Manny Pacquiao is a boxer from the Philippines. He began boxing professionally at age 16, and has won more than 90 percent of his fights. Pacquiao became the World Boxing Council Lightweight Champion in June of 2008.

Pacquiao became the WBO Welterweight Champion on November 14, 2009, when he defeated Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas. He became the first boxer in history to win seven titles in seven different weight classeshttp://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=4656400

Pacquiao and his wife, Jinkee, welcomed a baby girl, Queen Elizabeth, on December 30, 2008. This was the couple's fourth child.Philstar: Manny will stop Hatton (January 8, 2009)

In 2007, Pacquiao ran for a Congressional seat in his home country of the Philippines. He lost the race to incumbent Darlene Antonino-Custodio.ESPN Boxing: Pacquiao concedes defeat in bid for Philippines Congress (May 20, 2007)

In what was possibly the biggest fight of Pacquiao's career, the Filipino champion took on Mexican American superstar Oscar De La Hoya in a non-title welterweight match.ESPN.com: De La Hoya, Pacquiao agree to Dec. 6 fight in Vegas The fight took place at a catch weight of 147 pounds. De La Hoya reportedly received 60 percent of the financial split, while Pacquiao received 40 percent. The fight took place in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand on December 6, 2008.ESPN.com: De La Hoya, Pacquiao agree to Dec. 6 fight in Vegas The fight pits Pacquiao, who many experts call the pound for pound champion against De La Hoya, who is arguably the biggest name in boxing.FanHouse: Boxing top 25 On the night of the fight, Manny Pacquiao defeated Oscar De La Hoya in a lopsided, 8-round match. 2 of 3 judges gave every round to Pacquiao, with De La Hoya winning the first round on one scorecard.Los Angeles Times: Pacquiao forces De La Hoya to quit (December 6, 2008)

On December 25, 2008, Manny Pacquiao was named the ESPN fighter of the year. In 2008, Pacquiao defeated Juan Manuel Marquez to become the Junior lightweight champion, David Diaz to become the lightweight champion, then defeated superstar welterweight Oscar De La Hoya. Pacquiao was previously named the ESPN fighter of the year in 2006.ESPN.com: Pacquiao is ESPN.com's fighter of the year(December 25, 2008)

On December 19, 2008, news agencies reported that a mega fight between Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton was close to a reality. Hatton's 140 pound junior welterweight title would be on the line. Pacquiao has just come off a victory over Oscar De La Hoya in a lopsided bout which saw Pacquiao force De La Hoya to quit after the eighth round. Hatton was in attendance and had made clear his intentions to pursue a fight against the winner of the bout.

Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum stated, I think we're there. We're just mopping up little details. My guy is on board. I think everybody is on board. I am very upbeat.ESPN.com: Details of Hatton-Pacquiao fight close to finalization (December 19, 2008)

On January 21, 2009, Golden Boy Boxing CEO, Richard Schaefer and promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank boxing announced that the proposed Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton mega fight was called off. Reportedly, Pacquiao is insisting on 60 percent of the split. A deal had been in place for an even 50/50 split but Pacquiao grew unhappy with the proposed purse. The deal is considered a big financial loss for Pacquiao and Hatton considering the lack of big name talent available for another mega fight. ESPN.com: Pacquiao won't sign; fight called off (January 21, 2009)

Having worked out their previous financial disagreements, Pacquiao faced off against Hatton on May 2, 2009, defeating Ricky Hatton with a second round knockout. Pacquiao knocked down Hatton twice in the first round, then knocked out Hatton at the 2:59 mark of the second round. It was Hatton's second defeat in his career. Pacquiao is only the second fighter to win six titles in six different weight classes. Oscar De La Hoya is the only other fighter to accomplish that feat.SI.com: Manny Pacquiao KOs Ricky Hatton in 2nd round (May 2, 2009)

On November 14th 2009 Manny Pacquiao faced Miguel Cotto for the WBO Welterweight title. Pacquiao defeated Cotto by a twelfth round technical knockout.

Pacquiao knocked Cotto down once in the third round and again in the fourth round.

With the victory Pacquiao became the first boxer in history to win seven championship titles in seven different weight classes.http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=4656400