Manny Pacquiao Forbes #6 Highest Paid Athlete in the World

After winning 2 big money fights over the likes of the Golden Boy Oscar dela hoya and the pride of Manchester Ricky the hitman Hatton. Our very own Pambansang Kamao Manny Pacquiao debuted in the Forbes list at no. 6 for earning $40 million in the past 12 months. He is the highest ranked newcomer joining sports icons like Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan. Kobe Bryant and David Beckham.

People’s Champ is tied with 2009 NBA Most Valuable Player Lebron James and golfer Phil Mickelson who also raked $40 million last year.