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Manny Pacquiao marked her professional boxing career yesterday, January 22.

Manny Pacquiao

He took to Instagram to share his thoughts on how boxing changed his life.

"January 22, 1995. 25 years ago today, I started my professional boxing career.

“I never imagined life would bring me to where I am now.

“I never dreamed of all the accomplishments my future would hold.

“Boxing changed my life forever.

“It lifted my family and I out of poverty, brought me places I never dreamed I would be, and provided me the opportunities to help others along the way," he wrote.

He also took the time to thank his family as well as the people who were behind him all the way.

"However, I would not be where I am today if it were not for my family, who always stood beside me through the ups and downs; my coaches and team, who worked tirelessly to get us where we needed to be; my countrymen, who encouraged me and allowed me the privilege to represent our beloved country - the Philippines; and to all my fans around the world, who continually cheered me on and supported me," he continued.

Manny said he wants to dedicate all that he has accomplished to them.

"Manny Pac-Man Pacquiao has made it this far because of you, so I dedicate this day to all of you that have been there for me these past 25 years. Thank you all so much and may God bless!" he ended.

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January 22, 1995 25 years ago today, I started my professional boxing career. I never imagined life would bring me to where I am now. I never dreamed of all the accomplishments my future would hold. Boxing changed my life forever. It lifted my family and I out of poverty, brought me places I never dreamed I would be, and provided me the opportunities to help others along the way. However, I would not be where I am today if it were not for my family, who always stood beside me through the ups and downs; my coaches and team, who worked tirelessly to get us where we needed to be; my countrymen, who encouraged me and allowed me the privilege to represent our beloved country - the Philippines; and to all my fans around the world, who continually cheered me on and supported me. Manny Pac-Man Pacquiao has made it this far because of you, so I dedicate this day to all of you that have been there for me these past 25 years. Thank you all so much and may God bless!

A post shared by Manny Pacquiao (@mannypacquiao) on Jan 22, 2020 at 7:20am PST

Manny has several local and international boxing recognitions under his belt including 2010 World Boxing Organization Fighter of the Year and 2008 Gabriel "Flash" Elorde Memorial Hall of Fame Awardee.

He has faced other boxing greats like Oscar dela Hoya and Floyd Mayweather Jr. in the ring.

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