such as Manny Pacquiao (62-8-2; 39 KOs) won world titles in various divisions, Michael Buffer and Jimmy Lennon Jr. They had to stretch the Filipino performance even more before the fights. ‘Pac-Man’ He is the only boxer in history to be champion in eight different weight divisions And that’s a milestone that even his ‘arch-nemesis’ can’t boast about. Floyd Mayweather. With such merits, it’s no surprise to Manny Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame on the first ballot. The ceremony will take place in June 2025.
Pacquiao received A great honor in boxingOnce he fulfilled The three-year requirement has been removed. Remember that in 2021 he left the ring after one Defeat to Yordenis Ugas The welterweight world title is at stake. His performance that night did not live up to his legend and Pacquiao decided to end his professional career. A few years ago, he became the fifth boxer in history to become a champion after age 40..
However, the best of Manny’s career came before that, notably Since arriving in the United States in 2001Already a flyweight champion. Freddie Roach was there waiting for him To improve him and make him one of the fastest and most talented boxers ever seen. Along with Juan Manuel Marquez, Eric Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera, he returned boxing to the era of the ‘Four Kings’.. In his career, he chose a dangerous path, avoiding any opponent, which is why, despite his height of only 166 centimeters, today all fans feel like fans of one of the greatest in the history of boxing.
The day he defeated ‘Giant’ Margarito he completed the feat of becoming the eighth division emperor. however, Pac-Man’s greatness also depends on defeat, And he always got up. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have become the welterweight king again after the gruesome knockout he suffered at the hands of Juan Manuel Marquez. His many victories will always be famous because he was the most outstanding boxer of his time. After defeating Barrera, Morales and Marquez de la Hoya scored victories over Hatton and Cotto that made him legendary when he was just 31 years old.
“I’m so happy, it’s a wonderful Christmas present. “Today I am honored to know that in June I will receive boxing’s highest honor, joining our national hero (Gabriel) ‘Flash’ Elorde and my coach and friend Freddie Roach,” Pacquiao commented upon receiving the news.
