LOS ANGELES – The Pound for Pound king is getting some top recognition.
Manny Pacquiao was named in Forbes 100 list of Most Powerful Celebs.
Pacquaio ranked 57th in the magazine’s list.
"Widely regarded at the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world, Pacquiao had two blockbuster fi ghts in the past year: He took on Oscar De La Hoya in December and Ricky Hatton in May," wrote Forbes staff. "Pac-Man is a huge celebrity in his home of the Philippines and plans to run for political offi ce there once his days in the ring are over. Counts Nike and beer maker San Miguel among his sponsors."
Angelina Jolie took Forbes No. 1 spot and Oprah Winfrey ranked 2nd, Madonna 3rd, and Beyonce Knowles 4rth rounds out the top four.
Notable athletes Tiger Woods ranked 5th, Kobe Bryant 10th, Michael Jordan and Lebron James placed 18th and 19th, respectively. Indy car racer Danica Patrick ranked 100.
According to Forbes, Pacquiao earned $40 million in entertainment income from June 2008 to June 2009.
Earlier in the year, Pacquiao made it into Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People.
( Published on June 6, 2009 in Asian Journal Los Angeles p A1 )
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