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 »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 »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,…
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