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By Scoop Malinowski
Status: Current WBC International Super Featherweight champion. Former WBC Flyweight and IBF/WBO Super Bantamweight champion.
Record: 42-3-2 (33 KO's).
Ht: 5-6 Wt: 130
Born On: December 17, 1978 In: Cabangal, Philippines
Childhood Heroes: None.
Hobbies/Interests: Playing guitar, chess, billiards, basketball, singing.
Nicknames: Manny, Pac Man, The Destroyer.
Favorite Movies: My movies.
Musical Tastes: Folk, rock, love songs.
Favorite TV Shows: My TV shows.
Early Boxing Memory: Hearing Mike Tyson lose to Buster Douglas on radio (age 11).
Pre-Fight Feeling: Nothing, blank. I hope my countrymen and fans continue to pray for my success and safety.
First Job: Construction worker.
First Car: Toyota Corolla.
Favorite Meal: Steak.
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: None.
Funny Boxing Memory: None.
Childhood Dreams: To be a famous boxer, finish studies.
Greatest Boxing Moment: Winning my first championship (WBC Flyweight - TKO 4 Gabriel Mira in April 1999 in Quezon City).
Most Painful Moment: Losing my first championship belt. (Lost title on scales because he failed to make required weight of 112. Consequently lost by KO 3 the next day to Medgoen Singsurat in September 1999 in Thailand.)
Worst Injury: None.
Favorite Boxers to Watch: Sugar Ray Leonard, Felix Trinidad, Oscar De La Hoya.
Favorite Fight(s): Gatti vs Ward.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Beaches in the Philippines.
Embarrassing Boxing Memory: None.
People Qualities Most Admired: Kind-hearted, good-natured, honest.
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