There seems to be more champions where Manny Pacquiao comes from.
The ten medals that boxers from the Philippines won at the Southeast Asian Games in Singapore this week point to exciting times for boxing in the country that is home to “Pacman”, who won professional “world” titles in eight divisions during his career.
"Manny Pacquiao inspires everybody in the Philippines, especially boxers," says Ed Picson, executive director of the Philippines amateur boxing board.
"He's a member of our board, by the way, a director of the ABAP. He's very supportive. He talks about the boxers and talks to them whenever there's an opportunity and obviously the boys and girls look up to him.”
When they are in countries such as Uzbekistan or Mongolia, people see them wearing the Philippine colours and invariably address them as 'Pacquiao'.
"Yes, they are big shoes to fill but we're proud of the association and we would like to be able to show him that he has inspired our boxers."
Picson is justifiably feel proud of his team of ten fighters who topped the table with five gold, three silver and two bronze medals.
"I am very happy with our performance this week," a beaming Picson said in the shadow of the Expo Hall grandstand where fans cheered on their favourite fighters.
"We brought ten boxers, mandated by the rules … six men and four women. Eight of them reached finals and the two that didn't will go home with bronze medals, so we couldn't ask for more.
"The SEA Games gives you a sense of being on the international stage. It's important for them to be exposed ... to be in such competitions with a high profile so that when we are in the bigger tournaments they won't feel so anxious.
One of the boxers who were inspired by Pacquiao is welterweight gold medallist Eumir Felix Marcial, a junior world champion from 2011. He won a gold medal in Singapore when he knocked out Singapore's Jie Wei Tay with a devastating left hook to the jaw.
The 19-year-old looks every inch a world-class boxer in the making, his excellent ringcraft, balanced footwork, devastating power and southpaw stance reminiscent of his idol.
"We are hoping our fighters can step up and create names for themselves in the international arena. This group we have is a very potent one," Picson added.
"Our average age is 23 and that includes three who are 28 or 29. But it is the young ones we are banking on to make a splash on the international scene. We are very optimistic and Marcial is one of those we expect a lot from."
Picson remains confident boxing in his homeland can withstand the rising popularity of mixed martial arts, believing those who start off in his sport tend to remain loyal.
"Boxing has been ingrained in the Filipino mindset for decades or maybe even centuries," he said.
"It has always been a sport Filipinos love and I don't think that the rise of MMA will affect it. As a general rule, people will start with boxing and hopefully, most of those who start with the sport will continue."
Picson hopes the SEA Games success will give his young fighters a platform to move on to bigger and better things but he admits it can be difficult for up-and-coming athletes in the Philippines to gain recognition.
"Aside from Pacquiao, it's sad to say that other world-ranked boxers did not get the attention they deserve. We hope that will change. You need to support those who are on the way up, not those who are already there.”