Manny Pacquiao, a celebrated former world boxing champion, initially retired in 2021 but announced a remarkable return in 2025. He holds the unique distinction of being the oldest welterweight world champion in history, achieving this milestone at the age of 40. As the only boxer ever to capture world championships across an unprecedented eight different weight divisions, he is set to step back into the ring for a shot at the WBC welterweight title. Beyond his illustrious career in boxing, Pacquiao also served as a respected senator in the Philippines from 2016 to 2022 and even ran for president in 2022.
Marcus Bellamy works the bustling streets of Birmingham, where he's built his reputation covering everything from grassroots athletics to professional boxing. His distinctive writing style combines statistical analysis with compelling narratives about local sports heroes.
