MP Promotions
MP Promotions, is a Philippine boxing promotion based in General Santos, Philippines.
| Company 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Jammes Martin | Super-Bantamweight | Filipino | |
| Garen Diagan | Minimumweight | Filipino | |
| Reymart Gaballo | Bantamweight | Filipino | |
| Jhack Tepora | Featherweight | Filipino | |
| Jonas Sultan | Junior-bantamweight | Filipino | |
| Eumir Marcial | Middleweight | Filipino | 2020 Olympic Bronze Medalist |
| Michael Dasmariñas | Bantamweight | Filipino | |
| Jade Bornea | Super-Flyweight | Filipino |
List of affiliated World Champions
| Name | Weight Class | Nationality | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Pacquiao | Welterweight | Filipino | Octuple champion | Retired |
| Rodel Mayol | Light-flyweight | Filipino | WBC Light Flyweight World Champion | Retired |
| John Riel Casimero | Super-Bantamweight | Filipino | 3-division world champion | Active (Currently on TB Promotions) |
| Jerwin Ancajas | Super-Flyweight | Filipino | IBF World Super Flyweight Champion | Active |
| Pedro Taduran | Mini-flyweight | Filipino | IBF World Mini-Flyweight Champion | Active |
| Rene Mark Cuarto | Minimumweight | Filipino | IBF World Mini-Flyweight Champion | Active |
| Mark Magsayo | Featherweight | Filipino | WBC World Featherweight Champion | Active |
| Marlon Tapales | Super-Bantamweight | Filipino | Unified Champion | Active |
| Isaac Cruz | Super-Lightweight | Mexican | WBA World Super-Lightweight | Active |
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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