Manny Pacquiao's fame goes beyond boxing. Manny is a national hero in his native Philippines. Manny is so popular back in the Philippines that the entire country comes to a virtual standstill whenever he fights.
Manny is also recognized by most observers as the best fighter at any
weight in the ring today—the best "pound for pound" fighter. Manny fights in a division which is filled with talent. Such fighters as
Floyd Mayweather Jr., Juan Manuel Marquez, Ricky Hatton, Erik Morales, Arturo Gatti, Oscar De La Hoya, Sugar Shane Mosley, Miguel Cotto and many others have been or can be potential opponents for Manny. The future is very bright for Manny Pacquiao who is now the most sought after boxing star only to be challenged by Floyd Mayweather Jr. There is a real chance now with Floyd Mayweather out of retirement that the two pound for pound champs might see their day in the ring come to be. This would be a tremendous pleasure for the countless fans who follow both camps very closely.
The next fight for Manny Pacquiao is against Puerto Rico's boxing champ Miguel Angel Cotto a major star in his own right. The Pacquiao vs Cotto fight will take place on November 14th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and is expected to be the biggest professional fight of 2009.
