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Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao (IPA: /'pækjaʊ/; born December 17, 1978), known as Manny "Pac-Man" Pacquiao is a professional Filipino boxer. He is currently the WBC Lightweight Champion. He is the former WBC super featherweight world champion, IBF super bantamweight world champion, and WBC flyweight world champion. He has also held the Ring Magazine titles for featherweight and super featherweight. For his achievements, he became the first Filipino boxer to win four world titles in four different weight divisions. He is currently rated by the Ring Magazine as the #1 pound-for-pound boxer in the world.

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Random tests for Mayweather-Mosley
— Mar 22 2010 5:13 AM from Miami Herald
Chill factor
— Mar 22 2010 4:45 AM from New York Post
Pac-man hints at retirement
— Mar 22 2010 4:40 AM from Herald Sun
Pacquiao hints at retiring from boxing
— Mar 22 2010 4:14 AM from Sydney Morning Herald
Pacquiao hints at retiring from boxing
— Mar 22 2010 4:14 AM from The Age

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Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao speaks during a press conference shortly after arriving from the US at Manila international airport on March 22, 2010. Boxing hero Manny Pacquiao arrived after successfully defending his welterweight belt in the US against Joshua Clottey of Ghana, as politicians scramble to get an edorsement from one of the sport's future hall of famers.

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Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao speaks while his daughter Princess plays with the wire during a press conference shortly after arriving from the US at Manila international airport on March 22, 2010. Boxing hero Manny Pacquiao arrived after successfully defending his welterweight belt in the US against Joshua Clottey of Ghana, as politicians scramble to get an edorsement from one of the sport's future hall of famers.

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Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao (L) holding his daughter Princess, poses for photos with his wife Jinkee (R), sons Jimuel (2nd R) and Michael during a press conference shortly after arriving from the US at Manila international airport on March 22, 2010. Boxing hero Manny Pacquiao arrived after successfully defending his welterweight belt in the US against Joshua Clottey of Ghana, as politicians scramble to get an edorsement from one of the sport's future hall of famers.

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Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao (R) points to the injury he got during his fight with challenger Joshua Clottey (not in photo) of Ghana for their welterweight bout shortly after arriving from the US at Manila international airport on March 22, 2010, while presidential candidate Manny Villar listens. Boxing hero Manny Pacquiao arrived after successfully defending his welterweight belt in the US against Joshua Clottey of Ghana, as politicians scramble to get an edorsement from one of the sport's future hall of famers.

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Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao (C) waves shortly after arriving from the US at Manila international airport on March 22, 2010. Boxing hero Manny Pacquiao arrived after successfully defending his welterweight belt in the US against Joshua Clottey of Ghana, as politicians scramble to get an edorsement from one of the sport's future hall of famers.

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Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao (C) greets his daughter Princess shortly after arriving from the US at Manila international airport on March 22, 2010. Boxing hero Manny Pacquiao arrived after successfully defending his welterweight belt in the US against Joshua Clottey of Ghana, as politicians scramble to get an edorsement from one of the sport's future hall of famers.

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Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao (L), poses for photos with his wife Jinkee (3rd R), sons Jimuel (2nd R), Michael (R) and daughter Princess, during a press conference shortly after arriving from the US at Manila international airport on March 22, 2010. Boxing hero Manny Pacquiao arrived after successfully defending his welterweight belt in the US against Joshua Clottey of Ghana, as politicians scramble to get an edorsement from one of the sport's future hall of famers.

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Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao (C) speaks while his wife Jinkee (2nd R), sons Jimuel (3rd R), Michael (R), daughter Princess (4th R) , presidential candidate Senator manny Villar (5th L), and former governor Chavit Singson (4th L) listen during a press conference shortly after arriving from the US at Manila international airport on March 22, 2010. Boxing hero Manny Pacquiao arrived after successfully defending his welterweight belt in the US against Joshua Clottey of Ghana, as politicians scramble to get an edorsement from one of the sport's future hall of famers.

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Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao (3rd L) speaks while his wife Jinkee (2nd R), sons Jimuel (3rd R), Michael (R), daughter Princess (4th R) presidential candidate Senator manny Villar (2nd L) and former governor Chavit Singson (L) listen during a press conference shortly after arriving from the US at Manila international airport on March 22, 2010. Boxing hero Manny Pacquiao arrived after successfully defending his welterweight belt in the US against Joshua Clottey of Ghana, as politicians scramble to get an edorsement from one of the sport's future hall of famers.

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World boxing great Manny Pacquiao smiles as he poses with his wife Jinkee and two children Princess, center, and Jimuel, right, upon arrival to another hero's welcome early Monday March 22, 2010 in Manila, Philippines. Pacquiao, who retained his WBO welterweight crown versus Joshua Clottey of Ghana March 14 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, hinted at retirement from professional boxing but said he still has to discuss his plans with his mother and his family and close friends.

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World boxing great Manny Pacquiao smiles as he poses with his wife Jinkee and two children Princess, center, and Jimuel, right, upon arrival to another hero's welcome U.S. MARINE CORPS.

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World boxing great Manny Pacquiao istens to a reporter's question during a news conference upon arrival early Monday March 22, 2010 in Manila, Philippines. Pacquiao, who retained his WBO welterweight crown versus Joshua Clottey of Ghana March 14 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, hinted at retirement from professional boxing but said he still has to discuss his plans with his mother and his family and close friends.

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World boxing great Manny Pacquiao reacts upon spotting someone from the crowd as he carries his daughter Princess upon arrival to another hero's welcome early Monday March 22, 2010 in Manila, Philippines. Pacquiao, who retained his WBO welterweight crown versus Joshua Clottey of Ghana March 14 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, hinted at retirement from professional boxing but said he still has to discuss his plans with his mother and his family and close friends.

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World boxing great Manny Pacquiao answers questions from reporters as his daughter Princess plays with his microphone's cable during a news conference upon arrival early Monday March 22, 2010 in Manila, Philippines. Pacquiao, who retained his WBO welterweight crown versus Joshua Clottey of Ghana March 14 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, hinted at retirement from professional boxing but said he still has to discuss his plans with his mother and his family and close friends.

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World boxing great Manny Pacquiao gestures as he poses with his family, from left, Princess, Jimuel and Michael, upon arrival with his wife Jinkee, to another hero's welcome early Monday March 22, 2010 in Manila, Philippines. Pacquiao, who retained his WBO welterweight crown versus Joshua Clottey of Ghana March 14 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, hinted at retirement from professional boxing but said he still has to discuss his plans with his mother and his family and close friends.

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World boxing great Manny Pacquiao is hugged his children, from top, Princess, Jimuel and Michael, upon arrival to another hero's welcome early Monday March 22, 2010 in Manila, Philippines. Pacquiao, who retained his WBO welterweight crown versus Joshua Clottey of Ghana March 14 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, hinted at retirement from professional boxing but said he still has to discuss his plans with his mother and his family and close friends.

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World boxing great Manny Pacquiao smiles as he arrives to another hero's welcome early Monday March 22, 2010 in Manila, Philippines. Pacquiao, who retained his WBO welterweight crown versus Joshua Clottey of Ghana March 14 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, hinted at retirement from professional boxing but said he still has to discuss his plans with his mother and his family and close friends.

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World boxing great Manny Pacquiao waves upon arrival to another hero's welcome early Monday March 22, 2010 in Manila, Philippines. Pacquiao, who retained his WBO welterweight crown versus Joshua Clottey of Ghana March 14 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, hinted at retirement from professional boxing but said he still has to discuss his plans with his mother and his family and close friends.

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Philippines newpapers headline with the news of the welterweight bout between Philippines boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao and Joshua Clottey of Ghana, in Manila on March 15, 2010. Filipinos rejoiced on March 14 at boxing hero Manny Pacquiao's victory in the United States after the country's electricity provider pulled out all the stops to ensure people could watch the fight. Pacquiao easily defeated Clottey by a unanimous decision to retain his World Boxing Organization welterweight title at the Cowboys Stadium in Texas.

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A man reads a tabloid paper with headlines of the welterweight bout between Philippines boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao and Joshua Clottey of Ghana, on the pavemnent in Manila on March 15, 2010. Filipinos rejoiced on March 14 at boxing hero Manny Pacquiao's victory in the United States after the country's electricity provider pulled out all the stops to ensure people could watch the fight. Pacquiao easily defeated Clottey by a unanimous decision to retain his World Boxing Organization welterweight title at the Cowboys Stadium in Texas.

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"It may not reach a point where I will fight Mayweather. I may announce retirement, I will talk with my family about it"

Manny Pacquiao Mar 22 2010 4:40 AM from Herald Sun

"I reached my dream as a boxer without Floyd Mayweather in my career. I do not need him, they are the ones who need me"

Manny Pacquiao Mar 22 2010 4:40 AM from Herald Sun

"What we need now is a man who rose from poverty, who understands the call of the poor like myself"

Manny Pacquiao Mar 22 2010 1:45 AM from Channel News Asia

"Not only was it a legit crowd, it was a different crowd other than boxing ... When I walked in that place, I got (expletive) mobbed. It was all young people and people that like UFC and it was a good crowd. My take on that is..."

Dana White Mar 21 2010 4:01 PM from Dallas Morning News - Blogs

"These are two fighters who understand what it takes to put their lives on the line and give fans a wonderful performance"

Oscar de la Hoya Mar 20 2010 7:55 AM from Long Beach Press-Telegram

"It might be some of the same dirt"

Jack Hill Mar 19 2010 8:38 PM from Dallas Morning News - Blogs

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Random tests for Mayweather-Mosley
— Mar 22 2010 5:13 AM from Miami Herald
Chill factor
— Mar 22 2010 4:45 AM from New York Post
Pac-man hints at retirement
— Mar 22 2010 4:40 AM from Herald Sun
Pacquiao hints at retiring from boxing
— Mar 22 2010 4:14 AM from Sydney Morning Herald
Pacquiao hints at retiring from boxing
— Mar 22 2010 4:14 AM from The Age

Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao speaks during a press conference shortly after arriving from the US at Manila international airport on March 22, 2010. Boxing hero Manny Pacquiao arrived after successfully defending his welterweight belt in the US against Joshua Clottey of Ghana, as politicians scramble to get an edorsement from one of the sport's future hall of famers.

AFP

Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao speaks while his daughter Princess plays with the wire during a press conference shortly after arriving from the US at Manila international airport on March 22, 2010. Boxing hero Manny Pacquiao arrived after successfully defending his welterweight belt in the US against Joshua Clottey of Ghana, as politicians scramble to get an edorsement from one of the sport's future hall of famers.

AFP

Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao (L) holding his daughter Princess, poses for photos with his wife Jinkee (R), sons Jimuel (2nd R) and Michael during a press conference shortly after arriving from the US at Manila international airport on March 22, 2010. Boxing hero Manny Pacquiao arrived after successfully defending his welterweight belt in the US against Joshua Clottey of Ghana, as politicians scramble to get an edorsement from one of the sport's future hall of famers.

AFP

Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao (R) points to the injury he got during his fight with challenger Joshua Clottey (not in photo) of Ghana for their welterweight bout shortly after arriving from the US at Manila international airport on March 22, 2010, while presidential candidate Manny Villar listens. Boxing hero Manny Pacquiao arrived after successfully defending his welterweight belt in the US against Joshua Clottey of Ghana, as politicians scramble to get an edorsement from one of the sport's future hall of famers.

AFP

Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao (C) waves shortly after arriving from the US at Manila international airport on March 22, 2010. Boxing hero Manny Pacquiao arrived after successfully defending his welterweight belt in the US against Joshua Clottey of Ghana, as politicians scramble to get an edorsement from one of the sport's future hall of famers.

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