Today in the world there are not so many boxers who for many years remain at the top of professional sports. One of these fighters, whose legacy is studied by many of his fans and followers, is Pacquiao Manny. This native of the Philippines will be discussed in the article.
basic information
The future multiple world boxing champion was born on December 17, 1978 in Kibava. Pacquiao Manny was the fourth child in his family of six. From an early age he had to be independent in order to help parents and relatives. At 13, the guy fought so zealously in the ring that they even began to pay him $ 2 for the fight. And after three years, the young man became a member of the boxing television show. His first fights were more like a fight than boxing.
Amator's career
At the amateur level, Pacquiao Manny spent 60 fights, of which only 4 lost. For some time he was a member of the national team of his country, thanks to which he had housing and food paid by the government.
Transition to Professionals
The first time as a professional Pacquiao Manny entered the ring in early 1995. Already during the first year he won 11 victories and moved to two categories above. But in February 1996, he suffered the first defeat at the hands of Rustkiko Torrekampo.
In the summer of 1997, the Filipino won his first title by knocking out Takashi Tivat in flyweight.
Pacquiao Manny took the prestigious WBC belt in a fight with Chatchai Sasakul in late 1998. Our hero knocked out the champion in round 8.
In September 1999, the Filipino suffered another defeat. Medgoen Singsurat became his offender. The champion’s opponent managed to deliver a powerful blow to Manny’s spleen and was thus able to complete the battle in his favor.
Transition to a new weight
In the second flyweight title, Manny Pacquiao, whose fights have always been of interest to the public around the world, spent several victorious fights before he went out to fight for the title.
In the summer of 2001, the Filipino fought with IBF Belt Lehlohonlo Ledvaba. Note that the fight did not go the whole distance, and the belt migrated into Manny’s hands after he literally destroyed the former champion in the sixth round.
In November 2001, the talented Manny held a unifying match with another world champion - Agalito Sanchez. At stake were two belts - IBF and WBO. As a result of this dramatic confrontation, the referee was forced to prematurely open the referee cards, on the recommendation of a doctor, as a result of which a draw was announced. After this, Pacquiao conducted a series of successful battles and moved to the category higher.
Featherweight category
Of particular note is the duel in this battalion of Pacquiao with Marco Antonio Barrera. The fight turned out to be competitive. The soldiers alternately inflicted damage to each other, but eventually Manny came out the winner.
In the spring of 2004, the Filipino drew a fight with Juan Manuel Marquez, who at that time owned two championship belts.
In the second featherweight title, Pacquiao's trilogy of fights with Eric Morales attracts the most attention . In the first battle, the Mexican won, but the two subsequent bouts were in Pacquiao's favor.
Short career overview
In the future, Manny several times changed the weight categories in which he had to fight with such ring titans as Oscar De La Hoya, Shane Mosley, Timothy Bradley, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Antonio Margarito and others. The fights were different, but for a long time the undefeated Manny Pacquiao fought in the status of champion.
Nuances
The Filipino has a fantastic speed of striking, as well as their colossal power. At the same time, he has excellent timing, reaction and work on his feet. In addition, he will be able to think clearly, strategically.
Personal life
Since May 2000, the athlete is married to Jinka Pacquiao. The couple met in one of the shopping centers where the girl was selling cosmetics. The family brings up three sons and two daughters.
Out of the ring
What else distinguished Manny Pacquiao? The film with his participation "The Commander's Son" was released in 2008. The fighter was also a congressional winner from the Liberal Party. In this case, the athlete is a rich man. At the time of 2014, his fortune was equal to 38 million US dollars.
It is noteworthy that Pacquiao is a staunch opponent of gay marriage, believing that if people approve of homosexuality, then they are worse than animals.