Sean Gibbons (President) Joe Ramos (Former president) Tony Cohen (Vice President) Brendan Gibbons (Matchmaker) Art Monis (Matchmaker) JC Manangquil (Manager) JC Barrera (Social media head)
MP Promotions, (Manny Pacquiao Promotions) abbreviated as (MPP) is a Philippine boxing promotion based in General Santos, Cotabato del Sur, Philippines. It is known for promoting prominent boxers including world champions Mark Magsayo, John Riel Casimero, and Isaac Cruz.
The company launched a U.S. division headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. Under the leadership of President Sean Gibbons and Vice President Tony Cohen, J.D., the new branch enhances Manny Pacquiao Promotions’ global reach—particularly across North and South America. With this strategic presence in the U.S., the company is better positioned to scout and promote elite talent, offering fighters increased opportunities for international exposure and success. The Beverly Hills headquarters also streamlines coordination of events and partnerships throughout the Western Hemisphere.
The company was established in 2006 founded by eight-division world champion and Boxing's Hall of Fame inductee Manny Pacquiao.[1] Sean Gibbons is currently its president and official matchmaker. The promotions aim to help young aspiring boxers especially in the Philippines.
Currently the biggest boxing promotion on the Philippines following the unexpected closure of the fabled ALA Boxing a Cebu-based boxing stable after 35 years owing to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the closure of longtime TV partner ABS-CBN.[3] MP Promotion is in partnership with Viva Promotions, Knuckleheads Boxing, Elorde Boxing Gym, Omega Boxing Gym, Sanman Boxing Gym, Teiken Promotions, Ohashi Promotions and TGB (Tom G. Brown) Promotions.[4]
Oct 2, 2025, Manny Pacquiao launched MP Promotions first ever official event headlined by Elijah Pierce vs. Lorenzo Parra in a 12-round WBO featherweight title eliminator and also features Manny Pacquiao's son Jimuel Pacquiao on his pro boxing debut at Penchanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California, United States. On a venture designed to reshape “the future of the sport he helped define”. Pacquiao’s long-time advisor Sean Gibbons will serve as the president while Tony Cohen is named as the chief financial officer and vice president. Cohen, a Hollywood executive, is leading the plans to take the promotions into new markets and media platforms. He also developing a new pay-per-view platform to revolutionize the way combat sports content is delivered to global audiences.[5]
MP Promotions signed up with Astro SuperSport, the Malaysia-based broadcasting group for the exclusive rights to air the “Fight of Champions” match between eight-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao and current WBA (Regular) welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse of Argentina, on July 15, 2018 at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Which will also feature three other world title fights in the undercard, will be broadcast live in over 100 countries worldwide, including the United States, South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Asia Pacific region, Caribbean and Oceania.[6] Pacquiao ended the bout in the seventh round when he floored Matthysse again for the TKO win – his first stoppage win since 2009 becoming the new WBA (Regular) welterweight champion.[7]
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