Manny Pacquiao

This article is about Manny Pacquiao in general. For his boxing career, see Boxing career of Manny Pacquiao.
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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
Senator of the Philippines
In office
June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022
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 House of Representatives from Sarangani's 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)
General Santos, South Cotabato, Philippines
Political partyPFP (2024–present)
Other political
affiliations		PROMDI (2021–2024)[1]
PDP–Laban (2016–2023)
UNA (2012–2016)
Nacionalista (2009–2010)
Lakas–Kampi–CMD (2008–2009)
KAMPI (2007–2008)
Liberal (until 2007; 2010–2012)
PCM (local party; 2009–present)
Spouse
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(m. 1999)​
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RelationsBobby Pacquiao (brother)
Children6
Alma materNotre Dame of Dadiangas University (no degree)
University of Makati (BA)
Philippine Christian University (MPA)
Signature
WebsiteSenate website
Boxing career
Other namesPacMan
Statistics
Weight(s)
List
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)[4]
Reach67 in (170 cm)[4]
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights72
Wins62
Wins by KO39
Losses8
Draws2

Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao Sr. CLH (locally [pɐkˈjaʊ]; born December 17, 1978) is a Filipino politician, businessman, and former professional boxer. Nicknamed "PacMan", he is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional boxers of all time.[5] He previously served as a senator of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022.

Pacquiao is the only eight-division world champion in the history of boxing and has won twelve major world titles.[6] He was the first boxer to win the lineal championship in four different weight classes,[7] the first boxer to win major world titles in four of the eight "glamour divisions" (flyweight, featherweight, lightweight, and welterweight),[8] and is the only boxer to hold world championships across four decades (1990s, 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s).[9] In July 2019, Pacquiao became the oldest welterweight world champion in history at the age of 40,[10] and the first boxer in history to become a recognized four-time welterweight champion after defeating Keith Thurman to win the WBA (Super) welterweight title.[11] As of 2015, Pacquiao's fights had generated $1.2 billion in revenue from his 25 pay-per-view bouts.[12] According to Forbes, he was the second highest paid athlete in the world in 2012 and 2015, and the eighth highest paid athlete of the 2010s.[13] In 2024, ESPN ranked Pacquiao as the greatest Asian athlete of the 21st century.[14]

Pacquiao entered politics in 2010 when he was elected as the representative of Sarangani. He held this post for six years until he was elected and assumed office as a senator in 2016. He became the leader of then-ruling PDP–Laban party in 2020 (which is disputed since 2021).[15][16] On September 19, 2021, Pacquiao officially declared his candidacy for President of the Philippines in the 2022 Philippine presidential election; he ended up losing to Bongbong Marcos.[17]

Outside of boxing and politics, Pacquiao was the head coach and a player for the Philippine Basketball Association team Kia/Mahindra for three seasons from 2014 to 2017, before founding the semi-professional Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League. He has also starred in films and has presented television shows. In music, he has released multiple PARI-certified platinum albums and songs; his cover of "Sometimes When We Touch" peaked at 19 in the United States on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart after a performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live![18] He is an Evangelical Christian preacher, philanthropist, and entrepreneur.

  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. ^ a b "Manny Pacquiao Bio". Fox Sports. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
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  9. ^ "Manny Pacquiao: Boxing's first four-decade champion". boxingjunkie.usatoday.com. January 2, 2020. Archived from the original on February 5, 2020. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
  10. ^ "Pacquiao romps as oldest welterweight champ in history". Rappler. July 21, 2019. Archived from the original on December 3, 2020. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
  11. ^ "Revisionist History: Manny Pacquiao vs. Keith Thurman". Boxing News, MMA News, Results, Interviews, and Expert Opinion | Frontproof Media. July 20, 2020. Archived from the original on December 13, 2020. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
  12. ^ Kurt Badenhausen (April 9, 2015). "Manny Pacquiao Set To Retire After Bradley Fight With $500 Million In Career Earnings". Forbes. Archived from the original on December 31, 2021. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
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  15. ^ Gregorio, Xave (September 18, 2021). "Cusi faction ups ante with complaint vs Pacquiao wing treasurer". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on September 21, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  16. ^ "Koko Pimentel elected as new PDP-Laban chair: faction". ABS-CBN News. August 29, 2021. Archived from the original on September 21, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2021. National and regional officers, and national committee chairmen led by Sen. Manny Pacquiao, whom the faction regards as still party President.
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  18. ^ "Pacquiao's 'Sometimes When We Touch' cracks Billboard list". news.abs-cbn.com. June 29, 2011. Archived from the original on January 26, 2020. Retrieved June 29, 2011.