Manny Pacquiao added another title as he bagged ESPN’s Espy award for the “Best Fighter” for 2009. As also the reigning pound-for-pound king in the boxing world, he beat out other credible nominees like UFC’s Llyoto Machida, Anderson Silva, and fellow boxer Sugar Shane Mosley.
Pacquiao had won his previous 2 big fights, knocking down former IBO light-welterweight champion Ricky Hatton and Oscar de la Hoya. The knock-out punch against Hatton was also nominated in the “Best Play” category.
With this “Best Fighter” award, Manny joins in with the likes of:
Michael Phelps – Best Male Athlete and Best Record Breaking Performance
L.A. Lakers – Best Team
Lorena Ochoa – Best International Female Athlete and Best Female Golf
Usain Bolt – Best International Male Athlete
Lebron James – Best NBA Player
Tiger Woods – Best Male Golf
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