Manny Pacquiao (born Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao Sr) is a Filipino professional boxer, politician, businessman, actor, singer, and philanthropist.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, he is the only boxer in history to win world championships in eight different weight divisions.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao Sr.
- Stage Name: Manny Pacquiao
- Born: December 17, 1978
- Age: 47 years old
- Birthplace: Kibawe, Bukidnon, Philippines
- Occupation: Professional Boxer, Politician, Businessman, Actor, Singer, Philanthropist
- Nationality: Filipino
- Height: 5 feet 5½ inches (166 cm)
- Ethnicity: Filipino
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Rosalio Pacquiao, Dionisia Dapidran-Pacquiao
- Siblings: Bobby Pacquiao, Rogelio Pacquiao, Domingo Silvestre, Isidra Pacquiao-Paglinawan, Liza Silvestre-Onding
- Spouse: Jinkee Pacquiao
- Children: Jimuel Pacquiao, Michael Pacquiao, Mary Divine Grace Pacquiao, Queen Elizabeth Pacquiao, Israel Pacquiao
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $220 million USD
Early Life and Education
Manny Pacquiao was born on December 17, 1978, in Kibawe, Bukidnon, Philippines, to Rosalio Pacquiao and Dionisia Dapidran-Pacquiao.
He is of Filipino ethnicity and grew up with Bobby Pacquiao, Rogelio Pacquiao, Domingo Silvestre, Isidra Pacquiao-Paglinawan, and Liza Silvestre-Onding.
Manny spent much of his childhood in General Santos City, where he experienced poverty after his parents separated. To help support his family, he sold bread, doughnuts, and other items on the streets while taking on odd jobs.
He attended Saavedra Saway Elementary School but left before completing his studies because of financial hardship.
Years later, he earned a high school equivalency diploma and later obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Local Government Administration from the University of Makati.
Career
Manny Pacquiao began his professional boxing career in 1995 at the age of 16. He quickly rose through the ranks with his exceptional speed, power, and relentless fighting style.
His international breakthrough came after defeating Chatchai Sasakul in 1998 to win the WBC Flyweight Championship, marking the beginning of one of boxing’s greatest careers.
Over the following decades, he became the first boxer in history to win world championships in eight different weight divisions, defeating elite opponents such as Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, Juan Manuel Márquez, Ricky Hatton, Miguel Cotto, Shane Mosley, Timothy Bradley, Keith Thurman, and Oscar De La Hoya. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2025.
Manny pursued careers in politics, acting, music, and business. He served as a Senator of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022 and ran for president in 2022.
He has appeared in several Filipino films and television productions, released music albums, and founded charitable initiatives supporting education, healthcare, and disaster relief.
Awards and Nominations
- International Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee (2025)
- BWAA Fighter of the Decade (2000s)
- ESPN Fighter of the Decade (2000s)
- Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year (2006, 2008, 2009)
- Laureus World Sports Award Nominee
- Only boxer to win world titles in eight weight divisions
- Former Senator of the Philippines (2016–2022)
Social Media
- Instagram: @mannypacquiao
- Facebook: Manny Pacquiao
- X (Twitter): @MannyPacquiao
- TikTok: @mannypacquiao
- YouTube Channel: Manny Pacquiao Official
Personal Life
Manny Pacquiao, 47, has been married to Jinkee Pacquiao since 1999. The couple have five children: Jimuel Pacquiao, Michael Pacquiao, Mary Divine Grace Pacquiao, Queen Elizabeth Pacquiao, and Israel Pacquiao.
He stands 5 feet 5½ inches (166 cm) tall and is also deeply involved in charitable work through the Manny Pacquiao Foundation, supporting education, healthcare, housing, and disaster relief programs in the Philippines and beyond. His Christian faith has remained a central part of his personal life and public service.
Net Worth
Manny Pacquiao has a net worth of $220 million USD. His wealth comes from professional boxing purses, pay-per-view revenue, endorsements, business investments, acting, music, politics, and commercial ventures. His fights against some of boxing’s biggest stars generated hundreds of millions of dollars, making him one of the highest-paid athletes in sports history.