From sleeping on the streets to becoming a millionaire, Manny Pacquiao has seen it all.  Coming from a limited childhood, nobody would’ve imagined that the eight-division champ could make it grand. But he did. Turning his life around by 180 degrees, Pac-Man is one of those who got to live the flip side of survival mode, amassing a staggering net worth of $220 million, according to College Net Worth. When he fought Floyd Money Mayweather in May 2015, the total revenue grossed $600 million, breaking records to become the highest revenue-generating bout in boxing history. Regardless of such blinding wealth, the 62-8 southpaw boxer remained humble. While he didn’t call shots at his arch-rival Pretty Boy’s flamboyant and extravagant lifestyle, he did place himself above all that through just one word.

You see, yesterday, Israel-born American sports reporter, Elie Sechbach, posted a casual 11-minute conversation with the Kibawe native while the latter was working out in a neighborhood basketball court. Sechbach got the chance to tap into Pacquiao’s motivated thoughts during that time. When Sechbach expressed that the ring didn’t feel the same without The People’s Champ, Pacquiao described to the YouTuber how much he felt grateful for his physique.

Not many boxers who are nearing their 50s can move like he does, is what the Hall of Famer contemplated. “That’s God’s goodness. I always praise the Lord,” he said. “Whatever happens, I always praise the Lord for everything that’s happened in my life,” continued Pacquiao. Sensing that the champ was reminiscing about his old days, Sechbach acknowledged how Pacquiao used to live on cardboard without a bed, later starring on the cover of Time Magazine.

“Can you imagine sleeping in the street, like in the carton? Sometimes you eat, sometimes not,” the admired boxer added. After a few more philosophical reflections on life, Sechbach asked a personal question to the boxer: How much has Manny Pacquiao given away to charity? Is it in millions? To that, the boxer, formerly also a Senator who served his community in the Philippines, corrected the value in just a blink, “Billions.” That one word shocked and inspired Sechbach at the same time.

Especially when compared to others like Floyd Mayweather Jr., who are repeatedly seen spending lavishly on luxury sports cars, mansions, and more. But, does earning more mean you never go broke? Well, rumors are that Jr. is going bankrupt despite a net worth of $500 million.

Manny Pacquiao lost in the ring, but not in finances

In early February this year, the undefeated 50-0 boxer announced on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon that out of the 100 buildings in his portfolio, most were in New York. He spent $402 million for a 1,000-unit affordable housing portfolio in upper Manhattan, spread across more than 60 buildings. Mayweather shared an Instagram post flaunting some of the buildings and claiming that they were all his, no partners involved. Though Business Insider has something else to dig out and present publicly.

In a March report, the financial news website highlighted that though the boxer claimed his real estate investment firm, VADA Properties, paid the complete amount, New York City property records said otherwise. None of the properties had changed hands even after a month of the deal. Soon after, in April, Fighters Corner on YouTube dropped a video titled “Stephen A. Smith EXPOSES Floyd Mayweather For Going BANKRUPT After $402 Million SCAM,” suggesting that the rich lifestyle was costing Mayweather the risk of losing his hard-earned money.

Continuing the frenzy, he gifted his sister a Mercedes-Benz S63 E Performance, “just because.” Also showing off sparkling diamond jewelry, he attended the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Miami Heat NBA game courtside on April 27th.

As for Pacquiao, he is reportedly free from troubles related to money. Presently, after fighting 70 fights as a pro and retiring from the sport in 2021, the 46-year-old is set to return to the ring following a four-year hiatus. He will be taking shots at the WBC welterweight title against Mario Barrios on July 19 in Las Vegas. What are your thoughts on this?