Let’s break it down and look at the facts of why this living legend Manny Pacquiao is cut from a different cloth, an elite level fighting man and champion.
Pacquiao is rare and an eight-weight world champion that cannot be compared to anyone.
He is the only eight-weight world champion in boxing history.
What’s more, he’s done that against some of the very best fighters of his time.
He turns 47-years-old on December 17th next month, remarkably, and is soon due to fight possibly for a world title again.
After drawing with WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios earlier this summer.
Here’s why Pacquiao is the superman of boxing to be doing this at almost 47:
10 Reasons Manny Pacquiao Seems Superhuman Contending for Titles at 47
- Starting his pro career at 16 in 1995, Pacquiao’s 30-year longevity outlasts most boxers’ entire spans.
- He’s the only fighter to win world titles in eight weight classes, adapting his body and style across divisions.
- At 40, he became the oldest welterweight champ by beating undefeated Keith Thurman in 2019.
- After a four-year hiatus post-2021 loss, he’s back challenging for the WBC welterweight belt in 2025.
- His career splits into two Hall-of-Fame-worthy eras, each filled with titles and iconic victories.
- Balancing Philippine senate duties with elite training shows his unmatched multitasking stamina.
- Inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame in 2025 while still active and pursuing more championships.
- Overcoming childhood poverty built his unbreakable grit to defy age in the ring.
- At 46, he maintains explosive speed and power through innovative, age-defying workouts.
- His passion drives plans for 2-3 more fights to retire as the oldest reigning champ ever.
Pacquiao is also linked with a possible Floyd Mayweather rematch next year.
Here is Pacman in monster shape already in early training for 2026.
