Only a couple of months ago, the great debate in the Philippines was about who the greatest Filipino boxer of all time is, and it’s a toss up between the Pacman and Gabriel “Flash” Elorde.
But with Manny winning his fourth title in a fourth weight division, and having prospects of fighting De la Hoya, Hatton, and Mayweather as his three last assignments before hanging his gloves for good, he is now in a position to give the likes of Muhammad Ali, Rocky Marciano, and Sugar Ray Robinson a run for their own money as the greatest fighter of all-time.
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His fight against Oscar De la Hoya will definitely break all-time records in pay-per-view sales. His battle against Ricky Hatton will surely break all-time records in live attendance if it is held in England. And his mayhem with Mayweather will definitely break the last walls separating Manny from Muhammad Ali and company.
However, for his name to be mentioned in the same breath with these all-time boxing greats, the pride of the Philippines must first defy great odds to score impressive victories against the said three future hall-of-famers in thrilling record-breaking fights where he stands to earn at least 50 million dollars (approximately two billion pesos).
The feat is not close to impossible though as the Pacman performs better when the odds are stacked against him. With his big fighting heart, his powerful right and left fists, newly-developed ring savvy, and his faith in God and himself, everything is possible for the man who carries the hopes of millions in his shoulders.
Should he fail, Manny would have to settle for the record of being the first Filipino billionaire athlete, though.
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2 months ago
And also the first fighter in the world to win both the 112 lbs and 135 lbs, the only asian fighter to win 5 championship belts(or 4) in 5 different weight categories. And also the only fighter who started his career at 106 lbs ans still be able to knockout fighter/s in the 130-135 lbs division.
from 2 months ago
thanks, lindsay.
2 months ago
Q. whose the most excting fighter of all time?
A. PACMAN
Q. whose the greatest southpaw of all time?
A. PACMAN
Q. whose the greatest asian fighter of all time?
A. PACMAN
Q. whose the finest boxer of all time?
A. PACMAN
Q. whose the greatest fighter of all time?
A. PACMAN
from 2 months ago
Q. whose gonna win on dec?
A. ?
Thanks, kaye.
2 months ago
writer is a pac nuthugger. sad but true
2 months ago
the writer is a certified pac nuthugger. sad but true
from 2 months ago
I think I'm not. But you can still think I am. It's a free world.
Thanks, anyway, bob.
2 months ago
bob is a certified pac hater. sad but true
from 2 months ago
Thanks, dave. I appreciate it.
2 months ago
the only asian fighter to knock out ODLH, Ricky Hatton, and beat Mayweather...
from 2 months ago
You bet, noning. thanks.
2 months ago
the only Asian Boxer to knock out ODLH, Hatton, and Mayweather!!!!
2 months ago
Pacman should already be on par with the greats like Muhammad Ali, Frazier etc. C'mon guys if you think about it, Manny has fought almost all the best in freakin every division that he's been. Some of the greats that was mentioned only has been to a couple of division and has not fought all the best. Keep in mind also that Manny has been for the most part fighting big guys all throughout his career. If you at Ali he's been called the great by fighting Foreman once (KO) Trilogy with Frazier (2-1) Ken Norton (2-1) and aging Liston, Archie Moore and etc. If you ask me this is comparable to Pacquiao's feat against the Legends Barerra (2-0 1KO) Morales (2-1 2KO) Marquez (1-1 Draw thought it should have been 2-0) and the rest of the ex-champs that he's fought, Larios, Solis, and some of the lower ex-champs like Singsurat. Although he might not be the greatest he is comparable to Ali in terms of charisma, popularity and the ability to put resurgence into the sport. He's certainly one of the best...and even if he gets knocked out by Hatton Mayweather or De La Hoya oh well he does not belong in that weight class anyway. At that is an excuse he can use without shame. And those loses if ever will never ever hurt the Pacman's legacy and should only enhance his courage, tenacity and willingness to be the best!
from 2 months ago
Your right, Hubert. But I hope he'll win over oscar and floyd, you know, to silence the doubters.Thanks.
2 months ago
nice article. let's just wait and hope for the best! Pacquiao is history in the making....
from 2 months ago
THANKS BEN. I appreciate it.
2 months ago
Manny has alot to go before his name can even be mentioned along with the likes of a Frazier, Robinson, Ali, Rocky, etc. Don't get me wrong he has the POTENTIAL. But his legacy is coming into fruition as we speak, and this fight with Dela Hoya will determine on how Manny has developed into a total boxer. Marquez took Manny to the limit in both fights. So much so Manny moved up a weight class because he was disinterested in facing such a formidable foe again for a third time. Yes he beat Morales and Barrea, and has won something like 4 belts in 4 different weight class, and these acts have most certainly reserved himself a spot in the Boxing Halll of Fame. But Manny still has to face top-notch talent. Let's all admit David Diaz was a bum. He had no business holding that belt. Since Manny has moved up to light weight, he'll have the opportunities to face Katisidas, Diaz, Campbell, Hatton, and Marquez (again). I think it would be safe to say depending on how or if he navigates through these legitimate contenders will define his legacy.
from 2 months ago
With only 2 fights to go after the hoya fight, I don't think manny can fight these lightweights anymore. But, well, let's see how he fares against oscar and maybe floyd. Thanks, dave.
2 months ago
First off Manny is a GREAT fighter! But to be mentioned amongst the greatest of all time i would need a convincing win over the old and heavy Oscar Dela Hoya.. Floyd Mayweather would have to come out of retirement and Manny would have to beat him also.. If that is of any possibility then Pacman might go down as top 3 all time.. If Floyd Mayweather demolishes Manny then i believe Floyd will be top two all time. No one will ever be as good as Ali Period.
from 2 months ago
JR, you're right. If ever manny and floyd fight, their places in the all-time list will be determined. But I think Manny will climb to No. 1 if he wins, and Floyd will only have the no. 2 spot in case he beats manny. Thanks.
from 2 months ago
Thanks for your comment JR.
2 months ago
chek dis out pacmaniacs!, and haters, in d late 90s n early 2000s, i was beginning to realize dat boxing was on d decline, because lets face it, everywhere i went specially to my favrite watering hole, 3letters would come out of peoples mouths.ufc,mma "you watchin tonite?" hell yeah! dey wud say to each other and of course the "hi fives" n "the daps"wud b evrywer too. i wud ask these guys if der was any boxing goin tonite.they wud luk at me n laugh. dey wud say we wud watch if it wasnt so boring!well until one evening,i remember i was in the kitchen watching a de la hoya fite.it was d undercards, my sister was shouting,"hey jodel look! ders a boxer frm d phillippines! hes gonna fite rite now!"so we stopd evryting we wer doing n recorded d fite.men i cald my frenz n all my relatives,to turn on der t.v. wen his name apeard on d screen we wer trying to pronounce it, pakyouio,pakwow,pakooiaow.we got tired of trying so we chanted manny,manny! after d fite i read in d papers dat dis fite was more exciting than d main event.and i believd it. well anyway my point is ali,marciano,leonard,all d way up to tyson people watchd dem cuz yeah dey wer gud n plus you have to realize that fight fans had only boxing to watch. manny because of his xciting style of fighting, he put boxing back on the map. now, people cnt wait to c this champion slugger from the phillippines come 2 America to fight and destroy his opponents. now that i go into my favorite bar wearing my pacman shirt, people or customers stop me and say " hey! when is the pacman fighting again?!?"
from 2 months ago
Hey jodel, you're absolutely right. He indeed revitilized the game of boxing.
Thanks.
2 months ago
its far too soon to say Manny is the greatest fighter of all time. He's no Maywether, He's No Ali, He's No Tyson in his prime lol, and he's no roy Jones. However I do consider him in the top 10, but it will take more then just Oscar to give him that title as best ever
from 2 months ago
I'm not looking past oscar but I think Manny will fight Floyd to. If he beats him, are you gonna put him at least in the top 3?
Thanks, Mike.
2 months ago
If he beats Floyd he's definently top 5 material, but he's still not ahead of Ali, Tyson, and Jones Jr.
2 months ago
Wherever Pacman will be ranked in the listings, Juan Manuel Marquez should be ranked one place higher than him because he beat him twice (or I mean schooled him twice lol). If Pacman will be placed in top ten, Marquez will be placed in the 9th. That's how it's going to be.
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