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Manny Pacquiao Sparring For Floyd Mayweather, Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao May 2nd 2015
Manny Pacquiao
Manny SparringFloyd Mayweather, Jr. sparring for Floyd Mayweather, Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao May 2nd 2015
Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
Sparring Session
Floyd Mayweather, Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao
Floyd Mayweather, Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao Boxing Record
Record: 57W 5L 2D 38KOs
Total Bouts: 64
KO % : 59%
Alias:
Weightclass: Welterweight
Stance: Southpaw
Height: 5'6"
Reach: 67"
Nationality: General Santos City, Philippines
Date Of Birth: December 12th, 1978
Manny Pacquiao
Pacquiao following his 2009 win against Miguel CottoName: Manny PacquiaoAlias: Pac ManBirth Name: Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao Born: 1978-12-17 (Age:36)Birthplace: Kibawe, Bukidnon, PhilippinesHometown: General Santos City, Cotabato del Sur, PhilippinesStance: SouthpawHeight: 5′ 6½″ / 169cmReach: 67″ / 170cmBoxing Record: clickPromoting Record: clickTrainer: Freddie Roach (2001 - present)Manager: Shelly FinkelPromoter: Top RankManny Pacquiao GalleryContents [hide] 1 Professional Career2 Career Notes3 Regional & Minor Titles4 The Ring Magazine Titles5 Lineal Titles6 World Titles7 Awards & Recognition8 External LinksProfessional CareerManny Pacquiao, sometimes known simply as "Pac Man," began his professional career in 1995 at the age of 16. He won his first eleven fights before running into Rustico Torrecampo, who scored a third-round KO over Pacquiao. In his 21st fight, Pacquiao knocked out Chokchai Chockvivat in five rounds to win the OPBF flyweight title. In December of 1998, Pacquiao fought WBC flyweight championChatchai Sasakul. The champion, an elusive boxer and a good counter puncher, was knocked out by Pacquiao in round eight. Sasakul did not get up for several minutes. Pacquiao lost the title when he failed to make weight for his fight against Medgoen Singsurat, which was to be his second title defense. Pacquiao went ahead with the fight but was knocked out in the third round by Singsurat.Following the loss of his title, Pacquiao moved up three weight classes to the 122-pound division. After six straight wins, he fought Lehlohonolo Ledwaba for the IBF junior featherweight title in June of 2001. Pacquiao, a late substitute opponent, dominated Ledwaba, knocking out the champ in six rounds. Pacquiao's next fight was a unification fight against WBO champion Agapito Sanchez, which ended in a six-round technical decision draw.In November of 2003, Pacquiao moved up in weight and fought Marco Antonio Barrera for The Ring Magazine featherweight title. Pacquiao dropped Barrera three times in route to an eleventh-round TKO. Pacquiao next fought WBA/IBF featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez. Marquez was down three times in the first round but came back to win many of the later rounds and secure a draw. Marquez turned down a rematch because he didn't like the purse he was offered, so Pacquiao moved up to the 130-pound division and fought Erik Morales in March of 2005. In a candidate for Fight of the Year, Morales won by a close unanimous decision. All three official judges scored the fight 115-113 for Morales. Pacquaio fought Morales twice in 2006, winning by a tenth-round KO and a third-round KO, respectively. Pacquiao was named the 2006 Fighter of the Year by ESPN, The Ring and the Boxing Writers Association of America.Pacquiao fought twice in 2007, knocking out the undefeated Jorge Solis in eight rounds and outpointing Barrera in a rematch. Pacquiao was named Fighter of the Year by the World Boxing Hall of Fame.Pacquiao fought Marquez for the WBC super featherweight title in March of 2008. In another great fight, Pacquiao won by a split decision. Pacquiao knocked out David Diaz in his next fight to win the WBC lightweight title and then moved up to welterweight to fight Oscar De La Hoya. He dominated De La Hoya, and the fight was stopped after the eighth round. Pacquiao was again named Fighter of the Year by ESPN, The Ring and the Boxing Writers Association of America.In 2009, Pacquiao scored a second-round knockout against Ricky Hatton to win The Ring junior welterweight title and stopped Miguel Cotto in the twelve rounds to take the WBO welterweight title. Once again, he was named Fighter of the Year by ESPN, The Ring and the Boxing Writers Association of America.Pacquiao became the first fighter to win world titles in eight weight divisions when he defeated Antonio Margarito by a one-sided unanimous decision to win the vacant WBC super welterweight title in November of 2010. Pacquaio never defended the title. He vacated it and defended his WBO welterweight title with a lopsided unanimous decision against Shane Mosley.In November of 2011, Pacquaio had a rubber match with Marquez, winning by a close and controversial majority decision. In his next fight, Pacquiao was on the other end of a controversial decision, losing the WBO welterweight title to Timothy Bradley by a highly controversial split decision.Pacquiao fought Marquez for a fourth time in December of 2012. After being dropped in the third round, Pacquiao came back to drop Marquez in the fifth round. Pacquiao was winning the sixth round when he got nailed with a perfect right to the head. He went down to the canvas and was out cold. After three close fights, Marquez finally got a win in their great four-fight series.In November of 2013, Pacquiao returned to the ring with a lopsided decision victory against Brandon Rios. Five months later, Pacquiao had a rematch with Bradley, who was coming off a split decision win against Marquez. Pacquiao defeated Bradley by a unanimous decision, avenging the controversial loss from two years earlier and regaining the WBO welterweight title.Career NotesHas a record of 18-3-2 (8 KOs) in World Title fights.Has a record of 20-4-2 (10 KOs) against former or current world titlists:Won against Chatchai Sasakul, Lehlo Ledwaba, Jorge Eliecer Julio, Marco Antonio Barrera (twice), Erik Morales (twice), Oscar Larios, Juan Manuel Marquez (twice), David Diaz, Oscar De La Hoya,Ricky Hatton, Miguel Cotto, Joshua Clottey, Antonio Margarito, Shane Mosley, Brandon Rios, Timothy Bradley and Chris Algieri.Lost against Medgoen Singsurat, Erik Morales, Timothy Bradley and Juan Manuel Marquez.Drew against Agapito Sanchez and Juan Manuel Marquez.Pacquiao carried his country's flag at the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympic games.He is the older brother of fellow boxer Bobby Pacquiao.Regional & Minor TitlesOPBF Flyweight Title (June 1997 - September 1998)WBC International Super Bantamweight Title (December 1999 - June 2001)WBC International Super Featherweight Title (September 2005 - November 2007)IBO Junior Welterweight Title (May 2009 - January 2010)WBC Diamond Welterweight Title (November 2009)WBO International Welterweight Title (November 2013 - April 2014)The Ring Magazine TitlesWorld Featherweight Title (November 2003 - March 2005)World Junior Lightweight Title (March 2008 - July 2008)World Junior Welterweight Title (May 2009 - July 2010)Pacquiao vacated each title to fight in a higher weight division.Lineal TitlesWorld Flyweight Title (December 1998 - September 1999)World Featherweight Title (November 2003 - March 2005)World Junior Lightweight Title (March 2008 - July 2008)World Junior Welterweight Title (May 2009 - July 2010)World TitlesWBC Flyweight TitleIBF Junior Featherweight TitleWBC Super Featherweight TitleWBC Lightweight TitleWBO Welterweight Title (2)WBC Super Welterweight TitleAwards & Recognition2006, 2008 & 2009 ESPN Fighter of the Year2006, 2008 & 2009 Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year2006, 2008 & 2009 Boxing Writers Association of America Fighter of the Year2007 World Boxing Hall of Fame Fighter of the YearPacquiao's second-round KO over Ricky Hatton was named the 2009 Ring Magazine Knockout of the Year.Pacquiao was voted the 2000-2009 "Fighter of the Decade" by the Boxing Writers Association of America.External LinksOfficial websiteFan siteIMDb pageCyber Boxing Zone pageThe Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia: The Lineal Boxing World ChampionsPreceded by:Chatchai Sasakul WBC Flyweight Champion 1998 Dec 4 – 1999 Sep 17Stripped(failed to make weight) Succeeded by:Medgoen SingsuratPreceded by:Lehlohonolo Ledwaba IBF Super Bantamweight Champion 2001 Jun 23 – 2003Vacated Succeeded by:Israel VazquezPreceded by:Juan Manuel Marquez WBC Super Featherweight Champion2008 Mar 15 – 2008 JulVacated Succeeded by:Humberto SotoPreceded by:David Diaz WBC Lightweight Champion 2008 Jun 28 – 2009 Feb 24Vacated Succeeded by:Edwin ValeroPreceded by:Miguel Angel Cotto WBO Welterweight Champion 2009 Nov 14 – 2012 June 9 Succeeded by:Timothy BradleyPreceded by:Sergio Gabriel MartinezVacated WBC Light Middleweight Champion 2010 Nov 13 – 2011 FebVacated Succeeded by:Saul AlvarezPreceded by:Timothy Bradley WBO Welterweight Champion 2014 Apr 12 – present Succeeded by:–
Floyd Mayweather Jr Boxing Record
Record: 47W 0L 0D 26KOs
Total Bouts: 47
KO % : 55%
Alias: Money
Weightclass: Welterweight
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 5'8"
Reach: 72"
Nationality: Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Date Of Birth: February 24th, 1977
Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Trainers: Roger Mayweather (former), Floyd Mayweather Sr. (present)Managers: Floyd Mayweather Sr. (former), James Prince (former), Al Haymon (present)Promoters: Top Rank (former), Golden Boy Promotions (former), Mayweather Promotions (present) Floyd Mayweather Jr. Gallery Contents [hide] 1 Biography2 Amateur Highlights3 Career Factoids4 Regional & Minor Titles5 World Titles6 The Ring Magazine Titles7 Transnational Boxing Rankings Board Titles8 Lineal Titles9 Awards & Recognition10 Career Earnings11 Pay-Per-View HistoryBiographyFrom biography.comSynopsisAmerican professional boxer Floyd Mayweather was born on February 24, 1977, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He won three national Golden Gloves and an Olympic bronze medal in 1996, and became a professional boxer that same year. By 2007, he was considered the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world and had 38 undefeated bouts. He retired in 2008, but returned to the ring in September 2009.Early YearsWidely considered the greatest boxer of his era, Floyd Mayweather Jr. was born February 24, 1977, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Boxing is in his blood. His father, Floyd Sr., was a welterweight contender, and his uncle Jeff Mayweather is a former IBO super featherweight champion. Another uncle, Roger Mayweather, is a former World Boxing Council super-lightweight champion.His father introduced Mayweather to the gym not long after he started walking, holding his young boy in front of speed bags whenever they visited. Soon, Mayweather was throwing punches at anything that came in his view. At the age of seven he was fitted for his first pair of boxing gloves.Little Floyd, as he was known, became a staple at his neighborhood gym, which was conveniently located just five doors down from his family's home.His family life was complicated. His father had a violent temper, and drifted in and out of danger. In 1978, while holding his son, he was shot in the leg during a dispute with the brother of a girlfriend. In 1993, the elder Mayweather was sentenced to prison on cocaine trafficking charges. Mayweather's mother has also dealt with substance abuse issues.Boxing SuccessAway from the circus of his family, Mayweather found peace and control in the ring. Known as Pretty Boy early in his career for his unmarked face, Mayweather, with his fast, precise style, won the National Golden Gloves in 1993, 1994 and 1996.While he finished 84-6 as an amateur, his pre-professional career ended bitterly at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta when he lost a controversial decision and was forced to settle for a bronze medal.Mayweather turned professional on October 11, 1996. As a pro, Mayweather continued to win at an astonishing rate. With his father serving as both manager and trainer, he won several easy bouts during his first two years, which he capped off by capturing his first world title, the WBC junior lightweight championship.His career greatly accelerated even more beginning in 2000, when Mayweather embarked on a seven-year stretch that had many fight fans talking about him as one of the sport's all-time greats.During this period, he moved up in weight class four times, taking home Ring magazine and WBC lightweight titles in 2001, the WBC super lightweight title in 2005, and Ring magazine and WBC welterweight titles in 2006. In 2007 he defeated Oscar De La Hoya for the WBC super welterweight crown.His success garnered increased earnings. In 2010 he was the third highest-paid American athlete, with income of more than $60 million for the year.The victories and paychecks only fueled Mayweather’s already sturdy ego. In a sport built on bravado, he has proven to be one of boxing's most polarizing figures."My goal has always been to be one of the best fighters who ever lived," Mayweather has said. "My career and legacy are very important to me."So is his crossover appeal. In recent years Mayweather has brought his star power to television.In the buildup to his much-anticipated 2007 match with De La Hoya, Mayweather took center stage in the four-part HBO documentary 24/7, which led to new pay-per-view and live-gate records. Later that year he appeared as a contestant on ABC Television's Dancing with the Stars.Personal ProblemsMayweather's sometimes-overbearing family dynamics have intruded on his work life. In 2000, Mayweather fired his father as manager. Their differences only became more intense, and not long after, Mayweather fired his father as trainer too, and replaced him with his uncle Roger Mayweather.Outside the ring, Mayweather has fought different kinds of battles. In late December 2011, a Las Vegas judge sentenced him to 90 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to a domestic violence charge and no contest to two harassment charges. Mayweather has been arrested several times since 2002 in battery and violence cases in Las Vegas and in his hometown of Grand Rapids.Recent YearsIn 2007, Mayweather stunned the sports world when he announced his retirement. He returned in September 2009 and won a bout against Juan Manuel Marquez by unanimous decision, for a purse of nearly $60 million. Eight months later, he won a 12-round unanimous decision over Shane Mosley in Las Vegas to up his professional record to 41-0.In May 2013, Mayweather made headlines when he won a 12-round bout against Robert Guerrero in a unanimous decision at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, taking the WBC welterweight title. The fight bumped Mayweather's record to an undefeated 44-0 (with 26 KOs).Mayweather, who is the father of four children (two sons and two daughters), resides in Las Vegas.Amateur Highlights Mayweather's hand is raised after defeating Bakhtiyar Tilegenov at the 1996 Olympics Mayweather against Lorenzo Aragon in the quarterfinals of the 1996 Olympics Mayweather reacts to losing a controversial decision to Serafim Todorov in the semifinals of the 1996 OlympicsAmateur Record: 84-6 [1]1993 National Golden Gloves Light Flyweight ChampionResults:Salvador Casillas W 3Domenic Filane W 3Willie Seenn W 3Juan Anzures W 3Eric Morel W 31994 National Golden Gloves Flyweight ChampionResults:Isidro Garcia W 3Julian Stevens W 3Juan Anzures W 3Nick Molinari W 3Linton Nichols W 31994 United States Junior National ChampionshipsResults:Nick Molinari W 3Arnulfo Bravo L 3Lost on points to Martin Castillo at a 1994 United States vs. Mexico dual meet in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.Lost on points to Carlos Navarro at the 1995 United States Pan American Games Trials.Lost on points to Juan Carlos Ramirez at a 1995 United States vs. Mexico dual meet at Fort Huachuca in Sierra Vista, Arizona, USA.1995 United States featherweight representative at the World Championships in Berlin, Germany.Results:1st Round - Defeated Marian Leondraliu (Romania) (8-7)2nd Round - Lost to Noureddine Medjihoud (Algeria) (6-8)1995 United States Amateur Featherweight ChampionResults:Jesse Byers W 3Raul Basulto W 3Augie Sanchez W 3James Baker WO1995 National Police Athletic League Featherweight ChampionResults:Ernest Rodriguez W 3Shavonn PriceElizondo Gilbert RSC 3Carlos Navarro W 3Carmello Ramos W 31996 National Golden Gloves Featherweight ChampionResults:Jose Hernandez W 3Hector Cruz W 3Chad Jaquillard W 3Adriel Pebenito W 3Martin O'Malley W 31996 Qualified as a featherweight for the United States Olympic Team.Results:Defeated William Jenkins (RSC-3)Defeated James Baker (RSCH-1)Lost to Augie Sanchez (11-12)Defeated Carlos Navarro (31-11) in Challengers BracketDefeated Augie Sanchez (12-8) at the Box-offsDefeated Augie Sanchez (20-10) at the Box-offs1996 Featherweight Bronze Medalist for the United States at the Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.Results:1st Round - Defeated Bakhtiyar Tilegenov (Kazakhstan) (RSCI-2)2nd Round - Defeated Artur Gevorgyan (Armenia) (16-3)Quarterfinals - Defeated Lorenzo Aragon (Cuba) (12-11)Semifinals - Lost to Serafim Todorov (Bulgaria) (9-10)Career Factoids Mayweather vs. Oscar De La Hoya Mayweather vs. Juan Manuel Marquez Mayweather vs. Shane Mosley Mayweather vs. Victor Ortiz Mayweather vs. Miguel Cotto Mayweather vs. Canelo AlvarezHas a record of 24-0 (10 KOs) in world title fights.Has a record of 22-0 (7 KOs) against former or current world titlists:Won against Genaro Hernandez, Gregorio Vargas, Diego Corrales, Carlos Hernandez, Jesus Chavez, Jose Luis Castillo (twice), DeMarcus Corley,Arturo Gatti, Sharmba Mitchell, Zab Judah, Carlos Manuel Baldomir, Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Juan Manuel Marquez, Shane Mosley, Victor Ortiz, Miguel Cotto, Robert Guerrero, Saul Alvarez and Marcos Rene Maidana (twice).Has a record of 2-0 (1 KO) against International Boxing Hall of Fame inductees:Won against Arturo Gatti and Oscar De La Hoya.Regional & Minor TitlesIBO Welterweight Title (2006-2007)IBA Welterweight Title (2006-2007)WBC Diamond Super Welterweight Title (2012)World TitlesWBC Super Featherweight Title (1998-2002)WBC Lightweight Title (2002-2004)WBC Super Lightweight Title (2005-2006)IBF Welterweight Title (2006)(2) WBC Welterweight Title (2006-2008, 2011-present)(2) WBC Super Welterweight Title (2007, 2013-present)WBA Super Welterweight Super World Title (2012-present)WBA Welterweight Unified World Title (2014-present)The Ring Magazine TitlesWorld Lightweight Title (2002-2004)(2) World Welterweight Title (2006-2008, 2013-present)World Junior Middleweight Title (2013-present)Transnational Boxing Rankings Board TitlesWorld Junior Middleweight Title (2013-present)Lineal TitlesWorld Junior Lightweight Title (1998-2002)World Lightweight Title (2002-2004)(2) World Welterweight Title (2006-2008, 2010-present)World Junior Middleweight Title (2013-present)Awards & Recognition(2) Boxing Writers Association of America Fighter of the Year (2007, 2013)(2) The Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year (1998, 2007)Career EarningsAccording to the website Celebrity Net Worth, Mayweather's career earnings total $405 million. [2]Forbes magazine releases an annual list of the world's highest paid athletes. Mayweather's placements:2007: No. 16 ($26.5 million) [3]2010: No. 2 ($65 million) [4]2012: No. 1 ($85 million) [5]2013: No. 14 ($34 million) [6]2014: No. 1 ($105 million) [7]Unlike the other athletes on the Forbes list, none of Mayweather's earnings come from endorsements.Pay-Per-View History1. (06/25/2005) W RTD6 Arturo Gatti 365,000 buys and $16,500,000 in revenue [8]2. (04/08/2006) W UD12 Zab Judah 375,000 buys and $16,800,000 in revenue [9]3. (11/04/2006) W UD12 Carlos Manuel Baldomir 325,000 buys and $16,300,000 in revenue [10]4. (05/05/2007) W SD12 Oscar De La Hoya 2,480,000 buys and $136,000,000 in revenue [11]5. (12/08/2007) W TKO10 Ricky Hatton 920,000 buys and $50,000,000 in revenue [12]6. (09/19/2009) W UD12 Juan Manuel Marquez 1,100,000 buys and $55,600,000 in revenue [13]7. (05/01/2010) W UD12 Shane Mosley 1,400,000 buys and $78,300,000 in revenue [14]8. (09/17/2011) W KO4 Victor Ortiz 1,250,000 buys and $78,440,000 in revenue [15]9. (05/05/2012) W UD12 Miguel Cotto 1,500,000 buys and $94,000,000 in revenue [16]10. (05/04/2013) W UD12 Robert Guerrero Unreleased (Sources claim between 800,000-900,000 buys) [17]11. (09/14/2013) W MD12 Saul Alvarez 2,200,000 buys and $150,000,000 in revenue [18]12. (05/03/2014) W MD12 Marcos Maidana Unreleased (Sources claim between 800,000-900,000 buys) [19]13. (09/13/2014) W UD12 Marcos Maidana Unreleased (Sources claim between 775,000-925,000 buys) [20]Totals (approximate): 14,580,000 buysPreceded by:Genaro Hernandez WBC Super Featherweight Champion1998 Oct 3 – 2002 Apr 20Vacated Succeeded by:Sirimongkol SingwanchaPreceded by:Jose Luis Castillo WBC Lightweight Champion 2002 Apr 20 – 2004Vacated Succeeded by:Jose Luis CastilloPreceded by:Arturo Gatti WBC Light Welterweight Champion 2005 Jun 25 – 2005Vacated Succeeded by:Junior WitterPreceded by:Zab Judah IBF Welterweight Champion 2006 Apr 8 – 2006 Jun 20Vacated Succeeded by:Kermit CintronPreceded by:Carlos Manuel Baldomir WBC Welterweight Champion 2006 Nov 4 – 2008 Jun 6 Retired Succeeded by:Andre BertoPreceded by:Oscar De La Hoya WBC Light Middleweight Champion 2007 May 5 – 2007 Jul 4Vacated Succeeded by:Vernon ForrestPreceded by:Victor Ortiz WBC Welterweight Champion 2011 Sep 17 – present Succeeded by:—Preceded by:Miguel CottoSuper Champion WBA Light Middleweight ChampionSuper Champion 2012 May 5 – present Succeeded by:—Preceded by:Saul Alvarez WBC Light Middleweight Champion 2013 Sep 14 – present Succeeded by:—Preceded by:Marcos Maidana WBA Welterweight ChampionSuper Champion 2014 May 3 – present Succeeded by:—
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