
Rising from dire poverty to becoming a ten-time world boxing champion, congressman, and global icon, Manny Pacquiao embodies a true rags-to-riches tale. In the Philippines, he stepped into the boxing ring at sixteen, weighing just ninety-eight pounds, with the aim of earning money to support his family. Nearly two decades later, his fights bring the entire nation of 100 million people to a halt. Celebrated for his unifying influence, Pacquiao ventured into politics in 2010. As the first boxer to serve as a congressman, he now champions his people both in the ring and in the political sphere. At the pinnacle of his career, he must navigate the challenges of a corrupt sport while fulfilling his political responsibilities. The pressing question is, what limits will Manny Pacquiao refuse to exceed?