Atheletes bare bodies on ESPN Magazine

Almost 80 athletes (both male and female), who are either top-less, shirtless or totally unwrapped, are featured on ESPN Magazine's 1st ever body issue this October 2009.

And one of them is our very own Manny Pacquiao.

ESPN Mag gives a reason why they chose the Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao to be part of the special issue.

"In the pound-for-pound debate, he's the only fighter who seeks out the punishment," it says.

Manny Pacquiao is scheduled to fight against Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto on November 14.

Aside from Manny, here are some of the other male athletes who bared their precious bodies for ESPN The Magazine:

Dwight Howard of NBA's Orlando Magic


Carl Edwards, Nascar driver


Zdeno Chara, hockey player, Boston Bruins


Nelson Cruz, baseball player, Texas Rangers


Adrian Peterson, Football Player, Minnesota Vikings


Alex Solis, jockey

List of athletes featured on ESPN the Magazine's Body Issue (October 2009):
Adam Nelson / TRACK & FIELD / SHOT PUT
Adrian Peterson / NFL / VIKINGS
Alex Solis / JOCKEY
Bryan Clay / TRACK & FIELD / DECATHLETE
Byamba / SUMO
Carl Edwards / NASCAR
Casey Hampton / NFL / STEELERS
Cheryl Haworth / WOMEN’S WEIGHTLIFTER
Claire Bevilacqua / SURFER
D.C. United: Chris Pontius, Bryan Namoff, Clyde Simms, Jaime Moreno, Santino Quaranta, Ben Olsen / SOCCER / MLS
Dwight Howard / NBA / MAGIC
Edmonton Oilers: Sheldon Souray, Ethan Moreau, Andrew Cogliano / NHL
Gina Carano / MMA
Ivan Rodriguez / MLB / RANGERS
Jenn Stuczynski / TRACK & FIELD / POLE VAULT
Johnny Weir / ICE SKATER
Ken Schrader / NASCAR
Kevin Robinson / BMX
Kristi Leskinen / FREESTYLE SKIER
Laird Hamilton / SURFER
Lolo Jones / TRACK & FIELD / HURDLER
LPGA: Sandra Gal, Anna Grzebien, Christina Kim / GOLF
Malliciah Goodman / COLLEGE FOOTBALL / CLEMSON
Manny Pacquiao / BOXER
Mark Martin / NASCAR
Metal Mulisha: Todd Potter, Colin Morrison, Ronnie Faisst, Brian Deegan, Beau Manley, Nixey Danielson / MOTOCROSS
Michelle Carter / TRACK & FIELD / SHOT PUT
Natasha Kai / USA SOCCER
Nelson Cruz / MLB / RANGERS
Oguchi Onyewu / USA SOCCER
Patrick Kerney / NFL / SEAHAWKS
Poker: Daniel Negreanu, Scotty Nguyen, Jennifer Harman, Phil Hellmuth
Randy Couture / MMA
Ryan Guettler / BMX
Ryan Lochte / SWIMMER
Sarah Reinertsen / TRIATHLETE
Scott Jurek / ULTRAMARATHONER
Serena Williams / TENNIS
Shane Proctor / BULL RIDER
Steph Davis / ROCK CLIMBER / BASE JUMPER
Stephane Robidas / NHL / STARS
Susan Francia / ROWER
Torry Holt / NFL / JAGUARS
USA Softball: Natasha Watley, Cat Osterman, Jessica Mendoza, Lauren Lappin
Zdeno Chara / NHL / BRUINS