A NEW gym bearing his name is the likely venue for Manny Pacquiao’s early training in his comeback fight against Mexican Brandon Rios on Nov. 24 in Macau. The yet to be inaugurated MP Boxing Gym, built by Filipino trainer Nonoy Neri with assistance from the eight-division world champion, was given the green light by Pacquiao himself when he visited the 600-square meter facility in Toril District, Davao City, last week. Neri,…
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MANILA, Philippines -- Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao may never set foot in the inside a ring in the United States again. Top Rank honcho Bob Arum revealed that possibility in an interview with Lance Pugmire of the Los Angeles Times as Pacquiao is set to fight Brandon Rios on November 23 in Macau, China. The biggest stumbling block is the hefty tax impositions in the United States. “By fighting outside the country,…
18 days ago / Read More »Manny Pacquiao didn’t have to throw even a single punch. True enough, the 34-year-old Pinoy superhero scored a big triumph. He won a second straight term as Congressman of Sarangani Province, yes, by just showing up. To repeat, Pacquiao could’ve afforded a more relevant outing, a fitting tuneup, before his scheduled Nov. 24 bout in Macau against former world light welterweight titlist Brandon Rios. Of course, it’s not very surprising how several fight…
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