Manny Pacquiao’s fighting days are not yet completed because he comes out of a retirement at the age of 46 for the next title next month.
Regardless of what is happening on the rest of the scene, it is tough to find a lot of better CV than the one that has already gathered in his career, which has landed at the International Gallery of Sław in boxes on Sunday.
“And now, when I look back,” said Pacquia- “world champion of eight, world titles in four different decades, the oldest world champion of the Valleries in History, these are not just opinions. These are facts.”
Pacquiao was the main name in class 2025, which was written during the ceremony at Turning Stone Casino, Verona, Novel York. He will not be able to celebrate for too long, because he returns to training for his fight with July 19 in Las Vegas against Master WBC Mario Barrios.
Pacquiao did not mention it during his speech at the end of the long introduction ceremony. Instead, he focused on the record achievement of winning titles in eight weight classes, a warrior who debuted in 106 pounds in classes and arose to win the title at a limit of 154 pounds.
“From the flying weight to the younger medium weight, eight division,” said Pacquiao. “Every fight, every victory was a step further from poverty. It was not only for me, but for my family, for Filipinos.”
Vinny Paz, a master of three divisions, previously known as Vinny Pazienza, who defeated a broken neck in a car accident to resume his career, and Michael Nunn, a master in medium weight and super medium, were other fighters in the classroom.
Women in the classroom are Yesica Chavez, Anne Sophie Mathis, Mary Jo Sanders and Cathy “Cat” Davis, who, after submitting a lawsuit of sexual discrimination against Novel York State Athletic Commission, became one of the first women who will receive a professional boxing license by the organization in 1978.
Pointing to the jewelry that the lead people received, Davis said: “I have this attractive ring here and I asked them to be huge enough for my middle finger, because if I ever see these elderly white stupid people who kept us, you know what I would do.”
Kenny Bayless, who worked with one of the biggest Pacquiao fights, including his defeat with Floyd Mayweather and the knockout of Ricky Hatton, as well as judge Harry Gibbs, together with Cut Man Al Gavin. Randon Gordon broadcaster, HBO manufacturer, Ross Greenburg and deceased boxers Rodrigo Valdez and Owen Swift rounded the class.
Pacquiao retired in 2021 with a record of 62-8-2 of 39 KO, fighting in some of the greatest hits of 2000. He said that he was always looking for the most tough opponents so that he could test himself.
This made him much richer than he could imagine when he grew up in poverty in the Philippines. Then he served his country as a senator in 2016-22 and ran unsuccessfully to the president, and his voice broke a bit when he thanked the fans from home with his family.
“It’s our victory,” said Pacquiao. “This is our story, and the best will come.”