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MP Promotions
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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.
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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]

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Notable boxers

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List of affiliated World Champions

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Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame
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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[5]
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References

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