Did you know that a Filipino is considered one of the greatest professional boxers of all time?
As they say, the world stops for Filipinos when itโs either Miss Universe or a fight by boxing champ Manny โPacmanโ Pacquiao on television.
Pacquiao is one of the most historic boxers in the world due to his achievement as an Eight Division World Champion.
In fact, he has also been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records for having the most world titles in boxing.
This sport has been played by our ancestors for a long time.
Filipinos call it โsuntukanโ.
History says that it was introduced to the country by American soldiers and it became a legal sports in the Philippines in 1921.
Apart from Pacquiao, Nonito โThe Flashโ Donaire has also made a name in the industry as a ring world champion.
Currently, a few boxers are following in their footsteps.
In fact, the Philippines is guaranteed to win two medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics thanks to Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas, both women boxers.
