Filipino boxing Hall of Famer Manny Pacquiao launches a new boxing promotional company in the United States, “Manny Pacquiao Promotions” (MPP).
“It is an honor to bring Manny Pacquiao Promotions to the U.S.,” Pacquiao said. “Some of my most unforgettable moments happened inside American rings. Now, I want to help create those same moments for today’s fighters. Through talent-stacked events and an elite platform, we’ll showcase the rising stars and seasoned warriors ready to capture the world’s attention.”
The MPP website currently lists the upcoming events in the Philippines, with the U.S. schedule expected to be added shortly.
The MPP leadership team includes Sean Gibbons, Pacquiao’s longtime adviser, as President; Hollywood executive Tony Cohen as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President; and Brendan Gibbons as Lead Matchmaker.
According to Wednesday’s announcement, Cohen is also “spearheading the development of a new independent Pay-Per-View (PPV) platform to revolutionize the way combat sports content is delivered to global audiences.”
It is also stated that, “MPP is actively signing rising stars and established champions, with a mission to build the most exciting, competitive, and globally recognized roster in combat sports.”
Manny Pacquiao (62-8-2, 39 KOs), the eight-division world champion, returned to the ring in August to challenge Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title. The bout, ruled a draw, marked the 46-year-old’s first outing in almost four years.
In addition to Pacquiao, the list of fighters featured on the MPP website includes Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz, Eumir Marcial, Mark Magsayo, and Jerwin Ancajas.