Manny Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao
Emmanuel "Manny" Dapidran Pacquiao, PLHis a Filipino politician and former professional boxer, currently serving as Senator of the Philippines. He has also been involved in basketball, acting, TV hosting, and singing...
NationalityFilipino
ProfessionBoxer
Date of Birth17 December 1978
CityKibawe, Philippines
breathing fire done
Imagine what I would have done with my fire-breathing fists.
country fighting inspired
Right now I’m inspired to fight for the honour of my country.
giving mind victory
I don't mind having these relatives. I'll give them a little, since they all prayed for my victory.
jobs people making-people-happy
I was just doing my job in the ring and doing my best to make people happy.
leader important our-relationship
The most important thing as a leader is your relationship with God.
dream country pride
A fighter's dream is to win a world title and gain financial stability. But what is happening to me now is the most humbling experience of my life. It is a great honor for me to be the face of my people and to let everyone know we are a small but mighty country. I have great pride for all of the Filipinos living throughout the world and it is these people that I fight for each and every time I step into the ring.
years two giving
I would only spend a week or two in the Philippines, most probably the week during my birthday because I am planning to give away Christmas gifts to the poor people of General Santos just like what I did last year.
desire doe produce
Human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.
hurt people boxing
For me, boxing isn't about hurting each other. Boxing is entertainment and making people happy.
philippines knows
I know everyone in the Philippines is happy.
fighting giving trying
My concern is what fight we can give to the fans. My first concern as a boxer is to try hard and give a good fight for the fans.
accomplishment boxing looks
I never compare myself to anybody. I don't look at my accomplishments compared to anyone. I'm happy with what I've accomplished in boxing.
knockouts ifs
I'm just going to punch him and do my best. If the knockout comes, it comes.
hands opponents underestimate
Mosley is bigger than me. He's fast and his hand speed is still there. He's faster than most of my opponents. He's also preparing hard and he's also good, so we never underestimate our opponent.