Manny Pacquiao is 47 years old as of April 2026. He was born on December 17, 1978, which makes him 47 today.
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- Born: December 17, 1978 (Figaro, Philippines) [citations below].
- Notable record: oldest welterweight world champion at age 40 when he beat Keith Thurman in 2019 [citations below].
- Latest news context: Pacquiao announced and pursued a comeback in 2025 at age 46, fighting Mario Barrios in Las Vegas as part of his attempt to extend his historic career [citations below].
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Pacquiao, one of the most recognizable figures in professional boxing, has returned to the ring at the age of 46 to fight for the World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight title. His
www.marca.comHe stunned the boxing world in May when he announced that he planned to end his four-year exile from the sport. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
www.straitstimes.comManny Pacquiao is back to a familiar place in Los Angeles, looking for a new start and to add to his legendary career.
www.espn.comThe 46-year-old will return to the ring in July, challenging Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title
www.independent.co.ukDespite growing concerns about his return to the ring against Mario Barrios, Manny Pacquiao reveals his only focus before the fight.
www.essentiallysports.comEmmanuel 'Manny' Dapidran Pacquiao is a Filipino professional boxer, born on December 17, 1978. He is the first eight-division world champion, winning 10 world titles, as well as being the first to win the lineal championship in four different weight classes. In May 2010, Pacquiao was elected to the House of Representatives in the 15th Congress of the Philippines, representing the province of Sarangani.
www.scmp.comFilipino boxer known by the nickname Pac-Man who became the first eight-division world champion.
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