Memories of Manny Pacquiao: They said it

It’s actually starting to sink in!

While everyone knew it was coming one day (sooner than later) many people in boxing are still reeling at the news last week that Hall of Fame bound legend Manny Pacquiao has officially announced his retirement from boxing. He leaves with an incredible resume that boasts multiple world titles, over 26 years in the ring, fighting a who’s who list of champions and an overall record of 62-8-2, (with 39 KO’s). Just an incredible run from a man who fought from flyweight all the way up to junior middleweight and looked to take on the best in each of those divisions. Here are just a few of the reactions and responses.

Eight-division world champion in four decades, lineal champion in 5 weight classes. What an unbelievable career for the living legend. Thank you, Manny Pacquiao! - Fox Sports: PBC

One day I’ll be telling my grandkids that I fought on the same undercard with the great Manny Pacquiao. - Former world champion Sergio Mora

My best wishes to Manny Pacquiao. A great fighter and a great human bring. It was an honour. - Former world champion Marco Antonio Barrera

Goodbye to an all-time great - WBC

Great fighter, but overall, even better human being. Wishing Manny nothing but success in his near future. It was an honor watching him throughout the years. - World champion Jamel Herring

Thank you to senator Manny Pacquiao for his cooperation, not only with me, but all the boxing media over the years. He was always fantastic and will be missed tremendously. - Kevin Iole - Yahoo Sports

It was our honor to be your promoter. We wish you nothing but the best in retirement. - Top Rank Boxing

I love you Manny Pacquiao thank you for the legendary career and all the memories, you inspired me forever - World champion Ryan Garcia

He had a hell of a career. One of the best careers of this generation, and boxing period. I love him to death, he’s a friend of mine. I wish him nothing but the best - Former world champion Adrien Broner

Thank you, Manny Pacquiao - Gilberto Mendoza / WBA

Crying real tears after watching Manny Pacquiao’s retirement video. Man, he will be missed. So thankful to have watched the journey from the front row for so many years. God bless you and your family. Thank you for giving your all. - Crystina Poncher / Top Rank Boxing

End of an amazing era in the sport. I was privileged to announce a number of Manny’s fights. It was always fun. - Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein

This guy is an amazing fighter and what a resume. Just look at the list of guys he faced and beat. But, an even better human being. This guy gets up every day and gets to work doing anything and everything he can for the people of his beloved Philippines. You won’t see another Manny Pacquiao come along again. Truly a legend in and out of the ring. - M P Promotions’ Sean Gibbons

He has taught us, no matter where you are from, or what you may not have had in life, if you work hard enough, are determined enough, you can get in a ring on 1 night and make life fair. Now he will try to do it for an entire country. Good luck - Hall of Fame Analyst/Trainer - Teddy Atlas

The legendary Manny Pacquiao officially announces his retirement from boxing. One of the greatest to have put on gloves retires from boxing. An honour to have covered his career. - Reporter Dan Rafael

Thanks for all the fights you gave us. Congratulations on your career - Former world champion Anthony Dirrell

Sigh. Thanks for the great memories, Manny. I wish you nothing but continued health and success. I hope you become president. - Reporter Marcos Villegas.

You were one of the greatest to grace the ring and a pleasure to spend time with. An honour to cover your career and cover some of your greatest fights. Next stop Boxing Hall and Philippines presidency. Thank you - Show Time’s Jim Gray.

Manny Pacquiao who retires just months shy of his 43rd birthday. What a career. What a man. Thanks for the memories. ESPN columnist Mike Coppinger.

I couldn’t believe it. We all knew it was coming but it was still a shock. He did so much for me. He is a great man and a great fighter. - Trainer Marvin Somodio

Undeniably a legend. Thank you, Manny, for all you have given to boxing and the world. Thank you for encouraging, inspiring, and motivating so many. You’ve left an everlasting, legendary impression on the sport of boxing that will live on forever. - Manny Pacquiao (Hall of Fame) trainer Freddie Roach