A hero at home, Manny Pacquiao (pictured in November) proved this year to be the best pound-for-pound fighter on the planet when he became the first man to win seven world titles in seven weight classes. His victory over Miguel Cotto in November set him up for a blockbuster showdown with Floyd Mayweather Jr next year and followed-up his stunning knock-out in May of Ricky Hatton.
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