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    Manny Pacquiao

    Manny Pacquiao

    Awards & Honours

    7

    Awards Won

    4

    Honours

    3

    Rankings

    4

    Covers

    3

    Records

    Manny Pacquiao's achievements in boxing are historic. He is the only fighter to win world titles in eight different weight divisions, from flyweight to super welterweight. He held twelve major world titles across four decades, from the 1990s through the 2020s. His 2015 fight against Floyd Mayweather generated over $600 million, the highest revenue in combat sports history. He was named Fighter of the Decade for the 2000s by both the WBC and the Boxing Writers Association of America. His legacy as a national hero in the Philippines is unmatched; his fights would bring the entire country to a standstill. In 2025, he received the WBC Fighter of the Century award, cementing his place among the all-time greats.

    Manny Pacquiao receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    International Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee

    International Boxing Hall of Fame·2025

    Inducted into the Hall of Fame in Canastota, New York.

    WBC Fighter of the Century

    World Boxing Council·2025

    Awarded by the WBC for his historic eight-division championship run.

    Asia Game Changer Award

    Asia Society·2016

    Recognized for his impact as a boxer and philanthropist.

    Philippine Postage Stamp

    Philippine Postal Corporation·2010

    A postage stamp issued with his image.

    Rankings & Lists

    #1 pound-for-pound

    Greatest Boxers of All Time

    The Ring·2009
    #1

    Fighter of the Decade (2000s)

    World Boxing Council·2009
    #1

    Fighter of the Decade (2000s)

    Boxing Writers Association of America·2009

    Magazine Covers

    TIME

    2009-11-16

    Manny Pacquiao: The World's Best Boxer

    Sports Illustrated

    2015-04-27

    The Fight of the Century

    ESPN The Magazine

    2010-03-01

    The PacMan Cometh

    The Ring

    2009-12-01

    Fighter of the Year

    Records & Feats

    Only boxer to win world titles in eight weight divisions

    Historic First·2010

    Pacquiao won major world titles from flyweight (112 lbs) to super welterweight (154 lbs), a feat unmatched in boxing history.

    First boxer to win twelve major world titles in four decades

    Career Milestone·2021

    He held world championships in the 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s.

    Highest-grossing fight in combat sports history

    Box Office·2015

    His 2015 fight against Floyd Mayweather generated over $600 million in total revenue.