TOUCHING: photo story of how Manny pacquiao fought his way out poverty


Manny Pacquiao has become one of the most recognisable stars in the world of sport after a series of mega-fights and another one to follow on Saturday night against Floyd Mayweather at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

But it’s been a tough road to the top for pacquiai from being born into poverty in the Philippines.

He spent the early part of his career boxing in the Far East before being given his chance on the big stage in 2001 against Lehlo Ledwaba in an IBF world super-bantamweight title fight in Las Vegas.

Pacquiao training with other wannabes .


Even at his most difficult moments he didn't loose sight of glory

In his amateurish stage in Philippines

Never say never

Made it to the big stage

Now the world knows his name.

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