![]() Pacquiao scored a fifth-round TKO of Serikzhan Yeshmagambetov in a non-title, 126-pound (featherweight) bout in March 2003 and, in his final 122-pound defense, won via third-round TKO over previously unbeaten Emanuel Lucero in July 2003. The run included four title defenses and a six-round technical draw with Agapito Sanchez in November 2001 due to a cut over Pacquiao’s right eye. ![]() Pacquiao then went 6-0-2, all wins by knockout, in his next eight fights. ![]() Pacquiao (33-2, 24 KOs) earned his second world championship on June 23, 2001, a sixth-round TKO of incumbent Lehlo Ledwaba to win the IBF junior featherweight (122-pounds) title. Pacquiao also achieved his first of five lineal crowns.Īfter two defenses, both knockout wins, Pacquiao lost the crown at the scales in advance of a third-round TKO loss to undefeated Boonsai Singurat in September 1999. Pacquiao rose to 24-1 (15 KOs) on December 4, 1998, earning his first world title with an eighth-round stoppage that dethroned Thailand’s Chatchai Sasakul as WBC flyweight (112-pounds) champion. In February 1996, Pacquiao lost for the first time, a third-round TKO loss to Rustico Torrecampo in a 112-pound bout. Pacquiao won his next 10 bouts, including four by stoppage, to improve 11-0. He posted a 60-4 amateur record as a member of the Philippines’ National Team.Ī 16-year-old Pacquiao made his professional debut on Januat 106-pounds with a four-round unanimous decision over Edmund Enting Ignacio. There, the youth survived on the streets for a short time before turning to boxing. Thank you all so much and may God bless!Ī post shared by Manny Pacquiao on at 7:20am PST A STAR IS BORNīorn Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao on Decemin General Santos City, Philippines to Rosalio and Dionesia Dapidran-Pacquiao, a 14-year-old Pacquiao left his family on a ship to Manila. Manny Pac-Man Pacquiao has made it this far because of you, so I dedicate this day to all of you that have been there for me these past 25 years. However, I would not be where I am today if it were not for my family, who always stood beside me through the ups and downs my coaches and team, who worked tirelessly to get us where we needed to be my countrymen, who encouraged me and allowed me the privilege to represent our beloved country - the Philippines and to all my fans around the world, who continually cheered me on and supported me. It lifted my family and I out of poverty, brought me places I never dreamed I would be, and provided me the opportunities to help others along the way. I never dreamed of all the accomplishments my future would hold. I never imagined life would bring me to where I am now. Janu25 years ago today, I started my professional boxing career.
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