Pro Boxer Manny Pacquiao Uses His $1.5 Million Prize To Build 1,000 Homes For The Homeless In Philippines

Dec 25, 2019 by apost team

Winning a million dollars is practically everyone's dream. Very few people in this world are fortunate enough to ever know what that feels like. Most who do are born into wealthy families and inherit the money, but there are those who actually come into money because of their own perseverance and good fortune. One such person is Phillipine-born Manny Pacquiao, who just so happens to be one of the best boxers in the world.

Pacquiao's early life began in a poverty stricken neighborhood where he told USA Today "he had nothing". He remembers becoming a fighter simply to survive. He grew up feeling alone and knew that he was a good boxer so he decided to train hard and continue with this talent in an effort to keep himself and his family alive.

Pacquiao was born in 1978 to a single mother and had six siblings. He dropped out of school at age 14 to help his mother support his family. Two years later, he began boxing professionally. He fought against Floyd Mayweather, Jr., in 2015, and even though he lost, he earned $1.5 million from the match.

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Pacquiao was determined not to forget his humble beginnings and is using his winnings to help those who are less fortunate. He understands the struggles because he's lived them and wants to help others to live more productive, normal lives. He remembers sleeping in the street and going to bed hungry, he told USA Today Sports.

This is not his first time donating to those who are in need. In fact, according to Inside Sport, he regularly donates to charities and simply helps families in need. He has earned as much respect for his ongoing generosity as he has as a talented pro boxer.

While he may be known for selling out audiences, his 12 world titles haven't changed his views about the place that he calls home. In 2007, he decided to pursue another arena: politics. He is now a senator who represents his country, especially those who are living in extreme poverty.

With the money he won from the Mayweather bout, he has built over 1,000 homes for those who are living in poverty in the Phillipines, and he says that it's only the beginning.

Pacquiao knows that he is blessed and chooses to inspire others. In a promotional appearance for Anta Sports, China Daily reports that Pacquiao said, "There is a fighter in each and everyone of us. As I share my story, I can only hope that I help you discover that gift, so that you can become that person who will soon inspire others to win their own battles."

If you know anyone who could use inspiration today, this is the perfect story that hopefully will uplift and encourage them.