<a href="/boxing/players/manny_pacquiao/75038">Manny Pacquiao</a>’s career turned on a single decision he made in 2001. Back in December 1998, he claimed his first world title by knocking out WBC flyweight champion <a href="/boxing/players/chatchai_sasakul/73803">Chatchai Sasakul</a> in Thailand.
<a href="/boxing/players/manny_pacquiao/75038">Manny Pacquiao</a> took a calculated risk that changed his life in 2001. In December 1998, the Filipino boxing legend won his first world title by knocking out WBC flyweight champion <a href="/boxing/players/chatchai_sasakul/73803">Chatchai Sasakul</a> in Thailand.
The shortlist for Fighter of the Year looks a lot like 2025, 2024, and 2023. <a href="/boxing/players/oleksandr_usyk/75276">Oleksandr Usyk</a> of Ukraine, <a href="/boxing/players/naoya_inoue/911497">Naoya Inoue</a> of Japan, and <a href="/boxing/players/terence_crawford/909013">Terence Crawford</a> of the United States have passed the Fighter of the Year honor around.
Early in his career, <a href="/boxing/players/manny_pacquiao/75038">Manny Pacquiao</a> was unexpectedly knocked out by a journeyman boxer, marking a surprising setback for the future champion. Over the years, Pacquiao’s accomplishments have cemented him as one of boxing’s greatest ever, with an unmatched ability to take over fights across multiple divisions.
In December 2022, <a href="/boxing/players/manny_pacquiao/75038">Manny Pacquiao</a> started his journey back to the ring. The Filipino legend announced his retirement from boxing in 2021 after falling short in his bid to reclaim the WBA (Super) welterweight title, losing a unanimous decision to Yordenis Ugas.
<a href="/boxing/players/manny_pacquiao/75038">Manny Pacquiao</a>’s hopes of rewriting his own record have hit an early stumbling block. The Filipino icon became the oldest welterweight champion in history back in 2019 when he outpointed <a href="/boxing/players/keith_thurman/910474">Keith Thurman</a> to claim the WBA title at the age of 40.
Talks for a proposed <a href="/boxing/players/manny_pacquiao/75038">Manny Pacquiao</a>–Rolly Romero bout have collapsed. Scrapping plans for a welterweight clash that had been targeted for the first quarter of 2026, sources told The Ring.
<a href="/boxing/players/manny_pacquiao/75038">Manny Pacquiao</a>’s dream of breaking the record he set in 2019 has hit a snag. The Filipino boxing legend became the oldest welterweight champion of all time six years ago.
At 46 years old, <a href="/boxing/players/manny_pacquiao/75038">Manny Pacquiao</a> staged one of boxing's most remarkable comebacks, stepping out of a four-year retirement and nearly defeating the younger WBC welterweight champion, Mario Barrios.
One of the craziest fights of <a href="/boxing/players/manny_pacquiao/75038">Manny Pacquiao</a>’s career took place 29 years ago today. Pacquiao’s illustrious tenure in the ring has been full of memorable victories and fights against some of the other biggest stars in boxing history.
<a href="/boxing/players/manny_pacquiao/75038">Manny Pacquiao</a> wants to land a big-name opponent for his next bout. Now 47, the eight-weight world champion came out of retirement earlier this year after four years away from boxing.
Near the beginning of his career, <a href="/boxing/players/manny_pacquiao/75038">Manny Pacquiao</a> was shockingly knocked out in a monumental upset against a ‘journeyman’ boxer. Throughout his incredible boxing career, <a href="/boxing/players/manny_pacquiao/75038">Manny Pacquiao</a> has always found himself in the ‘greatest of all time’ conversation because of his body of work.
<a href="/boxing/players/manny_pacquiao/75038">Manny Pacquiao</a> has revealed his true feelings about a potential fight with <a href="/boxing/players/terence_crawford/909013">Terence Crawford</a>. ‘Bud’ recently reacted with anger when Oscar De La Hoya predicted the fantasy matchup.
Since leaving the Philippine political arena and coming out of retirement to commit himself to full-time boxing competition, <a href="/boxing/players/manny_pacquiao/75038">Manny Pacquiao</a> has firmly returned to the world where he built his legendary status.
It seemed like every person in the boxing community weighed in on who they thought would win when <a href="/boxing/players/terence_crawford/909013">Terence Crawford</a> and <a href="/boxing/players/canelo_alvarez/587456">Canelo Alvarez</a> faced each other on September 13 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
<a href="/boxing/players/manny_pacquiao/75038">Manny Pacquiao</a>’s manager has dismissed any chance of the boxing legend stepping into the ring with <a href="/boxing/players/jake_paul/720608">Jake Paul</a>. Pacquiao, now 46, is eyeing a return in March next year but still doesn’t have an opponent lined up.
<a href="/boxing/players/manny_pacquiao/75038">Manny Pacquiao</a>’s manager says he’s got absolutely no interest in fighting <a href="/boxing/players/jake_paul/720608">Jake Paul</a>. The eight-weight world champion is currently looking for an opponent to face in March 2026.
<a href="/boxing/players/manny_pacquiao/75038">Manny Pacquiao</a> has offered <a href="/boxing/players/jake_paul/720608">Jake Paul</a> a single piece of advice if he hopes to have any chance against Anthony Joshua next week. The former world champion is in Dubai for the IBA Men’s Elite World Championships, where he spoke to Bloody Elbow and other media outlets.
<a href="/boxing/players/manny_pacquiao/75038">Manny Pacquiao</a> has advised <a href="/boxing/players/jake_paul/720608">Jake Paul</a> of the one key thing he needs to focus on if he is to stand any chance against <a href="/boxing/players/anthony_joshua/682616">Anthony Joshua</a> next week. The legendary multiple-weight boxing world champion is in Dubai for the IBA Mens Elite World Championships, where he spoke to Bloody Elbow among other media.
<a href="/boxing/players/manny_pacquiao/75038">Manny Pacquiao</a> bounced back from a controversial draw in violent fashion 21 years ago today. The legendary Pacquiao is regarded as one of boxing’s best of all time and stands as the only fighter in history to win twelve world titles in eight different weight divisions.
The UFC co-creator wasn’t the only one who found the ‘Fight of the Century’ a letdown. Mayweather and Pacquiao had already crossed paths several times over the years before finally agreeing to meet in the ring.
TEMECULA, Calif. — The next generation of the Pacquiao fighting legacy officially stepped into the professional ranks on Saturday night and walked away both undefeated and winless.
Netflix is considering putting on a nearly 10-year anniversary rematch between Floyd Mayweather and <a href="/boxing/players/manny_pacquiao/75038">Manny Pacquiao</a>. The Ring’s Mike Coppinger reported on Monday that Netflix has been looking into the possibility of having Mayweather and Pacquiao meet in a fight next year.
<a href="/boxing/players/manny_pacquiao/75038">Manny Pacquiao</a>’s return to boxing isn’t limited to his in-ring comeback. The eight-division champion and 2025 International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee has officially launched <a href="/boxing/players/manny_pacquiao/75038">Manny Pacquiao</a> Promotions (MPP) in the United States.
Filipino boxing legend <a href="/boxing/players/manny_pacquiao/75038">Manny Pacquiao</a> has confirmed he will fight again in December, just months after battling to a majority draw with WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on July 19 in Las Vegas.
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