Tag: Manny
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…
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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,”…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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Manny Pacquiao vows ‘good action’ in exhibition vs Muay Thai legend – rezal404
Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao (L) and Thai Muay Thai fighter Buakaw Banchamek (R) pose for photographs during a press conference in Bangkok on July 21, 2023, to promote their 2024 fight. (Photo by Jack TAYLOR / AFP) MANILA, Philippines—A true performer that he is, Manny Pacquiao vowed to put on a show when he figures…
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Efren ‘Bata’ Reyes beats Manny Pacquiao in 10-ball exhibition match – rezal404
Efren Bata Reyes and Manny Pacquiao in an exhibition game. – Mansion Sports Bar and Lounge MANILA, Philippines — Efren “Bata” Reyes outclassed Manny Pacquiao, 9-4, in a 10-ball exhibition match held Thursday night at Mansion Sports Bar and Lounge in Makati City. Reyes took the last four racks to prevail in a battle between…
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