Manny Pacquiao, a highly respected figure in the Philippines and one of the most decorated boxers in history, has been elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame for the Class of 2025. Known for his fast footwork and quick punch speed, Pacquiao won world championships in a record eight weight divisions. He retired from boxing in 2021 with a 62-8-2 record and has since pursued careers in politics, philanthropy, and music.
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.MP PROMOTIONS Manny Pacquiao , elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2025, says it has been his goal to ‘bring honor’ to the Philippines and his ‘fellow Filipinos around the world’, an adored figure in the Philippines and one of the most decorated boxers in history, has been elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025, it was announced on Thursday, December 5 .
Pacquiao, whose fast footwork and blistering speed of punches made him one of the top offensive fighters in the sport’s history, won world championships in a record eight weight divisions from flyweight to super welterweight.from boxing in 2021 after a 72-fight career during which he had 62 wins, 8 losses, and 2 draws.in 2022, Pacquiao also made a name for himself outside the ring as a politician, philanthropist, lawmaker, and singer. He became the first Filipino athlete to appear on a postage stamp and was featured in Time magazine’s list of the world’s 100 most influential people in 2009. “I am so happy that I have been selected to enter the International Boxing Hall of Fame. This certainly is a wonderful Christmas gift,” Pacquiao, 45, said in a statement released by the the Hall of Fame. “Throughout my career, as a professional fighter and a public servant, it has been my goal to bring honor to my country, the Philippines, and my fellow Filipinos around the world.” Pacquiao will join the ranks of his longtime coach Freddie Roach, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012, as well as Filipino boxing icons Gabriel “Flash” Elorde and Francisco “Pancho Villa” Guilledo , the most successful Asian boxer of his time. “Today, I am humbled knowing that in June, I will receive boxing’s highest honor, joining our national hero, Flash Elorde, as well as my trainer and friend Freddie Roach,” said Pacquiao. “I am very grateful to those who voted for me, and I look forward to celebrating with family, friends, and fans at Induction Weekend in Canastota, New York.” The Class of 2025 also includes Michael Nunn and Vinny Paz in the men’s boxing modern category; and Sophie Mathis, Mary Jo Sanders, and Yessica Chavez in the women’s category. Cathy Davis was recognized in the women’s trailblazer category, while referees Kenny Bayless, and Harry Gibbs, as well as late cutman Al Gavin will enter via the non-participant category. Colombian pugilist Rodrigo Valdez will join the old-timer category, while Owen Smith will be honored as a pioneer of the sport. Pacquiao, who boxed professionally from 1995 to 2021, amassed a record of 62 wins , 8 losses, and 2 draws, and highly considered one of the most successful Filipino athletes of all time. The pride of General Santos City has fought some of the biggest names in boxing, facing several Hall of Famers in the process — Marco Antonio Barrera, Timothy Bradley, Juan Manuel Marquez, Oscar de La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Shane Mosley, Erik Morales, and Miguel Cotto. His 2015 fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. remains one of the biggest fights in boxing history in terms of revenue generated from gate attendance and pay-per-view buys.
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