By: Leobert Julian A. de la Peña
The one and only 8-division world champion in the history of professional boxing enters the list of the decade’s most paid athletes.
Manny “Pacman” Pacquaio, who recently defied father time at the age of 40 against the young and upcoming Keith Thurman, is listed at number 8 with an enormous $435 million earnings made from 2010-2019.
Just behind Formula 1 world champion racer Lewis Hamilton and NBA superstar Kevin Durant, the money Pacquiao made was more than enough as he was also hailed as one of the richest men in the Philippines.
Pacquiao joins an elite roster of athletes with Floyd Mayweather Jr. at number one ($915 million), football stars Cristiano Ronaldo ($800 million) and Lionel Messi ($750 million) at two and three respectively, NBA superstar Lebron James ($680 million) and one of the best tennis player of all time, Roger Federer ($640 million).
Also making the list are golf legends Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson.
