CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
View Manny Pacquiao’s career defining highlights, championships — and key performances.
THE LEGACY OF
MANNY "PAC-MAN" PACQUIAO
Manny Pacquiao’s professional boxing career is a cornerstone of sports history. His journey from the Philippines to global stardom is unparalleled. Renowned for his explosive speed, southpaw power, and relentless footwork, "Pac-Man" has solidified his status as an all-time pound-for-pound legend holding titles in the Flyweight, Super Bantamweight, Featherweight, Super Featherweight, Lightweight, Light Welterweight, Welterweight, and Super Welterweight divisions.
8-DIVISION & 12 Time
World CHAMPION
Pacquiao is a 12-time world champion, holding major titles across the 8 divisions. Manny is the only eight-division world champion in the history of boxing with victories over 22 world champions, his resume remains the gold standard of professional boxing.
Boxing Highlights
8x Division Title Wins
12x Time World Champion
1998
WBC Flyweight World Champion
vs. Chatchai Sasakul
Manny Pacquiao’s first world title came on December 4, 1998, in Thailand, when he stopped defending champion Chatchai Sasakul in the eighth round to capture the WBC flyweight belt.
This victory marked the moment when a young Filipino contender officially became a world champion. It was the foundation of a record-breaking run that would eventually stretch across eight divisions.
Division Title #1: Flyweight (112 lbs)
Title: WBC Flyweight World Championship
Division: Flyweight (112 lbs)
Opponent: Chatchai Sasakul
Date: December 4, 1998
2001
IBF Super Bantamweight World Champion
vs. Lehlo Ledwaba
On June 23, 2001, Pacquiao made his U.S. debut on short notice against highly regarded champion Lehlo Ledwaba and overwhelmed him with relentless combinations, scoring a sixth-round stoppage.
The performance introduced Pacquiao to the American audience and signaled that his power and speed carried up in weight.
Division Title #2 : Super Bantamweight (122 lbs)
Title: IBF Super Bantamweight World Championship
Division: Super Bantamweight (122 lbs)
Opponent: Lehlo Ledwaba
Date: June 23, 2001
2003
Lineal & The Ring Featherweight Champion
vs. Marco Antonio Barrera
On November 15, 2003, Pacquiao dominated Mexican legend Marco Antonio Barrera and forced a stoppage in the eleventh round in a career-defining performance.
The victory earned Pacquiao the lineal and The Ring featherweight titles and launched him into pound-for-pound discussions.
Division Title #3: Featherweight (126 lbs)
Title: Lineal & The Ring Featherweight Championship
Division: Featherweight (126 lbs)
Opponent: Marco Antonio Barrera
Date: November 15, 2003
2008
WBC Super Featherweight World Champion
vs. Juan Manuel Marquez
In a razor-close rematch, Pacquiao’s crucial knockdown helped him win a split decision and claim the WBC super featherweight title.
The win added another world championship and set the stage for his climb into the sport’s most competitive divisions.
Division Title #4: Super Featherweight (130 lbs)
Title: WBC Super Featherweight World Championship
Division: Super Featherweight (130 lbs)
Opponent: Juan Manuel Marquez
Date: March 15, 2008
2008
WBC Lightweight World Champion
vs. David Díaz
Pacquiao outclassed David Díaz with angles and volume, stopping him in the ninth round to secure the WBC lightweight championship.
The victory made him a five-division world champion and proved his dominance at higher weights.
Division Title #5: Lightweight (135 lbs)
Title: WBC Lightweight World Championship
Division: Lightweight (135 lbs)
Opponent: David Díaz
Date: June 28, 2008
2009
The Ring & Lineal Light Welterweight Champion
vs. Ricky Hatton
Pacquiao produced one of boxing’s most iconic knockouts, finishing Ricky Hatton with a left hand in the second round.
The win earned him another championship in a new division and cemented his peak dominance.
Division Title #6: Light Welterweight (140 lbs)
Title: The Ring & Lineal Light Welterweight Championship
Division: Light Welterweight (140 lbs)
Opponent: Ricky Hatton
Date: May 2, 2009
2009
WBO Welterweight World Champion
vs. Miguel Cotto
Pacquiao gradually broke Miguel Cotto down and scored a twelfth-round stoppage to win a seventh world title in a seventh weight class.
This fight solidified Pacquiao’s status as a global superstar and one of boxing’s most dangerous offensive fighters.
Division Title #7: Welterweight (147 lbs)
Title: WBO Welterweight World Championship
Division: Welterweight (147 lbs)
Opponent: Miguel Cotto
Date: November 14, 2009
2010
WBC Super Welterweight World Champion
vs. Antonio Margarito
Pacquiao outclassed the larger Antonio Margarito over twelve rounds to win the WBC super welterweight title.
With this victory, Pacquiao made history as the first and only boxer to win world titles in eight weight divisions.
Division Title #8: Super Welterweight (154 lbs)
Title: WBC Super Welterweight World Championship
Division: Super Welterweight (154 lbs)
Opponent: Antonio Margarito
Date: November 13, 2010
2016
WBO Welterweight World Champion
vs. Timothy Bradley III
In their third and final meeting, Pacquiao delivered a dominant performance, winning a unanimous decision over Timothy Bradley to reclaim the WBO welterweight title.
This victory marked Pacquiao's return to championship form and proved he remained an elite welterweight contender.
Championship Title #9: Welterweight (147 lbs)
Title: WBO Welterweight World Championship
Division: Welterweight (147 lbs)
Opponent: Timothy Bradley
Date: April 9, 2016
2016
WBO Welterweight World Champion
vs. Jessie Vargas
Pacquiao defeated Jessie Vargas via unanimous decision, scoring a second-round knockdown and controlling the action throughout the fight.
The victory allowed Pacquiao to retain the WBO welterweight championship and continue his legendary career at the highest level.
Championship Title #10: Welterweight (147 lbs)
Title: WBO Welterweight World Championship
Division: Welterweight (147 lbs)
Opponent: Jessie Vargas
Date: November 5, 2016
2018
WBA Welterweight World Champion
vs. Lucas Matthysse
After a two-year absence, Pacquiao returned with a knockout performance, stopping Lucas Matthysse in the seventh round to capture the WBA welterweight title.
The dominant victory in Malaysia proved Pacquiao still possessed championship-level power and skills approaching age 40.
Championship Title #11: Welterweight (147 lbs)
Title: WBA Welterweight World Championship
Division: Welterweight (147 lbs)
Opponent: Lucas Matthysse
Date: July 15, 2018
2019
WBA Super Welterweight World Champion
vs. Keith Thurman
At age 40, Pacquiao shocked the boxing world by defeating undefeated champion Keith Thurman via split decision, dropping him in the first round.
This remarkable victory made Pacquiao the oldest welterweight champion in boxing history and capped his record-breaking 12-time world championship legacy.
Championship Title #12: Super Welterweight (147 lbs)
Title: WBA Super Welterweight World Championship
Division: Super Welterweight (147 lbs)
Opponent: Keith Thurman
Date: July 20, 2019
Epic Battles
Seven defining moments that forged a champion's legacy in the ring
