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Topps adds Pacquiao and Julaton to their Collector's Item trading card set

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8-division Boxing World Champion Manny Pacquiao and 3-time Women's Boxing World Champion Ana 'The Hurricane' Julaton were honored by the Topps Trading Card company by including them in their exclusive 2011 Arthur & Ginter Framed Autographed Collector's Item set randomly inserted in their  hobby and retail trading card packs.

<-- CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT PHOTOS OF PACQUIAO AND JULATON's TOPPS EXCLUSIVE TRADING CARDS 

The only other boxers honored in the list are 'The Raging Bull' Jake Lamotta and 'The Irish' Micky Ward. Both Lamotta and Ward's boxing careers have been portrayed in Hollywood movies by no less than Robert DeNiro and Mark Wahlberg respectively. 

The distinction and recognition Topps gave Pacquiao and Julaton as icons in the world of boxing is truly groundbreaking for the Filipino Community worldwide. Pacquiao is the first ever 8-division world boxing title holder, while Julaton is the first ever Filipino to win the IBA and WBO World titles. Julaton is also the first ever female boxer to be featured in the highly sought exclusive card set.

Founded in 1938, The Topps Company is the preeminent creator and brand marketer of sports cards, entertainment products, and distinctive confectionery. Topps leading sports and entertainment products include Major League Baseball, National Football League, English Premiere League, Bundesliga, Indian Premiere League, WWE and other trading cards, sticker album collections, and collectible games.

For over 60 years the Topps company has been the leading sports trading card manufacturer in the world, delivering the game's best players and most special moments in quality, authentic collectible products.  From the baseball diamond, to the gridiron, They have captured the action, the drama and the greatness and delivered it to fans of all ages through our quality and innovative trading cards.
 
Pacquiao and Julaton being a part of the 2011 TOPPS Trading Card series, are the only current Boxing Champions to be included in this Exclusive Series. Both fighters are not only great athletes, but model ambassador's for the Filipino Community to showcase to the World. This is truly a rare moment in our lifetime to have both the King and Queen of the sport of Boxing hail from the Philippines.
 
Other athletes honored are: Baseball superstars Albert Pujols, Shane Victorino, Roy Halladay, CC Sabathia and Clay Bucholz. WNBA stars Sue Bird and Diana Tuarasi. And Legendary sports figures like NCAA commentator Dick Vitale and female golf legende Annika Sorenstam among others.
 

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