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Manny Pacquiao hell-bent on becoming world champion anew »
LAS VEGAS–Manny Pacquiao may be standing at the doorstep of history, but breaking records is just secondary to his main goal of becoming world champion again. Pacquiao will hit two birds with one stone with a victory on Saturday here–set records and regain his world champion status–but his eyes are on the ultimate prize: The WBC welterweight crown currently held by Mario Barrios. READ: Pacquiao solves lingering cramps issue ahead of Barrios…
7 hours ago / Read More »WATCH: How does Mario Barrios stack up against Pacquiao? »
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MOGuTE9u0s The Pacquiao Files: Pacquiao vs Barrios WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios may hold the title, but he remains relatively under the radar as he looks to gain recognition by facing global boxing icon Manny Pacquiao. Inquirer’s Francis Ochoa and Marc Anthony Reyes discuss Barrios’ credentials and how he stacks up against Pacquiao in Part 2 of our special podcast series. PART 1: Breaking down Manny Pacquiao’s boxing return at 46…
8 hours ago / Read More »Pacquiao solves lingering cramps issue ahead of Barrios bout »
The Pacquiao Files: Pacquiao vs Barrios HOLLYWOOD—Manny Pacquiao said he finally found the remedy to the curious case of his leg cramps that had plagued his career for decades. The culprit, according to Pacquiao, was nothing scientific, and solving it didn’t require any expertise. All it took was a minor tweak to his everyday routine. He just hoped to have found out about it sooner. “It took me 20 years to discover what to…
12 hours ago / Read More »Bernard Hopkins backs Manny Pacquiao to upset Mario Barrios »
MANILA, Philippines–If there’s one who can fully relate to Manny Pacquiao and fighting at an advanced age, it’s Bernard Hopkins. Hopkins is the oldest boxer to win a world title after he unified the light heavyweight belts at 49 years old with a split decision victory over Beibut Shumenov in April 2014. READ: Who is Mario Barrios? Meet Manny Pacquiao's comeback opponent Pacquiao will attempt to become the second oldest fighter in boxing…
3 days ago / Read More »Manny Pacquiao ‘can hurt’ Mario Barrios–Keith Thurman »
MANILA, Philippines–Former unified welterweight world champion Keith Thurman said the outcome of Manny Pacquiao’s world title fight against Mario Barrios will largely depend on the Filipino ring legend’s fitness level. Pacquiao, 46, came out of a four-year retirement to challenge Barrios, who is risking his WBC welterweight crown on July 19 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. READ: Mario Barrios bracing for 'best version' of Manny Pacquiao “It’s hard to know,…
1 week ago / Read More »Mario Barrios bracing for ‘best version’ of Manny Pacquiao »
MANILA, Philippines–Only time will tell whether a vintage Manny Pacquiao or a version that is a shell of his former self shows up in his comeback fight on July 19 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Either way, Mario Barrios isn’t leaving anything to chance. READ: Mario Barrios unfazed by Pacquiao's prestige: 'He's just another man' Barrios is bracing to defend his WBC welterweight title against the Pacquiao of old–the relentless,…
2 weeks ago / Read More »Mario Barrios unfazed by Pacquiao’s prestige: ‘He’s just another man’ »
MANILA, Philippines–Going toe-to-toe with one of the most decorated boxers in the history of the sport, Mario Barrios is undaunted by the stature of Manny Pacquiao. Barrios has high respect for Pacquiao, whom he refers to as an “icon” and “legend” but cleared that the compliments end as soon as they step into the ring at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on July 19. READ: Ex-rival picks Manny Pacquiao over…
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