The story of Manny Pacquiao

Manny Pacquiao history starts in General Santos City, Philippines. He was born on December 17, 1978. We cannot begin telling the story of Manny Pacquiao without considering the hard life of Manny Pacquiao. He was born in devastating poverty and was forced to work at a very young age, after his father left the family for another woman.

Manny Pacquiao has worked in the streets of General Santos sale city hardcore breads and other baked goods. These same streets helped in the development of the individual hard and relentless that we see in the ring today. Also known as the Pacman do to the way he eats his rivals on the ring, Manny began to fight for a few dollars in the streets. These battles were brutal, but soon Manny Pacquiao has acquired a reputation for being a very hard fighter and showing the incredible grit and determination when fighting against opponents who were much larger than him. Even at a young age, Manny displays speed and power of left hand which has made him one of the most exciting boxers of his time.

Mother of Manny Pacquiao but was not a fan. She was very religious and had hoped her son to join the priesthood. Manny popularity increased around the city and the population is starting to take notice of this kid emaciated condition with a hammer for a left hand. Without permission Manny trigger in Manila to pursue his career in hopes of becoming a star in order to help her mother and her family.

The story of Manny Pacquiao was still far from a fairy tale. It wasn't easy for his time in Manila. He trained for hours and should work equally difficult to earn a living. Manny worked in construction, and also in the gymnasium where he trained doing odd jobs that included concierge. Manny was discouraged and presented an eleven combat victories before the defeat for the first time in 1996 vs Rustico Torrecampo, which eliminated Manny Pacquiao for tasting. It was a devastating loss to Manny. Life of Manny Pacquiao could have taken a different turn after this period. He considered that quit boxing and going back home. Thoughts come back as a failure and continued and never ending poverty lowered against the new Pacman.

He raised on another series of victories and beat champion weight flies WBC Chatchai Sasakul in 1998. Finally, Manny "pacman" Pacquiao had reached one of its objectives and it seemed that his career was about to take off. He defended successfully his Crown in the very next fight, but his passage as the fly weight champion was short lived as he is eliminated by Medgoen Singsurat for his second title defense. A further setback in the history of Manny Pacquiao. Disappointed but undaunted Manny continued training in the hope of an another bout of chiefs and opportunities.

Manny has received this possibility in June 2001, when he faces weight roosters IBF Champion Lehlohonolo Ledwaba. Manny fought and impressive battle, knocking on the difficult champion in the sixth round. Win in Las Vegas, IBF belt in impressive manner, has opened many doors for Manny Pacquiao in the U.S., which is undoubtedly the largest market of boxing worldwide. Manny Pacquiao has defended his title in 2003 when he abandoned and moved to a higher weight category, which included Erik Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera and Juan Manuel Marquez, three Mexican legends. He Avenged a loss versus Morales and beaten in the third game, who sent large Morales to retirement. He fought and destroys Barrera and then to Juan Manuel Marquez in a truly exciting game. Brands was dropped three times in the first round and fought valiantly to get a match nil. In the rematch Pacquiao received what many considered a controversial victory.

The story of Manny Pacquiao continued as he faces his toughest opponent on December 6, 2008 in Las Vegas. He will face Oscar De La Hoya and will fight to 147 pounds. It remains to be seen whether Manny Pacquiao made a wise decision dating to a real weight welterweight fight weight and living legend in the Oscar De La Hoya. This can be a Mexican, it cannot overcome!

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