MANNY PACQUIAO

INFLUENTIAL ATHLETE

WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE WORLD BOXING POUNDFOR-POUND CHAMPION?

The first professional boxer to win world champion in eight divisions, the proclaimed “Fighter of the Decade” by the Boxing Writers Association of America, and now Saranggani representative, everyone is on the edge of their seats waiting for the Pacman’s next big move.

Despite the fame and fortune that Manny has earned from the blood, sweat, and tears of his trade, he stays very humble when faced with his opponents, both in and out of the ring.

A man who confesses to having his fair share of vices, Manny admits that he has learned from his mistakes, albeit often the hard way. While some naysayers continue to tag him as the underdog in most of his fights, Manny uses this to his advantage and turns the tables on Vegas odds-makers and non-believers. Consistently ranked as one of the world’s most influential people in hundreds of international and national media outlets, Pacman continues to win the hearts and the faith of millions of people around the world.

To his countrymen, he is a hero, a world-class philanthropist and an inspiration. Manny’s consistent in being generous to the needy and knows about the hardship of Filipinos since he’s been there. He actively promotes the Manny Pacquiao Foundation to help the underprivileged of the Philippines.

Much has been said about Pacquiao, one of the greatest boxers the world has ever seen and a true People’s Champion. But his future plans and feats are nearly as unpredictable as his flurry of punches. The world keeps a close eye and anxiously waits for the next big Pacquiao headline.—CT