Bobby Pacquiao

Bobby Pacquiao is a former Filipino professional boxer who had an impressive career spanning over 11 years from 1997 to 2008. He was born on April 23, 1980, in Kibawe, Bukidnon, Philippines, and is the younger brother of the legendary boxing icon, Manny Pacquiao. Bobby Pacquiao competed in several weight classes throughout his career, including Super-bantamweight, Featherweight, Super-featherweight, and Lightweight.

Pacquiao's professional boxing debut was on April 24, 1997, at the young age of 17. He defeated Teddy Gan via 1st round KO in his debut fight, showcasing his impressive knockout power from the start. In his career total of 49 fights, Pacquiao had 31 wins, including 16 KO wins, 15 losses, 3 draws, and 0 no-contests.

Some of Pacquiao's notable victories include wins over Kevin Kelley, Fernando Trejo, Wirat Sawangwong, Carlos Navarro, Al Deliguer, and Renato Inal. However, all of his losses were in non-title bouts, suffering his first defeat against Sairung Suwanasil via 10 round PTS on August 30, 1997. Of his 15 losses, he was stopped in 8 of them and lost the remaining 7 via decision.

Despite not having any total title wins or title defense, Pacquiao was renowned for his powerful southpaw stance and impressive reflexes. His nickname, "The Sniper," was a testament to his ability to land swift and precise punches, capitalizing on his opponent's weaknesses.

After a career spanning over 11 years, Pacquiao retired from professional boxing in 2008, with a record of 31-15-3, including 16 knockout wins and eight losses via knockout. His last professional fight was a non-title bout against Robert Franckel on November 20, 2008, which he lost via 10 round unanimous decision.

Outside of the boxing ring, Pacquiao's passion for serving the people of his country led him to enter the political arena. He previously held the position of a Member of the General Santos City Council from June 30, 2016, to June 30, 2019, and is currently serving as a Member of the House of Representatives for OFW Family Club from June 30, 2019, to June 30, 2022. In 2018, he joined the political party, OFW Family Club, after leaving the People's Champ Movement.

In conclusion, Bobby Pacquiao's legacy in the boxing world is one that will not be quickly forgotten. Despite not having any total title wins or defenses, he was known for his impressive knockout power, reflexes, and southpaw stance. His passion for serving others also shines through his current position as a Member of the House of Representatives. His impressive career spanning over 11 years and record of 31-15-3 and 16 knockout wins will go down in Philippine boxing history.

Bobby Pacquiao Fight Record