Manny Pacquiao

Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao (English pronunciation: /ˈpæki.aʊ/ pak-ee-ow; Tagalog: [pɐkˈjaʊ]; born December 17, 1978), also known as Manny Pacquiao, is a Filipino professional boxer and politician. He is the first eight-division world champion; having won ten world titles, including the lineal championship in three different weight classes. He was named "Fighter of the Decade" for the 2000s by the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA). He is also a three-time The Ring and BWAA "Fighter of the Year", winning the award in 2006, 2008, and 2009.
Currently, Pacquiao is the WBO Welterweight World Champion (Super Champion). He is also currently rated as the "number one" pound-for-pound best boxer in the world by most sporting news and boxing websites, including The Ring, BoxRec.com, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, NBC Sports, Yahoo! Sports, Sporting Life and About.com.
Aside from boxing, Pacquiao has participated in acting, music recording, and politics. In May 2010, Pacquiao was elected to the House of Representatives in the 15th Congress of the Philippines, representing the province of Sarangani.

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Personal life

Pacquiao was born on December 17, 1978, in Kibawe, Bukidnon, Philippines. He is the son of Rosalio Pacquiao and Dionesia Dapidran-Pacquiao.[9] His parents separated when he was in sixth grade, after his mother discovered that his father was living with another woman.[9] He is the fourth among six siblings: Liza Silvestre-Onding and Domingo Silvestre (from first husband of his mother) and Isidra Pacquiao-Paglinawan, Alberto "Bobby" Pacquiao and Rogelio Pacquiao.
Pacquiao is married to Maria Geraldine "Jinkee" Jamora,[10] and they have four children: Emmanuel Jr. "Jimuel", Michael, Princess, and Queen Elizabeth "Queenie". He resides in his hometown General Santos City, South Cotabato, Philippines.[11] However, as a congressman of lone district of Sarangani, he is officially residing in Kiamba, Sarangani, the hometown of his wife.
Pacquiao is a devout Roman Catholic.[12] Within the ring, he frequently makes the sign of the cross and every time he comes back from a successful fight abroad, he attends a thanksgiving Mass in Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo, Manila to kneel and pray.
Pacquiao is also a military reservist with the rank of Sergeant Major for the 15th Ready Reserve Division of the Philippine Army. When younger he had considered becoming a soldier, and was enlisted in the military reserve force as an Army Private.[13]
Education

Pacquiao completed his elementary education at Saavedra Saway Elementary School in General Santos City, but dropped out of high school due to extreme poverty.[14] He left his home at age 14 because his mother, who had six children, was not making enough money to support her family.[14]
In February 2007 he took, and passed, a high school equivalency exam making him eligible for college education.[15] He was awarded with a high school diploma by the Department of Education. Pacquiao enrolled for a college degree in business management at Notre Dame of Dadiangas University (NDDU) in his hometown in General Santos City.
On February 18, 2009, Pacquiao was conferred the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humanities (Honoris Causa) by Southwestern University (SWU) at the Waterfront Hotel and Casino in Lahug, Cebu City in recognition of his boxing achievements and humanitarian work.[16]
In preparation for his career as a lawmaker in the House of Representatives, Pacquiao enrolled in the Certificate Course in Development, Legislation, and Governance at the Development Academy of the Philippines – Graduate School of Public and Development Management (DAP-GSPDM).[17]
Amateur boxing career

At the age of 14, Pacquiao moved to Manila and lived, for a time, on the streets. He started boxing and made the Philippine national amateur boxing team where his room and board were paid for by the government. Pacquiao reportedly had an amateur record of 64 fights (60–4).
Professional Boxing Career

Early Years (1995-2001)
In 1995, the death of a young aspiring boxer and close friend Eugene Barutag spurred the young Pacquiao to pursue a professional boxing career.[19] Pacquiao started his professional boxing career when he was just 16 years of age, stood at 4'11'', and weighed 98 pounds (7 pounds under the minimumweight division). He admitted before American media that he put weights in his pockets to make the 105-pound weight limit.[20] His early light flyweight division fights took place in small local venues and were shown on Vintage Sports' Blow by Blow, an evening boxing show. His professional debut was a four-round bout against Edmund "Enting" Ignacio, on January 22, 1995, which Pacquiao won via decision, becoming an instant star of the program.
Pacquiao's weight increased from 106 to 113 pounds before losing in his 12th bout against Rustico Torrecampo via a third-round knockout. Pacquiao failed to make the required weight, so he was forced to use heavier gloves than Torrecampo, thereby putting him at a disadvantage.[21]
Following the Torrecampo fight, Pacquiao continued undefeated for his next 15 fights. He went on another unbeaten run that saw him take on the vastly more experienced Chokchai Chockvivat in flyweight division. Pacquiao knocked out Chockvivat in the fifth round and took the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) Flyweight title.[22] After one official defense and two non-title bouts, Pacquiao got his first opportunity to fight for a world title. Pacquiao captured the World Boxing Council (WBC) Flyweight World Title (his first major boxing world title) over Chatchai Sasakul by way of knockout in the eighth round. He defended the title successfully against Mexican Gabriel Mira via a fourth-round technical knockout. However, Pacquiao lost the title in his second defense against Medgoen Singsurat, also known as Medgoen 3K Battery, via a third-round knockout. The bout was held in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. Singsurat got Pacquiao on the ropes and landed a flush straight right to the body coiling Pacquiao over and keeping him there. Technically, Pacquiao lost the belt at the scales, as he surpassed the weight limit of 112 pounds.


Pacquiao with his trainer Freddie Roach at Pacquiao's Christmas and birthday bash in Los Angeles
Following his loss to Singsurat, Pacquiao gained weight and skipped the super flyweight and bantamweight divisions. This time, Pacquiao went to super bantamweight or junior featherweight division of 122 pounds, where he picked up the WBC Super Bantamweight International Title. He defended this title five times before his chance for a world title fight came.
Pacquiao vs. Ledwaba
Pacquiao's big break came on June 23, 2001, against former IBF World Super Bantamweight champion Lehlohonolo Ledwaba. Pacquiao stepped into the fight as a late replacement on two weeks' notice but won the fight by technical knockout and won the International Boxing Federation (IBF) Junior Featherweight World Title belt, his second major boxing world title. The bout was held at the MGM Grand Las Vegas, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pacquiao went on to defend this title four times under head trainer Freddie Roach, owner of the famous Wild Card Gym in West Hollywood.
Prime Years (2002-2009)
Pacquiao vs. Barrera I
On November 15, 2003, Pacquiao faced Marco Antonio Barrera at the Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, in a fight that many consider to have defined his career. Pacquiao, who was fighting at featherweight for the first time, brought his power with him and defeated Barrera via technical knockout in the eleventh round and won The Ring Featherweight World Title, making him the first Filipino and Asian to become a three-division world champion, a fighter who won world titles in three different weight divisions. He defended the title twice before relinquishing it in 2005.[23] Barrera began calling for a rematch immediately after teh fight, but would only get his oppurtunity 4 years later in 2007.
On November 24, 2003, the then Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo conferred on Pacquiao the Presidential Medal of Merit at the Ceremonial Hall of Malacañang Palace for his knockout victory over the best featherweight boxer of the world. The following day, the members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines presented the House Resolution No. 765, authored by the then House Speaker Jose De Venecia and Bukidnon Representative Juan Miguel Zubiri, which honored Pacquiao the Congressional Medal of Achievement for his exceptional achievements. Pacquiao is the first sportsman to receive such an honor from the House of Representatives.[24][25]
Pacquiao vs. Marquez I
Six months after the fight with Barrera, Pacquiao went on to challenge Juan Manuel Márquez, who at the time held both the World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Federation (IBF) Featherweight World Titles. The fight took place at the MGM Grand Las Vegas, on May 8, 2004, and after twelve rounds the bout was scored a draw, which proved to be a controversial decision that outraged both camps.[26]
In the first round, Márquez was caught cold, as he was knocked down three times by Pacquiao. However, Márquez showed great heart to recover from the early knockdowns, and went on to win the majority of rounds thereafter. This was largely due to Márquez's counterpunch style, which he managed to effectively utilize against the aggressive style of Pacquiao. At the end of a very close fight, both boxers felt they had done enough to win the fight. The final scores were 115–110 for Márquez, 115–110 for Pacquiao, and 113–113.[26] One of the judges (who scored the bout 113–113) later admitted to making an error on the scorecards, because he had scored the first round as "10–7" in favor of Pacquiao instead of the standard "10–6" for a three-knockdown round.[26] If this judge had scored the round "10–6" for Pacquiao (as the other two judges did) the result would have been a split decision in favor of Pacquiao. Compubox had Marquez landing 158 of 547 (29%) of his total punches, while Pacquiao landed 148 of 639 (23%) of his total punches. Marquez also out landed Pacquiao in power punches, 122 to 100. After the fight, Marquez began calling for a rematch, but wouldn't get an oppurtunity to fight Pacquiao again until 2008.
Pacquiao vs. Morales I
On March 19, 2005, Pacquiao moved up in super featherweight or junior lightweight division of 130 pounds, in order to fight another Mexican legend and three-division world champion Érik Morales for vacant WBC International and IBA Super Featherweight Titles. The fight took place at the MGM Grand Las Vegas. In this fight, Pacquiao sustained a cut over his right eye from a from an accidental clash of heads in the fifth round. He lost the twelve-round match by a unanimous decision from the judges. All three scorecards read 115–113 for Morales.[27] In the post fight interview, a bloody Manny Pacquiao said he would fight a rematch "anytime, anywhere". Pacquiao also blamed giving blood too close to the fight as his reason for the loss.
On September 10, 2005, Manny Pacquiao fought Héctor Velázquez at Staples Center in Los Angeles. He knocked Velázquez out in six rounds to capture the WBC Super Featherweight International Title, which he went on to defend five times. On the same day, his rival, Érik Morales, fought Zahir Raheem and lost via unanimous decision, leaving Morales to questioning his skills and contemplating retirement.
Pacquiao vs. Morales II
Despite Morales's loss to Raheem, Pacquiao got matched up against Morales in a rematch which took place on January 21, 2006 at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas. During the fight, Morales escaped being knocked down twice, once in the second round by holding onto the ropes, and once in the sixth by falling on the referee. Pacquiao eventually knocked Morales out in the tenth, the first time Morales was knocked out in his boxing career.[28] Official scorecards at the time of stoppage read 87-84, 86-85, and 87-84, all in favor of Pacquiao.
Pacquiao vs. Larios
On July 2, 2006, Pacquiao defended his WBC Super Featherweight International Title against Óscar Larios, a two-time super bantamweight champion, who had moved up two weight divisions to fight Pacquiao. Pacquiao won the fight via unanimous decision, knocking down Larios two times in the 12-round bout at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines. The three judges scored the fight 117–110, 118–108, and 120–106 all for Pacquiao.[29]
On July 3, 2006, the day after winning the fight against Larios, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo personally bestowed the Order of Lakandula with the rank of "Champion for Life" (Kampeon Habambuhay) and the plaque of appreciation to Pacquiao in a simple ceremony at the Rizal Hall of Malacañang Palace.[30]
Pacquiao vs. Morales III
Pacquiao and Morales fought a third time (with the series tied 1–1) on Nov. 18, 2006. Witnessed by a near record crowd of 18,276, the match saw Pacquiao defeat Morales via a third-round knockout at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.[31] After the Pacquiao–Morales rubber match, Bob Arum, Pacquiao's main promoter, announced that Manny had returned his signing bonus back to Golden Boy Promotions, signaling intentions to stay with Top Rank. This prompted Golden Boy Promotions to sue Pacquiao over breach of contract.[32]
Pacquiao vs. Solís
After a failed promotional negotiation with Marco Antonio Barrera's camp, Bob Arum chose unbeaten and untested Jorge Solís as Pacquiao's next opponent, among several fighters Arum offered as replacements. The bout was held in San Antonio, Texas, on April 14, 2007. In the sixth round, an accidental headbutt occurred, giving Pacquiao a cut under his left eyebrow. The fight ended in the eighth when Pacquiao knocked Solis down twice. Solis barely beat the count after the second knockdown, causing the referee to stop the fight and award Pacquiao a knockout win. The victory raised Pacquiao's win–loss–draw record to 44–3–2 with 34 knockouts. This also marked the end of Solis's undefeated streak.
Pacquiao vs. Barrera II
On June 29, 2007, Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions announced that they agreed to settle their lawsuit, meaning the long-awaited rematch with Marco Antonio Barrera would occur despite Pacquiao being the top-ranked contender for the super featherweight title of Juan Manuel Márquez. On October 6, 2007, Pacquiao defeated Barrera in their rematch via an easy unanimous decision. In the eleventh round, Pacquiao's punch caused a deep cut below Barrera's right eye. Barrera retaliated with an illegal punch on the break that dazed Pacquiao but also resulted in a point deduction for Barrera. Two judges scored the bout 118–109, whereas the third scored it 115–112.[33]
In The Ring Magazine, Pacquiao (45–3–2) remained at the top of the super featherweight division (130 pounds). He had been in the ratings for 108 weeks.[34][35] On November 13, 2007, he was honored by the World Boxing Council as Emeritus Champion during its 45th Annual World Convention held at the Manila Hotel.[36]
On November 20, 2007, José Nuñez, manager of WBO Super Featherweight champion Joan Guzmán, accused Pacquiao's handler Bob Arum of evading a match between the two boxers to protect Pacquiao.[37] Guzmán went as far as to directly call out Pacquiao at the postfight press conference of the Pacquiao–Barrera rematch in front of the crowd at the Mandalay Bay Events Center's media room in Las Vegas.[38]
Pacquiao vs. Marquez II
On March 15, 2008, in a rematch against Juan Manuel Márquez called "Unfinished Business", Pacquiao won via split decision. The fight was held at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. With the victory, Pacquiao won the WBC Super Featherweight and The Ring Junior Lightweight World Titles, making him the first Filipino and Asian to become a four-division world champion, a fighter who won world titles in four different weight divisions. The fight was a close hard fought battle, during which both fighters received cuts.[39] Throughout the fight Márquez landed the most punches at a higher percentage; however, the decisive factor proved to be a third-round knockdown, wherein Márquez was floored by a Pacquiao left hook.[39] At the end of the fight, the judges' scores were 115–112 for Pacquiao, 115–112 for Márquez, and 114–113 for Pacquiao.[39] In the second fight, Marquez out landed Pacquiao 172 to 157 in total punches, and 130 to 114 in power punches. Marquez also landed at a higher percentage, 34% to 25% in total punches and 42% to 37% in power punches.
In the post-fight news conference, Márquez’s camp called for an immediate rematch. In addition, Richard Schaefer, Golden Boy Promotions CEO, offered a $6 million guarantee to Pacquiao for a rematch.[40] However, Pacquiao ruled out a third clash with Márquez, saying, "I don't think so. This business is over."[39] The reason that Pacquiao did not want a rematch was because he intended to move up to the lightweight division to challenge David Díaz, the reigning WBC Lightweight World Champion at that time.[39] Díaz won a majority decision over Ramón Montano that night as an undercard of the "Unfinished Business" fight.
Pacquiao vs. Díaz
On June 28, 2008, at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Pacquiao defeated David Díaz in lightweight division via ninth-round knockout and won the WBC Lightweight World Title. With the victory, Pacquiao became the first and only Filipino and Asian to become a five-division world champion, a fighter who won world titles in five different weight divisions,[41] and also became the first Filipino fighter to ever win a world title at lightweight.[42] During the fight, which Pacquiao dominated, Díaz was cut badly on his right eye in the fourth round.[43] After the bout, Díaz acknowledged Pacquiao's superior hand speed, stating "It was his speed. It was all his speed. I could see the punches perfectly, but he was just too fast."[44]
Bob Arum reported that the fight had made 12.5 million dollars earning Díaz his best payday of 850,000 dollars, whilst Pacquiao earned at least 3 million dollars.[41] Official records revealed an attendance of 8,362 (out of a maximum capacity of 12,000).[45]
Holding both the WBC World Super Featherweight and World Lightweight titles following the win, Pacquiao decided to vacate his super featherweight title in July 2008.[46]
On August 7, 2008, the members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines issued a House Resolution, sponsored by South Cotabato Congresswoman Darlene Antonino-Custodio, which recognized Pacquiao as a "People’s Champ" — "for his achievements and in appreciation of the honor and inspiration he has been bringing... to the Filipino people." He received a plaque from the then House Speaker Prospero Nograles.[47]
Pacquiao vs. De La Hoya
On December 6, 2008, Pacquiao moved up to the welterweight division, in order to face the six-division world champion Oscar De La Hoya at the MGM Grand Las Vegas, in a fight called "The Dream Match". Presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Top Rank, the bout was scheduled as a twelve-round, non-title fight contested at the 147-pound welterweight limit, where De La Hoya hadn't fought in over 7 years. Although Pacquiao went into the fight widely recognized as the leading pound-for-pound boxer in the world, some boxing pundits had speculated that 147 pounds could be too far above his natural weight against the larger De La Hoya.[48] However, due to rehydration after the weigh in, De la Hoya came into the fight actually weighing less than Pacquiao, and close to 20 pounds under his usual fighting weight. Pacquiao dominated the fight, and after eight rounds De La Hoya's corner was forced to throw in the towel, awarding Pacquiao the win via technical knockout.[49]
Pacquiao was ahead on all three judges' scorecards before the stoppage, with two judges scoring the fight at 80–71 and one scoring it at 79–72.[50] Moreover, Pacquiao landed 224 out of 585 punches, whilst De La Hoya landed only 83 out of 402 punches.[50] After the bout, trainer Freddie Roach stated "We knew we had him after the first round. He had no legs, he was hesitant and he was shot."[51] The fight would be De La Hoya's last, as he announced his retirement from boxing shortly after.[52]
Pacquiao received 15 to 30 million dollars (share of the pay-per-view), plus a guaranteed amount.[53] Tickets reportedly sold out just hours after they went on sale. Moreover, the total gate revenue for the fight was said to be nearly 17 million dollars, making it the second largest gate revenue in boxing history.[54]
See also: Oscar De La Hoya vs. Manny Pacquiao
On December 22, 2008, Pacquiao has been decorated with the Philippine Legion of Honor with the rank of "Officer" (Pinuno) in a ceremony marking the 73rd founding anniversary of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. As an army reservist, he was given recognition for bringing pride and honor to the country through his remarkable achievements in the ring.[55]
Pacquiao vs. Hatton


Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton with their trainers at the Trafford Centre
On May 2, 2009, Pacquiao fought at light welterweight or super lightweight division for the first time against Ricky Hatton at the MGM Grand Las Vegas, in a fight billed as "The Battle of the East and West". Pacquiao won the bout via knockout to claim the International Boxing Organization (IBO) Junior Welterweight and The Ring Junior Welterweight World Titles. In doing so, Pacquiao became the second man in boxing history to become a six-division world champion, a fighter who won world titles in six different weight divisions.
The fight was originally placed in jeopardy due to disputes with both camps over the fight purse money.[56] Eventually, the money issue was settled and the fight went on as scheduled. HBO aired the contest.[57]
Pacquiao started the fight strong, knocking down Hatton twice in the first round.[58] A somewhat shaken Hatton beat the count, only to be saved by the bell seconds later. In the second round Hatton seemed to have recovered, as he stalked Pacquiao for most of the round. However, with less than ten seconds remaining in the second round, Hatton was knocked out cold by a sharp left hook, prompting the referee to award Pacquiao the win by knockout (at 2:59 of the round).[59] The knockout won him the The Ring Magazine "Knockout of the Year" for 2009.
See also: Ricky Hatton vs. Manny Pacquiao
Pacquiao vs. Cotto
On November 14, 2009, Pacquiao defeated Miguel Cotto via technical knockout in the twelfth round, at the MGM Grand Las Vegas, in a fight billed as "Firepower". Although the bout was sanctioned as a world title fight in the welterweight division, where the weight limit is 147 pounds, Cotto agreed to fight at a catchweight of 145 pounds.[60]
Pacquiao dominated the fight, knocking Cotto down in round three and round four, before the referee stopped the fight at 0:55 of round twelve.[61] With this victory, Pacquiao took the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Welterweight World Title and WBO Super Champion belts, to become the first seven-division world champion, the first fighter in boxing history to win world titles in seven different weight divisions.[62] Pacquiao also won the first and special WBC Diamond Championship belt.[63] This belt was created as an honorary championship exclusively to award the winner of a historic fight between two high-profile boxers.[64] After the fight, promoter Bob Arum stated "Pacquiao is the greatest boxer I've ever seen, and I've seen them all, including Ali, Hagler and Sugar Ray Leonard."[65] Miguel Cotto said in a post fight interview: "Miguel Cotto comes to boxing to fight the biggest names, and Manny is one of the best boxers we have of all time." Cotto showed heart and fans regarded this as one of the year's best fights.
The fight generated 1.25 million buys and $70 million in domestic pay-per-view revenue, making it the most watched boxing event of 2009.[66] Pacquiao earned around $22 million for his part in the fight, whilst Cotto earned around $12 million.[66] Pacquiao–Cotto also generated a live gate of $8,847,550 from an official crowd of 15,930.[66]
See also: Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto
On November 20, 2009, in a simple rites at the Quirino Grandstand, President Macapagal-Arroyo conferred Pacquiao the Order of Sikatuna with the rank of Datu (Grand Cross) with Gold distinction (Katangiang Ginto) which usually bestowed to foreign diplomats and heads of state. It was awarded to Pacquiao for winning his historical seventh weight division world title.[67]
Recent Years (2010-Present)
Negotiations with Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Following the victory against Cotto, there was much public demand for a fight between the seven-division world champion Manny Pacquiao (the number-one pound-for-pound boxer) and the five-division world champion Floyd Mayweather, Jr. (the number-two and former number-one pound-for-pound boxer). Pacquiao reportedly agreed to fight Mayweather on March 13, 2010, for a split of $50 million up front.[68] And it was later agreed that the venue for the fight would be the MGM Grand Las Vegas. However, the bout was put in jeopardy due to disagreements about Olympic-style drug testing. The Mayweather camp wanted random blood testing by the United States Anti-Doping Agency,[69] whereas Pacquiao refused to have any blood testing within 30 days from the fight, because he thought it would weaken him, but he was willing to have blood taken from him before the 30-day window as well as immediately after the fight.[70] Freddie Roach, on the other hand, commented that he would not allow blood to be taken from Pacquiao one week before the fight.[71][72] In an attempt to resolve their differences, the two camps went through a process of mediation before a retired judge. After the mediation process Mayweather agreed to a 14-day no blood testing window. However, Pacquiao refused and instead only agreed to a 24-day no blood testing window, citing that he had a fear of needles and that he feared giving blood too close to the fight because he would be a disadvantage.[73] Consequently, on January 7, 2010, Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum declared that the fight was officially off.[74]
Because of Pacquiao's reluctance to submit to random blood testing to the extent requested by Mayweather, and despite lack of evidence, the Mayweather camp repeated their suggestion that Pacquiao was using banned substances, which resulted in Pacquiao filing a lawsuit for defamation, seeking damages in excess of 75,000 dollars.[75] The lawsuit cited accusations made by Floyd Mayweather, Jr., Floyd Mayweather Sr., Roger Mayweather, Oscar De La Hoya, and Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer.[75][76]


Manny Pacquiao and Joshua Clottey shortly after the weigh in for their fight in Dallas, Texas. In the background are Bob Arum and Jerry Jones
After negotiations for the Mayweather fight fell through, other boxers were considered to replace Mayweather as Pacquiao's next opponent, including former light welterweight champion Paul Malignaggi,[77] and WBA World Super Welterweight champion Yuri Foreman.[78] However, Pacquiao chose to fight former IBF Welterweight World Champion Joshua Clottey instead.
Pacquiao vs. Clottey
On March 13, 2010, at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Pacquiao defeated Clottey via unanimous decision to retain his WBO Welterweight World Title belt. The judges scored the fight 120–108, 119–109 and 119–109, all in favor of Pacquiao.[79] During the fight, Pacquiao threw a total of 1231 punches (a career high), but landed just 246, as most were blocked by Clottey's tight defense. On the other hand, Clottey threw a total of 399 punches, landing 108.[80]
The fight was rewarded with a paid crowd of 36,371 and a gate of $6,359,985, according to post-fight tax reports filed with Texas boxing regulators.[81] Counting complimentary tickets delivered to sponsors, media outlets and others, the Dallas fight attracted 41,843,[81] well short of the 50,994 that was previously announced,[82] but still an epic number for boxing. In addition, the bout drew 700,000 pay-per-view buys and earned $35.3 million in domestic revenue.[83]
See also: Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey
Manny Pacquiao was named as the Fighter of the Decade for years 2000–2009 by the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA). This award was presented by legendary boxer Joe Frazier, who was also a recipient of the award himself back in 1978 for defeating Muhammad Ali. Aside from this prestigious recognition, he was also named as the Sugar Ray Robinson Fighter of the Year for 2009, having received the same honor in 2006 and 2008. The awards ceremony was held at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City on June 4, 2010.[5]
Second Negotiations with Mayweather Jr.
After his victory over Clottey, Pacquiao was expected to return to boxing in late 2010 with a possible matchup against Floyd Mayweather Jr. It was later reported that Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer and Top Rank Chief Bob Arum worked out a '"Super Fight" between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. However, complications arose when Mayweather requested Pacquiao undergo random blood and urine testing up until the fight day. Pacquiao responded that he would finally agree to undergo blood and urine testing up until 14 days before the fight (as requested by Mayweather in the first round of negotiations), stating that giving blood too close to the fight day would weaken him. On May 13, 2010, Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum announced that he had penciled in November 13, 2010 as the date of Manny Pacquiao's next fight, possibly against Mayweather. However, the stumbling block over demands that Pacquiao submit to Olympic-level random drug testing put the fight in jeopardy.[84]
On June 12, 2010, the President of Golden Boy Promotions, Oscar De La Hoya, stated during an interview with a Spanish network that the deal for the fight was very close and the negotiation process has been very difficult.[85] On June 30, 2010, Arum announced that the management of both sides had agreed to terms, that all points had been settled (including Pacquiao agreeing to submit to both blood and urine testing) and only the signature of Floyd Mayweather, Jr. was needed to seal the deal that could have earned both fighters at least $40 million each. Mayweather was then given a two-week deadline for the fight contract to be signed.[86] Arum also announced that Pacquiao accepted the terms of the random drug testing, blood and urine, leading up to the fight.[87]
On July 15, 2010, Bob Arum announced that Pacquiao's camp would give Mayweather until Friday midnight to sign the fight. The next day the Top Rank website embedded a countdown clock on their website with the heading "Money" Time: Mayweather's Decision.[88] On July 17, 2010, Arum announced that there was no word from Mayweather's camp and the deal for a November 13, 2010 fight with Mayweather Jr. was not reached.
On July 19, 2010, Leonard Ellerbe, one of Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s closest advisers, denied that negotiations for a super fight between Mayweather and Pacquiao had ever taken place. Ellerbe stated that Bob Arum was not telling the truth.[89] Bob Arum responded, questioning that if there was no negotiation, then who imposed the gag order (referring to a gag order about the negotiation allegedly imposed on both camps) and who could there be a gag order from if there were no negotiations. He also criticized Oscar De La Hoya and his Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer for denying that negotiations took place, when De La Hoya himself had previously stated that they were "very, very close in finalizing the contracts".[90] Arum revealed that HBO Sports President Ross Greenburg acted as the mediator between Mayweather’s handlers and those of Pacquiao’s from Top Rank Promotions.[91] On July 26, 2010, Ross Greenburg said in a statement that he has been negotiating with a representative from each side since May 2, 2010, carefully trying to put the fight together and he did in fact act as a go-between in negotiations with the two sides, but they were unable to come to an agreement, contradicting what Arum and the Pacquiao camp had said.[92][93] Floyd Mayweather Jr., after the second negotiation had been officially declared off, told the Associated Press that he had fought sixty days ago and that he was not interested in rushing into anything and was not really thinking about boxing at the moment.[94] Almost a year later, on July 8, 2011, Manny Pacquiao's top adviser Michael Koncz confirmed that Pacquiao had in fact never agreed to testing up until fight day, which contradicted what Bob Arum and the Pacquiao camp had been saying for well over a year.[95]
Pacquiao vs. Margarito
On July 23, 2010, Bob Arum announced that Pacquiao would fight Antonio Margarito on November 13, 2010. The fight for the vacant WBC Super Welterweight World Title gave Pacquiao the chance to win a world title in his eighth weight class, the light middleweight or super welterweight division.[96] A catchweight of 150 pounds was established for the fight although the weight limit for the light middleweight division is 154 pounds. During the pre-fight, Pacquiao weighed in at a low 144.6 pounds, while Margarito weighed in at the limit of 150 pounds. Pacquiao said he was pleased with his weight because he loses too much speed when he gains pounds. During the fight itself, Pacquiao weighed 148 lbs, 17 pounds lighter than Margarito's 165.[97]
Prior to the fight, Pacquiao's team demanded to the Texas officials to test Margarito for banned substances after a weight loss supplement, reportedly Hydroxycut, was found in his locker. It was stated that the officials would undergo testing for both boxers after the fight.[98] In the fight, Pacquiao defeated Margarito via unanimous decision, using his superior handspeed and movement to win his 8th world title in as many divisions. In the penultimate round, Pacquiao implored referee Laurence Cole several times to stop the fight as Margarito had a swollen face and a large cut beneath the right eye, but the referee let the fight continue.[99] Margarito had to be taken directly to the hospital after the fight, where it was discovered his orbital bone had been fractured; he had to undergo surgery.[100]
See also: Manny Pacquiao vs. Antonio Margarito
On November 22, 2010, after winning world title in his eighth weight division, Pacquiao was awarded with another Congressional Medal of Distinction from his fellow congressmen led by House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte during the ceremony at the Philippine House of Representatives.[101]
Because Pacquiao had no plans to defend the WBC Super Welterweight World Title that he won against Margarito, the WBC Board of Governors voted to declare the title vacant.[102]
Pacquiao vs. Mosley
On May 7, 2011, Pacquiao successfully defended his WBO World Welterweight title against three-division world champion Shane Mosley via lopsided unanimous decision at the MGM Grand Arena. Rapper LL Cool J performed as Mosley entered first the arena, while vocalist Jimi Jamison of the rock band Survivor sang "Eye of the Tiger" as Pacquiao approached the ring. Pacquiao knocked Mosley down in the third round using a one-two capped with a left straight. Mosley was left dazed by the knockdown but managed to stand up.[103] Mosley floored Pacquiao in the tenth round with a push, but referee Kenny Bayless inexplicably ruled it a knockdown. None of the judges seemed to have bought it judging from the scores. Replays showed that Pacquiao was throwing a punch off balance, had his right foot stepped on by Mosley's left foot and went down with a little help from Mosley's right hand. Bayless apologized to Pacquiao after the fight for the mistake. Pacquiao gained one-sided verdicts from all three judges – 119–108, 120–108 and 120–107.[104] Pacquiao reported that the only thing preventing him from knocking out Mosley was a cramp in his legs. Freddie Roach said that Pacquiao had problems with cramping before but usually in training sessions and not in the middle of bouts.[105] After the fight, there was much controversy over Shane Mosley reportedly told Floyd Mayweather that he should have made Pacquiao "take the test".[106]
See also: Manny Pacquiao vs. Shane Mosley
Bob Arum talked about having Pacquiao's next bout at the MGM Grand on November 5, 2011 or across town at the Thomas and Mack Center on November 12, 2011. Arum listed Juan Manuel Marquez as the first choice and then mentioned Timothy Bradley and Zab Judah as other options.[107]
Pacquiao vs. Marquez III
Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez have agreed to fight on November 12, 2011, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The fight will be at a 144 pound catchweight. The last time Marquez fought at this weight, he was dominated by Floyd Mayweather back in 2009.
See also: Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez III
Professional boxing record

53 Wins (38 knockouts, 15 decisions), 3 Losses (2 by knockout, 1 by decision), 2 Draws [108]
Res. Opponent Type Rd Date Location Notes
N/A Juan Manuel Marquez ? ? (12) 2011-11-12 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, United States WBO Welterweight World Title on the line. Fight at 144-pound Catch weight
Win Shane Mosley UD 12 (12) 2011-05-07 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, United States Retained WBO Welterweight World Title
Win Antonio Margarito UD 12 (12) 2010-11-13 Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, United States Won vacant WBC Super Welterweight World Title. Fight at 150-pound Catch weight
Win Joshua Clottey UD 12 (12) 2010-03-13 Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, United States Retained WBO Welterweight World Title.
Win Miguel Ángel Cotto TKO 12 (12) 2009-11-14 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, United States Won WBO Welterweight World Title and WBC Diamond Belt. Fight at 145-pound Catch weight.
Win Ricky Hatton KO 2 (12) 2009-05-02 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, United States Won IBO and The Ring Light Welterweight World Titles.
Win Oscar De La Hoya TKO 8 (12) 2008-12-06 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, United States A non-title fight. Fight at Welterweight.
Win David Díaz TKO 9 (12) 2008-06-28 Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, United States Won WBC Lightweight World Title.
Win Juan Manuel Márquez SD 12 (12) 2008-03-15 Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, United States Won WBC and vacant The Ring Super Featherweight World Titles.
Win Marco Antonio Barrera UD 12 (12) 2007-10-06 Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, United States Retained WBC Super Featherweight International Title.
Win Jorge Solís KO 8 (12) 2007-04-14 Alamodome, San Antonio, United States Retained WBC Super Featherweight International Title.
Win Érik Morales KO 3 (12) 2006-11-18 Thomas and Mack Center, Las Vegas, United States Retained WBC Super Featherweight International Title.
Win Óscar Larios UD 12 (12) 2006-07-02 Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines Retained WBC Super Featherweight International Title.
Win Érik Morales TKO 10 (12) 2006-01-21 Thomas and Mack Center, Las Vegas, United States Retained WBC Super Featherweight International Title.
Win Héctor Velázquez TKO 6 (12) 2005-09-10 Staples Center, Los Angeles, United States Won vacant WBC Super Featherweight International Title.
Loss Érik Morales UD 12 (12) 2005-03-19 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, United States Vacant WBC International and IBA Super Featherweight Title match.
Win Fahsan Por Thawatchai TKO 4 (12) 2004-12-11 Fort Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Philippines Retained The Ring Featherweight World Title.
Draw Juan Manuel Márquez Draw 12 (12) 2004-05-08 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, United States Controversial Draw. WBA and IBF Featherweight World Title match.
Win Marco Antonio Barrera TKO 11 (12) 2003-11-15 Alamodome, San Antonio, United States Won The Ring Featherweight World Title.
Win Emmanuel Lucero KO 3 (12) 2003-07-26 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, United States Retained IBF Super Bantamweight World Title.
Win Serikzhan Yeshmagambetov TKO 5 (10) 2003-03-15 Rizal Park, Manila, Philippines
Win Fahprakorb Rakkiatgym KO 1 (12) 2002-10-26 Rizal Memorial College Gym, Davao City, Philippines Retained IBF Super Bantamweight World Title.
Win Jorge Eliecer Julio TKO 2 (12) 2002-06-08 The Pyramid, Memphis, United States Retained IBF Super Bantamweight World Title.
Draw Agapito Sánchez TD 6 (12) 2001-11-10 Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, United States WBO and IBF Super Bantamweight World Title match.
Win Lehlohonolo Ledwaba TKO 6 (12) 2001-06-23 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, United States Won IBF Super Bantamweight World Title.
Win Wethya Sakmuangklang KO 6 (12) 2001-04-28 Kidapawan City, Cotabato, Philippines Retained WBC Super Bantamweight International Title.
Win Tetsutora Senrima TKO 5 (12) 2001-02-24 Manila, Philippines Retained WBC Super Bantamweight International Title.
Win Nedal Hussein TKO 10 (12) 2000-10-14 Ynares Center, Antipolo City, Philippines Retained WBC Super Bantamweight International Title.
Win Seung-Kon Chae TKO 1 (12) 2000-06-28 Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines Retained WBC Super Bantamweight International Title.
Win Arnel Barotillo KO 4 (12) 2000-03-04 Ninoy Aquino Stadium, Manila, Philippines Retained WBC Super Bantamweight International Title.
Win Reynante Jamili KO 2 (12) 1999-12-18 Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque City, Philippines Won WBC Super Bantamweight International Title.
Loss Medgoen Singsurat KO 3 (12) 1999-09-17 Pakpanag Metropolitan Stadium, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand He was overweight at weigh-in. WBC Flyweight World Title was stripped.
Win Gabriel Mira TKO 4 (12) 1999-04-24 Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines Retained WBC Flyweight World Title.
Win Todd Makelim TKO 3 (10) 1999-02-20 Kidapawan City, Cotabato, Philippines
Win Chatchai Sasakul KO 8 (12) 1998-12-04 Tonsuk College Ground, Phutthamonthon, Thailand Won WBC Flyweight World Title.
Win Shin Terao TKO 1 (10) 1998-05-18 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
Win Panomdej Ohyuthanakorn KO 1 (12) 1997-12-06 South Cotabato Stadium, Koronadal City, South Cotabato, Philippines Retained OPBF Flyweight Title.
Win Melvin Magramo UD 10 (10) 1997-09-13 Cebu City, Philippines
Win Chokchai Chockvivat KO 5 (12) 1997-06-26 Mandaluyong City, Philippines Won OPBF Flyweight Title.
Win Ariel Austria TKO 6 1997-05-30 Almendras Gym, Davao City, Philippines
Win Wook-Ki Lee KO 1 (10) 1997-04-24 Makati City, Philippines
Win Mike Luna KO 1 (10) 1997-03-03 Muntinlupa City, Philippines
Win Sung-Yul Lee TKO 2 1996-12-28 Muntinlupa City, Philippines
Win Ippo Gala TKO 2 1996-07-27 Mandaluyong City, Philippines
Win Bert Batiller TKO 4 1996-06-15 Mandaluyong City, Philippines
Win John Medina TKO 4 1996-05-05 Manila, Philippines
Win Marlon Carillo UD 10 (10) 1996-04-27 Manila, Philippines
Loss Rustico Torrecampo KO 3 1996-02-09 Mandaluyong City, Philippines He had not made the weight so he was forced to use heavier gloves.
Win Lito Torrejos UD 5 1996-01-13 Parañaque City, Philippines
Win Rolando Toyogon UD 10 (10) 1995-12-09 Manila, Philippines
Win Rudolfo Fernandez TKO 3 (10) 1995-11-11 Mandaluyong City, Philippines
Win Renato Mendones TKO 2 (8) 1995-10-21 Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines
Win Lolito Laroa UD 8 (8) 1995-10-07 Makati City, Philippines
Win Armando Rocil KO 3 1995-09-16 Mandaluyong City, Philippines
Win Acasio Simbajon UD 6 (6) 1995-08-03 Mandaluyong City, Philippines
Win Dele Decierto TKO 2 1995-07-01 Mandaluyong City, Philippines
Win Rocky Palma UD 6 (6) 1995-05-01 Montano Hall, Cavite City, Philippines
Win Pinoy Montejo UD 4 (4) 1995-03-18 Mindoro Occidental, Philippines
Win Edmund Enting Ignacio UD 4 (4) 1995-01-22 Mindoro Occidental, Philippines Professional boxing debut at Light Flyweight division.
Titles in boxing

Major World Titles:
WBC Flyweight World Champion (112 lbs)
IBF Junior Featherweight World Champion (122 lbs)
The Ring Featherweight World Champion (126 lbs)
WBC Super Featherweight World Champion (130 lbs)
The Ring Junior Lightweight World Champion (130 lbs)
WBC Lightweight World Champion (135 lbs)
The Ring Junior Welterweight World Champion (140 lbs)
WBO Welterweight World Champion (147 lbs)
WBC Super Welterweight World Champion (154 lbs)
Minor World Title:
IBO Junior Welterweight World Champion (140 lbs)
Lineal Championship Titles:
Lineal Featherweight World Champion (126 lbs)
Lineal Super Featherweight World Champion (130 lbs)
Lineal Light Welterweight World Champion (140 lbs)
Regional/International Titles:
OPBF Flyweight Champion (112 lbs)
WBC Super Bantamweight International Champion (122 lbs)
WBC Super Featherweight International Champion (130 lbs)
Special Titles:
WBC Emeritus Champion
WBC Diamond Champion
WBO Super Champion
Acting career

Manny Pacquiao
Born Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao
Other names Manny, Pacman
Occupation Professional Boxer, Actor, Politician
Years active 2000 – Present
Pacquiao started his acting career as an extra in some local films and guest appearances on ABS-CBN shows.
In December 2005 Pacquiao took his first lead role in Violett Films' Lisensyadong Kamao (Licensed Fist).[109] The movie is titled so because (according to director Tony Bernal), being a Boxer, Pacquiao is licensed to use his hands.[citation needed]
In 2008, Pacquiao starred with Ara Mina and Valerie Concepcion in Anak ng Kumander (Son of Commander). The movie was not a commercial success and was panned by critics.[citation needed]
Pacquiao starred in the superhero/comedy film entitled Wapakman, which was released on December 25, 2009 as an entry to the 2009 Metro Manila Film Festival.[110] Like his previous films Wapakman was not commercially successful.[111]
Upon the expiration of his contract with ABS-CBN, Pacquiao signed with GMA Network as an actor in September 2007. On December 17, 2007, he taped his first episode of the networks infotainment show Pinoy Records.[112] His other projects with the network included Totoy Bato and the sitcom Show Me Da Manny in which his mother, Dionesia, also appeared.
American actor Sylvester Stallone is reportedly in talks with Pacquiao over co-starring in one of Stallone's future films, which is in the planning stages. The film would be Pacquiao's Hollywood debut.[113]
In 2011, Pacquiao appeared on Tosh.0 in which he was paired in a fight with Daniel Tosh. It resulted in Pacquiao winning in one punch.
Filmography

Year Film Role Other Notes
2000 Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin Dong
2001 Mahal Kita... Kahit Sino Ka Pa!
2001 Basagan ng Mukha Dodong
2005 Lisensyadong Kamao Ambrosio "Bruce" Lerio
2008 Anak ng Kumander Kumander Idel Writer/Producer
2008 Brown Soup Thing Cousin Manny
2008 Pangarap Kong Jackpot Abel segment "Sa Ngalan ng Busabos"
2009 Wapakman Magno Meneses/Wapakman
Year Television Shows Role Other Notes
2004 Walang Bakas Himself (uncredited)
2004 No Fear: The Manny Pacquiao Story Himself Video documentary
2004 The People's Champion Himself Video documentary
2005 Kamao: Matira Ang Matibay Himself – Host
2005 Ok Fine Whatever Himself – Guest
2006 Ako ang Simula Himself TV documentary
2007 The Battle of Cebu: Moment of Truth Himself – Crowd
2009 Kababayan LA: Manny Pacquiao Specials Himself
2009 Pinoy Records Himself – Host
2009 Totoy Bato Emmanuel
2009 Show Me Da Manny Manny Santos
2009 Rome is Burning Himself – Correspondent Episode dated May 1
2009 Jimmy Kimmel Live Himself – Guest Episode dated November 3
2009 MMA H.E.A.T. Himself Episode dated November 12
2010 Jimmy Kimmel Live Himself – Guest Episode dated March 3
2010 HBO Boxing After Dark Himself – Audience Member Episode dated June 18
2010 ESPN Friday Night Fights Himself Episode dated July 2
2010 Jimmy Kimmel Live Himself – Guest Episode dated November 1
2010 60 Minutes Himself – Guest [114]
2011 Manny Many Prizes Himself – Host
Discography

Manny Pacquiao
Birth name Emmanuel D. Pacquiao
Origin General Santos City
Occupations Boxer, Actor, Singer, Politician
Years active 2006–present
Labels Star Records
MCA Records
GMA Records
Associated acts Lito Camo
Francis Magalona
Most of the Tagalog songs of Pacquiao were composed by Lito Camo. The following are the songs from Manny Pacquiao's albums:
Laban Nating Lahat Ito (2006) – under Star Records
"Bilog"
"Para Sa'Yo Ang Laban Na 'To"
"Pagsubok Lamang Yan"
"Byaheng Pag-asa"
"Ipakita Mo"
"Ikaw at Ako"
"Hindi Ko Kaya"
"Kanta Tayo"
"Champion Sa Kantahan"
"Laban Nating Lahat Ito" (feat Francis M.)
Pac-Man Punch (2007) – under MCA Records
"Pac-Man Punch" – Willie Wilcox feat. Nemesis Yankee and Manny Pacquiao
"Pac-Man Punch (R U Ready?)" – Willie Wilcox feat. Nemesis Yankee
"Pac-Man Punch (Knockout Remix)" – Willie Wilcox feat. Nemesis Yankee and Manny Pacquiao
"Pac-Man Punch (Minus One)"
2009 Single under GMA Records
"Lahing Pinoy"
2011 Single
Remake of Dan Hill's Sometimes When We Touch [115]
Political career

Emmanuel D. Pacquiao

Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Sarangani's Lone District
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 30, 2010
Preceded by Erwin L. Chiongbian
Personal details
Political party Liberal Party (2007, 2010)
Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino (2008)
Nacionalista Party (2009–2010)
People's Champ Movement (2010)
Residence Kiamba, Sarangani
Alma mater Notre Dame of Dadiangas University
Profession Professional Boxer, Actor
Religion Roman Catholic
Website www.congress.gov.ph
2007 Election
On February 12, 2007, Pacquiao officially announced that he would be running for a seat in the House of Representatives in the May 2007 legislative election as a candidate of the Liberal Party, aiming to represent the 1st District of South Cotabato.[116] Pacquiao, who has been known to be supportive of the administration of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, said that he was persuaded to run by local officials of General Santos City, who hoped he would act as a bridge between their interests and the national government.[116] Pacquiao was defeated in the election by incumbent Rep. Darlene Antonino-Custodio, who said, "More than anything, I think, people weren't prepared to lose him as their boxing icon".[117]
2007 Philippine House of Representatives election at South Cotabato's 1st district
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
NPC Darlene Antonino-Custodio 139,061 64.49%
Liberal Manny Pacquiao 75,908 35.51%
Valid votes 214,969 100.00%
NPC hold
In September 2008, Pacquiao was sworn in as member of Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino (KAMPI), a pro-administration political party.
2010 Election
On November 21, 2009, Pacquiao confirmed that he would run again for the congressional seat but this time in Sarangani province, the hometown of his wife Jinkee.[118] He originally planned to run for congress under his own party, the People's Champ Movement, but has since joined the Nacionalista Party headed by Manny Villar. Villar said arrangements were made to accommodate Pacquiao’s People’s Champ Movement in a coalition with the Nacionalista Party for the May 2010 elections in Sarangani.[119]
On May 13, 2010, Pacquiao was officially proclaimed congressman of the lone district of Sarangani. He scored a landslide victory over the wealthy and politically well-entrenched Chiongbian clan that had been in power in the province for more than thirty years. Pacquiao got 120,052 votes while his opponent for the seat, Roy Chiongbian, got 60,899 votes.[120]
2010 Philippine House of Representatives election at Sarangani
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
PCM Manny Pacquiao 120,052 66.35%
SARRO Roy Chiongbian 60,899 33.65%
Valid votes 180,591 97.57%
Invalid or blank votes 4,499 2.43%
Totals 180,951 100.00%
PCM gain from SARRO
On June 28, 2010, Pacquiao took his oath of office as congressman before Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio T. Carpio in the Provincial Capitol of Sarangani in Municipality of Alabel. He announced that he will transfer to President-elect Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III's Liberal Party from Nacionalista Party as he wants to ensure the entry of more projects to his province.[121]
In popular culture

A film based on Pacquiao's life, Pacquiao: The Movie, was released on June 21, 2006, featuring Filipino actor Jericho Rosales as Manny Pacquiao and was directed by Joel Lamangan.[122] The film flopped at the box office, grossing a total of only P4,812,191 (approximately US$99,322), as confirmed by Lamangan.
Pacquiao is featured in the boxing video games Fight Night Round 2, Fight Night Round 3, Fight Night Round 4 and Fight Night Champion. EA Sports released a limited edition demo of Fight Night Round 4, featuring Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton prior to their May 2 fight.[123]
Pacquiao became the first Filipino athlete to appear on a postage stamp.[124]
Pacquiao became the first Filipino Olympic non-participant to be Team Philippines’ flag-bearer during the August 8 opening ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympics at the Beijing National Stadium. Swimmer Miguel Molina, 2005 Southeast Asian Games’ Best Male Athlete, yielded the honor to Pacquiao, upon the request of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to the national sports officials on the Philippines at the 2008 Summer Olympics.[125]
Pacquiao plays basketball as a cross-training to keep himself in shape. He is playing in the semi-professional basketball league, Liga Pilipinas, with the team he owns, the MP-Gensan Warriors. He made his debut in the Smart-Liga Pilipinas Conference II in January 16, 2009. He wears jersey number 17.[126]
Pacquiao became an honorary member of Boston Celtics. The honorary membership was bestowed on him in a brief ceremony and he was presented with a replica of a green and white Celtics jersey bearing his name and number 1.[127] As a measure of gratitude, Pacquiao delivered a stockpile of red autographed boxing gloves to TD Garden. On March 10, 2010, prior to the night's game with Memphis Grizzlies, many of the Celtics had a special motivational gift waiting for them in their lockers.[128]
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, beverage, garments, telecommunications, and even a political ad for politicians during the 2007 and 2010 Philippine elections. His most acclaimed commercials yet were for Nike's "Fast Forward" campaign (alongside Tiger Woods, Kobe Bryant, Maria Sharapova, Roger Federer, Cristiano Ronaldo and Liu Xiang)[129] and San Miguel Beer with Jet Li[130] and Érik Morales.[131]
Pacquiao has been included by Time Magazine as one of the world's most influential people for the year 2009, for his exploits in boxing and his influence among the Filipino people.[132] Pacquiao was also included by Forbes Magazine in its annual Celebrity 100 list for the year 2009, joining Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie and fellow athletes Tiger Woods and Bryant.[133] Forbes also listed Pacquiao as the World's 6th Highest Paid Athlete, with a total of 40 Million Dollars ($40,000,000.00) or 2 Billion Pesos (₱2,000,000,000.00) from the second half of 2008 to the first half of 2009. Tied with him on the sixth spot was the NBA player LeBron James and golfer Phil Mickelson.[134] Pacquiao was again included in Forbes' list of Highest Paid Athletes from the second half of 2009 to the first half of 2010; he was ranked 8th with an income of $42 million.[135] Pacquiao had also won the 2009 ESPY Awards for the Best Fighter category, beating fellow boxer Shane Mosley and Brazilian mixed martial arts fighters Lyoto Machida and Anderson Silva.[136] More recently, ESPN Magazine reported that Pacquiao is one of the two top earning athletes for 2010, alongside American Major League baseball player Alex Rodriguez. According to the magazine's annual salary report of athletes, Pacquiao earned $32 million (approximately PhP 1.38 billion) for his two 2010 boxing matches against Clottey and Margarito.[137]
Pacquiao has also graced the cover of Time Magazine Asia for their November 16, 2009 issue. According to their five-page feature story, "(Pacquiao is) a fighter with enough charisma, intelligence and backstory to help rescue a sport lost in the labyrinth of pay-per-view. Global brands like Nike want him in their ads." They also added, "Pacquiao has a myth of origin equal to that of any Greek or Roman hero. He leaves the Philippines to make it even bigger, conquering the world again and again to bring back riches to his family and friends."[136][138] He became the eighth Filipino to grace the cover of the prestigious magazine, after former Philippine presidents Manuel L. Quezon, Ramon Magsaysay, Ferdinand Marcos, Corazon Aquino, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Benigno Aquino III and Filipino actress and environmentalist Chin Chin Gutierrez. Pacquiao was also featured on the cover of Reader’s Digest Asia, where a seven-page story was written about the Filipino boxing superstar. The issue came out before Pacquiao’s epic match against De La Hoya on November 2008.
Recognitions

International:
2000–09 Boxing Writers Association of America Fighter of the Decade[139]
2000–09 HBO Fighter of the Decade[140]
2006, 2008, and 2009 Boxing Writers Association Fighter of the Year[139][141]
2006, 2008 and 2009 ESPN Fighter of the Year[142]
2006, 2008, and 2009 The Ring Fighter of the Year
2001–2010 World Boxing Council Boxer of the Decade [143]
2008 Sports Illustrated Boxer of the Year[144]
2008 Yahoo! Sports Fighter of the Year[145]
2008 and 2009 ESPN Star's Champion of Champions[146]
2008 and 2009 World Boxing Council Boxer of the Year[147][148]
2008, 2009 and 2010 The Ring No.1 Pound-for-Pound (year-end)
2009 Ask Men Most Influential Men (ranked 24th)[149]
2009 ESPN Knockout of the Year (in Round 2 against Ricky Hatton)[150]
2009 ESPY Awards Best Fighter[151]
2009 Forbes Magazine World's Highest-Paid Athletes (ranked 6th)[152]
2009 Sports Illustrated Fighter of the Year[153]
2009 The Ring Knockout of the Year (in Round 2 against Ricky Hatton)
2009 TIME 100 Most Influential People (Heroes and Icons Category)[154]
2009 and 2010 Forbes Magazine Celebrity 100 (ranked 57th and 55th)[155]
2010 Bleacher Report Most Exciting Athletes of All Time (ranked 85th)[156]
2010 World Boxing Organization Fighter of the Year[157]
2010 Yahoo! Sports Boxing's Most Influential (ranked 25th) [158]
National:
2000–09 Philippine Sportswriters Association Athlete of the Decade[159]
2002, 2003, 2004, 2006 and 2008 PSA Sportsman of the Year
2003 Presidential Medal of Merit
2003 and 2010 Congressional Medal of Achievement / Distinction / Honor
2006 Order of Lakandula with the rank of "Champion for Life" (Kampeon Habambuhay)[67]
2008 Philippine Legion of Honor with the rank of "Officer" (Pinuno)[160]
2008 University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Honorary Award for Sports Excellence[161]
2009 Order of Sikatuna with the rank of Datu (Grand Cross with Gold Distinction)
2011 Gabriel "Flash" Elorde Memorial "Quintessential Athlete" Award

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