The Filipino legend, Manny Pacquiao, is a very well-accomplished professional boxer. He has received several accolades in and out of boxing. So, let's take a look at 5 interesting facts about Manny Pacquiao.
Besides being a professional boxer, Manny Pacquiao is also a politician in his country. He has been serving as a Senator of the Philippines since 2016.
Pacquiao holds the record of being the only eight-division world champion in the history of professional boxing.
'PacMan' is enlisted as a military reservist and was promoted with the rank of colonel in the Reserve Force of the Philippine Army. He first entered the army's reserve force on April 27, 2006, as a sergeant.
Pacquiao is an avid Basketball fan, having been named an honorary member of the Boston Celtics. He has also established friendships with basketball Hall of Famers such as Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen.
Outside of the boxing ring, Pacquiao is a dedicated family man. He married Jinkee Jamora on May 10, 1999, and now the couple have five children.