Boxers from Philippines

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the top 10 most legendary Filipino Boxers of all time. This list of famous Filipino Boxers is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography's online popularity. Visit the rankings page to view the entire list of Filipino Boxers.

1. #1

   

   Manny Pacquiao

   b. 1978

   HPI 61.4066 languages

   Filipino professional boxer and politician

2. #2

   

   Francisco Guilledo

   1901 - 1925

   HPI 58.5417 languages

   Filipino boxer

3. #3

   

   Gabriel Elorde

   1935 - 1985

   HPI 49.0015 languages

   Filipino boxer (1935–1985)

4. #4

   

   Mansueto Velasco

   b. 1974

   HPI 43.8721 languages

   Filipino boxer

5. #5

   

   Nonito Donaire

   b. 1982

   HPI 43.2515 languages

   Filipino professional boxer

6. #6

   

   Leopoldo Serantes

   1962 - 2021

   HPI 43.1118 languages

   boxer (1962–2021)

7. #7

   

   Donnie Nietes

   b. 1982

   HPI 38.4114 languages

   Donnie Nietes is most famous for being a highly accomplished Filipino professional boxer, known for holding world championships in three weight divisions, including the WBO minimum weight and WBO light flyweight titles. He is celebrated for his technical skills and longevity in the sport, making him one of the top...Read moreShow less

   Donnie Nietes is most famous for being a highly accomplished Filipino professional boxer, known for holding world championships in three weight divisions, including the WBO minimum weight and WBO light flyweight titles. He is celebrated for his technical skills and longevity in the sport, making him one of the top Filipino boxers of his generation.

8. #8

   

   Harry Tañamor

   b. 1977

   HPI 35.1114 languages

   Harry Tañamor is most famous for being a Filipino professional boxer who competed in the flyweight division. He gained recognition for winning the WBC Asian Boxing Council flyweight title and for his participation in various international boxing competitions.

9. #9

   

   Nesthy Petecio

   b. 1992

   HPI 32.1921 languages

   boxer

10. #10

    

    Aira Villegas

    b. 1995

    HPI 26.5515 languages

    Aira Villegas is a Filipino boxer known for competing in the women's flyweight division. She gained recognition for her achievements in national and international boxing competitions.