MP Promotions, (Manny Pacquiao Promotions) abbreviated as (MPP) is a Philippine boxing promotion based in General Santos, Cotabato del Sur, Philippines. It is known for promoting prominent boxers including world champions Mark Magsayo, John Riel Casimero, and Isaac Cruz.
The company launched a U.S. division headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. Under the leadership of President Sean Gibbons and Vice President Tony Cohen, J.D., the new branch enhances Manny Pacquiao Promotions’ global reach—particularly across North and South America. With this strategic presence in the U.S., the company is better positioned to scout and promote elite talent, offering fighters increased opportunities for international exposure and success. The Beverly Hills headquarters also streamlines coordination of events and partnerships throughout the Western Hemisphere.
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The company was established in 2006 founded by eight-division world champion and Boxing's Hall of Fame inductee Manny Pacquiao.[1] Sean Gibbons is currently its president and official matchmaker. The promotions aim to help young aspiring boxers especially in the Philippines.
MP Promotions promoted its first major event on July 2, 2006 where Pacquiao defended his WBC International super featherweight title against Óscar Larios which was held at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines.[2]
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.[3] MP Promotion is in partnership with Viva Promotions, Knuckleheads Boxing, Elorde Boxing Gym, Omega Boxing Gym, Sanman Boxing Gym, Teiken Promotions, Ohashi Promotions and TGB (Tom G. Brown) Promotions.[4]
Oct 2, 2025, Manny Pacquiao launched MP Promotions first ever official event headlined by Elijah Pierce vs. Lorenzo Parra in a 12-round WBO featherweight title eliminator and also features Manny Pacquiao's son Jimuel Pacquiao on his pro boxing debut at Penchanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California, United States. On a venture designed to reshape “the future of the sport he helped define”. Pacquiao’s long-time advisor Sean Gibbons will serve as the president while Tony Cohen is named as the chief financial officer and vice president. Cohen, a Hollywood executive, is leading the plans to take the promotions into new markets and media platforms. He also developing a new pay-per-view platform to revolutionize the way combat sports content is delivered to global audiences.[5]
MP Promotions signed up with Astro SuperSport, the Malaysia-based broadcasting group for the exclusive rights to air the “Fight of Champions” match between eight-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao and current WBA (Regular) welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse of Argentina, on July 15, 2018 at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Which will also feature three other world title fights in the undercard, will be broadcast live in over 100 countries worldwide, including the United States, South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Asia Pacific region, Caribbean and Oceania.[6] Pacquiao ended the bout in the seventh round when he floored Matthysse again for the TKO win – his first stoppage win since 2009 becoming the new WBA (Regular) welterweight champion.[7]
Incoming October 29, 2025 MP Promotions and Blow by Blow presents the event which is meant as the 50th anniversary commemoration of the original Thrilla in Manila 1975 fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. Leading by the main event by Melvin Jerusalem vs Siyakholwa Kuse title bout there are also some notable MP boxer will be include, Olympic Bronze medalist Eumir Marcial, Carl Jammes Martin, former unified champion Marlon Tapales, and also Nico Ali Walsh the great grandson of Muhammad Ali will also participate on the event.[8]
| Name | Current Weight Class | Record | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 Carl Jammes Martin |
Super-Bantamweight | 26-0 (20 KO) | |
| Mark Anthony Barriga |
Light-Flyweight | 11-2 (2 KO) | |
| Garen Diagan |
Minimumweight | 10-7-1 (5 KO) | |
| Reymart Gaballo |
Super-Bantamweight | 29-2 (24 KO) | |
| Vincent Astrolabio |
Bantamweight | 20-5 (15 KO) | |
| Jhack Tepora |
Featherweight | 25-1 (19 KO) | |
| Jonas Sultan |
Junior-bantamweight | 19-8 (11 KO) | |
| Eumir Marcial |
Middleweight | 6-0 (4 KO) | 2020 Summer Olympics Bronze Medalist |
| Michael Dasmariñas |
Bantamweight | 36-4-2 (25 KO) | |
| Weljon Mindoro |
Middleweight | 15-0-1 (15 KO) | |
| Jade Bornea |
Super-Flyweight | 18-1 (12 KO) | |
 Muhammad Waseem |
Super-Bantamweight | 14-2 (10 KO) | |
| Eman Bacosa |
Lightweight | 6-0-1 (4 KO) |
| Current world champion | |
| Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame |
| Name | Weight Class | Nationality | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Pacquiao | Welterweight | Filipino |
Octuple champion | Active |
| Rodel Mayol | Light-flyweight | Filipino |
WBC Light Flyweight Champion | Retired/Coach |
| Marvin Sonsona | Light-flyweight | Filipino |
WBO Featherweight Champion | Inactive |
| John Riel Casimero | Super-Bantamweight | Filipino |
IBF Light Flyweight Champion IBF Flyweight Champion WBO Bantamweight Champion |
Active |
| Jerwin Ancajas | Super-Flyweight | Filipino |
IBF Junior-bantamweight Champion | Active |
| Pedro Taduran | Mini-flyweight | Filipino |
IBF World Mini-Flyweight Champion | Active |
| Melvin Jerusalem | Minimumweight | Filipino |
WBC World Minimumweight Champion WBO World Minimumweight 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 |
WBO bantamweight Champion IBF Super bantamweight Champion WBA Super bantamweight Champion |
Active |
| Isaac Cruz | Super-Lightweight |  Mexican |
WBA World Super-Lightweight Champion | Active |
Note: Notable main event fights under MP Promotions
| Won | Lost | Result | Date | Weight division/title belt(s) disputed | Location | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvin Magramo
|
Rene Mark Cuarto
|
Unanimous Decision (12R) | March 20, 2025 | WBC International Light Flyweight Title | Okada Manila Hotel & Casino, Parañaque, Philippines | |
| Melvin Jerusalem
|
Luis Castillo
|
Unanimous Decision (12R) | September 22, 2022 | WBC World Straweight Title | Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines | |
| Rene Mark Cuarto
|
Pedro Taduran
|
Technical Decision (7R) | February 6, 2022 | IBF World Strawweight Title | Digos, Davao del Sur, Philippines | |
| Rene Mark Cuarto
|
Pedro Taduran
|
Unanimous Decision (12R) | February 27, 2021 | IBF World Strawweight Title | Bula Gym, General Santos, South Cotabato, Philippines | |
| Pedro Taduran
|
Samuel Salva
|
Unanimous Decision (12R) | September 7, 2019 | IBF World Strawweight Title | Barangay Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, Philippines | |
| Manny Pacquiao
|
 Lucas Matthysse
|
Knock Out (7R) | July 15, 2018 | WBA (Regular) welterweight title | Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Jerwin Ancajas
|
 McJoe Arroyo
|
Unanimous Decision (12R) | September 3, 2016 | IBF junior-bantamweight title | Jurado Hall, Taguig, Philippines | |
| Manny Pacquiao
|
Oscar Larios
|
Unanimous Decision (12R) | July 3, 2006 | WBC International Super Featherweight Title | Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines |
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