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Pacquiao: Keep fighting

Published Jun 9, 2025 03:00 pm

At A Glance

  • "I dedicate this moment to every underdog, dreamer, person who keeps fighting even when the odds are against them," said Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao flexes his IBHOF ring. (VIVA Promotions)
Manny Pacquiao flexes his IBHOF ring. (VIVA Promotions)
Manny Pacquiao's road to success was never easy, and his incredible story that made him one of the most inspiring boxing heroes continues to inspire people all around the world.
As he reached another milestone with his induction to the International Boxing Hall of Fame on Monday, June 9, the 46-year-old Pacquiao remembered the time when he had nothing but big ambitions in life.
“I dedicate this moment to every underdog, dreamer, person who keeps fighting even when the odds are against them,” said Pacquiao.
“To the Filipino people, and all the fans all over the world, thank you for your love, prayers, and support all these years,” he added.
The only eight-division world champion was joined by his fellow inductees, including Vinny Paz, Michael Nunn, and referee Kenny Bayless. Pacquiao’s wife Jinkee watched the Filipino icon as he delivered his speech.
Pacquiao looked back on his humble beginnings in General Santos City and up to his journey in the professional scene where he climbed the ranks and beat his rivals Juan Manuel Marquez, Oscar Dela Hoya, Shane Mosley, Miguel Cotto, Erik Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera, Ricky Hatton, to name a few.
“Boxing gave me a way out, it turned my struggles into strength, my failures into lessons, and my pain into purpose, from flyweight to middleweight, eight divisions,” said Pacquaio. “Every fight, every victory was a step further from poverty. It was not just for me but for my family, for the Filipino people.”
In July, Pacquiao, who boasts a 62-8-2 win-loss-draw card, will challenge American Mario Barrios (29-2-1) for the World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight strap at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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