Manny Pacquiao Inducted Into Boxing Hall of Fame

Manny Pacquiao, an iconic boxing champion with titles in eight weight classes, has been elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Known for unforgettable bouts in the 2000s, Pacquiao will be inducted on June 8, 2025, in Canastota, New York. In his remarkable career, spanning from 1995 to 2021, Pacquiao achieved a 62-8-2 record, earning him a first-ballot Hall of Fame induction.

Joining Pacquiao are fellow inductees Vinny Paz and Michael Nunn from the men's modern category. Paz made a legendary comeback after a car accident left him with a broken neck, while Nunn showcased exceptional prowess in both middleweight and super middleweight divisions. In total, 14 individuals were selected for induction this year by the Boxing Writers Association of America and international boxing historians.

Pacquiao expressed his gratitude, calling it a "wonderful Christmas gift" and a humbling honor. He stands as the fourth Filipino to be inducted, following Flash Elorde, Pancho Villa, and Lope "Papa" Sarreal. Other inductees include former women's champions Yessica Chavez, Anne Sophie Mathis, and Mary Jo Sanders, along with referees Kenny Bayless and Harry Gibbs. Broadcasters Randy Gordon and Ross Greenburg, as well as pioneers like Cathy "Cat" Davis, Rodrigo Valdez, and Owen Swift, round out the class. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)