Tag: Pacquiao
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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Pacquiao accepts his Olympic dream is over
FILE–Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines wipes his face during a press conference after his defeat to Yordenis Ugas of Cuba in the WBA Welterweight Championship boxing match at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on August 21, 2021. (Photo by Patrick T. FALLON / AFP) A “saddened and disappointed” Manny Pacquiao conceded Monday his Olympic boxing…
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Boxing’s Biggest Rivalries: From Ali vs. Frazier to Mayweather vs. Pacquiao
Boxing has a long history of intense rivalries, with fighters pushing their limits and giving everything they’ve got to defeat their opponent. These rivalries have captivated audiences and created some of the most memorable moments in the sport’s history. From legendary bouts like Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier to contemporary showdowns like Floyd Mayweather vs.…
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Pacquiao ‘ready’ to fight Mayweather again in 2024
Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao during his appearance in the Rizin 45 event in Saitama, Japan. MANILA, Philippines — Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao seeks to face rival Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a rematch in 2024. The former eight-division world champion on New Year’s Eve announced during the Rizin 45 mixed martial arts event in…
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Pacquiao eyes Marcial PH fight for Paris preps
Eumir Marcial —REUTERS PHOTO Plans are afoot for Eumir Felix Marcial to engage in a couple of professional fights as part of his itinerary all the way to the 2024 Paris Olympics, starting off with a projected gig in Metro Manila. Retired eight-division world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao will help lay the groundwork for Marcial…
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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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