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Manny Pacquiao

2011-12-31T04:17:45Z

Tom1984: /* External Links */

[[file:MannyPac.jpg|thumb|left|300px]]
<boxer>006129</boxer>
'''Trainer:''' [[Freddie Roach]] (2001 - present) 
'''Manager:''' [[Shelly Finkel]] 
'''Promoter:''' [[Top Rank]] 
'''[[:Category:Manny Pacquiao Gallery|Manny Pacquiao Gallery]]
 

Older brother [[Bobby Pacquiao]].
 

'''Manny Pacquiao''', sometimes known simply as "Pac Man," began his career in 1995, at age 16. He won his first couple of fights, before bumping into [[Rustico Torrecampo]], who scored a [[Manny Pacquiao vs. Rustico Torrecampo|third-round KO]] over Pacquiao. Pacquiao went forward with his career, before fighting [[Chokchai Chockvivat]] for the [[OPBF]] flyweight title. A few fights later in December of 1998, Pacquiao fought [[WBC]] flyweight champion [[Chatchai Sasakul]]. The bout was very even, the champion being elusive and a good counter puncher. Pacquiao won by KO in round eight, after which Sasakul did not get up for a few minutes. Pacquiao's next noteworthy assignment came when he fought [[Lehlohonolo Ledwaba]] for the [[IBF]] [[IBF Super Bantamweight Champion|122 lb title]]. Pacquiao came as a late sub on a few weeks notice and dominated the fight, [[Lehlohonolo Ledwaba vs. Manny Pacquiao|knocking out the champ in six rounds]]. Pacquiao made a string of IBF title defenses before moving up in weight and fighting [[Marco Antonio Barrera]]. Pacquiao boxed well and his southpaw style seemed to be troubling Barrera. Pacquiao knocked down Barrera three times in [[Manny Pacquiao vs. Marco Antonio Barrera (1st meeting)|this fight]]. Next Pacquiao fought [[Juan Manuel Marquez]]. Marquez was down three times in the first round. However, Marquez did come back to win many of the latter rounds and secure a [[Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Manny Pacquiao (1st meeting)|draw]]. Pacquiao was then signed for a match with [[Erik Morales]], at 130 pounds after a rematch with Marquez never materialized, because of Marquez demanding far too much money. In a candidate for Fight of the Year, Morales won a slim [[Manny Pacquiao vs. Erik Morales (1st meeting)|decision]] against Pacquiao, winning on all three judges scorecards by scores of 115-113.

He came back from the Morales defeat to [[Manny Pacquiao vs. Hector Velazquez|knockout]] [[Hector Velazquez]] in six rounds. In January 2006, Pacquiao scored one of the biggest victories of his career, when he stopped Erik Morales in the 10th round of their [[Manny Pacquiao vs. Erik Morales (2nd meeting)|rematch]], the first stoppage loss of Morales career.

Pacquiao is extraordinarily popular in the Philippines, where he is currently the most popular athlete in his country. Pacquiao has branched into acting in Filipino movies and various business ventures as well, including a number of commercial endorsements, seen almost everyday on local TV. Pacquiao carried his country's flag at the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympic games.

==Regional & Minor Titles==
*[[IBO]] Light Welterweight Title (2009 - 2010)
*[[WBC]] International Super Featherweight Title (September 2005 - November 2007)
*[[WBC]] International Super Bantamweight Title (1999 - 2001)
*[[OPBF]] Flyweight Title (1997 - 1998)

==World Titles==
*[[WBC]] Light Middleweight Title
*[[WBO]] Welterweight Title
*[[WBC]] Lightweight Title
*[[WBC]] Super Featherweight Title
*[[IBF]] Super Bantamweight Title
*[[WBC]] Flyweight Title

==Other Title Claims==
Pacquiao was recognized as champion at featherweight by ''[[The Ring Magazine|The Ring]]'' magazine. The website, Cyber Boxing Zone, also recognizes this claim. Pacquiao vacated his featherweight claim, after his loss to Erik Morales, expressing a desire to continue fighting at 130 pounds. Pacquiao knocked out Ricky Hatton on May 2, 2009, to win the lineal (as recognized by the Cyber Boxing Zone), [[The Ring Magazine|The Ring]], and [[IBO]] junior welterweight titles.

==Awards & Recognitions==
*2006, 2008 & 2009 ESPN "Fighter of the Year"
*2006, 2008 & 2009 [[Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year]]
*2006, 2008 & 2009 [[Boxing Writers Association of America Fighter of the Year]]
*2007 [[WBHOF: Fighter of the Year|World Boxing Hall of Fame Fighter of the Year]]
*Pacquiao's second round KO over [[Ricky Hatton]] was named the 2009 [[Ring Magazine Knockout of the Year]].
*Voted the 2000-2009 "Fighter of the Decade" by the [[Boxing Writers Association of America]].

==External Links==
*[http://mannypacquiao.ph Official website]
*[http://mannypacquiaofan.com Fan site]
*IMDB [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1301525 Pacquiao page]
*MannyPack Supplements [http://www.onlinereview.usana.com Manny Pacquiao]

{{start box}}
{{Succession box|
before=[[Chatchai Sasakul]]|
title=[[WBC Flyweight Champion]]|
after=[[Medgoen Singsurat]]|
years=1998 Dec 4 – 1999 Sep 17 '''Stripped (failed to make weight)'''
}}
{{Succession box|
before=[[Lehlohonolo Ledwaba]]|
title=[[IBF Super Bantamweight Champion]]|
after=[[Israel Vazquez]]|
years=2001 Jun 23 – 2003 '''Vacated'''
}}
{{Succession box|
before=[[Juan Manuel Marquez]]|
title=[[WBC Super Featherweight Champion]]|
after=[[Humberto Soto]]|
years=2008 Mar 15 – 2008 Jul '''Vacated'''|
}}
{{Succession box|
before=[[David Diaz]]|
title=[[WBC Lightweight Champion]]|
after=[[Edwin Valero]]|
years=2008 Jun 28 – 2009 Feb 24 '''Vacated'''
}}
{{Incumbent succession box|
before=[[Miguel Angel Cotto]]|
title=[[WBO Welterweight Champion]]|
start=2009 Nov 14|
after=—
}}
{{Succession box|
before=[[Sergio Gabriel Martinez]] Vacated|
title=[[WBC Light Middleweight Champion]]|
after=[[Saul Alvarez]]|
years=2010 Nov 13 – 2011 Feb '''Vacated'''
}}
{{end box}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Pacquiao, Manny}}
[[Category:World Flyweight Champions]]
[[Category:World Super Bantamweight Champions]]
[[Category:World Super Featherweight Champions]]
[[Category:World Lightweight Champions]]
[[Category:World Welterweight Champions]]
[[Category:World Light Middleweight Champions]]
[[Category:Six Division World Champions]]
[[Category:Filipino World Champions]]
[[Category:Southpaw World Champions]]
[[Category:Promoters]]
[[Category:Managers]]
[[Category:Actors]]

Manny Pacquiao

2011-12-31T04:16:06Z

Tom1984: /* External Links */

[[file:MannyPac.jpg|thumb|left|300px]]
<boxer>006129</boxer>
'''Trainer:''' [[Freddie Roach]] (2001 - present) 
'''Manager:''' [[Shelly Finkel]] 
'''Promoter:''' [[Top Rank]] 
'''[[:Category:Manny Pacquiao Gallery|Manny Pacquiao Gallery]]
 

Older brother [[Bobby Pacquiao]].
 

'''Manny Pacquiao''', sometimes known simply as "Pac Man," began his career in 1995, at age 16. He won his first couple of fights, before bumping into [[Rustico Torrecampo]], who scored a [[Manny Pacquiao vs. Rustico Torrecampo|third-round KO]] over Pacquiao. Pacquiao went forward with his career, before fighting [[Chokchai Chockvivat]] for the [[OPBF]] flyweight title. A few fights later in December of 1998, Pacquiao fought [[WBC]] flyweight champion [[Chatchai Sasakul]]. The bout was very even, the champion being elusive and a good counter puncher. Pacquiao won by KO in round eight, after which Sasakul did not get up for a few minutes. Pacquiao's next noteworthy assignment came when he fought [[Lehlohonolo Ledwaba]] for the [[IBF]] [[IBF Super Bantamweight Champion|122 lb title]]. Pacquiao came as a late sub on a few weeks notice and dominated the fight, [[Lehlohonolo Ledwaba vs. Manny Pacquiao|knocking out the champ in six rounds]]. Pacquiao made a string of IBF title defenses before moving up in weight and fighting [[Marco Antonio Barrera]]. Pacquiao boxed well and his southpaw style seemed to be troubling Barrera. Pacquiao knocked down Barrera three times in [[Manny Pacquiao vs. Marco Antonio Barrera (1st meeting)|this fight]]. Next Pacquiao fought [[Juan Manuel Marquez]]. Marquez was down three times in the first round. However, Marquez did come back to win many of the latter rounds and secure a [[Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Manny Pacquiao (1st meeting)|draw]]. Pacquiao was then signed for a match with [[Erik Morales]], at 130 pounds after a rematch with Marquez never materialized, because of Marquez demanding far too much money. In a candidate for Fight of the Year, Morales won a slim [[Manny Pacquiao vs. Erik Morales (1st meeting)|decision]] against Pacquiao, winning on all three judges scorecards by scores of 115-113.

He came back from the Morales defeat to [[Manny Pacquiao vs. Hector Velazquez|knockout]] [[Hector Velazquez]] in six rounds. In January 2006, Pacquiao scored one of the biggest victories of his career, when he stopped Erik Morales in the 10th round of their [[Manny Pacquiao vs. Erik Morales (2nd meeting)|rematch]], the first stoppage loss of Morales career.

Pacquiao is extraordinarily popular in the Philippines, where he is currently the most popular athlete in his country. Pacquiao has branched into acting in Filipino movies and various business ventures as well, including a number of commercial endorsements, seen almost everyday on local TV. Pacquiao carried his country's flag at the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympic games.

==Regional & Minor Titles==
*[[IBO]] Light Welterweight Title (2009 - 2010)
*[[WBC]] International Super Featherweight Title (September 2005 - November 2007)
*[[WBC]] International Super Bantamweight Title (1999 - 2001)
*[[OPBF]] Flyweight Title (1997 - 1998)

==World Titles==
*[[WBC]] Light Middleweight Title
*[[WBO]] Welterweight Title
*[[WBC]] Lightweight Title
*[[WBC]] Super Featherweight Title
*[[IBF]] Super Bantamweight Title
*[[WBC]] Flyweight Title

==Other Title Claims==
Pacquiao was recognized as champion at featherweight by ''[[The Ring Magazine|The Ring]]'' magazine. The website, Cyber Boxing Zone, also recognizes this claim. Pacquiao vacated his featherweight claim, after his loss to Erik Morales, expressing a desire to continue fighting at 130 pounds. Pacquiao knocked out Ricky Hatton on May 2, 2009, to win the lineal (as recognized by the Cyber Boxing Zone), [[The Ring Magazine|The Ring]], and [[IBO]] junior welterweight titles.

==Awards & Recognitions==
*2006, 2008 & 2009 ESPN "Fighter of the Year"
*2006, 2008 & 2009 [[Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year]]
*2006, 2008 & 2009 [[Boxing Writers Association of America Fighter of the Year]]
*2007 [[WBHOF: Fighter of the Year|World Boxing Hall of Fame Fighter of the Year]]
*Pacquiao's second round KO over [[Ricky Hatton]] was named the 2009 [[Ring Magazine Knockout of the Year]].
*Voted the 2000-2009 "Fighter of the Decade" by the [[Boxing Writers Association of America]].

==External Links==
*[http://mannypacquiao.ph Official website]
*[http://mannypacquiaofan.com Fan site]
*IMDB [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1301525 Pacquiao page]
*MannyPac Supplements[http://www.onlinereview.usana.com Manny Pacquiao]

{{start box}}
{{Succession box|
before=[[Chatchai Sasakul]]|
title=[[WBC Flyweight Champion]]|
after=[[Medgoen Singsurat]]|
years=1998 Dec 4 – 1999 Sep 17 '''Stripped (failed to make weight)'''
}}
{{Succession box|
before=[[Lehlohonolo Ledwaba]]|
title=[[IBF Super Bantamweight Champion]]|
after=[[Israel Vazquez]]|
years=2001 Jun 23 – 2003 '''Vacated'''
}}
{{Succession box|
before=[[Juan Manuel Marquez]]|
title=[[WBC Super Featherweight Champion]]|
after=[[Humberto Soto]]|
years=2008 Mar 15 – 2008 Jul '''Vacated'''|
}}
{{Succession box|
before=[[David Diaz]]|
title=[[WBC Lightweight Champion]]|
after=[[Edwin Valero]]|
years=2008 Jun 28 – 2009 Feb 24 '''Vacated'''
}}
{{Incumbent succession box|
before=[[Miguel Angel Cotto]]|
title=[[WBO Welterweight Champion]]|
start=2009 Nov 14|
after=—
}}
{{Succession box|
before=[[Sergio Gabriel Martinez]] Vacated|
title=[[WBC Light Middleweight Champion]]|
after=[[Saul Alvarez]]|
years=2010 Nov 13 – 2011 Feb '''Vacated'''
}}
{{end box}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Pacquiao, Manny}}
[[Category:World Flyweight Champions]]
[[Category:World Super Bantamweight Champions]]
[[Category:World Super Featherweight Champions]]
[[Category:World Lightweight Champions]]
[[Category:World Welterweight Champions]]
[[Category:World Light Middleweight Champions]]
[[Category:Six Division World Champions]]
[[Category:Filipino World Champions]]
[[Category:Southpaw World Champions]]
[[Category:Promoters]]
[[Category:Managers]]
[[Category:Actors]]