MP Promotions
MP Promotions, is a Philippine boxing promotion based in General Santos, Philippines.
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Founder | Manny Pacquiao |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Sean Gibbons, President |
History
The company was established in 2015 by eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao.[1] Sean Gibbons was named president the promotion and the official match maker. The promotions aims 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.[2] MP Promotion is in partnership with US-based TGB Promotions.[3]
Notable Boxers
| Name | Weight Class | Nationality | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Taduran | Mini-flyweight |  Filipino | |
| Rene Mark Cuarto | Mini-flyweight | Filipino | |
| Reymart Gaballo | Bantamweight | Filipino | |
| Jhack Tepora | Featherweight | Filipino | |
| John Riel Casimero | Bantamweight | Filipino | Left the promotion after Rigondeaux fight |
| Jerwin Ancajas | Junior-bantamweight | Filipino | |
| Mark Magsayo | Featherweight | Filipino | |
| Jonas Sultan | Junior-bantamweight | Filipino | |
| Eumir Marcial | Middleweight | Filipino | 2020 Olympic Bronze Medalist |
| Marlon Tapales | Super-Bantamweight | Filipino | Current unified WBA (Super) and IBF super-bantamweight Champion |
| Michael Dasmariñas | Bantamweight | Filipino | |
| Isaac Cruz | Lightweight |  Mexican |
Retired Boxers
| Name | Weight Class | Nationality | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Pacquiao | Welterweight | Filipino | Octuple champion |
| Rodel Mayol | Light-flyweight | Filipino | Former WBC Light Flyweight World Champion. |
References
- "Manny Pacquiao Promotions - MPP | Boxing Promoter".
- Ramos, Gerry (19 August 2020). "MP Promotions looking to take displaced ALA fighters under its wings". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- Maragay, Dino (11 March 2020). "MP Promotions eyes May 16 fight for new signee Magsayo". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
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