes from a southpaw stance.
- He was 40 when he beat Keith Thurman in 2019 to become the oldest welterweight world champion.
- His George Janko interview includes a moment where the hosts play his music and he starts singing.
- He said the name Manny Pay came from a restaurant conversation about who would pay the bill.
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