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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.
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