History of Manny Pacquiao in Timeline
Manny Pacquiao, nicknamed "PacMan", is a Filipino icon celebrated as one of boxing's all-time greats. He holds the distinction of being the only eight-division world champion in boxing history, demonstrating unparalleled versatility and skill across weight classes. Beyond his boxing achievements, Pacquiao also served as a senator of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022, showcasing his commitment to public service and his nation.
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December 17, 1978: Birth of Manny Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao was born as Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao on December 17, 1978, in Kibawe, Bukidnon, Philippines.
December 17, 1978: Manny Pacquiao's Birth
On December 17, 1978, Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao Sr. was born in Kibawe, Bukidnon, Philippines.
1990: Inspired by Buster Douglas Fight
In 1990, Manny Pacquiao was inspired to pursue boxing after watching James "Buster" Douglas defeat Mike Tyson with his uncle Sardo Mejia.
January 1995: Professional Boxing Debut
In January 1995, at the age of 16, Manny Pacquiao made his professional boxing debut as a junior flyweight.
December 4, 1998: Won First Major Title
On December 4, 1998, at the age of 19, Manny Pacquiao won his first major title, the World Boxing Council (WBC) flyweight title.
May 10, 1999: Marriage to Jinkee Jamora
On May 10, 1999, Manny Pacquiao married Jinkee Jamora. Together, they have five children: Emmanuel Jr. (Jimuel), Michael Stephen, Mary Divine Grace (Princess), Queen Elizabeth (Queenie) and Israel.
August 2002: Exhibition Match Win
In August 2002, Manny Pacquiao participated in an exhibition match against former world champion Jesus Salud, which he won.
2003: Start of Pound for Pound Reign
From 2003, Manny Pacquiao began his climb to lightweight and was rated as the best active boxer in the world, pound for pound.
January 2004: Birth of Emmanuel "Eman" Bacosa
In January 2004, Emmanuel "Eman" Bacosa, Manny Pacquiao's child with Joanna Rose Bacosa, was born.
December 2005: Pacquiao stars in "Lisensyadong Kamao"
In December 2005, Manny Pacquiao took his first lead role in the film "Lisensyadong Kamao" (Licensed Fist).
2005: Start of Consecutive Title Fight Victories
From 2005, Manny Pacquiao began his 15 consecutive boxing world title fight victories at different weights.
2005: Yielded Flag Bearer Role
In 2005, Swimmer Miguel Molina, the Southeast Asian Games' Best Male Athlete, yielded the Philippine flag bearer role to Manny Pacquiao upon request of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
April 27, 2006: Enlistment as Military Reservist
On April 27, 2006, Manny Pacquiao enlisted as a military reservist in the Philippine Army with the rank of sergeant.
June 21, 2006: Release of "Pacquiao: The Movie"
On June 21, 2006, "Pacquiao: The Movie", a film based on Manny Pacquiao's life starring Jericho Rosales, was released but flopped at the box office.
2006: Manny Pacquiao's albums
In 2006 Manny Pacquiao launched his albums.
2006: Disclosure of Eman Bacosa's Existence
In 2006, Joanna Rose Bacosa disclosed the existence of her child with Manny Pacquiao, named Emmanuel "Eman" Bacosa. Pacquiao initially did not acknowledge him but was later seen training with Eman, who pursued boxing.
2006: Fighter of the Year Award
In 2006, Manny Pacquiao was awarded Ring magazine, ESPN and BWAA's Fighter of the Year.
February 12, 2007: Pacquiao announces congressional campaign
On February 12, 2007, Manny Pacquiao announced his campaign for a seat in the Philippine House of Representatives for the 1st District of South Cotabato province.
February 2007: High School Equivalency Diploma
In February 2007, Manny Pacquiao passed a high school equivalency exam and was awarded a high school diploma by the Department of Education.
September 2007: Pacquiao signs with GMA Network
In September 2007, Manny Pacquiao signed with GMA Network as an actor and host after his contract with ABS-CBN expired.
October 7, 2007: Promotion to Master Sergeant
On October 7, 2007, Manny Pacquiao was promoted to Master Sergeant, the highest rank for enlisted personnel, in the Reserve Force of the Philippine Army.
2007: Enrollment at Notre Dame of Dadiangas University
In 2007, Manny Pacquiao officially enrolled for two semesters at Notre Dame of Dadiangas University (NDDU) under the bachelor's degree of business administration major in marketing management program.
November 2008: Featured on Reader's Digest Asia Cover
In November 2008, Manny Pacquiao was featured on the cover of Reader's Digest Asia, with a seven-page story highlighting his boxing career and achievements. The issue came out before Pacquiao's fight against De La Hoya.
2008: Sixth Highest Paid Athlete
Forbes listed Manny Pacquiao as the world's equal sixth highest paid athlete from the second half of 2008 to the first half of 2009.
2008: Continued Studies at Notre Dame of Dadiangas University
In 2008, Manny Pacquiao continued his studies at Notre Dame of Dadiangas University (NDDU) in the Academic Year 2007–2008. However, he was not able to finish the program, and NDDU did not grant him a college degree.
2008: Pacquiao stars in "Anak ng Kumander"
In 2008, Manny Pacquiao starred in "Anak ng Kumander" with Ara Mina and Valerie Concepcion. The movie was not a commercial success and received negative reviews.
2008: Fighter of the Year Award
In 2008, Manny Pacquiao was awarded Ring magazine, ESPN and BWAA's Fighter of the Year.
2008: Tax dispute origins
In 2008, Manny Pacquiao's earnings from his fights in the United States became subject to scrutiny by the Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), leading to future tax disputes and controversies.
2008: Philippine Flag Bearer
Manny Pacquiao was the Philippine delegation's flag bearer at the 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony, being the first non-participant to hold the role.
May 4, 2009: Special Rank of Senior Master Sergeant
On May 4, 2009, Manny Pacquiao was given the special rank of Senior Master Sergeant and designated as the Command Sergeant Major of the 15th Ready Reserve Division.
November 3, 2009: Pacquiao sings "Sometimes When We Touch" on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
On November 3, 2009, Manny Pacquiao covered "Sometimes When We Touch", originally by Dan Hill, on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, marking his first singing performance on American TV.
November 16, 2009: Featured on Time Magazine Asia Cover
On November 16, 2009, Manny Pacquiao was featured on the cover of Time magazine Asia, recognized for his charisma, intelligence, and influence in boxing. The article highlighted Pacquiao's ability to revive the sport and his appeal to global brands like Nike.
November 21, 2009: Pacquiao announces congressional run in Sarangani
On November 21, 2009, Manny Pacquiao announced his second run for a congressional seat, this time in Sarangani province.
December 25, 2009: Pacquiao stars in "Wapakman"
On December 25, 2009, Manny Pacquiao starred in the superhero/comedy film "Wapakman", which was released as an entry to the 2009 Metro Manila Film Festival. It was not commercially successful.
2009: Awards and Fighter of the Year
In 2009, Manny Pacquiao was awarded Ring magazine, ESPN and BWAA's Fighter of the Year, and he also won the Best Fighter ESPY Award.
2009: Included in Time's 100 and Forbes Celebrity 100
In 2009, Manny Pacquiao was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people, recognizing his boxing exploits and influence among Filipinos. Pacquiao was also included in Forbes' Celebrity 100 list for 2009, alongside Angelina Jolie and other athletes.
2009: Won ESPY Award and Ranked Eighth
In 2009, Manny Pacquiao won the ESPY Awards for the Best Fighter category and was ranked eighth in Forbes' list of highest paid athletes.
2009: Tax dispute origins
In 2009, Manny Pacquiao's earnings from his fights in the United States continued to be subject to scrutiny by the Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), leading to future tax disputes and controversies.
March 3, 2010: Pacquiao sings "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You" on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
On March 3, 2010, Manny Pacquiao returned to Jimmy Kimmel Live! to cover "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You".
May 2010: Pacquiao elected to House of Representatives
In May 2010, Manny Pacquiao was elected to the House of Representatives in the 15th Congress of the Philippines, representing the province of Sarangani.
June 25, 2010: Completion of Development Legislation and Governance Course
On June 25, 2010, Manny Pacquiao completed a 10-day crash course on Development Legislation and Governance at the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP).
November 13, 2010: Won WBC Super Welterweight Title
On November 13, 2010, Manny Pacquiao won the WBC Super Welterweight title, marking his eighth world title in different weight divisions.
2010: Top Earning Athlete
ESPN Magazine reported that Manny Pacquiao was one of the two top earning athletes for 2010, earning $32 million for his two boxing matches against Clottey and Margarito.
2010: Pacquiao's speech on human trafficking and criticism on reproductive health bill
In 2010, Manny Pacquiao delivered a praised speech on human trafficking but faced criticism for being uninformed during a discussion on the reproductive health bill.
2010: Elected as Representative of Sarangani
In 2010, Manny Pacquiao entered politics and was elected as the representative of Sarangani.
April 2011: Pacquiao records "Sometimes When We Touch" as a single
In April 2011, Manny Pacquiao recorded Dan Hill's "Sometimes When We Touch" as a single, which reached number 19 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
2011: Best Fighter ESPY Award
In 2011, Manny Pacquiao won the Best Fighter ESPY Award.
2011: End of Consecutive Title Fight Victories
In 2011, Manny Pacquiao's 15 consecutive boxing world title fight victories at different weights ended.
2012: Second Highest Paid Athlete
In 2012, Forbes ranked Manny Pacquiao as the second highest paid athlete in the world.
2012: End of Pound for Pound Reign
Manny Pacquiao was long rated as the best active boxer in the world, pound for pound, until his losses in 2012.
November 26, 2013: Philippine Bank Accounts Frozen by BIR
On November 26, 2013, the Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) froze all of Manny Pacquiao's Philippine bank accounts due to an alleged failure to pay ₱2.2 billion in taxes for earnings from his fights in the United States from 2008 to 2009.
2013: Pacquiao re-elected to Congress, wife elected vice-governor
In 2013, Manny Pacquiao was re-elected to the 16th Congress of the Philippines, running unopposed. His wife, Jinkee, was also elected as vice-governor of Sarangani.
April 17, 2014: Joined Philippine Basketball Association
On April 17, 2014, Manny Pacquiao announced his intention to join the Philippine Basketball Association as the playing coach of Kia Motors Basketball team.
September 4, 2014: Trained with Golden State Warriors
On September 4, 2014, Manny Pacquiao trained with the Golden State Warriors at their training facility in preparation for his PBA stint.
2014: Player-Coach in PBA
From 2014, Manny Pacquiao served as the player-coach for the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) team Kia/Mahindra.
February 18, 2015: Pacquiao scores one point in basketball game, Daniel Orton comments
On February 18, 2015, Manny Pacquiao scored one point in a basketball game. Former NBA player Daniel Orton commented that Pacquiao playing professional basketball was a "joke", leading to Orton being fined and replaced.
April 15, 2015: Release of "Kid Kulafu" Film
On April 15, 2015, the film "Kid Kulafu", based on Manny Pacquiao's early life in boxing, was released. The film, starring Buboy Villar as Manny Pacquiao, portrays the boxing superstar's childhood.
May 2, 2015: Pay-Per-View and Ticket Sales Records
On May 2, 2015, Manny Pacquiao's welterweight title fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas set records for highest selling pay-per-view boxing match and highest revenue earned from ticket sales for a boxing match.
October 5, 2015: Pacquiao declares candidacy for senator
On October 5, 2015, Manny Pacquiao formally declared his candidacy for senator under the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) party.
October 25, 2015: Pacquiao makes first field goal in the PBA
On October 25, 2015, Manny Pacquiao made his first field goal in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) during a game against the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters.
2015: Second Highest Paid Athlete
According to Forbes, in 2015 Manny Pacquiao was the world's second highest paid athlete.
2015: $1.2 Billion in Revenue
As of 2015, Manny Pacquiao's fights had generated $1.2 billion in revenue from 25 pay-per-view bouts.
2015: Signed with Top Rank
From 2015, Manny Pacquiao signed with Bob Arum's Top Rank.
2015: Pacquiao releases EP, announces retirement from music
In 2015, Manny Pacquiao released an extended play (EP) featuring his recorded entrance song for his fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. and announced his retirement from music.
February 2016: Controversial Remarks on Same-Sex Marriage and Nike Partnership Termination
In February 2016, Manny Pacquiao made controversial comments on same-sex marriage in a video statement, leading to criticism and the termination of his longtime partnership with Nike. The Grove at Farmers Market in Los Angeles also banned Pacquiao from the shopping mall.
May 19, 2016: Pacquiao elected as a senator
On May 19, 2016, Manny Pacquiao was formally elected as a senator by the Commission on Elections, garnering over 16 million votes.
August 21, 2016: Pacquiao scores career-high four points and first three-point field goal
On August 21, 2016, Manny Pacquiao scored a career-high four points in a basketball game against the Blackwater Elite, also making his first three-point field goal.
September 18, 2016: Pacquiao facilitates ouster of Leila de Lima from Senate committee
On September 18, 2016, Manny Pacquiao facilitated the ouster of Leila de Lima from the chairmanship of the Senate Justice committee.
2016: Executive Coaching Program
From June 8 to 17, 2016, Manny Pacquiao underwent another 9-day Executive Coaching Program crash course conducted by several institutions after he won a senate seat.
2016: Ranked No. 2 on ESPN
In 2016, Manny Pacquiao ranked No. 2 on ESPN's list of top pound for pound boxers of the past 25 years.
2016: Elected as Senator
In 2016, Manny Pacquiao was elected as a senator of the Philippines.
2016: End of Top-Ten Reign
In 2016, Manny Pacquiao's reign as the longest top-ten active boxer on The Ring's pound for pound list came to an end.
2016: End of Term as Congressman of Sarangani
In 2016, Manny Pacquiao's term as the congressman representing the lone district of Sarangani ended. He then returned his official residence to General Santos upon his election to the Senate.
2016: Declined 2016 Olympics
Manny Pacquiao had the opportunity to compete in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro but decided not to compete.
April 2017: Pacquiao Attempts to Settle Tax Case
In April 2017, Manny Pacquiao, then a senator, approached Philippine authorities to attempt to settle his tax case with the BIR. The BIR maintained that taxes were still due even if taxes had been paid to the IRS.
2017: End of Top Rank contract
In 2017 Manny Pacquiao contract with Bob Arum's Top Rank ended.
2017: Pacquiao defends Paolo Duterte in Senate hearing
In 2017, Manny Pacquiao defended then-Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte from allegations related to a seized shipment of illegal drugs during a Senate hearing.
2017: Pacquiao founds Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League
In 2017, Manny Pacquiao founded the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL), which started as a semi-professional league.
2017: End of PBA Coaching Career
In 2017, Manny Pacquiao's tenure as player-coach for the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) team Kia/Mahindra ended.
February 18, 2018: Information as of February 18, 2018
February 18, 2018, marks the date to which information was deemed correct.
2018: Pacquiao files Senate bills, backs capital punishment
As of 2018, Manny Pacquiao had filed a total of 31 Senate bills during the 17th Congress and backed the return of capital punishment in a bill filed alongside other senators.
2018: Pacquiao retires from basketball league
In 2018, Manny Pacquiao officially announced his retirement from the basketball league after playing ten games over three seasons.
2018: Signed with Premier Boxing Champions
In 2018, Manny Pacquiao signed with Al Haymon's Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) promotion.
February 2, 2019: Information as of February 2, 2019
February 2, 2019, marks the date to which information was deemed correct.
June 2019: Pacquiao has worst attendance record in Senate, enacts four laws
In June 2019, data showed that Manny Pacquiao had the worst attendance record among senators in the 17th Congress, though he managed to enact four laws from the bills he filed.
July 2019: Welterweight Champion
In July 2019, at the age of 40, Manny Pacquiao became the oldest welterweight world champion in history after defeating Keith Thurman, also becoming the first four-time welterweight champion.
July 20, 2019: Oldest Welterweight Champion
On July 20, 2019, Manny Pacquiao became the oldest welterweight boxing world champion at 40 years and 215 days old.
December 11, 2019: Graduation from University of Makati
On December 11, 2019, Manny Pacquiao graduated from the University of Makati with a bachelor's degree in political science through the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP).
2019: Pacquiao announces plans to own an NBA team
In 2019, Manny Pacquiao announced his plans to own an NBA team after retiring from boxing.
June 2020: Bob Arum says Pacquiao expressed interest in running for president in 2022
In June 2020, Manny Pacquiao's former promoter, Bob Arum, stated that Pacquiao expressed his intention to run for president in 2022.
December 2020: Pacquiao becomes acting party president of PDP–Laban
In December 2020, Manny Pacquiao became acting party president of PDP–Laban after Koko Pimentel resigned, though the position was later disputed.
2020: Pacquiao helps bring COVID-19 test kits to the Philippines
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Manny Pacquiao collaborated with Jack Ma of Alibaba Group to facilitate the delivery of 50,000 COVID-19 test kits to the Philippines through their respective charity foundations.
2020: Became Leader of PDP-Laban Party
In 2020, Manny Pacquiao became the leader of the PDP–Laban party.
2020: Signed with Paradigm Sports Management
In 2020, Manny Pacquiao signed with Paradigm Sports Management.
2020: Pacquiao cast as General Miguel Malvar in biopic
In 2020, Manny Pacquiao was cast to portray General Miguel Malvar in the upcoming biopic film "Malvar: Tuloy ang Laban", which generated mixed reactions from the Malvar family.
May 2021: Pacquiao files bill for Boxing and Combat Sports Commission, criticized by Senator Cayetano
In May 2021, Senator Manny Pacquiao filed a bill proposing to create the Philippine Boxing and Combat Sports Commission, which was criticized by Senator Pia Cayetano for its timing during the coronavirus pandemic.
June 2021: Pacquiao criticizes Duterte's response to China's claims in South China Sea
In June 2021, Manny Pacquiao criticized President Duterte's response to China's claims in the South China Sea, leading to a rebuke from Duterte.
September 19, 2021: Presidential Candidacy Declaration
On September 19, 2021, Manny Pacquiao officially declared his candidacy for President of the Philippines in the 2022 Philippine presidential election.
September 29, 2021: Retirement from Boxing
On September 29, 2021, Manny Pacquiao announced his retirement from boxing.
2021: Ranked Number 1
In 2021, Manny Pacquiao was ranked number 1 in DAZN's list of the top 10 boxers of the last 30 years.
2021: Paradigm Sports Management Lawsuit
In 2021, Paradigm Sports Management filed a lawsuit against Manny Pacquiao, alleging that he breached an exclusive management deal by having two management companies negotiating simultaneously for boxing matches.
2021: Inspiration for Paquito in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
In 2021, the playable character Paquito in the mobile game Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, was inspired by Manny Pacquiao. A skin was created to change the character's appearance to resemble the boxer. Also in 2021, Ranida Games announced the development of "Fighting Pride: The Manny Pacquiao Saga", a mobile game based on Pacquiao's boxing career.
March 2022: Pacquiao challenges Bongbong Marcos to a debate, loses election
In March 2022, Manny Pacquiao openly challenged Bongbong Marcos to a one-on-one debate regarding unsettled estate tax dues. Pacquiao placed third in the election and conceded to Marcos.
March 2022: Pacquiao's low ratings in presidential surveys
In March 2022, Manny Pacquiao struggled in the presidential surveys, receiving low ratings and a rising disapproval rating.
May 2022: Pacquiao calls for release of Senator Leila De Lima
In May 2022, Manny Pacquiao called for the "speedy release" of Senator Leila De Lima after witnesses against her retracted their testimony.
2022: Ranked Ninth in The Ring's List
As of 2022, Manny Pacquiao was ranked ninth in The Ring's list of the top 100 boxers of all time.
2022: Master's Degree from Philippine Christian University
In 2022, Manny Pacquiao graduated from Philippine Christian University with a master's degree in management, majoring in public administration.
2022: Presidential Election Loss
In 2022, Manny Pacquiao lost the presidential election in the Philippines to Bongbong Marcos.
2022: End of Senate Term
In 2022, Manny Pacquiao's term as a senator of the Philippines came to an end.
2022: Duterte challenges Pacquiao
In 2022, President Duterte challenged Manny Pacquiao to name corrupt individuals in the government, threatening a negative campaign against him in the upcoming elections.
2022: Speculations around Pacquiao running for president
In 2022, speculations spread around a possible Manny Pacquiao run for president, backed by his own expression of interest in a presidential bid.
2022: MPBL turns professional
In 2022, the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL), founded by Manny Pacquiao, transitioned into a professional league.
May 2023: Paradigm Sports Management Wins Lawsuit
In early May 2023, the Orange County Superior Court ruled in favor of Paradigm Sports Management in their lawsuit against Manny Pacquiao, ordering him to pay $5.1 million plus attorney fees and interest.
August 2023: Pacquiao's YouTube Channel Subscribers
As of August 2023, Manny Pacquiao's YouTube channel had 990,000 subscribers. The Pacquiao family members have their own separate YouTube channels, posting content about their activities.
September 23, 2023: Eman Pacquiao's Professional Boxing Debut
On September 23, 2023, Emmanuel "Eman" Bacosa, Manny Pacquiao's son with Joanna Rose Bacosa, made his professional boxing debut, which ended in a draw.
December 15, 2023: Eman Pacquiao Dedicates Win to His Father
On December 15, 2023, Emmanuel "Eman" Bacosa dedicated his win against Noel Pangantao to his father, Manny Pacquiao.
May 27, 2024: Mary Divine Grace "Princess" Graduation
On May 27, 2024, Mary Divine Grace "Princess" Pacquiao, one of Manny's daughters, graduated from secondary school at Brent International School.
July 28, 2024: Super RIZIN 3 Debut
On July 28, 2024, Manny Pacquiao debuted on Super RIZIN 3 in an exhibition featherweight bout against kickboxer Rukiya Anpo, ending in a draw.
August 2024: Verdict Overturned in Paradigm Sports Management Lawsuit
In August 2024, the verdict in favor of Paradigm Sports Management against Manny Pacquiao was overturned. The court found evidence that Audie Attar did not hold a required management license when signing the contract to represent Pacquiao.
September 26, 2024: Pacquiao named senatorial candidate for 2025 elections
On September 26, 2024, Manny Pacquiao was named as a senatorial candidate for the Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas in the 2025 elections.
October 7, 2024: Pacquiao files candidacy for senator
On October 7, 2024, Manny Pacquiao formalized his bid for senator by filing his certificate of candidacy.
2024: Greatest Asian Athlete
In 2024, ESPN ranked Manny Pacquiao as the greatest Asian athlete of the 21st century.
2024: Failed Olympics Qualification
In 2024, Manny Pacquiao signified his interest to qualify for the 2024 Summer Olympics in France, but was disallowed to participate due to the age limit.
July 2025: Bout against Mario Barrios
In July 2025, Manny Pacquiao's most recent bout was against Mario Barrios.
October 2025: IBA Vice President
In October 2025, Manny Pacquiao was appointed as vice president of the International Boxing Association.
November 30, 2025: Jimuel Pacquiao's Professional Boxing Debut
On November 30, 2025, Jimuel Pacquiao, Manny Pacquiao's eldest son with Jinkee, made his professional boxing debut, which resulted in a majority draw.
2025: Senate Election Loss and Boxing Comeback
Following an unsuccessful campaign in the 2025 Senate election, Manny Pacquiao announced his intention to retire from politics and came out of retirement from boxing.
2025: Pacquiao loses senatorial bid
In 2025, Manny Pacquiao lost his bid for the Senate, placing 18th in the election. He has considered leaving politics after returning to boxing.
2025: Fighter of the Century and Ranking
In 2025, Manny Pacquiao was awarded the Fighter of the Century honor by the World Boxing Council, joined Sugar Ray Robinson as the only boxer to have won the "triple crown" of legacy awards, and ranked second behind his fierce rival Floyd Mayweather in The Ring's list of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters of the 21st century.
2025: Hall of Fame Induction
In 2025, Manny Pacquiao was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, and The Ring ranked Pacquiao second among the greatest pound-for-pound fighters of the 21st century.
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