Manny Pacquiao enshrined to Boxing Hall of Fame
GMA News
June 9, 2025
Manny Pacquiao was inducted into the prestigious International Boxing Hall of Fame earlier today in New York, USA.
Pacquiao, the lone eight-division champion in history, joined fellow Filipinos Pancho Villa, Gabriel "Flash" Elorde, and promoter Lope Sarreal.
"From the streets of General Santos, to the bright light of Las Vegas, to tonight at the International Boxing Hall of Fame. No shoes, no food, no chance, just a dream in my heart," Pacquiao wrote on his official Facebook page.
"I never imagined this moment, but by God’s grace, here we are. This is not just about boxing. It’s about faith. Family. Sacrifice. Purpose. It’s about every Filipino and every fan who believed in me, even when the doubters didn’t."
Pacquiao's, though, journey is not over. On July 16 at MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, the 46-year-old Pacquiao will lace them up once more against WBC world welterweight champion Mario Barrios.
An underdog in the upcoming fight, Pacquiao is poised to break his own record of being the oldest welterweight champion in history should he overcome his lanky Mexican opponent.
—JMB, GMA Integrated News
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