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Manny Pacquiao, also known as Pac-Man, is a Filipino boxer, politician, and media personality who is the world’s first and only eight-division boxing champion. Pacquiao has a long list of world titles under his belt, and he is the first boxer to win lineal titles in four different categories.
His rise from poverty to international acclaim is a fascinating story. Pacquiao is hugely famous in the Philippines, where he appears in movies, commercials, and television shows, as well as having his name on a postage stamp.
He has been dubbed ‘Fighter of the Year’ three times by ‘The Ring’ magazine. He was elected to the House of Representatives in both the 15th and 16th Congresses of the Philippines, representing the province of Sarangani.
Height / Weight / Age
Born on the 17th of December 1978. Manny doesn’t appear to be much taller and their heel height measures 5 feet 5 inches while his weight is 62 kg approximately.
Pacquiao appears to have a muscular body figure with a measurement of 40-32-33, his biceps measure 12 inches and he wears number 11 in the shoe size. Pacquiao has black colored hair and the color of his eyes is black as well.
Date Of Birth | December 17, 1978 |
Age | 45 Years |
Height | In Centimetres – 166 cm
In Feet and Inches – 5′ 5″ |
Weight | In Kilograms – 62 Kg
In Pounds – 136 lbs |
Body Measurements | 40-32-33 |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Shoe Size | 11 (US) |
Net Worth
Manny Pacquiao has been one of the most popular sports stars in the Philippines and has participated in different sports and various tournaments.
Manny is profoundly known as one of the best Filipino boxes and has earned most of his wealth from his career in sports and coaching. The total net worth estimated for Manny Pacquiao is $50 million US dollars as of now.
Education / Family
A native of the Philippines, Manny Pacquiao was born and raised in Kibawe, Bukidnon. Pacquiao is the son of Sean Dolan and Lisa Dolan and grew up along with his brothers and sisters. After studying at Saavedra Saway Elementary School, he attended the South-Western University as well as Notre Dame of Dadiangas University.
Name |
Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao |
Nickname | Manny Pacquiao |
Birth Place | Kibawe, Bukidnon, Philippines |
Profession | Politician, Businessman, TV Host, Actor, and Boxer |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
School | Department of Education, Saavedra Saway Elementary School |
College | South Western University, Notre Dame of Dadiangas University |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Nationality | Filipino |
Home Town | Kibawe, Bukidnon, Philippines |
Fathers Name | Sean Dolan (Supervisor of New Jersey School) |
Mothers Name | Lisa Dolan (Founder of a Hair Salon) |
Brothers | Domingo Silvestre, Alberto “Bobby” Pacquiao, Rogelio Pacquiao
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Sisters | Liza Silvestre-Onding, Isidra Pacquiao-Paglinawan |
Career / Fashion And Style
Pacquiao moved to Manila at the age of 14 and joined the Philippine national amateur boxing team. He has a 60-4 amateur record. Pacquiao, on January 22, 1995, made his professional debut by winning a four-round bout in the light flyweight division against Edmund “Enting” Ignacio.
His first major boxing achievement came in December 1998, when he won against Thailand’s Chatchai Sasakul and was awarded the WBC flyweight title. He won his WBC international title when he defended it against Oscar Larios in July 2006.
Manny competed for the WBC lightweight championship in June 2008, and he won it by knocking out David Diaz in the ninth round. He beat Ricky Hatton in May 2009 to win The Ring’s junior welterweight championship. Manny Pacquiao fought Timothy Bradley in a 12-round fight on June 9, 2012, to retain his WBO welterweight crown.
Bradley was victorious in the battle. Pacquiao was named one of the winners of the Philippine Senate seat by the Commission of Elections in May 2016. Pacquiao has claimed the WBA welterweight championship in July 2019.
Girlfriends, Affairs, Wife, and More
The popular sports star has dated many celebrities but has been married since the year 2000 to Jinkee Jamora. Pacquiao and Jinkee have two daughters and three sons together.
Girlfriend | Krista Ranillo (2009-2010),
Ara Mina (2007), Jinkee Pacquiao (2000-Present) |
Marital Status | Married Since 2000 |
Wife | Jinkee Jamora (Politician)
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Children | Son – Michael Pacquiao, Emmanuel Pacquiao Jr., Israel Pacquiao
Daughter – Queen Elizabeth Pacquiao and Mary Divine Grace Pacquiao |
Favorite Things
Here we provide you the list of Manny Pacquiao’s favorite things.
Favorite Sports | Basketball, Boxing and American Football |
Favorite Cars | Hummer, Ferrari |
Favorite Colour | Black |
Favorite Holiday Destinations | Switzerland |
Favorite Food | Milk Shakes and Fruits |
Favorite Things To Do | Reading Books and Horse Riding |
Some Interesting Facts About Manny Pacquiao
- Pacquiao has been promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the Philippine Army Reserve Force.
- In 2006, 2008, and 2009, he was named BWAA Fighter of the Year.
- Manny Pacquiao was dubbed Fighter of the Decade by many organizations during the prestigious 2000s.
- Pacquiao also owns the “MP Hotel Warriors,” a basketball team that competes in the Philippine Basketball Association Developmental League.
- On June 21, 2006, a film based on Pacquiao’s life was released called “Pacquiao: The Movie.”
- It’s been claimed that world champion Pacquiao has been using performance-enhancing drugs to help him maintain his stamina and quick movements throughout his fights.
- Reader’s Digest Asia has featured Manny Pacquiao on the cover.
- Pacquiao has participated in several programs to assist with cancer research and treatment centers in Mindanao as a humanitarian worker.
- Manny Pacquiao is the first athlete to be featured on a Philippine postage stamp.