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Manny Pacquiao, the only eight-division world champion in boxing history, secured his first major title, the World Boxing Council (WBC) flyweight title, in 1998. Throughout his illustrious boxing career, Pacquiao went on to win twelve major world titles overall. He holds the distinction of being the first boxer to win major world titles in four of the sport’s eight ‘glamour divisions,’ encompassing flyweight, featherweight, lightweight, and welterweight. His unparalleled longevity saw him become the only boxer to hold world championships across four distinct decades: the 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s.

Beyond the boxing ring, Pacquiao transitioned into a prominent political career. He was first elected as a representative for Sarangani in the Philippine House of Representatives, serving from 2010 to 2016. Building on this public service, he was subsequently elected as a Senator of the Philippines in 2016, holding this esteemed position until 2022. His public life also extended to professional basketball, where he played as a player-coach for the Philippine Basketball Association team Kia/Mahindra, alongside appearances in films, television shows, and the release of music albums.

As a testament to his profound impact on the sport of boxing, Manny Pacquiao is slated for induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2025. He remains an active philanthropist and entrepreneur, continuing to influence various sectors beyond his athletic and political achievements.