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Manny Pacquiao
Filipino boxer and politician (born 1978)
This article is about Manny Pacquiao in general. For his boxing career, see Boxing career of Manny Pacquiao.
"Pacquiao" redirects here. For other uses, see Pacquiao (disambiguation).
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Dapidran and the surname or paternal family name is Pacquiao.
Manny Pacquiao | |
|---|---|
Pacquiao in 2018 | |
| In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022 | |
| In office September 18, 2018 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Tito Sotto |
| Succeeded by | Nancy Binay |
| In office July 25, 2016 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Bongbong Marcos |
| Succeeded by | Bong Revilla |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Erwin Chiongbian |
| Succeeded by | Rogelio Pacquiao |
| Born | Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao (1978-12-17) December 17, 1978 (age 46) General Santos, South Cotabato, Philippines |
| Political party | PFP (2024–present) PDP-Laban (2016-present) PCM (local party; 2009–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PROMDI (2021–2024) UNA (2012–2016) Nacionalista (2009–2010) Lakas–Kampi–CMD (2008–2009) KAMPI (2007–2008) Liberal (until 2007; 2010–2012) |
| Spouse | |
| Relations | Bobby Pacquiao (brother) |
| Children | 6 |
| Alma mater | Notre Dame of Dadiangas University (no degree) University of Makati (BA) Philippine Christian University (MPA) |
| Signature | |
| Website | Senate website |
| Boxing career | |
| Other names | PacMan |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) |
| Reach | 67 in (170 cm) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 72 |
| Wins | 62 |
| Wins by KO | 39 |
| Losses | 8 |
| Draws | 2 |
Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao Sr.CLH (locally[pɐkˈjaʊ]; born December 17, 1978) is a Filipino politician, businessman, and former professional boxer. Nicknamed "PacMa Manny Pacquiao competed in professional boxing from 1995 to 2021. Regarded by boxing historians as one of the greatest professional boxers of all time, Pacquiao is the only boxer in history to win twelve major world titles in eight different weight divisions. He won the lineal championship in three different weight divisions, as well as being the first boxer in history to win major world titles in four of the original eight weight divisions of boxing, also known as the "glamour divisions": flyweight, featherweight, lightweight and welterweight. In July 2019, Pacquiao became the oldest welterweight world champion in history at the age of 40, and the first boxer to become a recognized four-time welterweight champion after defeating Keith Thurman to win the WBA (Super)welterweight title. Pacquiao also holds the record of being the only boxer to hold world titles in four different decades, in the 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s. He was named Fighter of the Decade for the 2000s by the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA), WBC, WBO and HBO. He is also a three-time Ring magazine, ESPN and BWAA Fighter of the Year, winning both awards in 2006, 2008 and 2009; and the Best Fighter ESPY Award in 2009 and 2011. In 2016, Pacquiao was ranked second on ESPN's list of top boxers, pound-for-pound, of the past 25 years.BoxRec ranks Pacquiao as the fourth greatest boxer, pound for pound, of all time, as well as the greatest Asian boxer of all time. Boxing historian Bert Sugar ranked Pacquiao as the greatest southpaw fighter of all time. Spanish media outlet Marca placed Pacquiao 16th on their Greatest Sportsmen of the 21st Century list. In 2021, Pacqui ABOUT THE BOOK .Boxing career of Manny Pacquiao
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Manny Pacquiao has a record unrivaled in the history of boxing, including titles in eight different weight divisions. Experts consider him, pound-for-pound, the best boxer in the world. He is an unstoppable force, with punches of lightning speed and razor-sharp accuracy.
He has amassed a vast personal fortune from his fights, endorsements, and real estate investments. He has received humanitarian awards in his native Philippines. Time magazine even named him one of the 100 most influential people of 2009. His fans the world over include politicians (such as Philippines President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo) and superstar athletes (like Boston Celtic Kevin Garnett).
He goes by many nicknames, including Pac Man, The People’s Champ, and The Destroyer. And in the Philippines, he is revered like none other. His persona has taken on a legendary status, thanks in great part to his love for his nation. Despite his wealth, he lives in his impoverished hometown of General Santos City. He is known to be generous and charitable, handing out money and gifts to those in need. He is the founder of the Manny Pacquiao Foundation, a philanthropic organization aimed at improving the lives of Filipinos and Filipino-Americans. He has even become a congressman in his native country.
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Ben Sztajnkrycer was born in Montreal, Canada and moved to Los Angeles to pursue filmmaking. He is a graduate of UCLA’s prestigious screenwriting program, where he won numerous awards for his work. He teaches screenwriting at Cal State Fullerton. In his free time, Ben loves watching “Polar Express” and “Thomas the Tank Engine” over and over and over and over with his four-year-old son.
EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK
He has starred in a number of Filipino action films, including “Wapakman,” in which he played a septic tank repairman who becomes a superhero to foil the doomsday plot of a nuclear terrorist. He also portrayed a Robin Hood-esque rebel fighting