PRIMERS

Pacquiao-Mayweather megabout by the numbers

May 1st, 2015

LAS VEGAS— The richest fight in history is full of numbers. Here are some of them: 12 – scheduled rounds 147 – welterweight weight limit 3 – number of titles at stake (WBA, WBC, WBO) $180 million – Mayweather’s expected payday $120 million – Pacquiao’s expected payday 3-4 million – expected pay-per-view buys 2.48 million […]

On May 2, 2015, whose boxing history will repeat itself?

By: Matikas Santos, Sara Isabelle Pacia - April 23rd, 2015

Pacquiao-Mayweather: in the eyes of common foes

By: Bong Lozada - April 13th, 2015

The pay-per-view phenomenon in boxing

By: Bong Lozada - March 23rd, 2015

MGM Grand Garden Arena: The witness

By: Bong Lozada - March 18th, 2015

#InquirerSeven Faces of Pacquiao outside the boxing ring

By: Sara Isabelle Pacia - December 17th, 2014

#InquirerSeven Most significant fights of Pacquiao’s career

By: Francis T. J. Ochoa; Assistant Sports Editor, Matikas Santos - November 23rd, 2014

PACQUIAO SHORTS

ROUNDTABLE

KO awaits Mayweather if he changes style for Pacquiao fight

By: Bong Lozada - May 2nd, 2015

Floyd Mayweather Jr. better stick to his style, or else risking a knockout. Inquirer News Editor Jun Engracia, a veteran sports writer before jumping to news, said Mayweather could experience a knockout loss at the hands of Manny Pacquiao when he shifts from his defensive style to a more open and attacking style. “If he […]

Fearless forecast: Pacquiao by KO or Mayweather by decision

May 2nd, 2015

Pacquiao’s power still there, but not the same—experts

By: Bong Lozada - May 2nd, 2015

QUIZZES

QUIZ: How well do you know Manny Pacquiao?

March 10th, 2016

How well do you know Manny Pacquiao? Take this quiz and find out if you’re a real fan of the Filipino boxing champion.

TRIBUTES

Chasing dreams as Manny Pacquiao’s shadow looms large

By: Bong Lozada - April 10th, 2016

In the world of sports, people are constantly looking for the next in line—like the next Michael Jordan, the next Babe Ruth, or the next Pelé. The need to find a successor for sports icons has always been there. But there is one problem: there isn’t always someone worthy of carrying the torch. Since Manny […]

Fight Diary: Final hours leading to Pacquiao-Bradley 3

April 9th, 2016

Manny Pacquiao: An inspiration to Filipino athletes

By: Bong Lozada - April 2nd, 2016

Differing reactions from fans as Manny Pacquiao faces retirement

By: Randolph B. Leongson - March 25th, 2016