Manny Pacquiao

Also known by his nickname "Pacman", Manny Pacquiao is internationally known for his boxing prowess. He is also an actor, product endorser, recording artist and frustrated politician.

The many faces of Manny Pacquiao
The many faces of Manny Pacquiao

Just The Facts

  1. Manny Pacquiao started his professional boxing career at the age of 16, right about when most guys his age were fantasizing about their first oral sex.
  2. He is considered the "pound-for-pound king" and made roughly $20 million in his last bout with Britain's Ricky Hatton.
  3. His professional record is 49 victories with 37 knockouts, 3 losses and 2 draws, which means he's likely to knock the crap out of you should you unfortunately face him in the ring.

Cracked on Manny Pacquiao

Pacquiao is the first Asian to hold five world titles in five different weight divisions, something that is as difficult to do as spell/pronounce his last name.   

Pacquiao Knockdown

Seriously though, five titles in five divisions is totally fucking awesome.

 

Notable Opponents

Marco Antonio Barrera

Standing toe-to-toe with the "Baby-faced Assassin", and having been knocked down in the first round in a hostile Alamodome, the then 24-year old Pacquiao proceeded to methodically demolish the heavily favored Mexican until the latter's corner threw in the towel in the 11th round.

 

Erik Morales
In a classic trilogy, it was Pacquiao who absolutely dominated Morales in the last fight, knocking him out in 3 rounds. However, it would not be the last time they see each other, as they cross paths for the last time.

Ah, nothing like two former rivals sharing beer.
 
 
Oscar de la Hoya
Oscar de la Hoya was Pacquiao's idol growing up. So much so that when he beat him in a TKO, Pacquiao rushed to him and said "You're still my idol". Which is nice, except that when you think about it, it's like getting beaten by a bully and him coming back to return your lunch box.

 

Movies

A film that was based on Pacquiao's life was released in 2006 depicting his rise to stardom. The film flopped, however, despite strong marketing. Pacquiao, wisely enough, concluded that the film bombed because something was missing from the movie: Manny Pacquiao.

 
So, doing what any man with enormous wallet would do, he made a big-budget action movie starring himself and some of the most respected actors in the Philippines, with well-written plot and good-enough special effects. This movie promptly bombed as well.

 

Politics

In 2007, Pacquiao ran for a Congress seat in the Philippine elections. He was defeated however, by his opponent Dalisay Antonino-Custodio, which gives her the distinction of handing Pacquiao his most disappointing loss.
 
This prompted Pacquiao to abandon politics entirely and concentrate instead on boxing, which is what he does best.
 
Just kidding.
 
Pacquiao has stated numerous times that after his boxing career is over, he plans to run again for office. So if you're Oscar dela Hoya, chances are you punched the future President of the Philippines square in the face. Not bad, golden boy.