the filipino has been involved in some of the biggest bouts in the world over the past decade or so , facing the likes of oscar de la hoya , ricky hatton , miguel cotto and four fights against mexican warrior juan manuel marquez .
but it 's been a tough road to the top for pacquiao from being born into poverty in the philippines .
he spent the early part of his career boxing in the far east before being given his chance on the stage in 2001 .