Manny Pacquiao says 'may not' return to ring after Yordenis Ugas upset
3 years, 7 months ago

Manny Pacquiao says 'may not' return to ring after Yordenis Ugas upset

Firstpost  

If Saturday’s loss was Pacquiao’s final fight, it marks the end of a glittering 26-year professional career that has already ensured the Filipino will go down as one of the all-time greats. “In the future you may not see Manny Pacquiao fight in the ring,” Pacquiao said. I look forward to spending time with my family and thinking about my future in boxing.” If Saturday’s loss was Pacquiao’s final fight, it marks the end of a glittering 26-year professional career that has already ensured the Filipino will go down as one of the all-time greats. And I look forward to getting back to the Philippines and serving the Filipino people as this pandemic continues to affect millions in the Philippines.” Pacquiao, whose fight against Ugas was his first in two years, meanwhile said he had been unable to move freely during the bout, complaining of “cramp” in his legs which he suggested may have been down to over-training as much as age.

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Pacquiao looks for comeback title fight against Mario Barrios
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Pacquiao looks for comeback title fight against Mario Barrios

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Manny Pacquiao said Monday that a title fight against Mario Barrios is in the works, with details still being negotiated. Pacquiao, a former world champion who retired in 2021, spoke in Japan on Monday to promote a three-round boxing exhibition on July 28 against Japanese MMA fighter Chihiro Suzuki. “We’re still in under negotiation,” the 45-year-old Pacquiao said …

Manny Pacquiao Says Exhibition Fight 'My Comeback to the Ring'
2 years, 5 months ago

Manny Pacquiao Says Exhibition Fight 'My Comeback to the Ring'

News 18  

Manny Pacquiao called an exhibition fight in December against a South Korean YouTuber “my comeback to the ring," saying he wants to show he “is still there in boxing." “I’ll try to prove that Manny Pacquiao is still there in boxing," he said, also refusing to rule out a rematch with Mayweather. “I’ll try to finish the fight early so …

Manny Pacquiao 'WANTS a rematch' with long-time rival Floyd Mayweather
2 years, 9 months ago

Manny Pacquiao 'WANTS a rematch' with long-time rival Floyd Mayweather

Daily Mail  

Manny Pacquiao 'would love' a rematch with Floyd Mayweather this year, the Filipino's manager Sean Gibbons has revealed. Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao fought once before in Las Vegas in 2015 That could now change with the Filipino keen to get back in the ring with Mayweather - provided any contest is held with exhibition fight rules. Mayweather retired with …

Rags to riches: Boxing great Pacquiao announces retirement
3 years, 6 months ago

Rags to riches: Boxing great Pacquiao announces retirement

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is officially hanging up his gloves. Pacquiao’s rags-to-riches life story and legendary career brought honor to his Southeast Asian nation, where he is known by the monikers Pacman, People’s Champ and National Fist. “He should have done that right after his victory over Thurman,” Banaag said of Pacquiao’s win over Thurman on July …

Boxing great Manny Pacquiao announces retirement
3 years, 6 months ago

Boxing great Manny Pacquiao announces retirement

India TV News  

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is officially hanging up his gloves. "As I hang up my boxing gloves, I would like to thank the whole world, especially the Filipino people for supporting Manny Pacquiao. "Thank you for changing my life, when my family was desperate, you gave us hope, you gave me the chance to fight my way out of poverty," …

Manny Pacquiao retires from boxing to chase Philippine presidency
3 years, 6 months ago

Manny Pacquiao retires from boxing to chase Philippine presidency

Al Jazeera  

An emotional Manny Pacquiao says he is retiring from boxing to focus on his 2022 presidential bid. Boxing star Manny Pacquiao, who is planning to run for Philippine president in the 2022 elections, says he is retiring from boxing to focus on the biggest fight of his political career. Pro-death penalty Pacquiao was among the staunchest allies of Philippines President …

Defeated Manny Pacquiao Says Open to Rematch with Yordenis Ugas
3 years, 7 months ago

Defeated Manny Pacquiao Says Open to Rematch with Yordenis Ugas

News 18  

Manny Pacquiao has refused to rule out a rematch with WBA champion Yordenis Ugas following his upset defeat to the Cuban last weekend, which nudged the Filipino boxing star ever closer to retirement. Pacquiao, 42, told The Athletic website that he may consider fighting Ugas again in January following his unanimous decision loss to the 35-year-old in Las Vegas on …

Defeated Pacquiao says open to rematch with Yordenis Ugas
3 years, 7 months ago

Defeated Pacquiao says open to rematch with Yordenis Ugas

The Hindu  

Manny Pacquiao has refused to rule out a rematch with World Boxing Association champion Yordenis Ugas following his upset defeat to the Cuban last weekend, which nudged the Filipino boxing star ever closer to retirement. Pacquiao, 42, told The Athletic website that he may consider fighting Ugas again in January following his unanimous-decision loss to the 35-year-old in Las Vegas …

Column: Even Manny Pacquiao finds Father Time undefeated
3 years, 7 months ago

Column: Even Manny Pacquiao finds Father Time undefeated

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Manny Pacquiao’s story is so remarkable that anyone familiar with it can’t help but root that it doesn’t come with a bad ending. There’s a football player Pacquiao’s age in Florida who is coming off a Super Bowl win and showing no signs of wanting to hang up his cleats. But even the unheralded Ugas was able …

Manny Pacquiao ponders ring retirement, political plans after loss
3 years, 7 months ago

Manny Pacquiao ponders ring retirement, political plans after loss

The Hindu  

Manny Pacquiao sounded like a fighter on his way out and a politician on his way up. READ | He is still alongside Canelo Alvarez as the two biggest active stars in the sport, yet Pacquiao has never spoken so frankly about leaving behind 26 years in the pro fight game. “I’ve done a lot for boxing, and boxing has …

Manny Pacquiao loses to Yordenis Ugas by unanimous decision
3 years, 7 months ago

Manny Pacquiao loses to Yordenis Ugas by unanimous decision

India TV News  

Although Manny Pacquiao hasn't decided what his future holds, the eight-division world champion realises his 26-year professional boxing career might have ended Saturday night with a disheartening loss. Ugás beat Pacquiao by unanimous decision in Las Vegas, putting on an impressive technical performance on 11 days' notice and retaining his WBA welterweight title. "I’m very excited, but most of all, …

Manny Pacquiao loses to Yordenis Ugás by unanimous decision
3 years, 7 months ago

Manny Pacquiao loses to Yordenis Ugás by unanimous decision

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Although Manny Pacquiao hasn’t decided what his future holds, the eight-division world champion realizes his 26-year professional boxing career might have ended Saturday night with a disheartening loss. Ugás beat Pacquiao by unanimous decision in Las Vegas, putting on an impressive technical performance on 11 days’ notice and retaining his WBA welterweight title. “I don’t know, but …

Yordenis Ugas beats Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision – Firstpost
3 years, 7 months ago

Yordenis Ugas beats Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Two judges scored it 116-112 in favour of Ugás, and a third had it 115-113. Las Vegas: Yordenis Ugás beat Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision on Saturday night, putting on an impressive technical performance on 11 days’ notice and retaining his WBA welterweight title. Ugás seized his opportunity as the late injury replacement for Errol Spence Jr., frustrating Pacquiao throughout …

Yordenis Ugas beats Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision to retain WBA welterweight crown
3 years, 7 months ago

Yordenis Ugas beats Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision to retain WBA welterweight crown

The Hindu  

Yordenis Ugas beat Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision on Saturday night, putting on an impressive technical performance and retaining his WBA welterweight title. Ugas seized his opportunity as the late injury replacement for Errol Spence Jr., frustrating Pacquiao throughout what might be the final fight of the 42-year-old Filipino senator’s career. Pacquiao struggled to get inside on Ugas' effective jab, …

Column: Manny Pacquiao was hit by reality after bruising loss, and he handled it with dignity
3 years, 7 months ago

Column: Manny Pacquiao was hit by reality after bruising loss, and he handled it with dignity

LA Times  

Yordenis Ugas of Cuba hits Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines in a welterweight championship boxing match Saturday in Las Vegas. “That’s why I couldn’t move around.” Asked if the cramping was a symptom of age or other factors, Pacquiao mentioned the possibility of overtraining. “But,” he added, “we’re not young anymore.” Manny Pacquiao with his trainer shortly after losing his …

Manny Pacquiao takes on Yordenis Ugás before likely presidential run in Philippines – Firstpost
3 years, 7 months ago

Manny Pacquiao takes on Yordenis Ugás before likely presidential run in Philippines – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Pacquiao is returning to the ring after a two-year absence — the longest of his career — to fight for another world title in front of a big Vegas crowd and a pay-per-view audience. Las Vegas: Even Manny Pacquiao is uncertain whether his 26-year professional boxing career is ending Saturday night when he faces Yordenis Ugás for the WBA welterweight …

Pacquiao takes on Ugás before likely presidential run
3 years, 7 months ago

Pacquiao takes on Ugás before likely presidential run

The Hindu  

Even Manny Pacquiao is uncertain whether his 26-year professional boxing career is ending Saturday night when he faces Yordenis Ugás for the WBA welterweight title. “I went from nothing to something in order to be an inspiration for people both inside and outside of the ring.” Almost nobody in the history of boxing could do what Pacquiao intends to accomplish …

Column: This is why tonight must be Manny Pacquiao’s final fight
3 years, 7 months ago

Column: This is why tonight must be Manny Pacquiao’s final fight

LA Times  

Manny Pacquiao poses for photographers during a weigh-in Friday in Las Vegas. The familiar voice came from somewhere off-camera, with Manny Pacquiao’s longtime publicist offering a playful rebuttal to a line I’ve recycled several times in recent years. He’s still alive and still fighting, his next assignment Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena, where he will take on Yordenis Ugás, a …

Manny Pacquiao Takes On Yordenis Ugas Before Likely Presidential Run
3 years, 7 months ago

Manny Pacquiao Takes On Yordenis Ugas Before Likely Presidential Run

News 18  

Even Manny Pacquiao is uncertain whether his 26-year professional boxing career is ending Saturday night when he faces Yordenis Ugas for the WBA welterweight title. While the 42-year-old Pacquiao has said nothing official, his fans around the globe realize it’s at least one of the final chapters in a boxing story with few equals. Almost nobody in the history of …

Manny Pacquiao takes on Ugás before likely presidential run
3 years, 7 months ago

Manny Pacquiao takes on Ugás before likely presidential run

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Even Manny Pacquiao is uncertain whether his 26-year professional boxing career is ending Saturday night when he faces Yordenis Ugás for the WBA welterweight title. “I went from nothing to something in order to be an inspiration for people both inside and outside of the ring.” Almost nobody in the history of boxing could do what Pacquiao …

Yordenis Ugas seizes late-career spotlight in bout vs Manny Pacquiao
3 years, 7 months ago

Yordenis Ugas seizes late-career spotlight in bout vs Manny Pacquiao

The Hindu  

This is the life Yordenis Ugas imagined when he decided to leave Cuba. He wanted to be in a boxing ring with somebody like Manny Pacquiao under the Vegas spotlight, fighting for a championship belt in front of the whole world. But I’m thankful for the opportunity, and I’m ready to take advantage of it.” Indeed, the 35-year-old Ugas' two …

Manny Pacquiao is close to his last dance – don’t miss his next fight
3 years, 7 months ago

Manny Pacquiao is close to his last dance – don’t miss his next fight

The Independent  

Rarely has an athlete so consistently produced heaps of charisma, excellence and thrills as Manny Pacquiao. The American’s eye injury scuppered perhaps the fight of the year between arguably the two best welterweights on the planet – though Terence Crawford, biding his time on the other side of boxing’s promotional street, would vehemently dispute that. If the marvellous Floyd Mayweather …

Pacquiao, Ugás unafraid to make title fight on short notice
3 years, 7 months ago

Pacquiao, Ugás unafraid to make title fight on short notice

The Hindu  

Manny Pacquiao could have postponed or canceled his boxing comeback when opponent Errol Spence Jr. dropped out less than two weeks before their August 21 showdown. Pacquiao didn't hesitate to replace Spence with Yordenis Ugás, the Cuban WBA welterweight champion, just 11 days before the pay-per-view show at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. “The only adjustment I’m going to make …

Pacquiao, Ugás unafraid to make title fight on short notice
3 years, 7 months ago

Pacquiao, Ugás unafraid to make title fight on short notice

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Manny Pacquiao could have postponed or canceled his boxing comeback when opponent Errol Spence Jr. dropped out less than two weeks before their Aug. 21 showdown. Pacquiao didn’t hesitate to replace Spence with Yordenis Ugás, the Cuban WBA welterweight champion, just 11 days before the pay-per-view show at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. “The only adjustment I’m …

Manny Pacquiao to fight Yordenis Ugas after Errol Spence Jr pulls out due to eye injury
3 years, 7 months ago

Manny Pacquiao to fight Yordenis Ugas after Errol Spence Jr pulls out due to eye injury

The Hindu  

Welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. has been forced to withdraw from his August 21 fight against Manny Pacquiao due to a retinal tear in his left eye, organisers said on Tuesday. Cuban Yordenis Ugas, who won a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, has agreed to replace Spence in the main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and …

Spence drops out of Pacquiao fight with eye injury; Ugás in
3 years, 7 months ago

Spence drops out of Pacquiao fight with eye injury; Ugás in

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Errol Spence Jr. has dropped out of his pay-per-view fight with Manny Pacquiao on Aug. 21 because of a retinal tear in his left eye. WBA welterweight champion Yordenis Ugás will step in to face Pacquiao at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on the same date, the promoters announced Tuesday. We’ve come back from worse.’’ Ugás was …

Spence Drops Out Of Pacquiao Fight With Eye Injury; Ugas Steps in
3 years, 7 months ago

Spence Drops Out Of Pacquiao Fight With Eye Injury; Ugas Steps in

News 18  

Errol Spence Jr. has dropped out of his pay-per-view fight with Manny Pacquiao on Aug. 21 because of a retinal tear in his left eye. WBA welterweight champion Yordenis Ugas will step in to face Pacquiao at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on the same date, the promoters announced Tuesday. We’ve come back from worse.” Ugas was scheduled to make …

Circus ring: Mayweather returns to fight YouTube sensation
3 years, 9 months ago

Circus ring: Mayweather returns to fight YouTube sensation

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The rebranding of Floyd Mayweather Jr. takes another unconventional turn Sunday night. “I don’t look at is as a fight; I think my opponent looks at it as a fight,” Mayweather said during a media gathering Thursday in Miami Beach. We’re going to go out there have fun Sunday and give the people what they want …

Manny Pacquiao to return in world title fight against Errol Spence Jr
3 years, 10 months ago

Manny Pacquiao to return in world title fight against Errol Spence Jr

The Independent  

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Conor McGregor's plan to fight Manny Pacquiao thrown into further doubt
4 years, 2 months ago

Conor McGregor's plan to fight Manny Pacquiao thrown into further doubt

Daily Mail  

Manny Pacquiao has accused Conor McGregor of 'underestimating' Dustin Poirier in the build-up to their UFC 257 clash. Manny Pacquiao has accused Conor McGregor of 'underestimating' Dustin Poirier 'Losing is part of the game. McGregor returned to the octagon to take on rival Dustin Poirier at UFC 257 on Fight Island Pacquiao's promoter believes demand to fight McGregor is 'not …

Conor McGregor will 'definitely' fight Manny Pacquiao says UFC star's manager
4 years, 4 months ago

Conor McGregor will 'definitely' fight Manny Pacquiao says UFC star's manager

Daily Mail  

Conor McGregor's manager has guaranteed that his man will make a sensational return to boxing to fight Manny Pacquiao. Conor McGregor could be set to return to the boxing world for the first time in three years Audie Attar who represents McGregor and Manny Pacquiao says both men want to fight The UFC superstar's manager Audie Attar, of Paradigm Sports …

Manny Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach thinks his man will destroy Conor McGregor inside TWO ROUNDS
4 years, 6 months ago

Manny Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach thinks his man will destroy Conor McGregor inside TWO ROUNDS

Daily Mail  

Freddie Roach predicts Manny Pacquiao will need just two rounds at most to beat Conor McGregor in their planned high-profile fight next year. Manny Pacquiao is set to take on Conor McGregor in a boxing bout next year Boxing coach Freddie Roach believes Pacquiao will knock out McGregor easily Roach tweeted: 'If this is true, @MannyPacquiao will have an easier …

Conor McGregor reveals sensational plans to fight Manny Pacquiao
4 years, 6 months ago

Conor McGregor reveals sensational plans to fight Manny Pacquiao

Daily Mail  

Conor McGregor has made sensational claims he will fight Manny Pacquiao in a blockbuster clash in the Middle East. Conor McGregor has claimed he will fight Manny Pacquiao next in the Middle East McGregor made the claims during a rant on social media about his decision to quit the UFC WBA world champion Pacquiao has been linked with fighting McGregor …

Mayweather vs Pacquiao five years on: Pac-Man's late renaissance
4 years, 10 months ago

Mayweather vs Pacquiao five years on: Pac-Man's late renaissance

The Hindu  

Good things come to those who wait, right? Yet while Mayweather only fought once more before initially retiring – 'Money' made a comeback to face Conor McGregor for a lucrative meeting that moved his career record to 50-0 – Pac-Man is still going strong, overcoming an unexpected setback to prove his doubters wrong. READ: Mayweather vs Pacquiao five years on: …

Conor McGregor manager reveals talks with Floyd Mayweather AND Manny Pacquiao
5 years, 2 months ago

Conor McGregor manager reveals talks with Floyd Mayweather AND Manny Pacquiao

Daily Mail  

Conor McGregor is 'serious' about returning to boxing and talks have taken place with representatives of both Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, according to his manger Audi Attar. Conor McGregor is eyeing up a foray into boxing again and wants to fight for a title Mayweather is retired but has hinted that he would come back for a McGregor rematch …

Conor McGregor wants Manny Pacquiao fight in Las Vegas Allegiant Stadium
5 years, 2 months ago

Conor McGregor wants Manny Pacquiao fight in Las Vegas Allegiant Stadium

The Hindu  

Conor McGregor would be "honoured" to do battle with Manny Pacquiao in what he believes would be a blockbuster first fight at the Las Vegas Allegiant Stadium. Read: McGregor vs Cerrone, UFC 246: When and where to watch in India McGregor this week revealed talks with another legendary veteran, Pacquiao, are ongoing and would relish the chance to do battle …

Conor McGregor reveals talks to fight Manny Pacquiao are 'ongoing'
5 years, 2 months ago

Conor McGregor reveals talks to fight Manny Pacquiao are 'ongoing'

Daily Mail  

UFC star Conor McGregor is in talks to fight Manny Pacquiao as the Irishman targets a return to the boxing ring. Conor McGregor has set his sights on a return to the boxing ring following his UFC 246 showdown against Donald Cerrone, with talks to face Manny Pacquiao 'ongoing' McGregor revealed that talks to face Pacquiao, pictured after last year's …

Veteran boxing promoter Bob Arum asks Manny Pacquiao to fight Floyd Mayweather or retire
5 years, 6 months ago

Veteran boxing promoter Bob Arum asks Manny Pacquiao to fight Floyd Mayweather or retire

Firstpost  

Manny Pacquiao, who won a bruising 12-round battle with Keith Thurman to capture the WBA welterweight crown in July, has not scheduled his next fight. Los Angeles: Veteran boxing promoter Bob Arum believes Manny Pacquiao should retire from the sport soon unless he can land a lucrative rematch with Floyd Mayweather. Arum, who promoted Pacquiao during the Filipino icon’s golden …

Fight Floyd Mayweather or retire, Bob Arum tells Manny Pacquiao
5 years, 6 months ago

Fight Floyd Mayweather or retire, Bob Arum tells Manny Pacquiao

The Hindu  

Veteran boxing promoter Bob Arum believes Manny Pacquiao should retire from the sport soon unless he can land a lucrative rematch with Floyd Mayweather. Arum, who promoted Pacquiao during the Filipino icon’s golden years, told the World Boxing News website he wanted to see the 40-year-old hang up his gloves soon. “Pacquiao, I promoted him for many, many years,” Arum …

Manny Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach mulls on Filipino boxer's retirement, admits rematch against Floyd Mayweather unlikely
5 years, 8 months ago

Manny Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach mulls on Filipino boxer's retirement, admits rematch against Floyd Mayweather unlikely

Firstpost  

Pacquiao, a full decade older than the 30-year-old Thurman, rolled back the years with a vintage performance that had a sold out crowd at the MGM Grand Garden Arena roaring in delight. Pacquiao, who paid tribute to Thurman’s “heavy hands” and punching power after the fight, pocketed an estimated $20 million from Saturday’s contest. Mayweather, who was at ringside to …

Commentary: Manny Pacquiao’s victory would be the ultimate farewell to a storied career
5 years, 8 months ago

Commentary: Manny Pacquiao’s victory would be the ultimate farewell to a storied career

LA Times  

Manny Pacquiao celebrates after defeating Keith Thurman by split decision for the WBA welterweight title in Las Vegas on Saturday. When Manny Pacquiao, the boxing senator from the Philippines, emerged from the ring Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, the fighting fireplug had conquered two formidable opponents — unbeaten welterweight champion Keith Thurman and seldom-beaten all-division champion Father …

Manny Pacquiao claims Floyd Mayweather can 'no longer fight at an elite level'
5 years, 8 months ago

Manny Pacquiao claims Floyd Mayweather can 'no longer fight at an elite level'

Daily Mail  

Manny Pacquiao distanced himself from a rematch with Floyd Mayweather, insisting the 'Money Man' should stay retired if he cannot fight at an elite level anymore. Manny Pacquiao said Floyd Mayweather should stay retired if he is not on his level Pacquiao told World Boxing News: 'Floyd is retired. He can no longer fight at the elite level I am …

Manny Pacquiao to return to the ring this summer to face Keith Thurman in welterweight bout
5 years, 10 months ago

Manny Pacquiao to return to the ring this summer to face Keith Thurman in welterweight bout

Daily Mail  

Manny Pacquiao has no immediate plans to hang up his gloves as the veteran fighter announced he will return to the ring this summer against Keith Thurman. A fight between the pair has been rumoured in recent months with WBA's secondary welterweight title holder Pacquiao keen to unify WBA by beating Thurman. Manny Pacquiao will return to the ring this …

Manny Pacquiao challenges Floyd Mayweather for a rematch of the 'fight of the century'
6 years, 2 months ago

Manny Pacquiao challenges Floyd Mayweather for a rematch of the 'fight of the century'

India TV News  

Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has challenged lightweight boxing champion Floyd Mayweather for a rematch of their famous 2015 bout which is termed as "fight of the century". The 40-year-old challenged Mayweather after retaining his WBA world welterweight title with a victory over America's Adrien Broner. "My message is I'm still active, and if goes back to the ring and …

Boxing: Manny Pacquiao ready for Adrien Broner in Las Vegas return
6 years, 2 months ago

Boxing: Manny Pacquiao ready for Adrien Broner in Las Vegas return

The Hindu  

Manny Pacquiao is aiming to offer fresh evidence that life begins at 40 when the Filipino veteran takes on Adrien Broner on Saturday in his first fight in Las Vegas for more than two years. While Pacquiao insists he is looking no further than Saturday’s contest against Broner, many observers view the fight as a stepping stone towards a possible …

Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao teases possible rematch against rival Floyd Mayweather in 2019
6 years, 4 months ago

Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao teases possible rematch against rival Floyd Mayweather in 2019

Firstpost  

Mayweather scored a unanimous victory over Pacquiao in 2015’s Fight of the Century, which was largely regarded as a let-down despite being the highest-grossing fight of all time. Floyd has come out of retirement and we’ll see after this fight.” Mayweather scored a unanimous victory over Pacquiao in 2015’s “Fight of the Century”, which was largely regarded as a let-down …

Pacquiao, Broner bout is expected to happen in January
6 years, 4 months ago

Pacquiao, Broner bout is expected to happen in January

The Hindu  

Filipino boxing star Manny Pacquiao and former world welterweight champion Adrien Broner will announce details on Monday in New York about their upcoming bout, expected in January at Las Vegas. Pacquiao owns the World Boxing Association's regular welterweight crown, a step below US unbeaten WBA 'super champion' Keith Thurman, after stopping Argentina's Lucas Matthysse in July at Kuala Lumpur -- …

Manny Pacquiao in talks to fight mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor in April 2018
7 years, 3 months ago

Manny Pacquiao in talks to fight mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor in April 2018

Firstpost  

Pacquiao said he heard that McGregor was willing to fight him after the Irish mixed martial artist’s foray into boxing. Manila: Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao said on Friday he has opened talks to fight mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor in April when he takes a break from his legislative duties. Asked if he had already approached McGregor’s handlers …

Manny Pacquiao uses social media to tease Floyd Mayweather rematch
8 years, 4 months ago

Manny Pacquiao uses social media to tease Floyd Mayweather rematch

Firstpost  

Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao has teased fans about a possible rematch with Floyd Mayweather. Manila: Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao has teased fans about a possible rematch with Floyd Mayweather, smiling as he gamely showed off a suit with pictures of himself and Mayweather on the lining. Pacquiao’s post, which had received 215,000 likes on Facebook by Tuesday, fuelled talk of …

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