Number 16 - Ang Sumpa kay Manny

Manny Pacquiao, since losing his first fight against Rustico Torrecampo in 1996, has lost after every 16 fights. The congressman's last loss was against Erik Morales in 2005, and his match against Timothy Bradley is the 16th fight after that loss.

Marv Dumon of examiner.com pointed out that Pacquiao has lost every 16 fights since suffering a third-round knockout against Torrecampo in Mandaluyong City 16 years ago. In 1999, sixteen fights after his first loss, he suffered a third round knockout against Thailand's Medgoen Singsurat, which led to him losing his WBC flyweight title.

The pattern did not end there as 16 fights thereafter in 2005, Pacquiao faced Erik Morales for the WBC and IBA Super Featherweight titles. Morales ended up winning via a unanimous decision.

Manny Pacquiao's 16th Fight Curse
Loss to Rustico Torrecampo on February 9, 1996

Streak of 15 wins from April 27, 1996 to April 24, 1999
Loss to Medgoen Singsurat on September 17, 1999

Streak of 13 wins, 2 draws from December 18, 1999 to December 11, 2004
Loss to Erik Morales on March 19, 2005

Streak of 15 wins from September 10, 2005 to November 12, 2011
Loss to Timothy Bradley on June 9, 2012 (US)