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Eman Bacosa making his own name and embracing Pacquiao legacy »
MANILA, Philippines–Emmanuel Joseph Bacosa raised the curtains of the 50th anniversary of Thrilla in Manila on Wednesday at Araneta Coliseum. Kicking off the historic card also served as Bacosa's coming-out party. READ: Eman Bacosa, Manny Pacquiao's son, stays unbeaten in Thrilla card Bacosa piqued the interest of many, especially those outside the boxing world, for being the son of Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao. Fighting in the shadows of one of the greatest boxers…
2 months ago / Read More »Marcos joins Pacquiao at ‘Thrilla in Manila’ anniversary card »
MANILA, Philippines—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was among the sizable crowd for the golden celebration of “Thrilla in Manila” Wednesday night at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Marcos sat ringside beside his wife and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and boxing legend Manny Pacquiao. READ: Top PH boxers relish chance to fight in ‘Thrilla in Manila 2’ Marcos returned to the country early Wednesday morning after a three-day trip in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for the 47th Southeast…
2 months ago / Read More »Eman Bacosa, Manny Pacquiao’s son, stays undefeated in Thrilla card »
MANILA, Philippines–Lightweight prospect Eman Bacosa kept his record unblemished in the undercard of “Thrilla in Manila 2” on Wednesday at Araneta Coliseum. Bacosa, the son of Manny Pacquiao, beat Bohol native Nico Salado by unanimous decision, 58-55 twice and 60-53. READ: Melvin Jerusalem shoulders weight of 'Thrilla' anniversary The 21-year-old Bacosa, a fan favorite, hiked his record to 7-0 with four knockouts. Bacosa has unenviably big shoes to fill, carrying the name of his…
2 months ago / Read More »Manny Pacquiao confirms talks with Floyd Mayweather, Lomachenko »
MANILA, Philippines–Manny Pacquiao on Wednesday confirmed that he and Floyd Mayweather Jr. are in talks for a potential rematch. In a report on Tuesday, a second showdown with Pacquiao and Mayweather is “being explored” and could be streamed on Netflix. READ: Pacquiao-Mayweather rematch on Netflix 'being explored'–report “There's a possible rematch with Floyd Mayweather. We’re just finalizing a few conditions. I’m hoping that we can agree on a deal,” said Pacquiao on Wednesday…
2 months ago / Read More »Pacquiao-Mayweather rematch on Netflix ‘being explored’–report »
MANILA, Philippines–It’s been a decade since Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather met in boxing’s most lucrative fight. A lot has happened since. Mayweather retired in 2017, Pacquiao followed suit in 2021, but came back in July 2025. READ: Pacquiao on Mayweather rematch talk: 'Let's fight if he wants' Throughout the years, however, one thing was constant. Every now and then, speculations of a rematch pop up. The latest? The two rivals are rumored to…
2 months ago / Read More »Jimuel Pacquiao set for pro debut in card promoted by his father »
LOS ANGELES — Manny Pacquiao's son is set to make his professional boxing debut Nov. 29 on a card that his Hall of Fame father's company is promoting. Jimuel Pacquiao will face Brendan Lally, who is set to make his pro debut, in the co-main event at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California. READ: Jimuel Pacquiao bounces back, beats American foe The fight was announced Thursday by Manny Pacquiao Promotions, which unveiled the…
2 months ago / Read More »Manny Pacquiao joins former Olympic boxing body »
PARIS, France — Former eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao has become vice president of the International Boxing Association (IBA), the body barred from organizing the sport at the Olympics, said on Monday. The 46-year-old Filipino, one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters in boxing history, will work alongside Kremlin-linked president Umar Kremlev to develop athlete-first programs to expand athlete opportunities. READ: 'Blessed' Manny Pacquiao brings back historic 'Thrilla' card The body was previously known…
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