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Manny Pacquiao says Anpo exhibition ‘good tuneup’ for comeback

Manny Pacquiao tries to land a punch against Japan’s Rukiya Anpo in their three-round exhibition at Saitama Super Arena in Japan.–MP Promotions/Wendell Alinea SAITAMA, Japan–Manny Pacquiao wanted a real fight and Rukiya Anpo made sure to bring it on Sunday. What was expected to be a light workout for Pacquiao turned out to be a…

Manny Pacquiao brushes aside size disparity vs Rukiya Anpo

Manny Pacquiao and Japan’s Rukiya Anpo face off during the official weigh-in for their exhibition boxing match at Saitama Super Arena in Japan.–MP Promotions/Wendell Alinea TOKYO–Manny Pacquiao is facing his tallest opponent yet on Sunday when he takes on Japanese kickboxer Rukiya Anpo in an exhibition boxing match at Saitama Super Arena in Japan. The…

Manny Pacquiao holds first training in Japan

Manny Pacquiao goes through a training session with Buboy Fernandez at Kyokuto Gym in Tokyo, Japan. –WENDELL ALINEA MANILA, Philippines—Manny Pacquiao wasted no time and went right to work as he gears up for his ring return on Sunday in Japan. Pacquiao was back into training mode Wednesday ahead of his exhibition boxing match against…

Manny Pacquiao ‘ready to go’ for comeback fight–possibly in Saudi

Manny Pacquiao, right. with Saudi Royal Court adviser Turki Al-Sheikh, middle, MP Promotions president Sean Gibbons during the Anthony Joshua-Francis Ngannou boxing event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. MP PROMOTIONS PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–Manny Pacquiao announced his retirement from boxing three years ago. But throughout the years, it seemed like Pacquiao never left with speculations about his…

A golden era can trace its roots to Manny Pacquiao and his legacy of audacity

Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao during a press conference for theMaharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net As he made his way through a maze of round tables, his entourage considerably thinned from the last time I covered him, Manny Pacquiao smiled and offered fist bumps, handshakes and waves to everyone who greeted him. “Good morning,”…

Already a ring icon, Manny Pacquiao still yearns for Olympic glory

Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao during a press conference for the Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Manny Pacquiao joked that he was turned away when he first tried to make it to the national team because “I wasn’t good enough.” “I was rejected,” he told an amused audience on Friday during the press launch…

Manny Pacquiao gives volleyball MPBL-like reach

Executives and team representatives of the MPVA. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Manny Pacquiao wants to open a lot of doors. He wants young volleyball players hidden in local government units so that team owners will give them a chance to these talents to shine and attract scholarships from major varsity programs. He wants more opportunities for female…

Manny Pacquiao launches volleyball league with home-and-away format

Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao during a press conference for theMaharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Manny Pacquiao has entered the Philippine volleyball scene with the launching of the Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) to continue discovering talents and providing an avenue to the athletes. Ten teams from different cities will clash…

Warriors’ Klay Thompson, Kevon Looney meet up with Manny Pacquiao – rezal404

Golden State Warriors’ Klay Thompson and Kevon Looney pose for a picture with Manny Pacquiao. Photo from Golden State Warriors MANILA, Philippines—It seems like dropping by Manny Pacquiao’s mansion in Makati has become customary for NBA stars visiting the country. Pacquiao on Thursday hosted a dinner for Golden State Warriors’ Klay Thompson and Kevon Looney,…

Manny Pacquiao, Naoya Inoue fantasy fight a possibility, says Freddie Roach – rezal404

Naoya Inoue and Manny Pacquiao. –FILE PHOTOS MANILA, Philippines—Any fight between Manny Pacquiao and Naoya Inoue would be nothing more than just hypothetical or fantasy. Hall-of-Fame trainer Freddie Roach, though, it’s still possible as far-fetched as it seems. “I would like to see it. I think Pacquiao could still get ready for that,” said Roach…