55+ Manny Pacquiao Quotes From The Filipino Boxer And Politician
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Manny Pacquiao was a professional boxer and world champion.
He is currently serving as the Senator of the Philippines as well as the party president of the PDP–Laban Party. If you enjoy reading quotes related to boxing - do check out Rocky quotes and champion quotes too!
Manny Pacquiao Famous Quotes
Some of the most famous Manny Pacquiao quotes are about his boxing, his family and friends, as well as the spirit of the sport. Manny Pacquiao is well known as a boxing champion and was the pride of the Philippines in the United States.
Having fought many other boxers, Manny Pacquiao is often referred to as the best boxer of all time. Read on for some of his best quotes.
1. “I want the people of the Philippines to be happy, even if they have nothing.”
– Manny Pacquiao
2. “I want to prove that he’s wrong – he’s wearing a t-shirt that says he won the last two fights."
-Manny Pacquiao.
3. “I’ve always fought for my country, in my own way, showing that Filipinos are a strong people and can do anything that they put their minds to.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
4. “I know what poverty is.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
5.“All those who are around me are the bridge to my success, so they are all important.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
6. “I eat the same foods almost every day. I have my favorites like Filipino beef broth, chicken soup with lots and lots of rice.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
7. “You train hard and I’ll train hard, and may the best man win, and good luck to both of us."
– Manny Pacquiao.
8. “This is not about my comeback. My victory is a symbol of my people’s comeback from a natural disaster and a national tragedy.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
9. “Even the president is watching the fight."
– Manny Pacquiao.
10. “Sometimes I don’t feel good, but when you get in the ring, you can’t say 'oh, I feel bad, can we stop?'”
– Manny Pacquiao.
11. “Nobody can say that I’m lazy in training.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
12. “You’re still my idol."
– Manny Pacquiao.
13. "I don’t even remember if he hurt me with even one punch. Amazing what the result is."
– Manny Pacquiao.
14. “I’m surprised that the fight was kind of easy."
– Manny Pacquiao
15. “No notes. You speak from deep in your heart. It’s easy.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
16. “Boxing is a sport. We allow each other to hit each other, but I’m not treating my opponent like my enemy. We’re doing a job to entertain people.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
17. “I want to show the people that Manny Pacquiao can still fight and give a good show.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
18. “The most important thing as a leader is your relationship with God.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
19. “I wanted to be a world champion.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
20. “I don’t mind having these relatives. I’ll give them a little since they all prayed for my victory.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
21. “We have a job to do. After the fight, I’ll love him. ”
– Manny Pacquiao.
Best Quotes From Manny Pacquiao
After several years in boxing, Manny Pacquiao left the boxing world to be a public servant in the Filipino government. Manny Pacquiao is also well known for his strong morals and sportsmanship. Read on for some of his best quotes from Manny Pacquiao and you are bound to find a favorite!
22. “I want them to make peace with the love of God."
– Manny Pacquiao.
23. “I remember as a little boy I ate one meal a day and sometimes slept in the street. I will never forget that and it inspires me to fight hard, stay strong and remember all the people of my country, trying to achieve better for themselves.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
24. “God’s words first… obey God’s law first before considering the laws of man.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
25. “I always ask myself, what do I need to prove? I won the fight.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
26. “We pray every day. We read the bible every day, so everybody’s happy.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
27. “I’m just a regular person who believes life is simple, and I like a simple life.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
28. “If we don’t have God in our life, we’re considered dead.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
29. “Boxing is not about your feelings. It’s about performance.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
30. “My #1 driving force is my lord and savior Jesus Christ. Also my family, my wife, and children.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
31. “I have to give people time to take a picture, and sign autographs. I have to be generous to people. It is in my heart. Without that, I would not be Manny Pacquiao.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
32. “Human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
33. “I could see he was having problems taking my punches. I had no problem taking his.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
34. “I would only spend a week or two in the Philippines, most probably the week during my birthday because I am planning to give away Christmas gifts to the poor people of General Santos just like what I did last year.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
35. “I’ve worked in construction, in a factory sewing clothes. I also sold flowers and doughnuts – just odd jobs to try to make 10 pesos, which is equivalent to 20 cents.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
36. “I’m happy to help people.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
37. “I will do my best, and I promise I will give this guy a fight, and I have to win this fight.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
38. “I can be a champion and a public servant also.”
– Manny Pacquiao...
39. “Life is meant to be a challenge because challenges are what make you grow.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
40. “Being a public servant, this is a serious job, not like a boxer, you’re entertaining people.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
41. “In boxing, you never know who you’re going to face in the ring.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
42. "I don’t have secrets in my life. Everything is out there.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
43. “Fearless is getting back up and fighting for what you want over and over again, even though every time you’ve tried before you’ve lost.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
Manny Pacquiao And Filipino Quotes About Life
Manny Pacquiao quotes about his life, faith, and country are well known across the boxing world. Read on for some of his quotes, and do share with friends and loved ones. You might even find some of these Manny Pacquiao quotes amusing.
44. “I know everyone in the Philippines is happy.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
45. “Only in death will I relinquish my belts.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
46. “I’m doing this for my family and my country.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
47. “Thank you to every person who has told me I can’t. You are just another reason I will.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
48. “Right now I’m inspired to fight for the honor of my country.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
49. “Nothing personal – I am just doing my job.”
– Manny Pacquiao.
50. “I've already established my (political) machinery. It's like a car. It's fixed already. You just have to get in and drive it.”
-Manny Pacquiao.
51. “The best attitude of being an athlete is respect and professionalism.”
-Manny Pacquiao.
52. “It’s just a game. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose.”
-Manny Pacquiao.
53. “If you practice hard, you can win every battle.”
-Manny Pacquiao.
54. “Success is sweet and sweeter if long delayed and gotten through many struggles and defeats.”
-Manny Pacquiao.
55. “I came to fight. I did my best and I think that’s enough.”
-Manny Pacquiao.
56. “Fearless is getting back up and fighting for what you want over and over again, even though every time you’ve tried before you’ve lost.”
-Manny Pacquiao.
57. “Don’t make training easy. Make it harder so that you will get better.”
-Manny Pacquiao.
58. “I want to let people know that there is God who can raise someone from nothing into something. And that’s me. I came from nothing into something and I owe everything to God. He gave me this blessing. It’s all credit to the Lord.”
-Manny Pacquiao.
59. “I never broke up with my girlfriends, they broke up with me.”
-Manny Pacquiao.
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