Did you ever want to know the story behind Manny Paciquao? Now you can with his upcoming PacMan : The Manny Pacquiao autobiography book. He’ll be releasing his autobiography on November 19, 2010. You can get his book here.

Boxing icon Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao is the first and only boxer to hold nine title belts in seven divisions. Manny was named Fighter of the Decade in the 2000s by the Boxing Writers Association of America. Currently, he is the WBO World Welterweight Champion (Super Champion) and is rated as the number one pound-for-pound best boxer in the world by several sporting news and boxing websites.

Pacman, however, is much more than boxing. Pacman is a miracle story. Born and raised in an impoverished village in the Philippines as Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao, Manny began his life on the ropes. Manny provided for his family of five in his pre-boxing life by selling practically anything and everything on the streets just to help his family survive. The hard work, determination, and sheer grit that would characterize him as a boxer showed through in a big way during these early years. Though he dreamed of being a priest, his mother could not afford the education, so he soon found another way to move heaven and earth boxing. It became the only way for him to survive.

As a champion amongst champions, Manny s life as a sports superstar now includes giving back to the people and the country that fed him and supported him through so many years of hardship. Despite his fame and financial success, Manny is just Manny, a regular guy who still remembers his roots. During the holiday season, he personally passes out gifts to the poor. For his title fights, he gives over half a million dollars worth of tickets to his childhood friends so they can join in his fights. Manny simply feels blessed to be able to give back, and nothing could possibly make him more genuinely happy than to help those who were a part of his roots and early suffering. It is, therefore, not surprising that he has given himself to his fellow Filipinos by serving as a Congressman in the House of Representatives, representing his home province of Sarangani. He is the first active professional boxer to become an elected public official, and is certainly one of the most influential people in the Philippines today. By some standards, he is considered one of the most influential people in the world. According to the New York Times, Manny Pacquiao is pound-for-pound the best fighter in the world today. His rags-to-riches story will inspire you. His life is one of hope and resilience, and one of never-say-never determination.
Manny and his wife, Jinkee, are the parents of four children: Emmanuel, Michael, Princess and Queenie.

Manny divides his time between his home in the Philippines and his home in Los Angeles.

Pick up PacMan : The Manny Pacquiao autobiography book when it hits stores after his fight this weekend. Buy the book here.

Not only does Pacman have a book coming out, but he’s also busy plugging his upcoming fight Pacquiao vs Margarito and singing duets with Will Ferrell. In addition, he’s a congressman in the Philippines.

Take a look at the meteoric rise of Pacquiao from his humble beginnings, to his re-writing of boxing history. Pacquiao vs. Margarito takes place Saturday, November 13, 2010 live on pay-per-view. While you’re waiting for the fight, see some of Manny Pacquiao’s Greatest hits.