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Manny Pacquiao

Manny Pacquiao is a Filipino professional boxer, politician, and media personality born on December 17, 1978.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Manny Pacquiao is a Filipino professional boxer and former politician, widely considered one of the greatest boxers of all time. He is the only eight-division world champion in boxing history.

What it is

Manny Pacquiao is a legendary Filipino boxer who rose from poverty to become the only eight-division world champion. He also served as a Philippine senator from 2016 to 2022 and ran for president in 2022.

Key details

Pacquiao's professional record is 62 wins, 8 losses, and 3 draws, with 39 knockouts. He retired in September 2021, then returned to boxing in 2025 and continued fighting in major bouts. His notable loss came against Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2015.

Why it matters

Pacquiao's career defined a generation of boxing, and his comeback in 2025 kept him in the spotlight. Canadian fans follow him closely because his major fights drew international pay-per-view attention, cementing his status as a global sports icon.

In short

  • Only eight-division world champion in boxing history.
  • Retired in 2021, returned to boxing in 2025.
  • Professional record: 62-8-3, 39 KOs.
  • Served as Philippine senator from 2016 to 2022.
Canadian angle

Pacquiao is widely followed by Canadian boxing fans because of his status as one of the sport’s all-time greats and because his major fights drew international pay-per-view attention in Canada.

Quick questions

How old is Manny Pacquiao?
He was born on December 17, 1978, making him 47 years old.
Is Manny Pacquiao still fighting?
Yes. After retiring in 2021, he returned to boxing in 2025 and continued fighting in major bouts.
What is Manny Pacquiao's record?
His professional record is 62 wins, 8 losses, and 3 draws, with 39 wins by knockout.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manny_Pacquiao
    Supports: Birth date, full name, nationality, boxing achievements, and 2021 retirement
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Manny-Pacquiao
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, boxing career overview, and retirement record
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/45619360
    Supports: Age, professional record, comeback in 2025, and mention of Floyd Mayweather bout
  4. BBC Sport — https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/articles/c80kknjjzg9o
    Supports: Age, retirement, comeback, and overall record
  5. Premier Boxing Champions — https://www.premierboxingchampions.com/manny-pacquiao
    Supports: Record, knockouts, and 2025 fight details
  6. Famous Birthdays — https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/manny-pacquiao.html
    Supports: Birth date and age
  7. Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/athletes/manny-pacquiao
    Supports: Mayweather fight result and career overview