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OverviewPound for pound, Manny is the best boxer in the world, but even more important than holding that distinction, Manny has connected with the people of his home country, the Philippines, to the point where he is almost like a god. --Lennox Lewis, former heavyweight boxer and HBO commentator Pacman is Manny's miracle story - his autobiography. Born and raised in an impoverished village in the Philippines, Manny began his life on the ropes. He provided for his family of five in his pre-boxing life by selling practically anything and everything on the streets just to help his family survive. The hard work, determination, and sheer grit that would characterize him as a boxer showed through in a big way during these early years. Though he dreamed of being a priest, his mother could not afford the education, so he soon found another way to move heaven and earth: boxing. According to the New York Times, Manny is pound-for-pound the best fighter in the world today. His rags-to-riches story will inspire you. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Manny Pacquiao , Timothy JamesPublisher: Dunham Books Imprint: Dunham Books Dimensions: Width: 8.50cm , Height: 15.40cm , Length: 22.80cm Weight: 0.503kg ISBN: 9781427647689ISBN 10: 1427647682 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 19 November 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Unknown Availability: Awaiting stock ![]() Table of ContentsReviewsThis is Manny Pacquiao's autobiography<br>The rags-to-riches story of the world's Pound-for-pound best boxer in the world: The New York Times Pound for pound, Manny is the best boxer in the world, but even more important than holding that distinction, Manny has connected with the people of his home country, the Philippines, to the point where he is almost like a god. -- Lennox Lewis, former heavyweight boxer & HBO commentator Pound for pound, Manny is the best boxer in the world, but even more important than holding that distinction, Manny has connected with the people of his home country, the Philippines, to the point where he is almost like a god. -- Lennox Lewis, former heavyweight boxer & HBO commentator This is Manny Pacquiao's autobiographyThe rags-to-riches story of the world's Pound-for-pound best boxer in the world: The New York Times Author InformationBoxing icon Manny Pacquiao is the first and only boxer to hold nine title belts in seven divisions. Manny was named Fighter of the Decade in the 2000s by the Boxing Writers Association of America. Currently, he is the WBO World Welterweight Champion (Super Champion) and is rated as the number one pound-for-pound best boxer in the world. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |