You’re not a Filipino if you don’t know the ‘Pambansang Kamao’, Manny Pacquiao. The world-famous artist and a remarkable man in his time. He makes every Filipino proud in every fight he’s been through, winner or not.
Pacman is a name that makes you proud as a Filipino. From humble beginnings to now a popular icon, an inspiration to countless people everywhere, Pacman still remains a true epitome of success and comes to those who never surrender.
Who is Manny Pacquiao?
Emmanuel “Manny” Dapidran Pacquiao, widely-known as Pacman, is a Filipino world’s highest-paid professional boxer, a family man with five kids and also a politician who is currently serving as Philippine Senator and a party president of the PDP–Laban party—born December 17, 1978, in Kibawe, Bukidnon province, Mindanao, Philippines. He became famous for winning titles more than any other boxers in history.
His family is very well known that even his mother, also known as Dionesia Pacquiao, is all over the internet world. Dionesia Pacquiao is his stage mother and a lucky charm in every fight that gives off luck and spiritual prayers. While his wife, Jinkee Pacquiao, is known for his great sense of fashion. Manny Pacquiao’s kids are engaged in different hobbies like singing, sports and even on social media like Tiktok. Below are the names of his kids.
- Michael Pacquiao
- Emmanuel Pacquiao
- Israel Pacquiao
- Mary Divine Grace Pacquiao
- Queen Elizabeth Pacquiao
What are his titles?
Manny Pacquiao strives harder to get where he is today. He and his family had a tough life back then, and these titles are his token for his hardships and pain. He won twelve major world titles with eight different weight divisions, which, according to historians, is the most extensive record in boxing. This is also the reason why Manny Pacquiao is popular all around the world.
Here are his major titles:
WBC Flyweight Champion (112 lbs) in 8/12 KO
Date: December 04, 1998
Against/Opponent: Chatchai Sasaki
From: Thailand
IBF Super Bantamweight Champion (122lbs) in 6/12 TKO
Date: June 23, 2001
Against/Opponent: Lehlo Ledwaba
From: South Africa
WBC Super Featherweight (130 lbs) in 12/12 SDD
Date: March 15, 2008
Against/Opponent: Juan Manuel Marquez
From: Mexico
The Ring Featherweight (126 lbs) in 11/12 TKO
Date: November 15, 2003
Against/Opponent: Marco Antonio Barrera
From: Mexico
WBC Lightweight (135 lbs) in 9/12 TKO
Date: June 28, 2008
Against/Opponent: David Diaz
From: United States
IBO Light Welterweight (140 lbs) in 2nd KO
Date: May 02, 2009
Against/Opponent: Ricky Hatton
From: United Kingdom
WBO Welterweight (147 lbs) in 12/12 TKO
Date: November 14, 2009
Against/Opponent: Miguel Cotto
From: Puerto Rico
WBC Super Welterweight (154 lbs) in Unanimous Decision
Date: November 13, 2010
Against/Opponent: Antonio Margarito
From: Mexico
Manny Pacquiao won eight major world titles in different titles, one minor world title, three-ring magazine titles, and he even won five more lineal titles. Not just that, he also won a lot of regional or international titles and honorary boxing titles.
His career in boxing didn’t just stop in the boxing ring but also in the field of media. You can also watch him all over the news, television, commercials and many forms of social media. He travelled to many different countries for every fight he had with his family as much as possible, most especially his lucky charm and ‘supportive mom on the ring’ Dionesia Pacquiao.
Who are Manny Pacquiao’s opponents?
Most of them are popular opponents of Manny Pacquiao because of having multiple fights they have been through and the most awaited fights. I’m pretty sure you also know them just by looking and reading their names. Some of their names are listed below.
- Chatchai Sasakul
- Lehlonoholo Ledwaba
- Marco Antonio Barrera
- Juan Manuel Marquez
- Erik Morales
- Oscar Larios
- David Diaz
- Oscar De La Hoya
- Ricky Hatton
- Miguel Cotto
- Floyd Mayweather Jr.
- Antonio Margarito
- Timothy Bradley
- John Medina
- Lolito Laroa
In addition to having these names, Pacman has become a huge success, both in and out of the ring. No wonder he’s been tagged with the title of the Pambansang Kamao, as if his punch weighs the whole Filipino people’s backing.
Being a humble man, he never limits himself, and continues to serve his countrymen every step of the way, whether through politics or in the ring. Pacman’s “kababayan” attests to his generosity and philanthropy. He’s supported left and right charities, but everyone who knew him from day one knows how good of a heart is behind every punch.
Manny Pacquiao is the living proof of ‘no pain, no gain’. May his pain, hardship, dedication and passion in his career be our inspiration in life that no matter what happens, any obstacle and problem you get, you can do it like how Manny Pacquiao strives for it. Just like what he is today.
