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Manny Pacquiao rated No. 1 by WBC »
MANILA, Philippines–After a stellar showing in his comeback fight, Manny Pacquiao climbed to No. 1 contender in the latest World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight rankings. The Filipino boxing icon was previously rated at No. 5 when he unretired at 46 years old to challenge WBC champion Mario Barrios last July 20. READ: Manny Pacquiao says he's fighting again in December While Pacquiao rose to the top of the WBC ratings, many believe that…
2 weeks ago / Read More »Manny Pacquiao says he’s fighting again in December »
MANILA, Philippines–Manny Pacquiao had already said his ring return wasn’t a one-off. True enough, the boxing legend is keen on fighting again before year’s end. READ: Pacquiao turns back on politics to further fighting legacy “This year, this year mga (around) December,” Pacquiao, who spent a vacation with wife Jinkee in Positano, Italy, said in an interview with ABS-CBN’s Dyan Castillejo upon his arrival at NAIA Terminal 3 on Thursday. The Hall-of-Famer also nodded…
2 weeks ago / Read More »‘Incredible’ Pacquiao awes former foe Yordenis Ugas »
HOLLYWOOD—Former welterweight champion Yordenis Ugas, who upset Manny Pacquiao in their August 2021 fight, was left in awe by the Filipino legend’s inspiring showing against Mario Barrios. Pacquiao showed he’s still going strong even at 46 after going toe-to-toe with a much bigger opponent who’s also 16 years younger. READ: Pacquiao, back in boxing, says 'forget about politics' “Damn, but I'd heard all along that the Pacquiao who fought me was finished, dead,…
1 month ago / Read More »Pacquiao, back in boxing, says ‘forget about politics’ »
HOLLYWOOD–Congressman? Senator? The only title Manny Pacquiao is after now can only be won inside the ring. Pacquiao’s boxing career is back on track again, and he said political career is over–at least for now. READ: Campaign, failed Senate bid robbed Pacquiao time to train “Pac-Man is back and the journey will continue,” he declared after his comeback fight against Mario Barrios at MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas Saturday night. “Politics? Forget about…
1 month ago / Read More »Boxing world reacts to ‘crazy’ Pacquiao-Barrios majority draw »
MANILA, Philippines — Current and former world boxing champions couldn’t believe Manny Pacquiao's comeback against Mario Barrios ended in majority draw on Sunday night (Manila time) at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Many believe the 46-year-old Pacquiao clearly won, while some had no qualms about the judges' scores, where one had it 115-113 for Barrios while the other two saw it even at 114-114. READ: Famished, Manny Pacquiao stops at fastfood for…
1 month ago / Read More »Famished, Manny Pacquiao stops at fastfood for express fix »
BARSTOW, California—Manny Pacquiao was headed back to Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon after an inspiring comeback against Mario Barrios in Las Vegas. What was usually a direct return trip to Hollywood took a detour after the Filipino legend decided to make a quick stop at Panda Express, a famous fastfood restaurant chain serving American-Chinese cuisine, in Barstow, California. READ: Punch stats give edge to Barrios over Pacquiao in disputed draw Pacquiao himself lined…
1 month ago / Read More »Punch stats give edge to Barrios over Pacquiao in disputed draw »
LAS VEGAS–Manny Pacquiao came close to making history after his comeback fight against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios ended in a majority draw Saturday night. The result was widely deemed dubious, as many felt that Pacquiao should’ve won, including Pacquiao himself. READ: Pacquiao falls short as Barrios keeps WBC belt by majority draw "I thought I won the fight. It was a close fight,” said Pacquiao. “I felt like we won eight rounds…
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