In preparation,for this weekend’s super fight between Manny “Pacman” Pacquaio and Chris Algieri this coming,Sunday for the “Hungry for Glory” bout in Macau. All boxing fans have,heard it by now that Manny,Pacquiao is the only man to be an eight-division champion. Manny is not only,recognized by most observers as one of the best fighters in the ring today, but is also considered one of the sport’s all-time greats.
His “rags to riches” story is spectacular,and literal – a 14 year-old kid living on the streets of Manila goes on to become,one of the world’s most recognizable and revered athletes. He has already been the subject of books and movies, is featured in video games, basketball player, an actor, billiard player, a recording,artist, and on a postage stamp in the Philippines.
Flyweight
112 lbs. / 50.8 kilos
In December of 1998, Manny Pacquiao won a bout against Chatchai,Sasakul of Thailand. He took the World Boxing Council (WBC) flyweight,title, which was his first major honor.
