Manny Pacquiao inducted to International Boxing Hall of Fame
Eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao has been elected to the Class of 2025 International Boxing Hall of Fame.
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Pacquiao inducted in the 2025 International Boxing Hall of Fame
The Filipino boxing legend will lead the Class of 2025, as they gather for induction in Canastota, New York, in June.
Pacquiao, who will turn 46 on December 17, is the standout star of the 2025 class.
Also included in the Class of 2025 are former world champions Michael Nunn and Vinny Paz.
“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 said in a statement provided by the IBHOF.
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
Legendary career
The organization announced Pacquiao’s induction on Thursday.
Pacquiao began fighting at 106 pounds, and rose all the way to win a title at the 154-pound limit.
“PacMan” turned pro at 16 in the Philippines and quickly became known as a dangerous fighter due to his speed and power.
Pacquiao owns victories over an astounding eight fellow Hall of Famers: Marco Antonio Barrera, Timothy Bradley, Juan Manuel Marquez, Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Shane Mosley, Erik Morales, and Miguel Cotto.
In addition, the southpaw superstar won championships at flyweight, super bantamweight, featherweight, super featherweight, lightweight, super lightweight, welterweight, and junior middleweight.
Pacquiao is the only boxer in history to win world titles in eight different weight classes.
His last fight was a loss to Yordenis Ugas in August 2021.
Overall, Pacquiao finished with a record of 62 wins, eight losses and two draws.
Roach gives his flowers to Pacquiao
Meanwhile, Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach gave his flower to the legendary fighter.
Roach and Pacquiao ascended to the top of the boxing ranks for nearly two decades.
“I opened my gym, Wild Card Boxing Club, in hopes that the next Muhammad Ali would walk through the door,” Roach said in a statement. “Little did I know that in 2001, my Muhammad Ali would weigh 122 pounds. His name was Manny Pacquiao, and he was and still is the pride of The Philippines.”
“For twenty years, after Manny and I first did mitts in the ring at Wild Card, we trained together for some of the biggest fights. As his collection of world championship belts grew, so did his presence in boxing and the world.”
“Today’s announcement that Manny will be a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame’s class of 2025 makes me incredibly proud,” Roach’s statement continued. “As much as I loved working together with Manny all those years, I’m even happier sharing the same wall with him at the International Boxing Hall of Fame.”
