For Covid-19 Victims! Manny Pacquiao Wants Conor McGregor Fight Next Year
4 years, 2 months ago

For Covid-19 Victims! Manny Pacquiao Wants Conor McGregor Fight Next Year

News 18  

Philippine boxing icon Manny Pacquiao wants to fight Irish mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor in the ring next year, an aide said in a statement Saturday. “For the sake of all the Filipino Covid-19 victims, Senator Manny Pacquiao will be fighting UFC superstar Conor McGregor next year,” Pacquiao’s special assistant Jayke Joson said, adding negotiations are ongoing. Pacquiao’s promoter Sean Gibbons earlier told AFP in Los Angeles that the eight-division world champion was mulling a possible comeback fight with McGregor, though the two camps were a “long way” from agreement. A bout against McGregor, who faced welterweight king Floyd Mayweather in a money-spinning 2017 fight, would guarantee Pacquiao another lucrative payday as he nears the end of an illustrious boxing career.

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Here's what made Manny Pacquiao was a one-of-a-kind boxing champion
2 days, 20 hours ago

Here's what made Manny Pacquiao was a one-of-a-kind boxing champion

LA Times  

Manny Pacquiao has been elected to boxing’s Hall of Fame. Manny Pacquiao, right, throws a punch at Keith Thurman during their welterweight fight in Las Vegas in July 2019. The Thurman fight was under the bright lights of the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, where Pacquiao had made his boxing home. Sports Manny Pacquiao’s five favorite fights Manny …

Pacquiao looks for comeback title fight against Mario Barrios
6 months, 2 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 …

Floyd Mayweather coy on rumoured rematch with Manny Pacquiao
10 months ago

Floyd Mayweather coy on rumoured rematch with Manny Pacquiao

The Independent  

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Pacquiao’s Paris 2024 Olympics boxing bid knocked out: official
10 months ago

Pacquiao’s Paris 2024 Olympics boxing bid knocked out: official

The Hindu  

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao’s bid to fight at the Paris 2024 Games has been rejected by the International Olympic Committee, a Filipino official said on Sunday. Manila had made a “special request” to the IOC last year seeking permission for the former world champion in multiple weight divisions, to box in Paris despite a rule setting the age limit for …

Manny Pacquiao Concedes Defeat in Philippine Presidential Election
2 years, 7 months ago

Manny Pacquiao Concedes Defeat in Philippine Presidential Election

News 18  

Boxing great Manny Pacquiao has conceded defeat in the Philippine presidential election after his rumble for the top job failed to hit the mark with voters. Pacquiao, who had pledged to fight corruption, crack down on drugs and improve the lives of the impoverished, congratulated overwhelming victor Ferdinand Marcos Junior and said he hoped the son of the late dictator …

Former pugilist, future president? Pacquiao files candidacy in Philippine race
3 years, 2 months ago

Former pugilist, future president? Pacquiao files candidacy in Philippine race

LA Times  

Newly retired boxing great Manny Pacquiao shows off his certificate of candidacy for next year’s presidential elections in the Philippines. Newly retired boxing star Manny Pacquiao filed his certificate of candidacy for the Philippine presidency Friday as registration opened for candidates seeking to lead a nation hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and deep political conflicts. Still, hundreds of fans …

Boxing great Manny Pacquiao announces retirement
3 years, 2 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 presidential bid
3 years, 2 months ago

Manny Pacquiao retires from boxing to chase Philippine presidential bid

The Hindu  

Boxing star Manny Pacquiao, who is planning to run for president in the 2022 Philippine elections, said on Wednesday he was retiring from boxing to focus on the biggest fight in his political career. "I never thought this day would come as I hang up my boxing gloves," said Pacquiao, as he thanked his fans all over the world. Pacquiao …

Manny Pacquiao retires from boxing to chase Philippine presidential bid
3 years, 2 months ago

Manny Pacquiao retires from boxing to chase Philippine presidential bid

The Hindu  

Boxing star Manny Pacquiao, who is planning to run for president in the 2022 Philippine elections, said on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, he was retiring from boxing to focus on the biggest fight in his political career. "I never thought this day would come as a I hang up my boxing gloves," said Pacquiao, as he thanked his fans all …

Manny Pacquiao retires from boxing to chase Philippine presidency
3 years, 2 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 …

Boxer Manny Pacquiao to run for Philippine president in 2022
3 years, 3 months ago

Boxer Manny Pacquiao to run for Philippine president in 2022

Al Jazeera  

Senator Pacquiao presents a potential obstacle to President Rodrigo Duterte’s succession plans as the race for the top post takes shape. Boxing star Manny Pacquiao says he will run for president of the Philippines next year after railing against corruption in government and what he calls President Rodrigo Duterte’s cosy relationship with China. Pacquiao, currently a senator, was nominated on …

Manny Pacquiao ponders ring retirement, political plans after loss
3 years, 4 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 takes on Yordenis Ugás before likely presidential run in Philippines – Firstpost
3 years, 4 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 eyes Philippine presidency as he fights for boxing crown
3 years, 4 months ago

Pacquiao eyes Philippine presidency as he fights for boxing crown

Al Jazeera  

A victory by the eight time world boxing champion and senator against Cuban Yordenis Ugás could recalibrate the 2022 presidential race. “Let’s give others a chance,” Pacquiao said in an interview with ABS-CBN News, still not confirming whether he intended to run for president. “The president is on survival mode,” said Antonio Antogop Jr, a former Duterte campaigner who now …

Column: This is why tonight must be Manny Pacquiao’s final fight
3 years, 4 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 is close to his last dance – don’t miss his next fight
3 years, 4 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 …

Mixed martial arts legend Conor McGregor faces a long way back from injury
3 years, 5 months ago

Mixed martial arts legend Conor McGregor faces a long way back from injury

Live Mint  

The future of former UFC two-weight champion Conor McGregor is in doubt after a freak leg break in his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier sees him headed for an extended period on the sidelines, with no guarantee that he will ever come back. McGregor's brash manner and highlight-reel knockouts saw him quickly rise to fame as a champion in two …

UFC star Conor McGregor lends support to India in fight against Covid-19: The world is with you
3 years, 7 months ago

UFC star Conor McGregor lends support to India in fight against Covid-19: The world is with you

India Today  

Ultimate Fighting Championship star Conor McGregor has sent a message to India in support of the fight against Covid-19 pandemic, urging the people of the country to stay strong during these trying times. Conor McGregor shared a photo of himself with Indian heavyweight fighter Ramston Edwin Rodrigues on Tuesday evening. McGregor, the UFC star from Dublin, said he has been …

Conor McGregor to return, will fight Manny Pacquiao in 2021 - Boxing News - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

Conor McGregor to return, will fight Manny Pacquiao in 2021 - Boxing News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Philippine boxing champion Manny Pacquiao will face former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor in the ring next year, and part of proceeds from the fight will go to coronavirus victims in his country, his office said on Saturday. Both fighters are "getting ready for this one epic last boxing fight," said Jayke Joson, special assistant to Pacquiao, who is also …

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