Packman

Manny Pacquiao, nicknamed as ” Packman” is one of the greatest Filipino professional boxers and politicians. Manny Pacquiao is currently serving as a Senator of the Philippines. He has been a member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Saranani’s lone district from June 30, 2010, to June 30, 2016, and also has been Chair of the Senate Public Works Committee in July 2016 and Chair of the Senate Public Works; Ethics and Privileges Committee in June 2016.

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Biography and Early Life

On December 17, 1978, Manny Pacquiao was born in Kinase, Bukidnon, to Rosalio Pacquiao and Dionisia Dapidran Pacquiao. He has spent his early life in General Santos, Philippines. He has five siblings, one of whom, Alberto Pacquiao, is also a former professional boxer and politician. When he was in sixth grade, his parents separated after his father had an affair.

Pacquiao started his boxing career at the age of twelve with the guidance of his maternal uncle Sarod Mejia. He got inspiration from martial artist Bruce Lee and the boxer Muhammad Alford had his early interest in combat sports. His uncle, Mejia, started training him in 1990 in a makeshift home gym.

Afar that, he started traveling to other cities to compete with other higher-ranked opponents. He became the best junior boxer in the southern Philippines by the age of fifteen. And also, he made his professional boxing debuted as a junior flyweight at the age of 16 in January 1995.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Manny Pacquiao in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Manny Pacquiao’s age is 42 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 17 December 1978. Though, he is 5′ 5 1/2″ in feet and inches and 168 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 147 lbs in Pound and 91 kg in Kilograms.

Education

Manny Pacquiao has completed his elementary education at Saavedra Sway Elementary School in General Santos City. But due to extreme poverty, he dropped out of high school. Later in February 2007, he completed his higher education by taking and passing the high school equivalency exam. He was also awarded with a high school diploma by the Department of Education. And also, he got his bachelor’s degree in political science after completing graduation from the University of Makati on December 11, 2019.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

On May 10, 1999, Pacquiao got married to Jinee Jamari. They both are blessed with five children, Emmanuel Jr. (Jamel), who is an amateur boxer, Michael Stephen, Mary Divine Grace (Princess), Queen Elizabeth (Queenie), who was born in the United States and Israel. Pacquiao graduated from the University of Makati on December 11, 2019, with a bachelor’s degree in political science; majoring in local government administration through the Philippine Councillors League Legislative Academy (PCCLA)

Is Manny Pacquiao Gay?

As far as the sexuality of Pacquiao is concerned, he is straight. Having been married and has children also. He has never been rumored for been gay nor even bi. Yet, he is an LGBTQ+ supporter.

Professional Career

Pacquiao is ranked as the greatest southpaw fighter of all time by World-renowned boxing expert and historian Bert Sugar. Pacquiao topped the 21st century’s best boxers ranker’s list in 2020. He has become the first-ever boxer to win the world championship across four decades are the 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s. Also, he is the first boxer to win four out of eight original eight classes of boxing known as the ”glamour division” which are featherweight, lightweight, welterweight, and flyweight. Ashwell was the first boxer to win the lineal championship in five different weight classes.

Awards

Manny Pacquiao is former WBC World Flyweight champion, also current WBA World Super-welterweight champion. Pacquiao has won twelve major world titles and was the first to win the lineal championship in 5 different weight classes and notable world titles in four out of eight ”glamour divisions” that are flyweight, welterweight, lightweight, and featherweight.

At the age of 40, Pacquiao became the oldest welterweight world champion in July 2019. After defeating Keith Thurman to win the WBA welterweight title, he became the first boxer in history to be recognized as a four-time welterweight champion. Pacquiao was named as ” Fighter of the Decade” by the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA), World Boxing Organization (WBO), and World Boxing Council (WBC) in the 2000s.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Manny Pacquiao in 2021

As of 2021, Manny Pacquiao’s net worth salary is approximately $250 million. His major income is derived from being a Filipino professional boxer. He is a much famous boxer who has marked his own identity. Apart from being a boxer, he is also active in the field of politics, earning from there as well.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

• Pacquiao was publicly criticized by netizens that he could not handle boxing together with basketball.
• He started his acting career in local films and guest appearances.

Pacquiao is a talented boxing artist who has proved to the world his capability and talent. He is indeed a gifted personality in the field of boxing. He has also opened the way to many political methods for which he is followed. He is an inspirational figure with many followers. He is an idol to many youngsters.