Manny Pacquiao: Poverty, Politics, and the Battles That Built a Champion
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Manny Pacquiao: Poverty, Politics, and the Battles That Built a Champion

2026-08-17

In this 2014 interview, Graham sits down with boxing icon Manny Pacquiao to reflect on his rise from extreme poverty in the Philippines to becoming one of the greatest fighters of his generation. Pacquiao opens up about his childhood, the sacrifices that shaped him, his relationship with Freddie Roach and the biggest fights of his career. He also discusses Floyd Mayweather, faith, politics, generosity and why he believes his purpose extends far beyond boxing.


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