On April 24, 1999 Manny Pacquiao defended the titles successfully against Mexican Gabriel Mira at Philippines Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Metro Manila. Manny Pacquiao Retained Lineal & WBC Flyweight titles.
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Thanks to his fierce reputation as an aggressive left-handed slugger and his status as a two-time world champion, diminutive Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao is recognized as one of the hardest punchers in any weight class and a bona fide national hero. Incorporating footage from his most memorable fights, this inspiring documentary chronicles his rise from humble beginnings to unprecedented fame beyond his wildest dreams.
Manny Pacquiao 113 lbs beat Mike Luna 112 lbs by KO at 1:56 in round 1 of 10
On April 24, 1997 Manny Pacquiao fought Wook Ki Lee at Philippines Ritsy's, Makati City, Metro Manila Philippines
Manny Pacquiao 122 lbs beat Reynante Jamili 122 lbs by TKO in round 2 of 12
Manny Pacquiao fought Agapito Sanchez at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, USA. This was a unification match for the WBO World super bantamweight title and the IBF World super bantamweight title. Sanchez lost two points for low blows. Ringside doctor stops bout in 6th round due to bad cut on Pacquiao's right eye caused by an accidental head-butt in Round 2 and worsened by another head-butt in Round 6.
Manny Pacquiao successfully defends against Jorge Elicier Julio for the IBF World super bantamweight title at the The Pyramid, Memphis, Tennessee, USA. Pacquiao won in the 2nd round with a TKO. He was known as Manny "The Destroyer" Pacquiao.
Manny Pacquiao 119½ lbs beat Arnel Barotillo 122 lbs by TKO in round 4 of 12
Manny Pacquiao 121 lbs beat Nedal Hussein 122 lbs by TKO at 1:48 in round 10 of 12
Manny Pacquiao successfully defended against Wethya Sakmuangklang with a KO in the 6th round for the WBC International super bantamweight title. The match was in Kidapawan City, Cotabato (del Norte), Philippines.
Manny Pacquiao began his professional boxing career. July 1, 1995, Pacquiao was boxing at 108 pounds as a 16-year-old. Pacquiao gives Dele Decierto the business. It was his first televised fight on the Philippine show “Blow By Blow.”
A very young and raw Manny Pacquiao showcasing his talent. By this time his power in his left hand is already apparent. In this fight he gave Mendones a powerful left hook, which changed the outcome of the fight.
After a string of 11 straight wins, Pacquiao was knocked out in the third round by journeyman Torrecampo. Pacquiao failed to make the 106lb limit and was thus, forced to use heavier gloves. That, plus his failed effort to make weight placed a drain on the young Pacquiao's strength. These factors, plus what was said to be a lucky punch by his opponent, led to the Pacman's first career loss. Torrecampo, now long retired, did not go on to achieve much in the boxing world inspite of his win over an opponent who would go on to become part of boxing folklore. Moving up in weight after the loss, Pacquiao was not able to avenge his first loss.
On December 6, 1997 Manny Pacquiao fought Panomdej Ohyuthanakorn at South Cotabato Stadium, Koronadal City, South Cotabato. Manny Pacquiao Retained OPBF Flyweight title.
Manny Pacquiao 114 lbs beat Shin Terao 113¾ lbs by KO at 2:59 in round 1 of 10
On February 20, 1999 Manny Pacquiao fought Todd Makelim at Kidapawan City, Cotabato Philippines. Pacquiao hurt Makelim with head and body punch combinations, Makelim's corner throw in the towel in the 3rd round.
Pacquiao fought against Rakkiatgym at the Rizal Memorial Colleges (RMC) Gym, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines to defend his IBF World super bantamweight title. Pacquiao won by TKO at 2:46 in the first round. Referee: Bruce McTavish
Manny Pacquiao fights Serikzhan Yeshmagambetov in Luna Park Quirino Grandstand, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines. Although Pacquiao is down in round 4, Yeshmagambetov goes down in round 1 and 5. Pacquico wins with TKO in the 5th round.
In his 5th professional fight, Manny Pacquiao fights against Acasio Simbajon in Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Pacquiao wins by unanimous decision in the 6th round.
In this ticking clock action-thriller, a courier's last delivery of the day may also be the last day of his life. Strapped with explosives, he must fight for his life while trying to solve a mystery involving both his family and a criminal empire.
Rick, a down-and-out American boxer, is hired to transport a sword to Japan, unaware that the whole thing is a set up in a bitter blood-feud between two brothers, one who follows the traditional path of the samurai and the other a businessman. At the behest of the businessman, Rick undertakes samurai training from the other brother, but joins his cause. He also becomes romantically involved with the samurai's daughter.
A former youth boxing champion, Jimmy McCabe is a man in search of hope but looking in all the wrong places. When he hits rock bottom he turns to his childhood boxing club and the only family he has left: gym owner Bill corner man Eddie and promoter Joe. Back in training, years after anyone thought he was a contender, he risks his life, as he tries to stand tall and regain his place in the world.
After his police officer brother is killed by a drug dealer who flees to the protection of his cartel-connected uncle in Mexico, an American man with a diverse law enforcement/military background goes south of the border to get revenge
A nurse is forced to spring a wounded murder suspect from the hospital when the man’s brother kidnaps his pregnant wife and wants to make a trade.
Small-town boy Shawn MacArthur has come to New York City with nothing. Barely earning a living selling counterfeit goods on the streets, his luck changes when scam artist Harvey Boarden sees that he has a natural talent for streetfighting. When Harvey offers Shawn help at making the real cash, the two form an uneasy partnership.
In this sequel, Scott Wylde, an American kickboxer, must go to Cambodia to rescue his Vietnamese girlfriend from Russian and Vietnamese troops.
A former fighter reluctantly returns to the life she abandoned in order to help her sister survive the sadistic world of illegal fighting and the maniac who runs it.
After facing brutal humiliation in the ring, a young karateka travels to China in order to study the ancient art of Shaolin Kung Fu, becoming the first American Shaolin.
A Texas Ranger is recruited by British Intelligence to track down a dangerous terrorist and stop him from attacking London.
Jackie Justice is a mixed martial arts fighter who leaves the sport in disgrace. Down on her luck and simmering with rage and regret years after the fight, she's coaxed into a brutal underground fight by her manager and boyfriend Desi and grabs the attention of a fight league promoter who promises Jackie a life back in the Octagon. But the road to redemption becomes unexpectedly personal when Manny - the son she gave up as an infant - shows up at her doorstep. A triumphant story of a fighter who reclaims her power, in and out of the ring, when everyone has counted her out
Philo takes part in a bare knuckle fight – as he does – to make more money than he can earn from his car repair business. He decides to retire, but when the Mafia come along and arrange another fight, he's pushed into it. A motorcycle gang and an orangutan called Clyde all add to the 'fun'.
A Marine must do whatever it takes to save his kidnapped sister and stop a terrorist attack masterminded by a radical militia group.
Nick and Ruben are hoodwinked into a "shootfighter" (no-holds-barred, to the death) martial arts match by the evil Mr. Lee, who has a grudge against world shootfighter champ(and teacher of Nick and Ruben) Shingo.
Chapman is an ex-marine in Brazil's slums, battling the yakuza outfit who attacked his sister and left her for dead.
WWE Superstar Mike "The Miz" Mizanin returns as Jake Carter where he is assigned to protect a whistleblower who wishes to expose a corrupt military defense contractor. However, the military hires a heavily armed team of mercenaries to kill her and it's up to Carter to stop them at any cost.
After being slain by a group of criminals, a man is reborn with animal-like superpowers and makes it his mission to right the wrongs of his city.
An amateur fighter is lured by a trafficking syndicate specializing in elite underground fighting where her brutal captor forces her to fight or face certain death.
Two marketing executives go "balls out" and pitch a bold full‑coverage condom sponsorship with the World Cup. After their drunken celebration in Brazil sparks a global scandal, they must outrun furious fans, criminals, and power-hungry officials to salvage their careers and make it home alive.
After learning that the death of his wife was not an accident, a former CIA Station Chief is forced back into the espionage underworld, teaming up with an adversary to unravel a conspiracy that challenges everything he thought he knew.
A drifting ex-soldier turns underground fighter with the help of a just-released ex-con, pitting him against corrupt cops and hired killers now gunning for him and all those he cares about.
After a blood- soaked jujitsu match in Dubai, fighting legend Mickey Kelley falls to superstar Blaine. But years later, an online video proves that Blaine cheated, and the world demands a rematch. Can the aging underdog get back into shape in time to vanquish his foe, get revenge, and claim his prize?