Luscious forests, an abundance of natural resources and crystal clear waters embrace the coasts of the Philippine archipelago. Still, a humble, God-fearing and smiley Pinoy who embodies the Filipino fighting spirit on the world stage is one of our biggest and most important contributions.

With trusted trainer Freddie Roach in his corner, the 46-year-old legend is coming out of retirement to challenge welterweight champ Mario Barrios on Saturday.

On May 1, 1995, Manny Pacquiao won a six-round decision over Rocky Palma in Cavite, Philippines, pushing his record to 3-0. They both weighed 107 pounds, but Pacquiao had weights in his pocket to qualify for the minimum weight requirement of the division. Seventeen days later, Mario Barrios was born in San Antonio.

Manny Pacquiao has put together one of the most historic and enduring careers in boxing. He will try to write another chapter against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios.

The boxing world is eagerly waiting to see how Manny Pacquiao performs in his comeback fight against Mario Barrios on July 19. 'Pacman' takes on Barrios for the WBC welterweight title at the MGM Grand Arena.

Manny Pacquiao, boxing's only eight-division champ, has unretired at 46 to fight Mario Barrios. Here's how he trained to return to the ring.

Pacquiao married his wife, Jinkee, in 1999. The two met at a shopping mall through Jinkee's uncle, who served as a trainer for Manny at the time. Manny "courted her persistently" for three months, according to The Philippine Star, and the two married as his boxing career was taking off.