MP Promotions

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Manny Pacquiao Promotions
Company typePrivate
IndustrySports Media
Founded2006;19 years ago (2006)
Founder Manny Pacquiao
Headquarters
General Santos, Cotabato del Sur
,
Philippines
Key people
 Sean Gibbons (President)
Joe Ramos (Former president)
Art Monis (Matchmaker)
JC Manangquil (Manager)
JC Barrera (Social media head)
Brendan Gibbons (Business partner)

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.

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The grand arrival of MP Promotions Founder Manny Pacquiao and President Sean Gibbons (at the back) accompanied by Miss Universe 2018, Catriona Gray. During the bout against Keith Thurman. Pacquiao grand arrival.jpg
The grand arrival of MP Promotions Founder Manny Pacquiao and President Sean Gibbons (at the back) accompanied by Miss Universe 2018, Catriona Gray. During the bout against Keith Thurman.

History

The company was established in 2006 founded by then-three-division world champion Manny Pacquiao. [1] Sean Gibbons is currently its president and official matchmaker. The promotions aim to help young aspiring boxers especially in the Philippines.

MP Promotions promoted its first major event on July 2, 2006 where Pacquiao defended his WBC International super featherweight title against Óscar Larios which was held at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines. [2]

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 Promotions, Teiken Promotions, Ohashi Promotions and TGB (Tom G. Brown) Promotions. [4]

Fight of Champions

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. [5] 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. [6]

Thrilla in Manila 2

Incoming October 29, 2025 MP Promotions and Blow by Blow presents the event which is meant as the 50th anniversary commemoration of the original Thrilla in Manila 1975 fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. Leading by the main event by Melvin Jerusalem vs Siyakholwa Kuse title bout there are also some notable MP boxer will be include, Olympian Broze medalist Eumir Marcial, Carl Jammes Martin, former unified champion Marlon Tapales, and also Nico Ali Walsh the great grandson of Muhammad Ali will also participate on the event. [7]

Notable boxers

NameCurrent Weight ClassRecordNotes
Flag of the Philippines.svg Carl Jammes Martin Super-Bantamweight26-0 (20 KO)
Flag of the Philippines.svg Mark Anthony Barriga Light-Flyweight11-2 (2 KO)
Flag of the Philippines.svg Garen DiaganMinimumweight10-7-1 (5 KO)
Flag of the Philippines.svg Reymart Gaballo Super-Bantamweight29-2 (24 KO)
Flag of the Philippines.svg Vincent Astrolabio Bantamweight20-5 (15 KO)
Flag of the Philippines.svg Jhack Tepora Featherweight25-1 (19 KO)
Flag of the Philippines.svg Jonas Sultan Junior-bantamweight19-8 (11 KO)
Flag of the Philippines.svg Eumir Marcial Middleweight6-0 (4 KO) 2020 Summer Olympics Bronze Medalist
Flag of the Philippines.svg Michael Dasmariñas Bantamweight36-4-2 (25 KO)
Flag of the Philippines.svg Weljon Mindoro Middleweight15-0-1 (15 KO)
Flag of the Philippines.svg Jade Bornea Super-Flyweight18-1 (12 KO)
Flag of Pakistan.svg Muhammad Waseem Super-Bantamweight14-2 (10 KO)
Flag of the Philippines.svg Eman BacosaLightweight6-0-1 (4 KO)

List of affiliated World Champions

Current world champion
Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame
NameWeight ClassNationalityTitleStatus
Manny Pacquiao Welterweight Flag of the Philippines.svg Filipino Octuple champion Active
Rodel Mayol Light-flyweight Flag of the Philippines.svg FilipinoWBC Light Flyweight ChampionRetired/Coach
Marvin Sonsona Light-flyweight Flag of the Philippines.svg FilipinoWBO Featherweight ChampionInactive
John Riel Casimero Super-Bantamweight Flag of the Philippines.svg FilipinoIBF Light Flyweight Champion
IBF Flyweight Champion
WBO Bantamweight Champion		Active
Jerwin Ancajas Super-Flyweight Flag of the Philippines.svg FilipinoIBF Junior-bantamweight ChampionActive
Pedro Taduran Mini-flyweight Flag of the Philippines.svg FilipinoIBF World Mini-Flyweight ChampionActive
Melvin Jerusalem Minimumweight Flag of the Philippines.svg FilipinoWBC World Minimumweight Champion
WBO World Minimumweight Champion		Active
Rene Mark Cuarto Minimumweight Flag of the Philippines.svg FilipinoIBF World Mini-Flyweight ChampionActive
Mark Magsayo Featherweight Flag of the Philippines.svg FilipinoWBC World Featherweight ChampionActive
Marlon Tapales Super-Bantamweight Flag of the Philippines.svg FilipinoWBO bantamweight Champion
IBF Super bantamweight Champion
WBA Super bantamweight Champion		Active
Isaac Cruz Super-Lightweight Flag of Mexico.svg MexicanWBA World Super-Lightweight ChampionActive

Trainers

  • Freddie Roach
  • Buboy Fernandez
  • Nonoy Neri
  • Ting Ariosa
  • Marvin Somodio
  • Bobby McRoy
  • Abel Martin
  • Ernel Fontanilla
  • Joven Jimenez
  • Isaac Cruz Sr.

Announcers

  • Mark Anthony "Silver Voice" Lontayao / Marc Yao [8]
  • Bobby Mondejar [9]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Manny Pacquiao Promotions - MPP | Boxing Promoter".
  2. ↑ https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/manny-pacquiao-promotions-launched
  3. ↑ Ramos, Gerry (19 August 2020). "MP Promotions looking to take displaced ALA fighters under its wings". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  4. ↑ Maragay, Dino (11 March 2020). "MP Promotions eyes May 16 fight for new signee Magsayo". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  5. ↑ Red, Isah (21 June 2018). "MP Promotions seals deal for global airing of Pacquiao-Matthysse Fight". Manila Standard. Retrieved 21 June 2018.
  6. ↑ Evans, Jace (15 June 2018). "Manny Pacquiao takes WBA welterweight title with TKO win vs. Lucas Matthysse". USA Today. Retrieved 15 June 2018.
  7. ↑ "Apo ni Muhammad Ali, sasabak sa 'Thrilla In Manila' Anniversary event sa October 29, 2025" [Muhammad Ali's grandson, will fight in ‘Thrilla In Manila’ Anniversary event on October 29, 2025]. Balitambayan (in Filipino). GMA News. 30 August 2025. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  8. ↑ Lontayao, Mark (4 August 2025). "Silver Voice GAB license". gabcombatsports.com.
  9. ↑ https://gabcombatsports.com/consumer/licensee/non-athletes/profile?id=2efe6864-a62d-45c6-80bd-9ce55f938bf3
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