MANILA, Philippines – Even before his successful defense of his title against Joshua Clottey, 7-division champ Manny Pacquiao had officially earned a total of $27.5 million or P1.2 billion in the last 2 years.

Based on records of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, Pacquiao earned $3 million against Juan Manuel Marquez in March 2008; $3 million against David Diaz in June 2008; $6.6 million against Oscar de la Hoya in December 2008; $7.4 million against Ricky Hatton in May 2009; and, $7.5 million against Miguel Cotto in November 2009.

The total amount of $27.5 million does not include Pacquiao’s pay-per-view earnings from these fights.

In his fight against Cotto, Pacquiao reportedly got a $10 million share from the 1.25 million pay-per-view buys the fight generated.

The bigger draw

Against Clottey, the former donut vendor from General Santos City reportedly stands to receive a total of $12 million, according to boxing analyst Ronnie Nathanielsz.

“[Base sa] lahat ng information galing sa States, mga total take home ni Pacquiao baka mga $12 million,” he said.

He stressed that it was Pacquiao who attracted the most boxing aficionados into the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas last March 13.

“Clottey is not such an exiting fighter. Pacquiao is the main draw. Pacquiao is the one who brought almost 51,000 people into that venue,” said Nathanielsz.

Pacquiao is set to earn more if the anticipated fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. pushes through.

The fight between the pound-for pound kings could give Pacquiao $40 million to $50 million in total earnings.

The Pacquiao-Mayweather bout, however, was shelved because of Mayweather's demand for Olympic-style drug testing procedures.

“I want also that fight,” said Pacquiao in an interview by ABS-CBN’s Dyan Castillejo. “But I don't think he wants [it].”

The Filipino champ thinks Mayweather bought time to prepare for their much-awaited clash.

“Nagretire siya, nagcomeback siya tapos lalaban kaagad siya ng malaking laban. Hindi siya ready masyado. Kelangan siguro niya ng ibang laban bago fight with me,” said Pacquiao.

Pacman rules out retirement

Pacquiao said he will be focusing on his political career in the coming weeks as the May 10 elections approaches.

The pound-for-pound king is vying for the lone congressional seat in Sarangani Province against Roy Chiongbian, younger brother of incumbent Sarangani Gov. Erwin Chiongbian.

When asked if he plans to retire if he becomes a member of the House of Representatives, Pacquiao replied, “Hindi naman,” implying that he might fight later this year.

He admitted that he has had to face more difficult fighters as he prolongs his professional career.

“Alam mo, habang patagal ng patagal, pahirap ng pahirap sa akin ‘yung boxing. Dati parang easy lang sa akin, sandali ko lang natatalo ang kalaban,” said Pacquiao. With a report from TJ Manotoc, ABS-CBN