Manny Many Homes: The 7 Houses of the People’s Champ*

Earlier this month, Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquiao was reported to be under contract to purchase a grand mansion in Beverly Hills, California. The prime real estate for sale, which is situated in the exclusive gated community of Summit Circle, is said to be valued at $12.5 million or P550 million.

Another report said that in order to beat the other competitive bidders, Pacquiao offered four tickets to his upcoming fight with American boxer Floyd Mayweather, Jr., which will be on May 2. Tickets for perhaps one of the biggest fights in boxing history are said to be as high as $7,500 or P330,000, which is a little under the total upfront costs of buying a one-bedroom condo for sale in Taguig (including the downpayment).

1. Beverly Hills mansion

Formerly owned by Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, this mansion is located in the exclusive gated community called Summit Circle.

The furnishings, which also came with the price, features travertine-tiled flooring, fire hologram electric heaters, and signature furniture designed by actress Jane Seymour.

Pacquiao’s mansion in Beverly Hills is also decked with luxurious amenities such as a fully-equipped home theater, high-tech saltwater-filled swimming pool, and an advanced security system which can be accessed through mobile devices.

This impressive American real estate is not the only residential property the world-class boxer owns. Here are Pacquiao’s other homes:

2. Los Angeles two-story home

Pacquiao owns another real estate property in California. This Spanish-type architectural wonder somehow appealed to Pac-Man despite the vintage-looking exteriors. Nonetheless, Pacquiao’s California home interiors consists of monochromatic furniture with bold accents of color.

Did you know? Pacquiao was so proud of his Los Angeles house, especially the pool, that he didn’t hesitate to get featured on MTV’s “Cribs.”

3. General Santos “White House”

Perhaps his biggest Philippine real estate investment, Pacquiao’s well-known “White House” is inside a compound housing his many luxurious cars, a covered court, swimming pool, and play area, among many more.

Did you know? Pacquiao built this bulwagan separate from his mansion just to receive his many guests, especially his kababayans. You can’t blame him, considering that he also serves as congressman of Sarangani Province.

4. Laguna house and lot

Pacquiao and his wife decided to buy a house and lot for sale in Laguna as their two elder boys go to an international school nearby.

Did you know? If it takes a village to raise a child, we wonder how many people are employed by the Pacquiaos for their growing brood. The duplex houses six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, two maids’ rooms, two kitchens, and a four-car garage.

5. Sarangani beach house

This 14-bedroom beach house stands on a seaside lot in Tuka Beach, Sarangani Province. The otherwise modern-looking property is near White Haven Resort.

Did you know? You would have to own a boat or a yacht, or take an hour-long hike across surrounding hills in order to go to Pacquiao’s beach house. According to travelers, Tuka Beach is inaccessible by land vehicles. The property is also within a protected marine sanctuary, hence the limited transportation access.

6. North Forbes Park mansion

This Philippine real estate gained notoriety considering that Pacquiao, who is publicly known to be born and lived poor for the majority of his young life, has gained access to one of the most exclusive communities in Metro Manila where residents are said to belong to the alta-sosyedad (high society). This house and lot in Makati was bought then at a whopping P388 million.

Did you know? Pacquiao is said to have put up this prime Makati house and lot for sale because his neighbors don’t like him. According to reports, his neighbors didn’t like his “shabbily-dressed” guests, who are mostly the boxer’s constituents asking for financial help.

7. West Cove Resort in Boracay

This residential property in Boracay, Aklan has since been denied by Pacquiao many times. An avid fan of his has since stood up as the real owner of the Santorini hotel-inspired beach resort, and added that he has set aside a room for the boxing champ if he and his troup decides to come to Boracay.

Did you know? West Cove Boracay is rumored to be where the Pacquiao’s daughter, Queen Elizabeth, was conceived. Prior to Pacquiao’s fight with Juan Manuel Marquez in December 2007, he and his wife had a rough patch. The couple decided to patch things and spent the holidays at the resort. “Queenie” was born in late 2008.

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