When you go to world-class boxing events, you will see many people in the crowd wearing shirts with PACMAN on them. Some of them would have even gotten a tattoo of him. That is how popular Manny Pacquiao is in the world of boxing.
He is a former Filipino professional boxer and politician who has made a fortune in the boxing ring. In his early days, Manny started as a house helper for a family in General Santos City.
He did not have an easy life as he had to quit school and start working early to support his family. He used to watch Mohamed Ali fights, and this inspired him. He started boxing when he was just 14 years old and made his professional debut three years later. Later joined the national Filipino team.
What is Manny Pacquiao’s Net Worth?
Manny has had an illustrious boxing career spanning more than two decades. He is the only boxer to win world titles in eight different weight divisions.
He has held the WBA (Super), IBF, and lineal welterweight titles since 2019; previously, he held the WBC title from 2008 to 2013. As of 2020, Manny Pacquiao’s net worth was $190 million.
This has increased over the years, and in 2022 the figure is at $220 million. In 2015, he was ranked second on the Forbes list of the world’s highest-paid athletes, with an annual income of $160 million.
He was the only boxer in the top 10, and his earnings were more than three times what Floyd Mayweather, considered the best boxer in the world, earned in the same year. In 2016, he was declared the “Fighter of the Decade” by the Boxing Writers.
Association of America. Generally, he has taken part in five weight classes in his boxing career. He fought with Ryan Garcia in the junior welterweight class.
The six-division champion boxer, former world welterweight titleholder, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, is one of the world’s most popular and highest-paid athletes. Manny’s primary source of income is boxing. He has had 67 fights till now, out of which he has won 62 and lost 5. He has also drawn two times. Besides, he has won 39 fights, which is an imposing number.
Manny Pacquiao’s Boxing Record and Fight With Floyd Mayweather
As per Forbes, he has earned more than $500 million from his boxing matches till now. His fight against Mayweather in 2015 was the highest-grossing boxing match in history. The fight generated 4.6 million pay-per-view buys and generated a revenue of $410 million. Manny earned $100 million from the match while Mayweather took home $180 million. Apart from boxing, Manny has also appeared in movies and television shows. He made his acting debut in 2006 with the movie “Wapakman.” He has also been a part of other movies like “Kilabot at Kembot”, “Resiklo”, “Anak ni Baby Ama 2”, and “Pacquiao: The Movie”. He has also hosted several television shows like “Manny Many Prizes” and “Knockout.” He has also fought Oscar De La Hoya.
He has appeared in numerous commercials for products like Nike, Monster Energy, San Mig Coffee, and Gatorade. The endorsements of Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao have also played a significant role in increasing his net Worth. Manny has also launched his boxing promotional firm named MP Promotions. Under the banner, he has promoted several fights. He also has his foundation named Pacquiao Foundation, which provides free housing to typhoon victims in the Philippines. Manny has also tried his hand at politics. He was elected a Congressman in the Philippine House of Representatives from 2010 to 2016. He was also elected as Senator in 2016.
In his term as a Congressman, he proposed a bill to make boxing safer for the fighters. The bill was later named after him as the “Pacquiao Act.” He also served as the Vice Governor of Sarangani province from 2004 to 2007. Manny is also a part of several businesses. He invests in hotels, restaurants, a boxing gym, and a basketball team. He also has his line of clothes, a line of Pacquiao-branded energy drinks, and a line of sports supplements. He has also launched his cryptocurrency called “Pac.” Manny Pacquiao’s net Worth has seen a steady rise over the years.
