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Manny Pacquiao

Emmanuel 'Manny' Dapidran Pacquiao is a Filipino professional boxer, born on December 17, 1978. He is the first eight-division world champion, winning 10 world titles, as well as being the first to win the lineal championship in four different weight classes. In May 2010, Pacquiao was elected to the House of Representatives in the 15th Congress of the Philippines, representing the province of Sarangani.

Born

17 Dec 1978

Industry

Sport, Politics

Job Title

Athlete, Politician

As Filipino tennis star Alex Eala rides a career upswing, her supportive parents Mike and Rizza are also in the spotlight. Photo: @alex.eala/Instagram

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Meet Filipino tennis star Alex Eala’s parents, Mike and Rizza

Her dad Mike is a corporate executive, while mum Rizza is a former national swimmer and comes from a family of athletes.

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Manny Pacquiao

Meet Filipino tennis star Alex Eala’s parents, Mike and Rizza

Her dad Mike is a corporate executive, while mum Rizza is a former national swimmer and comes from a family of athletes.

Pacquiao-founded league to join East Asia Super League as new partner next season

Philippines’ Manny Pacquiao says Floyd Mayweather fight ‘not an exhibition’

Mayweather says rematch with Pacquiao an exhibition, with venue still undecided

Boxer also says the September 19 bout may not be at the Sphere in Las Vegas: ‘we don’t know exactly where the fight is going to be at’.

Mayweather to fight Pacquiao in long-awaited Las Vegas rematch in September

Bout announced days after Floyd Mayweather comes out of retirement and will be rematch of blockbuster 2015 clash.

Pacquiao returns to Las Vegas for 10-round exhibition fight against Provodnikov

Manny Pacquiao looking forward to ‘great fight’ against former world champion Ruslan Provodnikov on April 18.

Biggest fight in Japanese boxing history: ‘Monster’ Inoue has plan for Nakatani

Two of world’s best pound-for pound boxers must first clear Mexican opposition before Nakatani can have shot at Inoue’s title.

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao hints at possible rematch with Floyd Mayweather

Filipino former world champion says he is involved in ‘a lot of ongoing negotiations’ and a bout against the unbeaten American is one of them.

Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton dies aged 46

Body of British boxer reportedly found at his home in Manchester on Sunday morning.

Smoke and mirrors: cannabis drama swirls around Philippine Senate’s ‘bad boy’

Ex-action star Robin Padilla’s past antics have spanned a live-streamed wardrobe malfunction and an IV drip session in his Senate office.

Chicken run: Philippine police chief floors Duterte’s son in phantom fight

Sebastian ‘Baste’ Duterte’s viral public challenge against police chief Nicolas Torre fizzled into farce after he left the country.

Pacquiao only the latest boxing great to risk his legacy for lure of the ring

The 46-year-old Filipino came out of retirement on Saturday to fight Mario Barrios but fell short as the American escaped with a draw.

Barrios holds off battling Pacquiao to retain WBC welterweight crown

Mario Barrios pushed all the way in Las Vegas, manages to salvage majority draw in fight against Filipino icon.

Pacquiao set to spring surprise as he targets Barrios’ belt in comeback fight

The 46-year-old Filipino says he feels rejuvenated after four years away from the ring but is underdog against Mexican-American champion.

After Pacquiao and Hatton, now Rex Tso joins veterans returning to pro boxing

‘If boxers who are seven, eight years older can return, why can’t I?’ Hong Kong’s Tso says as he resumes quest to win a world title.

Pacquiao honoured by hall of fame, Philippine fighter says ‘best is yet to come’

Manny Pacquiao has been enshrined in boxing’s hall of fame, but he’s getting back in the ring next month for shot at WBC champion Mario Barrios.

Pacquiao going all in on boxing return, says he’s done with Philippine politics

Former eight-division world champion returns to ring next month, but says Mario Barrios title fight not a one-shot deal.

Pacquiao to end retirement and fight Barrios for welterweight title in Las Vegas

Filipino boxing icon to return to ring after four years at age 46, according to ESPN report.

Pacquiao gets new opponent for Japan exhibition fight after Suzuki cries off hurt

The 45-year-old multiple world champion from the Philippines will now face Japanese mixed martial artist Rukiya Anpo on July 28 in Saitama in a 68kg 3-round boxing bout.

In this corner … 5 of the richest boxers in the world – net worths, ranked

Manny Pacquiao makes the list, but what about his long-time rival in the ring, Floyd Mayweather? The latter retired professionally but still earned US$30 million for an exhibition match

‘I was crying’: influential Philippine pastor linked to Duterte accused of rape

Apollo Quiboloy, 73, heads a sect in Davao City where it is alleged he repeatedly assaulted young women. He has close ties to Rodrigo Duterte and is on the FBI’s wanted list.

Inside the glamorous life of Manny Pacquiao’s wife, Jinkee

As the wife of boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, it’s no wonder Jinkee Pacquiao has access to many of the finer things in life – from five-star holidays and private jets to the latest designer bags

Pacquiao exploring options to box at Paris Olympics for Philippines

The Filipino boxing icon – a former eight-division world champion – wants to win gold and then finally retire for good.

Pacquiao warned by McGregor manager ‘justice will be served’ at trial

Paradigm Sports CEO Audie Attar says his agency will ‘cut off 100 per cent of Manny’s opportunities to earn money in the United States’ after March trial.

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Philippines makes fresh push to save Mary Jane Veloso from Indonesia’s death row

The Filipino mother of two was moments away from facing the firing squad in 2015 when President Joko Widodo granted a reprieve. Her supporters claim an international drugs syndicate duped her into trafficking heroin.

Pacquiao to hold talks over boxing return in Saudi Arabia

Retired Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao eyes fight with French former sparring partner Jaber Zayani in Riyadh exhibition.

From BTS to Jackie Chan, celebrities who became tourism ambassadors

What better way to bring in tourists than by using a celebrity? Taylor Swift, Chris Hemsworth, Cristiano Ronaldo, Rihanna and many more have all lent their star power to the cause.

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