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Op-Ed: 3 fighters Manny Pacquiao could face before retiring
Posted on March 18, 2013 | No CommentsManny Pacquaio wants a maximum of three more fights before finally retiring from boxing but he did not disclose the names of his three possible opponents. Responding to a query from media if he is good for five more fights, Pacquiao said, five is too much..”Maybe, one or two or the... -
Marquez Could Break JC Chavez Sr.’s Record as Highest-Paid Mexican Boxer
Posted on March 2, 2013 | No CommentsMexican counter-puncher Juan Manuel Marquez has what it takes to break the record of his fellow Mexican, legendary boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., as the highest-paid boxer in Mexican history. Chavez made a record-breaking paycheck of more than $9 million when he fought Oscar de la Hoya in 1996 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Marquez could... -
Why do most boxing fans like Pacquiao more than Mayweather?
Posted on January 18, 2013 | No CommentsIt seems incredible that despite his stunning loss to Mexican living legend Juan Manuel Marquez last December 8 in Las Vegas, Nevada, eight-division world titlist Manny Pacquiao remains very popular, not just in his native Philippines but the world over. Less than a week after his loss to Marquez, I... -
Who will Manny Pacquiao face in September?
Posted on December 23, 2012 | No Comments+ Despite his stunning loss to long-time foe Juan Manuel Marquez last December 8 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Manny Pacquiao is set to start training camp as early as June or July next year for a comeback fight in September. Pacquiao has publicly announced he will continue fighting despite opposition... -
Posted on October 24, 2012 | No CommentsFour-division world champion Nonito Donaire is ready to take a long rest after facing tough opponents this year. But if challenger Jorge Arce signs up for a showdown in Mexico on December 15, he will gladly accommodate and put his rest period on hold. Earlier, his promoter Bob Arum said...
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Fight Fans Waste So Much Time on Pacquiao-Mayweather Fight
Posted on October 23, 2012 | No CommentsA recent survey on the much-desired fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather reveals close to 60% of about 2,000 respondents believe the fight most boxing fans in the world want to see will no longer happen. The primary reason for their obvious loss of appetite on the fight that... -
Could Declining Interest in Manny Pacquiao Lead to Endorsements Downturn?
Posted on September 11, 2012 | No CommentsManny Pacquiao‘s popularity continues to soar even in times of defeat, as shown in his controversial loss to Timothy Bradley last June 9 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev. In a brief shocking moment after the ring announcer broke the unpopular judges’ decision before millions of fans around the world... -
Manny Pacquiao: 4th Fight with Marquez More Lucrative Than Bradley Rematch
Posted on July 18, 2012 | No CommentsIn a few days, Manny Pacquiao’s promoter, Bob Arum, will present to the Filipino boxing star a shortlist of potential opponents for his ring return in November. Most likely, the shortlist will not include Pacquiao’s potential future foe, Floyd Mayweather Jr., who is still serving his 90-day jail term. Earlier, the... -
Posted on June 7, 2012 | No CommentsWBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao and his entourage have moved from their Wild Card Gym Hollywood camp to Las Vegas Nevada in preparation for his fight against unbeaten American Timothy Bradley Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Thousands of supporters mostly coming from the Filipino community in Las...
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Manny Pacquiao Wouldn’t Last 5 Rounds Against Floyd Mayweather Jr., Says Roger
Posted on April 15, 2012 | No CommentsPound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao won’t last five rounds with Floyd Mayweather if they collide in November, according to Floyd’s uncle and trainer Roger Mayweather. Mayweather’s uncle/trainer said his nephew “looks incredibly sharp in training on the heels of a victory over Victor Ortiz in September.” “This is the best I’ve seen him...