Manny Pacquiao Facts and Tale of the Tape

Real Name: Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao

Nicknames: Pac-Man, The Mexicutioner, The People's Champion, Pound For Pound King, Pambansang Kamao

(“National Fist”)

Date of Birth: December 17th , 1978

Place of Birth: Kibawe, Bukidnon, Philippines

Nationality: Filipino

Stance: Southpaw

Training Base: “Wild Card Gym”, Los Angeles, Ca

Manager: Shelley Finkel

Promoter: Bod Arum’s Top Rank Promotion Company

Name of Parents: Dionisia Pacquiao (mother), Father left at a young age

Name of Children: Jimuel, Michael, Princess, and Queen Elizabeth

Former Job: Construction Worker

Favorite Food: Thai and Steak

Favorite Movie: His Own Movies

Favorite Music: Folk, Rock, Love Songs

Hobbies: Playing the guitar, chess, basketball, and singing

Favorite Boxers: Sugar Ray Leonard, Felix Trinadad, and Oscar De La Hoya

Favorite Boxing Match: Gotti vs Ward

Greatest Boxing Moment: Winning my first championship (WBC Flyweight - TKO 4 Gabriel Mira in April 1999 in Quezon City)

Most Painful Moment: Losing my first championship belt. (Lost title on scales failed to make weight of 112.

Early Boxing Memory: Hearing Mike Tyson lose to Buster Douglas on the radio at age 11

Favorite Vacation Spot: Beaches in the Philippines.

Embarrassing Boxing Memory: None.

Interesting Fact: I hope my countrymen and fans continue to pray for my success.

People Qualities Most Admired: Kind-hearted, good-natured, honest, and philanthropist

Upcoming Fight: Ricky Hatton, May 2^nd, 2009 at MGM Grand, Las Vegas

Pacquiao’s Current Location: Training at the Wild Card Boxing Club, Los Angeles, Ca

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Next Public Appearance: San Francisco Giant’s game at AT&T Park on April 21, 2009