Manny Pacquiao, a world’s boxing champion in 4 weight divisions from Philippines is stated as One of The Most Influential Person in the World in 2009 according to TIME magazine.

In a review written by Lennox Lewis, he said that Manny Pacquiao is the best boxer in the world, Manny has everything that every boxer needs to be a champion, powerful punch, nice move, great techniques and emotional stability.

Furthermore in that article it’s said that Manny Pacquiao has connected with the people of his home country, the Philippines, to the point where he's almost like a god. The people have rallied behind him and feel like they're a part of him, because they can see his talent, his dedication, his grace and his class. The grip he holds over the Philippines is similar to Nelson Mandela's influence in South Africa. So he’s not just a boxer, he is also a national hero for the Philippines, the people’s hope, the nation’s pride, and a message to the world saying “this small forgotten country in South East Asia is taking over the crown off your head.. you Kings of the world !”

Beside Manny Pacquiao, in TIME’s 100 world’s most influential person there are also political leaders, celebrities, scientists and activists. Some of them are Edward Kennedy (Member of the American Senate), Hillary Clinton (US Foreign Minister), Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (The President Of The Republic Of Indonesia), Barack Obama (The President Of The USA), Ted Turner (Owner Of A Global Media Organization), John Legend (Musician), Tom Hanks (Actor), Oprah Winfrey (Celebrity, Medias owner, Social Icon), Steven Chu (Scientist, Nobel Price Winner), Suraya Pakzad (Women Activist), Nicolas Sarkozy (French President), Somaly Mam ( Cambodia’s Women Activist)