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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

Floyd Mayweather

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.

30 Oct 2025 - 5:09PM

Boxing

Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton dies aged 46

14 Sep 2025 - 9:37PM

The Philippines

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

19 Aug 2025 - 3:47PMvideocam

The Philippines

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.

28 Jul 2025 - 3:31PM

Boxing

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.

21 Jul 2025 - 10:19PM

Boxing

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.

20 Jul 2025 - 1:00PM

Boxing

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.

17 Jul 2025 - 7:00PM

Manny Pacquiao (left) and WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios will face off at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Saturday. Photo: AP

Boxing

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.

9 Jul 2025 - 11:00AM

Boxing

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.

9 Jun 2025 - 9:47AM

Boxing

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.

4 Jun 2025 - 9:30AM

Manny Pacquiao will return to the ring on July 19 for a WBC welterweight title fight against Mario Barrios. Photo: AFP

Boxing

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.

9 May 2025 - 7:49AM

Manny Pacquiao is reportedly returning to the ring to fight Mario Barrios. Photo: AFP

Boxing

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.

28 Jun 2024 - 6:44PM

Millionaires and billionaires

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

15 Mar 2024 - 7:00PM

The Philippines

‘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.

26 Jan 2024 - 9:31PM

Apollo Quiboloy, head of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ sect, is wanted by the FBI. Photo: AFP

Fame and celebrity

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

11 Jan 2024 - 5:59PM

Jinkee Pacquiao is the former vice governor of Sarangani in the Philippines – and is also Manny Pacquiao’s wife. Photos: @jinkeepacquiao/Instagram

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

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.

30 Aug 2023 - 6:31PM

Boxing

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.

28 Jan 2023 - 2:44PM

Video | Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao hints at comeback to pro boxing

12 Oct 2022 - 6:00PM

Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao teases potential return to professional sport

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The Philippines

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.

7 Sep 2022 - 3:42PM

Boxing

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.

7 Sep 2022 - 1:06AM

Tourism

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.

7 May 2022 - 5:22AM

BTS are honorary tourism ambassadors for Seoul.

The Philippines

Pacquiao wants Manila-Beijing peace panel to resolve South China Sea row

The boxer-turned-presidential candidate sought to deepen ties with the US and said China ‘should not abuse and trample on’ the Philippines’ rights.

16 Feb 2022 - 1:13PMvideocam

Philippine presidential candidate Manny Pacquiao. Photo: AFP

The Philippines

Philippine response to Typhoon Rai could affect next year’s election

Analysts say the massive damage and response of candidates could sway voters in the May 2022 presidential election.

21 Dec 2021 - 10:50PMvideocam

Boxing

Japanese boxing star Naoya Inoue sets sight on big money and US stardom

Undefeated Japanese boxing star Naoya Inoue is on a fast track to stardom, after signing with Bob Arum’s Top Rank and making waves in Las Vegas.

1 Dec 2021 - 2:40PM

The Philippines

Pacquiao backs an Ampatuan for governor, 12 years after massacre

Hadji Yasser Ampatuan, who allegedly was present during the planning of the infamous killings, is to run against the very man the massacre targeted – Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu.

23 Nov 2021 - 7:22PM

Yasser Ampatuan’s bid for governor of Mindanao has been endorsed by Manny Pacquiao. Photo: Handout

Boxing

Pacquiao for president? Here’s how much the boxing icon has earned so far

One of the best and richest fighters of all time, the Philipines’ ‘Pac-Man’ has finally hung up his gloves – but is now aiming to use his fame and fortune to propel him to the presidency

12 Oct 2021 - 11:00AM

Legendary Filipino boxing champion and senator Manny Pacquiao at the launch of his own crypto currency in Manila in September 2019. In September, Pacquiao, the first fighter to be world champion at eight different weights, accepted the nomination of his PDP-Laban party to run for president in 2022. Photo: EPA-EFE

The Philippines

Explainer | Philippine presidential election: the candidates and their China policies

The deadline to enter has passed and among the big names in with a shot are Panfilo Lacson, Ferdinand Marcos Jnr, Isko Moreno, Manny Pacquiao, Ronald dela Rosa and Leni Robredo.

9 Oct 2021 - 3:11AMvideocam

The Philippines

Robredo to battle Marcos for Philippine presidency

Just 24 hours after the son of dictator Ferdinand Marcos entered the presidential race, his arch-rival Leni Robredo announces she is ready ‘to battle’.

8 Oct 2021 - 9:08AMvideocam

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Manny Pacquiao

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

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

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.

.css-rcruog{color:#C79A00;}Video | Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao hints at comeback to pro boxing

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.

Pacquiao wants Manila-Beijing peace panel to resolve South China Sea row

The boxer-turned-presidential candidate sought to deepen ties with the US and said China ‘should not abuse and trample on’ the Philippines’ rights.

Philippine response to Typhoon Rai could affect next year’s election

Analysts say the massive damage and response of candidates could sway voters in the May 2022 presidential election.

Japanese boxing star Naoya Inoue sets sight on big money and US stardom

Undefeated Japanese boxing star Naoya Inoue is on a fast track to stardom, after signing with Bob Arum’s Top Rank and making waves in Las Vegas.

Pacquiao backs an Ampatuan for governor, 12 years after massacre

Hadji Yasser Ampatuan, who allegedly was present during the planning of the infamous killings, is to run against the very man the massacre targeted – Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu.

Pacquiao for president? Here’s how much the boxing icon has earned so far

One of the best and richest fighters of all time, the Philipines’ ‘Pac-Man’ has finally hung up his gloves – but is now aiming to use his fame and fortune to propel him to the presidency

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Explainer | Philippine presidential election: the candidates and their China policies

The deadline to enter has passed and among the big names in with a shot are Panfilo Lacson, Ferdinand Marcos Jnr, Isko Moreno, Manny Pacquiao, Ronald dela Rosa and Leni Robredo.

Robredo to battle Marcos for Philippine presidency

Just 24 hours after the son of dictator Ferdinand Marcos entered the presidential race, his arch-rival Leni Robredo announces she is ready ‘to battle’.

Video | Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao hints at comeback to pro boxing

Explainer | Philippine presidential election: the candidates and their China policies