Manny Pacquiao made it into the Forbes’ Top 10 Most Influential Athletes for 2012.
It is based on a survey made by Nielsen and E-Poll among 1,100 adults who were asked to rate the athletes’ likeability and their being influential.
The list was limited to professional athletes who are currently active and with at least 20 percent awareness with the public.
Here are America's 10 Most Influential Athletes for 2012:
1. Jimmie Johnson, NASCAR driver
2. Tim Tebow, New York Jets quarterback
3. Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos quarterback
4. Manny Pacquiao, Filipino boxing champ
5. Tom Brady, New England Patriots quarterback
6. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers quarterback
7. Dale Earnhardt Jr., NASCAR driver
8. Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints quarterback
9. Eli Manning, New York Giants quarterback
10. Jeremy Lin, New York Knicks guard
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