Manny Pacquiao 916099 226142636 2008-07-17T00:35:23Z Ron Ritzman 154046 Reverted edits by [[Special:Contributions/Harem123|Harem123]] to last version by 121.97.253.58 (using [[WP:HG|Huggle]]) {{Infobox Boxer |name = Manny Pacquiao | image = |realname = Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao |nickname = Pac-Man<br>The Destroyer<br>The Mexicutioner<br>The Mexican Assassin<br>People's Champ<br>''Pambansang Kamao'' ("National Fist")<br> |weight = [[Lightweight]] |height = {{height|ft=5|in=6.5}} |nationality = Filipino |birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1978|12|17|mf=y}} |birth_place = [[Kibawe]], [[Bukidnon]]<ref>{{cite web | title = Manny Pacquiao alias "Pac Man / The Destroyer" | publisher = Philboxing.com | url = http://philboxing.com/boxers/boxer.php?boxer_id=9 | accessdate = 2007-09-04 }}</ref>, [[Philippines]] |style = [[Southpaw (boxing)|Southpaw]] |total = 52 |wins = 47 (90%) |KO = 35 (75%) |losses = 3 |draws = 2 |no contests = 0 }} '''Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao''' (born [[December 17]], [[1978]]), simply known as '''Manny Pacquiao''' or '''Pac-Man''', is a [[Filipino people|Filipino]] professional [[boxing|boxer]]. He is currently the [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] [[List of WBC world champions#Lightweight|Lightweight Champion]] and the [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] [[List of WBC world champions#Super featherweight|Super Featherweight Champion]], and was the former world champion at [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] [[Super Bantamweight]], and [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] [[Flyweight]] divisions, therefore making him the first [[Filipino]] and [[Asian]] boxer to win four world titles in four weight divisions. He took over as the [[Ring Magazine pound for pound]] number 1 ranked boxer in the world on [[June 9]], [[2008]] after [[Floyd Mayweather, Jr.]] announced his retirement from boxing.<ref>{{cite news | title = The Ring Ratings | publisher = ''[[The Ring (magazine)|The Ring]]'' | url = http://www.thering-online.com/ringpages/ratings2.html | accessdate = 2008-06-11 }}</ref> ==Biography== Pacquiao started his professional boxing career in 1995 at 106 lbs (Light flyweight) at the age of 16 years. His early fights usually took place in small venues and were shown on [[Vintage Television's|Vintage Sports']] ''Blow by Blow,'' an evening boxing show. His professional debut was a 4-round bout against Edmund Ignacio on [[January 22]], [[1995]], which Pacquiao won via decision, becoming an instant star of the program. His weight increased from 106 to 113 lbs before losing in his 12th bout against [[Rustico Torrecampo]] via a third-round [[technical knockout]] (TKO). As what [[sportscaster]] [[Quinito Henson|Joaquin "Quinito" Henson]] observed, Pacquiao clearly had not made weight. So he was forced to use heavier gloves than Torrecampo, thereby putting Pacquiao at a disadvantage.{{Fact|date=February 2007}} Shortly after the Torrecampo fight, Pacquiao settled at 112 lbs, winning the WBC Flyweight title over [[Chatchai Sasakul]] in the eighth round only to lose it in his second defense against [[Medgoen Singsurat]], or Medgoen 3K Battery, via a third-round knockout on a bout held at [[Nakhon Si Thammarat]], [[Thailand]]. Technically, Pacquiao lost the belt at the scales by surpassing the required weight of 112 lbs (51 kg). Following his loss to Singsurat, Pacquiao gained weight anew, this time stopping at the superbantamweight division of 122 lbs (55 kg), where he picked up the WBC International Super Bantamweight title, defending it five times before his next world title fight came. Pacquiao's big break came on [[June 23]], [[2001]], against IBF Super Bantamweight champion [[Lehlohonolo Ledwaba]]. Pacquiao stepped into the fight as a late replacement and won the fight by technical knockout to become the IBF Super Bantamweight champion on a bout held at [[MGM Grand Las Vegas|MGM Grand]], [[Las Vegas, Nevada]]. He defended this title four times and fought to a sixth-round draw against [[Agapito Sanchez]] in a bout that was stopped early after Pacquiao received a headbutt. ===Pacquiao's rise=== <!-- Unsourced image removed: [[Image:Morales_pacquiao_fightposter.jpg|thumb|left|300px|A boxing poster of Morales vs. Pacquiao, II Trilogy.]] --> Pacquiao went on to defend his title four times before the match that many consider to have defined his career, a bout against the [[Mexican]] boxing idol [[Marco Antonio Barrera]]. Pacquiao, moving up in weight and in his first fight ever in the featherweight division, brought his power with him and defeated Barrera via a TKO in the 11th round at the [[Alamodome]], [[San Antonio, Texas]]. Although this fight was not recognized as a title fight by any sanctioning bodies, Pacquiao was recognized as world champion by [[Ring Magazine]] after his victory <ref>http://philboxing.com/news/story-2824.html</ref>, and he held that title until relinquishing it in 2005. Only 6 months removed from his win over Barrera, Pacquiao went on to challenge another respected Mexican counterpuncher, [[Juan Manuel Márquez]], then holder of the [[World Boxing Association]] (WBA) and International Boxing Federation (IBF) Featherweight titles. The fight held at the MGM Grand ended in a controversial draw after he knocked down Márquez three times in the first round but lost most of the latter rounds. One of the judges later admitted to making an error in the scorecards because he scored the first round as "10-7" in favor of Pacquiao instead of the standard "10-6" for a three-knockdown round. In a bout held at [[Taguig City]], Philippines, Pacquiao fought against Fahsan (3K-Battery) Por Thawatchai. Pacquiao sent 3K-Battery to the canvas three times en route to a [[knockout]] in the fourth round. A left uppercut to the jaw that lifted the Thai fighter's feet off the canvas ended the fight. Manny once again moved up another division from 126 to 130 lbs to fight another Mexican legend, three-time division champion [[Érik Morales]] on [[March 19]], [[2005]], at the MGM Grand. However, this time around, at his first fight in the superfeatherweight division, Pacquiao lost the 12-round match by a unanimous decision from the judges. On [[September 10]], [[2005]], Manny Pacquiao knocked out [[Héctor Velázquez]], capturing the WBC International Super Featherweight title in the process, in a fight held at [[Staples Center]], [[Los Angeles, California]]. Pacquiao defeated Morales via a 10th-round TKO in a much-anticipated rematch on [[January 21]], [[2006]] in Las Vegas at [[Thomas and Mack Center]]. <!--The result of the third match is given below, do not add it here for it will screw up the chronology.--> ===Newfound fame=== After the Morales bout, Pacquiao was in the limelight again during the first week of February 2006 when a waitress working in a Manila nightclub claimed that he was the father of her son, born out of a whirlwind affair with the boxer. The boxer, allegedly, was giving the child financial support, which was also kept secret from his wife, Jinkee, until she found out. This caused a problem in their marriage, but things were soon mended. Trainer [[Freddie Roach (boxing)|Freddie Roach]] had previously voiced concerns about the late- night lifestyle and warned that the boxer was in danger of losing both his edge and focus. Roach noted that there are too many distractions surrounding Pacquiao in the Philippines.<ref>{{cite news | last = Giongco | first = Nick | title = Pacman in danger, observes Roach | publisher = The Manila Bulletin Online | date = 2006-05-01 | url = http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2006/05/01/SPRT2006050162813.html | accessdate = 2007-09-04 }}</ref> On [[July 2]], [[2006]], Pacquiao defeated another Mexican, [[Oscar Larios]], a two-time superbantamweight champion. Despite his camp's big promise of an early knockout, the fight went until the final round, with Pacquiao knocking down the Mexican two times during the 12-round bout for the WBC International Super Featherweight title held at the [[Araneta Coliseum]] in [[Quezon City]], Philippines.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20070309135644/newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view_article.php?article_id=7812 Manny Pacquiao's tune up fight Philippines vs. Mexico]</ref> In September 2006, Pacquiao signed a major deal with [[Golden Boy Promotions]] (GBP), headed by [[Oscar de la Hoya]], which was good for seven fights.<ref>{{cite news | last = Castillejo | first = Dyan | title = Pacquiao inks 7-fight deal with 'Golden Boy' | publisher = ABS-CBN Interactive | date = | url = http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryID=51465 | accessdate = 2007-09-04 }}</ref> This development was confirmed by his coach Freddie Roach. Under the deal, Pacquiao was guaranteed a prize money of US$5 million for each fight. With regard to profits made on each fight, Pacquiao would receive at least 90%, whereas the remaining 10% would go to Golden Boy Promotions. Pacquiao and Morales fought for a third time (with the series tied 1-all) on [[November 18]], [[2006]]. Witnessed by a near-record crowd of 18,276, the match saw Pacquiao defeating Morales via a third-round knockout at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.<ref>{{cite news | coauthors = Mike Sloan, Victor Perea, and Albert Howell at ringside | title = Pacquiao destroys Morales! | publisher = Fightnews.com | date = 2006-11-19 | url = http://www.fightnews.com/fightnews_2/headlines//EEyFApFllFbtSWySjl.html | accessdate = 2007-09-04 }}</ref> After the Pacquiao-Morales rematch, Arum announced that Manny returned his signing bonus check back to Golden Boy Promotions, signaling intentions to stay with Top Rank. This resulted in GBP's decision to sue the famed fighter over contractual breaches.<ref>{{cite news | last = Danseco | first = Rey | title = Golden Boy to sue PacMan; Filipino ring idol No. 2 pound-for-pound | publisher = ABS-CBN Interactive | date = | url = http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=57056 | accessdate = 2007-09-04 }}</ref> At the end of 2006, he was named by both [[HBO]] and [[Ring Magazine]] as the fighter of the year, with HBO also naming him as the most exciting fighter of the year. After a failed promotional negotiation with Marco Antonio Barrera's camp, [[Bob Arum]] chose [[Jorge Solis]] as his next opponent among several fighters that Bob Arum offered him to fight as a replacement. The bout was held in [[San Antonio]] on [[April 14]], [[2007]]. In the sixth round of the bout, an accidental headbutt occurred, giving Pacquiao a cut under his left eyebrow. The fight ended in the eight round when Pacquiao knocked Solis down twice; with Solis barely beating the count after the second knockdown, the referee (who was also a doctor) was prompted to stop the fight. The victory raised Pacquiao's win-draw-loss record to 44-3-2, with 35 KOs. On [[June 29]], [[2007]], it was announced that [[Top Rank Boxing|Top Rank]] and GBP agreed to settle their lawsuit, meaning the long-awaited rematch with Marco Antonio Barrera will occur despite being the number 1 contender for the super-featherweight title of Juan Manuel Marquez. Since Bob Arum was out on a vacation, GBP's chief executive Richard Schaefer politely declined to discuss Pacquiao’s purse from the [[October 6]], [[2007]] rematch with Marco Antonio Barrera (at the Mandalay Bay Resort Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas). However, Pacquiao was likely to get a purse of $5 million, plus possibly a share of the pay-per-view rights.<ref>{{cite news | last = Nathanielsz | first = Ronnie | title = Pacquiao purse $5m? | publisher = Manila Standard Today | date = 2007-07-05 | url = http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=sports2_july5_2007 | accessdate = 2007-09-04 }}</ref> Pacquiao defeated Barrera in their rematch via an easy unanimous decision. In the 11th round, Pacquiao's punch caused a deep cut under Barrera's right eye. Barrera retaliated with an illegal punch on the break that dazed Pacquiao but also caused the referee to deduct a point from Barrera. Two judges scored the bout 118-109, whereas the third scored it 115-112.<ref>[http://sports.yahoo.com/box/news?slug=ki-pacquiaoearly100607&prov=yhoo&type=lgns sports.yahoo.com, Pacquiao rolls past Barrera in rematch]</ref> In [[The Ring (magazine)|''The Ring'']] magazine, Pacquiao (45-3-2) remained at the top of the junior lightweight division (130 lbs). He had been in the ratings for 108 weeks. Pacquiao was also at No. 2 in the pound-for-pound category behind welterweight champ Floyd Mayweather.<ref>{{cite web | title = RATINGS AND CHAMPIONSHIP POLICY | work = The Bible of Boxing | publisher = The Ring | url = http://www.thering-online.com/ringpages/ratings2.html | accessdate = 2007-09-04 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title = Donaire, Condes make it to Ring Magazine ratings | publisher = GMANews.TV | date = 2007-07-13 | url = http://www.gmanews.tv/story/50871/Donaire-Condes-make-it-to-Ring-Magazine-ratings | accessdate = 2007-09-04 }}</ref> On [[November 13]], [[2007]], he was honored by the WBC as ''[[Champ Emeritus]]'' during its 45th Annual World Convention held at the [[Manila Hotel]].<ref>{{cite web | last = Reyes | first = Mac Anthony | title = WBC honors Pacquiao as ‘Champ Emeritus’ | publisher = [[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] | date = 2007-11-13 | url =http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/sports/view_article.php?article_id=100542 | accessdate = 2007-11-13 | language = [[English language|English]]}}</ref> On November 18, 2007, the Manila Bulletin Online edition reported a possible bout between Pacquiao and Oscar de la Hoya. Although it remains to be seen whether it will come to fruition, the prevailing scenario will have Pacquiao battle against David Diaz, the WBC's current reigning lightweight titlist.<ref>{{cite news | last = Giongco | first = Nick | title = De La Hoya wants Pacquiao | publisher = The Manila Bulletin Online | date = 2007-11-18 | url = http://www.mb.com.ph/archive_pages.php?url=http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2007/11/18/SPRT20071118109015.html | accessdate = 2007-11-18 }}</ref> On November 20, 2007, Jose Nunez, manager for [[WBO]] Superfeatherweight Champion [[Joan Guzman]], accused Pacquiao's handler Bob Arum of evading a match between the two boxers to protect Pacquiao.<ref>[http://www.fightnews.com/bates81.htm Boxing News - 24 hours/day - Reload often!<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Guzman 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 Strip|Las Vegas]].<ref>[http://globalnation.inquirer.net/cebudailynews/sports/view_article.php?article_id=101833 Guzman beats Soto, wants Pacquiao next - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> ===Super Featherweight title=== On March 15, 2008, in a rematch against [[Juan Manuel Marquez]], Pacquiao won via a highly disputed split decision. Pacquiao won the [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] and ''[[The Ring (magazine)|The Ring]]'' superfeatherweight belts, making him the first Filipino to win three world titles in three different weight divisions (Pacquiao was a former WBC Flyweight Champion, IBF Super bantamweight, and now WBC Super featherweight). The fight was controversial, with some Filipino boxing analysts saying Marquez should have been the winner. During the postfight interview, Marquez’s camp called for an immediate rematch. Richard Schaefer, GBP CEO, offered a $6-million guarantee to Pacquiao for a rematch. Pacquiao's promoter, Bob Arum, still stinging from the less-than-stellar revenue from Kelly Pavlik’s immediate rematch with Jermain Taylor, said the fight will probably happen but only after there is time to “put a little air under it.” Pacquiao, for his part, said "I don't think so, this business is over" because he planned to move to lightweight (135 lbs) to challenge [[David Diaz]], the reigning WBC Lightweight Champion at the time. Diaz won a unanimous decision over Ramon Montano that night as an undercard of "Unfinished Business."<ref> {{cite web | title = Pacquiao edges Marquez, claims vacant Ring title | publisher = [[ESPN]] | url = http://proxy.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/columns/story?columnist=rafael_dan&id=3296049 | accessdate = 2008-10-03 }}</ref> ===WBC Lightweight title=== On [[June 28]], [[2008]], at the [[Mandalay Bay]] Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Pacquiao defeated [[David Díaz (boxer)|David Díaz]] via ninth-round knockout to become the WBC lightweight champion. With the victory, Pacquiao became the only Asian boxer to win four major titles in four weight classes and also became the first Filipino fighter to ever win a world title at lightweight.<ref>http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=16326&more=1</ref><ref>Natividad, Ivan. [http://www.asianweek.com/2008/07/02/manny-pacquiao-wbc-lightweight-title-coverage/ "Manny Pacquiao WBC Lightweight Title Coverage"], [[AsianWeek]], [[2008]]-[[07]]-[[02]]. Retrieved on [[2008]]-[[07]]-[[04]]</ref> The fight ended at 2:23 of the ninth round and was viewed by 8,362 spectators. Bob Arum announced that Pacquiao is most likely to fight [[November 15]]<ref>[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryID=124860 abs-cbnnews.com, Nevada says Pacquiao-Valero fight set Nov.15]</ref> versus 130-lb [[Venezuela]]n champion [[Edwin Valero]] or [[Humberto Soto]] in [[Planet Hollywood]], and he also mentioned the name of [[WBA]], [[WBO]], and [[IBF]] lightweight champ [[Nate Campbell]]. "I can fight in November," Pacquiao stated, "Who I fight is the job of my promoter (Bob Arum)." Diaz had his best payday, [[U.S. dollar|$]]850,000, and Pacquiao earned at least $3 million.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/columns/story?columnist=rafael_dan&id=3465794 sports.espn.go.com, All hail the new king]</ref><ref>[http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/06/29/sports/NA-SPT-BOX-Diaz-Pacquiao.php iht.com, Manny Pacquiao stops David Diaz in 9th round to claim unprecedented fourth title]</ref> [[Bob Arum]] reported that the Pacquiao-David Diaz fight which made $ 12.5-M (250,000 [[pay-per-view]] hits at $ 49.95 per hit), paled in comparison to the 400,000 in the Marquez showdown. The sales reached over $20 million. Pacquiao’s 3 classic fights with [[Erik Morales]] earned a combined sales of 1 million pay-per-view hits. After [[HBO]] and [[Top Rank]] get their share, Pacquiao and Diaz will get theirs based on the contract, that is, in addition to the $ 3 million contract pay. Official records revealed an attendance of only 8,362 tickets of the seating capacity of 12,000, because of rising gasoline costs.<ref>[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=124390 abs-cbnnews.com, Sales of Pacquiao-Diaz pay-per-view may hit $12.5-M]</ref> Meanwhile, WBC president Don Jose Sulaiman clarified that Pacquiao is not a 5-division but 4-division world champion, because the November 2003 Barrera fight was a non-title bout.<ref>[http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=14827 boxingscene.com, Sulaiman's position on Pacquio title controversy]</ref> A few days later, it was announced that he would be the flag bearer of the [[Philippines at the 2008 Summer Olympics]].<ref>[http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-07/04/content_8489167.htm "Boxing icon to carry Philippine flag for Beijing Olympics"], Xinhua, July 4, 2008</ref> ==Upcoming fights== <blockquote> For his next fight set on Nov. 8, Pacquiao said he prefers to fight British superstar [[Ricky Hatton]] over Venezuelan knockout artist [[Edwin Valero]]. "''Kung ako ang papipiliin ng makakalaban, ang gusto ko si Hatton tapos si Valero.'' (If I'm made to choose for an opponent, I want Hatton first, and then Valero.)" Like Pacquiao, Roach also wants Hatton next in line as that fight at 140 pounds would be a guaranteed moneymaker, to the tune of at least $10 million for each boxer. Top Rank president Bob Arum, Pacquiao's promoter, however, is keen on having Valero, (24-0 with 24 knockouts) as Pacquiao's next opponent. ''(source:[http://sports.inquirer.net/breakingnews/breakingnews/view/20080704-146515/Pacman-wants-Hatton-first-Valero-next]) ([[User:Jongie413|Jongie413]] ([[User talk:Jongie413|talk]]) 05:36, 11 July 2008 (UTC))''</blockquote> Pacquiao's next fight is set for [[November 15]]. [[Bob Arum]] said: "So November 15th is the preferable date because both [[HBO]] and [[Showtime]] told us they'd rather go with [[pay-per-view]] on the 15th. The venue looks like it will be Planet Hollywood, in the Theater of the Performing Arts. It's beautiful, 7,400 seats, it's sensational. And the overflow can watch in on closed-circuit - 5,000 closed-circuit seats. Pacquiao will face either Edwin Valero or [[Humberto Soto]]. "Whoever offers us the better deal as far as working with us to publicize the fight is going to get it. In other words, as long as we get the use of their assets to promote the fight."<ref>[http://www.maxboxing.com/Kim/Kim071108.asp maxboxing.com, PLANET PACMAN]</ref> Boxing Confidential reported on [[July 11]] that Top Rank Promotions applied to promote the fight card at the [[Planet Hollywood]] in Las Vegas. Keith Keizer, executive director of the [[Nevada State Athletic Commission]], confirmed Top Rank's application.<ref>[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryID=124860 abs-cbnnews.com, Nevada says Pacquiao-Valero fight set Nov.15]</ref> The [[World Boxing Council]] gave Pacquiao until [[July 28]] "to decide which between his 2 championships belts he would like to keep." WBC president [[Jose Sulaiman]] issued the statement: “If [Pacquiao] decides to relinquish the lightweight division title and keep the super-featherweight title, [Humberto Soto] must fight Pacquiao for the WBC super-featherweight world title, with [Francisco] Lorenzo fighting the winner."<ref>[http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=14949 boxingscene.com, Pacquiao given a deadline]</ref><ref>http://www.gmanews.tv/story/107094/Lightweight-or-not-Pacquiao-given-until-July-28-to-decide gmanews.tv/story, Lightweight or not? Pacquiao given until July 28 to decide]</ref> ==In popular culture== *A movie based on his life has been produced and was released on [[June 21]], [[2006]]. The movie is titled ''[[Pacquiao: The Movie]]'' featuring Filipino actor [[Jericho Rosales]] as Manny Pacquiao and is directed by [[Joel Lamangan]].<ref>{{cite news | last = Sadiri | first = Walden | title = Joel Lamangan’s ‘Pacquiao:’ Another knockout punch at the boxoffice? | publisher = Manila Bulletin Online | date = 2006-06-12 | url = http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2006/06/12/ENTR2006061266575.html | accessdate = 2007-09-04 }}</ref> Despite its huge P50,000,000 ($1,031,991) budget, wide distribution (80 cinemas), and strong marketing, the movie flopped at the box office, grossing a total of only P4,812,191 ($99,322), as confirmed by Lamangan. *Pacquiao produced the song ''"Para Sa 'Yo Ang Laban Na 'To"'' (Translation: "This Fight is for You"), which became a hit single all over the Philippines. It expressed a nationalistic theme and Pacquiao's struggles in the ring. The release of the song came weeks before his second bout with Morales, leading up to the promos to the fight. Although ''"Para sa 'Yo"'' is his first attempt at professional music recording, Pacquiao's victory against Morales greatly contributed to the song's popularity. *After their third bout, Pacquiao and Morales appeared together in a [[San Miguel Beer Division|San Miguel Beer]] commercial (together with Roach and friends) filmed for the Filipino audience. The commercial ended with Pacquiao and Morales toasting their friendship with San Miguels. *In another commercial advertisement of San Miguel Beer, Pacquiao was seen together with [[Jet Li]] and other Filipino celebrities such as [[Iwa Moto]] and [[Valerie Concepcion]]. *During her sixth [[State of the Nation Address (Philippines)|State of the Nation Address]] on [[July 24]], [[2006]] in Quezon City, Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo cited Pacquiao as one of the nation's modern-day heroes. "Mabuhay ka, Manny," said Arroyo.<ref>{{cite news | title = Pacquiao, others cited for triumphs | publisher = ABS-CBN Interactive | date = | url = http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=45323 | accessdate = 2007-09-04 }}</ref> In return, the champion delivered his own speech endorsing Arroyo. "The President said many good things in the SONA." Pacquiao remarked.{{Fact|date=September 2007}}<!--this link is also DEAD <ref>[http://www.philstar.com/philstar/NEWS200607261602.htm the humility in Manny]</ref> --> *It is not widely known that [[professional wrestling|professional wrestlers]] [[The Undertaker]] and [[Jason Reso|Christian Cage]] were actually a part of Pacquiao's entourage during the Pacquiao vs. Velázquez fight in 2005. An avid boxing fan, The Undertaker was the person who carried the [[US]] flag while leading Team Pacquiao to the ring. This was also confirmed by another fellow wrestler, [[Dave Batista|Batista]]. Batista revealed this during a televised interview in the Philippines while promoting an upcoming WWE promotional tour that was set to be shown in this country. *Pacquiao is currently being sponsored by [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]] and [[No Fear]] sportswear. *Pacquiao owns a lottery outlet for the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. *Pacquiao is the owner of the Pac Man Gensan of the [[Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association]]. The team is based in his hometown of General Santos City. Pacquiao even suited up for the team for a few games during the first conference of said league. *Pacquiao is the fourth nonfictional Filipino featured in a video game. He is featured in the video games ''[[Fight Night: Round 2]]'' and ''[[Fight Night: Round 3]]''. The first was [[Dr. Jose Rizal]] in [[Medal of Honor]]. The second two were pool legends [[Efren Reyes]] and [[Francisco Bustamante]], who both appeared in the [[World Championship Pool 2004]] video game. *Pacquiao made an appearance in the ''[[Pugad Baboy]]'' (vol. 19) [[comic strip]]. *Philpost Postmaster General Hector Villanueva announced on [[May 3]], 2008, that Pacquiao will be the first [[Filipino]] [[Sportsperson|athlete]] to appear in a [[postage stamp]].<ref>[http://www.gmanews.tv/video/22054/Boxing-champ-Pacquiao-to-appear-on-RP-postage-stamp Boxing champ Pacquiao to appear on RP postage stamp, 05/03/2008]</ref> *After his fight with [[David Diaz (boxer)|David Diaz]], the [[Boston Celtics]], headed by their main man [[Kevin Garnett]], whom Pacquiao said he is a fan of, came to visit his locker room to celebrate. It has been said that the Celtics team reserved 16 seats to watch the match between Pacquiao and Diaz. *His younger brother Alberto Dapidran Pacquiao, known simply as [[Bobby Pacquiao]] is also a lightweight boxer won the Philippine super featherweight title four times in years 2002 and 2004 RGD. *[[Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo]], on [[July 4]], 2008 met and designated Pacquiao as the Philippines' flag-bearer for its delegation to the [[Beijing Summer Olympics]] next month. He donated 3 million pesos (66,700 U.S. dollars) for the victims of Typhoon Frank with international name [[Typhoon Fengshen (2008)|Fengshen]].<ref>[http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-07/04/content_8489167.htm xinhuanet.com, Boxing icon to carry Philippine flag for Beijing Olympics]</ref><ref>[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=124035 abs-cbnnews, Pacquiao to carry RP flag for Beijing Olympics]</ref> ==Politics== Pacquiao ran for a [[House of Representatives of the Philippines|congressional]] seat to represent the [[Legislative districts of South Cotabato|1st district of South Cotabato]], but he was defeated by Darlene Antonino-Custodio. Custodio had 139,061 votes, whereas Pacquiao received 75,908 votes.<ref>{{cite web | last = Zonio | first = Aquiles | title = Pacquiao files bid for South Cotabato’s Congress seat | publisher = [[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] | date = 2007-07-29 | url =http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/topstories/topstories/view_article.php?article_id=57725 | accessdate = 2007-04-17 | language = [[English language|English]]}}</ref> Amidst all the scandals and clamors for the ousting of the president, rumors are ripe that the president herself was the one who pushed for the boxer's candidacy.{{Fact|date=March 2008}} Now, Pacquiao himself said he will enter politics after he ends his boxing career. Although boxing is far from over for him, he admitted that he is thinking about starting a career in politics. He quietly visited the Philippine [[Commission on Elections (Philippines)|Commission on Elections]], escorted by [[Ali Atienza|Arnold "Ali" Atienza]] (son of then Manila Mayor [[Lito Atienza]]), to transfer his residence from General Santos City to Manila.{{Fact|date=September 2007}}<!-- what happened to philstar links?<ref>[http://www.philstar.com/philstar/NEWS200608071604.htm Manny transfers residence]</ref> --> This fueled speculations that he may seek an elective post in the nation's capital, which even gave him the title "Adopted Son" after he won his earlier bouts. His name was once mentioned as a possible vice-mayoralty candidate to the younger Atienza when the latter sought the city's highest post in the 2007 elections, but this did not pan out after Sen. [[Panfilo Lacson]], then the leading candidate for Manila mayor, did the same after there were contentions regarding residency issues. (Similarly, Pacquiao also had such issues). Being known as an Arroyo supporter, his name is also being floated as a candidate of the [[Lakas-CMD]] party for the mayoralty race of [[General Santos City]] against incumbent Mayor Pedro Acharon. Instead, he was recently sworn-in as a member of the [[Liberal Party (Philippines)|Liberal Party]] under the Atienza wing, thus further fueling his political ambition. On February 12, 2007, the famed boxer announced that he was running for congress representing South Cotabato.<ref>{{cite news | title = Pacquiao to seek South Cotabato congressional seat | publisher = ABS-CBN Interactive | date = | url = http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=66534 | accessdate = 2007-09-05 }}</ref> His decision however easily turned off both his fans and the general public.<ref>{{cite news | last = Esguerra | first = Christian V. | coauthors = Tina Santos | title = Say it ain’t so, Manny, fans implore Pacquiao | publisher = Inquirer.net | date = 2007-02-11 | url = http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view_article.php?article_id=48709 | accessdate = 2007-09-05 }}</ref> Election experts stressed that as Pacquiao insists on participating in his next professional boxing match, he will immerse himself into a legal conflict regarding campaign exposure, especially since the match will be televised nationwide. Aside from that, COMELEC commissioner Benjamin Abalos mentioned a possible legal entanglement could ruin Pacquiao's candidacy because he already registered himself as a Manila resident months before. Numerous sports personalities and analysts around the Philippines expressed that Pacquiao should think seriously and deeply about his sports career, which could potentially be destroyed by the dirty world of politics. Popular columnist [[Randy David]] mentioned that Pacquiao allowed himself to be used by selfish and desperate politicians.<ref>{{cite news | title = Pacquiao 'advised' anew to skip politics | publisher = GMANews.TV | date = 2007-02-14 | url = http://www.gmanews.tv/story/30565/Pacquiao-advised-anew-to-keep-out-of-politics | accessdate = 2007-09-05 }}</ref> On [[February 24]], [[2007]], in Cebu City, Pacquiao, for the first time ever, was booed by thousands of spectators as his presence was acknowledged by the organizers of The Battle of Cebu, a WBO-sanctioned boxing festival.<ref>{{cite news | last = Giongco | first = Nick | title = Pacquiao cheered, booed in Cebu City | publisher = The Manila Bulletin Online | date = 2007-02-26 | url = http://www.mb.com.ph/archive_pages.php?url=http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2007/02/26/SPRT2007022688101.html | accessdate = 2007-09-05 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last = Marley | first = Michael | title = Finally, a politician who is not tone deaf! Manny hears, yields to vox populi! | publisher = Boxing Confidential | date = 2007-02-26 | url = http://www.boxingconfidential.com/articles.php?id=722 | accessdate = 2007-09-05 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last = Quijano | first = Jingo | coauthors = | title = Quijano: Fans roll out ‘Ceboo welcome’ for PacMan | publisher = Sun.Star Cebu | date = 2007-02-27 | url = http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2007/02/27/sports/quijano.fans.roll.out.ceboo.welcome.for.pacman.html | accessdate = 2007-09-05 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last = Malilong | first = Frank Jr. | title = Malilong: Boo for the politician | publisher = Sun.Star Cebu | date = 2007-02-27 | url = http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2007/02/27/oped/frank.malilong.jr..the.other.side.html | accessdate = 2007-09-05 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last = Pages | first = John | title = Pages: For Z, more Zzzz’s before The Dream | publisher = Sun.Star Cebu | date = 2007-02-27 | url = http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2007/02/27/sports/pages.for.z.more.zzzz.s.before.the.dream.html | accessdate = 2007-09-05 }}</ref> The embarrassment later led to confusing statements made by Manila Mayor Lito Atienza<ref>{{cite news | last = Lagumbay | first = Salven L. | title = Pacquiao withdraws congressional bid | publisher = Boxing Confidential | date = 2007-02-26 | url = http://www.boxingconfidential.com/articles.php?id=721 | accessdate = 2007-09-05 }}</ref> that the famed fighter would withdraw. Despite the statements, however, Pacquiao confirmed to the public that he would still run for office.{{Fact|date=April 2007}} The negative sentiment among Cebuanos over Pacquiao's political aspiration was felt even before the "The Battle of Cebu" was held because at least one citizen's comment got published by local newspaper Sun Star.<ref>{{cite news | last = Nolasco | first = Ritchie D. | title = Speak Out: People's champ no more | publisher = Sun.Star Cebu | date = 2007-02-20 | url = http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2007/02/20/oped/ritchie.d..nolasco.banilad.html | accessdate = 2007-09-05 }}</ref> In relation to the April 14 fight with Arce, the political opposition stated that they would not press for a ban on the broadcasting of the match despite its potential to violate election campaign rules.<ref>{{cite news | last = Esguerra | first = Christian V. | coauthors = Aquiles Zonio | title = Pacquiao foes retreat after news ban bid sparks protests | publisher = Inquirer.net | date = 2007-04-04 | url = http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view_article.php?article_id=58750 | accessdate = 2007-09-05 }}</ref> Although he won over Solis, Pacquiao's appeal diminished most likely due to his political ambition. His last fight attracted noticeably smaller audiences, and his performance was considered by many as disappointing.<ref>{{cite news | last = RCM | first = | title = Fight fails to generate Pacmania in Cebu | publisher = Sun.Star Cebu | date = 2007-04-16 | url = http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2007/04/16/sports/fight.fails.to.generate.pacmania.in.cebu.html | accessdate = 2007-09-05 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last = Frauenheim | first = Norm | title = Pacquiao's win lacks drama | publisher = azcentral.com | date = 2007-04-15 | url = http://www.azcentral.com/sports/columns/articles/0415boxinginsider0416.html | accessdate = 2007-09-05 }}</ref> Some election candidates even turned the Pacquiao-Solis match into campaign gigs.<ref>{{cite news | title = Local bets turn Pacquiao bout sites into campaign gigs | publisher = GMANews.TV | date = 2007-04-15 | url = http://www.gmanews.tv/story/38387/Local-bets-turn-Pacquiao-bout-sites-into-campaign-gigs | accessdate = 2007-09-05 }}</ref> Over at General Santos City, Diocese of Marbel spokesman Fr. Angel Buenavides considered President Arroyo's endorsement of Pacquiao as a "curse" because constituents in the area have strong anti-Arroyo sentiments.<ref>{{cite news | title = 'Arroyo's blessing curse for Pacquiao' | publisher = Sun.Star Network Online | date = 2007-05-21 | url = http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/net/2007/05/21/.arroyo.s.blessing.curse.for.pacquiao..html | accessdate = 2007-09-05 }}</ref> On May 17, 2007, Pacquiao suffered a lopsided election defeat to incumbent representative Darlene Antonino-Custodio, with a deficit of approximately 37,000 votes according to the NAMFREL tally. Meanwhile, WBC head Jose Sulaiman stated that Pacquiao "doesn’t appear to be having the same dynamic impact at the ballot box, as he does in the ringed square."<ref>{{cite news | title = (Update) Pacman KO'd in final Namfrel tally for Gen San | publisher = GMANews.TV | date = 2007-05-17 | url = http://www.gmanews.tv/story/42891/(Update)-Pacman-KOd-in-final-Namfrel-tally-for-Gen-San | accessdate = 2007-09-05 }}</ref> The defeat became a depressing matter for the boxer himself because he lost a huge sum of money when his supporters allegedly funneled campaign funds to their own pockets. Pacquiao's personal money was part of the campaign budget.<ref>{{cite news | title = Pacquiao ‘sad,’ ‘depressed’ over poll results, lost cash | publisher = Inquirer.net | date = 2007-05-17 | url = http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/sports/view_article.php?article_id=66508 | accessdate = 2007-09-05 }}</ref> Ironically, Pacquiao's fans rejoiced over his defeat.<ref>{{cite news | last = Esguerra | first = Christian V. | title = Pacquiao’s fans elated by defeat | publisher = Inquirer.net | date = 2007-05-17 | url = http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/sports/view_article.php?article_id=66513 | accessdate = 2007-09-05 }}</ref> Some even declared his loss as a "victory" for boxing. On May 20, 2007, Manny Pacquiao formally conceded to his congresswoman [[Darlene Antonino-Custodio|Antonino-Custodio]], vowing to return to boxing and spend more time with his family.<ref>{{cite news | last = Associated Press | first = | title = Pacquiao concedes defeat in bid for Philippines Congress | publisher = ESPN.com | date = 2007-05-20 | url = http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=2876972 | accessdate = 2007-09-05 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last = Piñol | first = Manny | title = Manny Pacquiao's Political Defeat is Boxing's Gain | publisher = Philboxing.com | date = 2007-05-27 | url = http://philboxing.com/news/story-10977.html | accessdate = 2007-09-05 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last = Cruz | first = Maricel V. | title = Paquiao, downed by Darlene, was too confident | publisher = The Manila Times | date = 2007-05-27 | url = http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2007/may/27/yehey/top_stories/20070527top7.html | accessdate = 2007-09-05 }}</ref> On an unrelated event, Pacquiao denied rumors on July 7th that he failed to pay taxes for a luxury vehicle to the Philippine Bureau of Customs when he bought a Porsche Cayenne 2 weeks before his match with Erik Morales. (A report by Thomas Hauser of secondsout.com said the Porsche Cayenne costs $67,639 or P3.5 million}.<ref>{{cite news | title = Pacquiao: Porsche papers legal | publisher = ABS-CBN Interactive | date = 2007-07-05 | url = http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=83568 | accessdate = 2007-09-04 }}</ref> On August 1, 2007, Pacquiao filed a P30-million libel suit against four journalists of the [[Manila Bulletin]] - sports writer Nick Giongco, publisher Hermogenes P. Pobre, editor-in-chief Cris J. Icban Jr., and Sports section editor Ding Marcelo. The complaint stemmed from the article "Trouble in Paradise-Again?" written by Giongco and published July 25 in F-2 sports section of the Manila Bulletin. Pacquiao cited the alleged libelous fourth paragraph of the article - "Pacquiao, who spent millions in unsuccessful bid to win a congressional seat in his hometown in General Santos City, is reported to be a compulsive gambler and is known to bet hundreds of thousand in casinos, cockfighting, and billiards."<ref>{{cite news | last = Zonio | first = Aquiles | title = Pacquiao files P30-m libel suit vs 4 journalists | publisher = Inquirer.net | date = 2007-08-01 | url = http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/sports/view_article.php?article_id=79988 | accessdate = 2007-09-05 }}</ref>On [[December 20]], [[2007]], the P 30-million [[libel]] case filed by Manny Pacquiao was dismissed via "affidavit of desistance." Pacquiao stated that "pursuing the case would only cause inconvenience to him and his family".<ref>[http://www.mb.com.ph/SPRT20071222112338.html mb.com.ph, Pacquiao’s libel case vs Bulletin dismissed]</ref> ==Other media== 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, garments, telecommunications, and even a political ad for [[Luis Singson|Chavit Singson]] during the [[Philippine general elections, 2007|May 14, 2007 elections]]. On [[April 12]], [[2007]], the COMELEC cancelled his commercial appearances in accordance with existing Philippine election laws. Airing of the commercials resumed after the elections. In September 2007, he signed up with [[GMA Network]] as an actor. On [[December 17]], [[2007]], after finishing a movie, "Anak ng Kumander", Pacman went to the GMA Network to tape his first episode of ''[[Pinoy Records]]''.<ref>[http://www.gmanews.tv/story/73203/iGMA-discovers-Manny-Pacquiaos-Achilles-heel GMA NEWS.TV, iGMA discovers Manny Pacquiao's Achilles heel]</ref> ==Full boxing record== {| class="wikitable" |+Legend: |- |bgcolor="#98fb98"| Win ||bgcolor="yellow"|Draw ||bgcolor="#fa8072"|Loss |} {|class=wikitable style="font-size:93%;" !Date !! Opponent !! Result !! Location !! Title belt(s) disputed |- |[[June 28]], [[2008]] || {{flagicon|USA}} [[David Díaz (boxer)|David Díaz]] ||bgcolor="#98fb98"|9th round TKO|| [[Mandalay Bay]], [[Las Vegas]], [[United States]] || Won [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] world lightweight title |- |[[March 15]], [[2008]] || {{flagicon|MEX}} [[Juan Manuel Márquez]] ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| Split decision || [[Mandalay Bay]], [[Las Vegas]], [[United States]] || Won [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] and ''[[The Ring Magazine]]'' world super featherweight title |- |[[October 6]], [[2007]] || {{flagicon|MEX}} [[Marco Antonio Barrera]] ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| Unanimous decision || [[Mandalay Bay]], [[Las Vegas]], [[United States]] || Retained [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] international super featherweight title |- |[[April 14]], [[2007]] || {{flagicon|MEX}} [[Jorge Solis]] ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| 8th round KO || [[Alamodome]], [[San Antonio, Texas|San Antonio]], [[United States]] || Retained [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] international super featherweight title |- |[[November 18]], [[2006]] || {{flagicon|MEX}} [[Érik Morales]] ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| 3rd round KO || [[Thomas and Mack Center]], [[Las Vegas, Nevada|Las Vegas]], [[United States]] || Retained [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] international super featherweight title |- |[[July 7]], [[2006]] || {{flagicon|MEX}} [[Óscar Larios]] ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| Unanimous decision || [[Araneta Coliseum]], [[Quezon City]], [[Philippines]] || Retained [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] international super featherweight title |- |[[January 21]], [[2006]] || {{flagicon|MEX}} [[Érik Morales]] ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| 10th round TKO || [[Thomas and Mack Center]], [[Las Vegas]], [[United States]] || Retained [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] international super featherweight title |- |[[September 10]], [[2005]] || {{flagicon|MEX}} [[Héctor Velázquez]] ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| 6th round TKO || [[Staples Center]], [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]], [[United States]] || Won vacant [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] international super featherweight title |- |[[March 19]], [[2005]] || {{flagicon|MEX}} [[Érik Morales]] ||bgcolor="#fa8072"| Unanimous decision ||[[MGM Grand Garden Arena]], [[Las Vegas, Nevada|Las Vegas]], [[United States]] || [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] international super featherweight title |- |[[December 11]], [[2004]] || {{flagicon|THA}} Fahsan 3K Battery ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| 4th round TKO || [[Fort Bonifacio Global City]], [[Taguig City]], [[Philippines]] || |- |[[May 8]], [[2004]] || {{flagicon|MEX}} [[Juan Manuel Márquez]] ||bgcolor="yellow"| Draw || [[MGM Grand Garden Arena]], [[Las Vegas, Nevada|Las Vegas]], [[United States]] || [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] and [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] world featherweight title |- |[[November 15]], [[2003]] || {{flagicon|MEX}} [[Marco Antonio Barrera]] ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| 11th round TKO || [[Alamodome]], [[San Antonio, Texas|San Antonio]], [[United States]] || ''[[The Ring Magazine]]'' world featherweight title |- |[[July 26]], [[2003]] || {{flagicon|MEX}} Emmanuel Lucero ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| 3rd Round KO || [[Olympic Auditorium]], [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]], [[United States]] || Retained [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] world super bantamweight title |- |[[March 15]], [[2003]] || {{flagicon|KAZ}} Serizkhan Yeshmagambetov ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| 5th round TKO || [[Rizal Park]], [[Manila]], [[Philippines]] || |- |[[October 26]], [[2002]] || {{flagicon|THA}} Fahprakorb Rakkiatgym ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| 1st round KO || [[Rizal Memorial College Gym]], [[Davao City]], [[Philippines]] || Retained [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] world super bantamweight title |- |[[June 8]], [[2002]] || {{flagicon|COL}} [[Jorge Eliecer Julio]] ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| 2nd Round TKO || [[The Pyramid]], [[Memphis, Tennessee|Memphis]], [[United States]] || Retained [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] world super bantamweight title |- |[[November 10]], [[2001]] || {{flagicon|Dominican Republic}} [[Agapito Sanchez]] ||bgcolor="yellow"| 6th Round Technical Draw || [[Bill Graham Civic Auditorium]], [[San Francisco, California|San Francisco]], [[United States]] || [[World Boxing Organization|WBO]] and [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] world super bantamweight title |- |[[June 23]], [[2001]] || {{flagicon|South Africa}} [[Lehlohonolo Ledwaba]] ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| 6th Round TKO || [[MGM Grand Garden Arena]], [[Las Vegas, Nevada|Las Vegas]], [[United States]] || Won [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] world super bantamweight title |- |[[April 28]], [[2001]] || {{flagicon|THA}} [[Wethya Sakmuangklang]] ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| 6th round TKO || [[Kidapawan City, Cotabato]], [[Philippines]] || Retained [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] international super bantamweight title |- |[[February 24]], [[2001]] || {{flagicon|Japan}} Tetsutora Senrima ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| 5th round TKO || [[Manila]], [[Philippines]] || Retained [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] international super bantamweight title |- |[[October 14]], [[2000]] || {{flagicon|Australia}} Nedal Hussein ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| 10th round TKO || [[Ynares Center]], [[Antipolo City]], [[Philippines]] || Retained [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] international super bantamweight title |- |[[June 28]], [[2000]] || {{flagicon|South Korea}} Seung-Kon Chae ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| 1st round TKO || [[Araneta Coliseum]], [[Quezon City]], [[Philippines]] || Retained [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] international super bantamweight title |- |[[March 4]], [[2000]] || {{flagicon|PHI}} Arnel Barotillo ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| 4th round KO || [[Ninoy Aquino Stadium]], [[Manila]], [[Philippines]] || Retained [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] international super bantamweight title |- |[[December 12]], [[1999]] || {{flagicon|PHI}} Reynante Jamili ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| 2nd round KO || [[Elorde Sports Complex]], [[Parañaque City|Parañaque]], [[Philippines]] || Won [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] international super bantamweight title |- |[[September 17]], [[1999]] || {{flagicon|THA}} [[Medgoen Singsurat]] ||bgcolor="#fa8072"| 3nd round KO || [[Pakpanag Metropolian Stadium]], [[Nakhon Si Thammarat]], [[Thailand]] || Lost [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] world flyweight title |- |[[April 24]], [[1999]] || {{flagicon|MEX}} Gabriel Mira ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| 4th round TKO || [[Araneta Coliseum]], [[Quezon City]], [[Philippines]] || Retained [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] world flyweight title |- |[[February 20]], [[1999]] || {{flagicon|Australia}} Todd Makelim ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| 3rd round TKO || [[Kidapawan City]], [[Philippines]] || |- |[[December 24]], [[1998]] || {{flagicon|THA}} [[Chatchai Sasakul]] ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| 8th round KO || [[Tonsuk College Ground]], [[Phuttamonthon]], [[Thailand]] || Won [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] world flyweight title |- |[[May 18]], [[1998]] || {{flagicon|Japan}} Shin Terao ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| 1st round TKO || [[Korakuen Hall]], [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]] || |- |[[December 6]], [[1997]] || {{flagicon|THA}} Panomdej Ohyuthanakorn ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| 1st round KO || [[Tonsuk College Ground]], [[Phuttamonthon]], [[Thailand]] || Retained [[Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation|OPBF]] flyweight title |- |[[September 13]], [[1997]] || {{flagicon|PHI}} Melvin Magramo ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| Decision || [[Cebu City]], [[Philippines]] || |- |[[June 26]], [[1997]] || {{flagicon|THA}} Chokchai Chockvivat ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| 5th round KO || [[Mandaluyong City]], [[Philippines]] || Won [[Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation|OPBF]] flyweight title |- |[[May 30]], [[1997]] || {{flagicon|PHI}} Ariel Austria ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| 6th round TKO || [[Almendras]], [[Philippines]] || |- |[[April 24]], [[1997]] || {{flagicon|South Korea}} Wook-Ki Lee ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| 1st round KO || [[Makati City]], [[Philippines]] || |- |[[March 3]], [[1997]] || {{flagicon|PHI}} Mike Luna ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| 1st round KO || [[Muntinlupa City]], [[Philippines]] || |- |[[December 28]], [[1996]] || {{flagicon|South Korea}} Sung-Yul Lee ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| 2nd round TKO || [[Muntinlupa City]], [[Philippines]] || |- |[[July 27]], [[1996]] || {{flagicon|Indonesia}} Ippo Gala ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| 2nd round TKO || [[Mandaluyong City]], [[Philippines]] || |- |[[June 15]], [[1996]] || {{flagicon|PHI}} Bert Batiller ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| 4th round TKO || [[Mandaluyong City]], [[Philippines]] || |- |[[May 5]], [[1996]] || {{flagicon|PHI}} John Medina ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| 4th round TKO || [[Manila]], [[Philippines]] || |- |[[April 27]], [[1996]] || {{flagicon|PHI}} Marlon Carillo ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| Decision || [[Manila]], [[Philippines]] || |- |[[February 9]], [[1996]] || {{flagicon|PHI}} Rustico Torrecampo ||bgcolor="#fa8072"| 3rd round KO || [[Mandaluyong City]], [[Philippines]] || |- |[[January 13]], [[1996]] || {{flagicon|PHI}} Lito Torrejos ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| Decision* || [[Paranaque City]], [[Philippines]] || |- |[[December 9]], [[1995]] || {{flagicon|PHI}} Rolando Toyogon ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| Decision || [[Manila]], [[Philippines]] || |- |[[November 11]], [[1995]] || {{flagicon|PHI}} Rudolfo Fernandez ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| 3rd round TKO || [[Mandaluyong City]], [[Philippines]] || |- |[[October 21]], [[1995]] || {{flagicon|PHI}} Renato Mendones ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| 2nd Round TKO || [[Puerto Princesa City]], [[Palawan]], [[Philippines]] || |- |[[October 7]], [[1995]] || {{flagicon|PHI}} Lolito Laroa ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| Decision || [[Makati City]], [[Philippines]] || |- |[[September 16]], [[1995]] || {{flagicon|PHI}} Armando Rocil ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| 3rd round KO || [[Mandaluyong City]], [[Philippines]] || |- |[[August 3]], [[1995]] || {{flagicon|PHI}} Acasio Simbajon ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| Decision || [[Mandaluyong City]], [[Philippines]] || |- |[[July 1]], [[1995]] || {{flagicon|PHI}} Dele Decierto ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| 2nd round TKO || [[Mandaluyong City]], [[Philippines]] || |- |[[May 1]], [[1995]] || {{flagicon|PHI}} Rocky Palma ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| Decision || [[Cavite]], [[Philippines]] || |- |[[March 18]], [[1995]] || {{flagicon|PHI}} Pinoy Montejo ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| Decision || [[Mindoro Occidental]], [[Philippines]] || |- |[[January 22]], [[1995]] || {{flagicon|PHI}} Edmund Enting Ignacio ||bgcolor="#98fb98"| Decision || [[Mindoro Occidental]], [[Philippines]] || |- |} *Pacquiao's fight against Lito Torrejos was stopped due to accidental head clash. It was then judged on points, on which Pacquiao was declared winner. ==Titles== ''Major:'' *[[World Boxing Council|WBC]] world flyweight champion *[[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] world superbantamweight champion *WBC world superfeatherweight champion *WBC world lightweight champion ''Minor:'' *[[Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation|OPBF]] flyweight champion *WBC international super bantamweight champion *WBC international super featherweight champion ''[[The Ring (magazine)|The Ring]] titles:'' *World featherweight champion *World super featherweight champion ==Recognitions== *[[2006]] [[The Ring Magazine]] Fighter Of The Year *[[2006]] [[Edward J. Neil Trophy|Boxing Writers Association Of America]] Fighter Of The Year *WBC Emeritus Champion *[[Ring Magazine pound for pound|The Ring Magazine]] #1 Pound For Pound *[[2008]] [[University Athletic Association of the Philippines]] (UAAP) Honorary Award for Sports Excellence <ref>[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=124241 abs-cbnnews.com, Pacquiao receives UAAP Sports Excellence award]</ref> ==See also== *[[List of lightweight boxing champions]] *[[List of super featherweight boxing champions]] *[[List of super bantamweight boxing champions]] *[[List of flyweight boxing champions]] *[[List of male boxers]] *[[List of WBC world champions]] *[[List of boxing triple champions]] *[[List of boxing quadruple champions]] *[[List of boxing quintuple champions]] *[[Reigning boxing champions]] *[[List of current world boxing champions]] *[[List of The Ring world champions]] *[[Ring Magazine pound for pound]] ==References== {{reflist|2}} ==External links== {{wikiquote}} * [http://mannypacquiao.ph/ Manny Pacquiao's Personal Website] * [http://boxing.about.com/od/records/a/pacquiao.htm Manny Pacquiao's Fight-by-Fight Career Record] * {{boxrec|id=006129}} * [http://nike.com.ph/pacquiao/ Inside Pacquiao] - Nike * [http://www.dpinoyweb.com/2008/06/30/manny-pacquiao-an-asian-phenomenon Manny Pacquiao - An Asian phenomenon] * [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?view=DETAILS&grid=&xml=/sport/2008/06/28/uobox128.xml Manny Pacquiao's attempt on a fifth world title in as many divisions] * [http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5gprBpQ8r1WElzaAVqYk9OKcBtYHA Pacquiao set to face Diaz in June showdown of champions] * [http://www.pacquiaovideo.com/ A Compilation of Videos regarding Pacquiao's Fights] {{s-start}} {{s-bef| before=[[Ricky Hatton]]}} {{s-ttl| title=[[Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year|The Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year]] |years=[[2006]]}} {{s-aft| after=[[Floyd Mayweather Jr.]]}} |- {{s-bef| before=[[Chatchai Sasakul]]}} {{s-ttl| title=[[World Boxing Council|WBC]] [[List of flyweight boxing champions|Flyweight Champion]]| years=[[December 4]] [[1998]] &ndash; [[September 17]] [[1999]]}} {{s-aft| after=[[Medgoen Singsurat]]}} |- {{s-bef| before=[[Reynante Jamili]]}} {{s-ttl| title=[[World Boxing Council|WBC]] International [[Super Bantamweight]] Champion |years=[[December 18]], [[1999]] - [[June 23]], [[2001]]}} {{s-vac| next=[[Napapol Kiatisakchokchai]]}} {{s-bef| before=[[Lehlohonolo Ledwaba]]}} {{s-ttl| title=[[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] [[List of super bantamweight boxing champions|Super Bantamweight Champion]]| years=[[June 23]] [[2001]] &ndash; [[July 26]] [[2003]]}} {{s-vac| next=[[Israel Vázquez]]}} |- {{s-bef| before=[[Marco Antonio Barrera]]}} {{s-ttl| title=[[The Ring Magazine]] [[Featherweight]] Champion | years=[[November 15]], [[2003]] - [[March 19]], [[2005]]}} {{s-vac}} |- {{s-vac| last=[[Érik Morales]]}} {{s-ttl| title=[[World Boxing Council|WBC]] International [[Super Featherweight]] Champion | years=[[September 10]] , [[2005]] - [[March 15]] [[2008]]}} {{s-vac|next=[[Yuriorkis Gamboa]]}} |- {{s-vac| last=[[Brian Mitchell (boxer)|Brian Mitchell]]}} {{s-ttl| title=[[The Ring Magazine]] [[Super Featherweight]] Champion | years=[[March 15]] , [[2008]] - present}} {{s-vac}} |- {{s-bef| before=[[Juan Manuel Márquez]]}} {{s-ttl| title=[[World Boxing Council|WBC]] [[List of super featherweight boxing champions|Super Featherweight Champion]]| years=[[March 15]] [[2008]] &ndash; present}} {{s-inc}} |- {{s-bef| before=[[David Díaz (boxer)|David Díaz]]}} {{s-ttl| title=[[World Boxing Council|WBC]] [[List of lightweight boxing champions|Lightweight Champion]] | years=[[June 28]] , [[2008]] - present}} {{s-inc}} {{end}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Pacquiao, Manny}} [[Category:1978 births]] [[Category:Filipino Roman Catholics]] [[Category:Filipino boxers]] [[Category:Featherweights]] [[Category:Flyweights]] [[Category:IBF Champions]] [[Category:Lightweights]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:People from South Cotabato]] [[Category:Super-bantamweights]] [[Category:Super-featherweights]] [[Category:Southpaw boxers]] [[Category:WBC Champions]] [[Category:World boxing champions]] [[Category:World Flyweight Champions]] [[bcl:Manny Pacquiao]] [[de:Manny Pacquiao]] [[es:Manny Pacquiao]] [[fr:Manny Pacquiao]] [[ilo:Manny Pacquiao]] [[ia:Emmanuel Pacquiao]] [[pam:Manny Pacquiao]] [[la:Emmanuel Pacquiao]] [[nl:Manny Pacquiao]] [[ja:マニー・パッキャオ]] [[pl:Manny Pacquiao]] [[ru:Пакьяо, Мэнни]] [[tl:Manny Pacquiao]] [[th:แมนนี่ ปาเกียว]] [[war:Manny Pacquiao]]