Pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao fighting in the 2024 Paris Olympics? Sure, why not? Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Bambol Tolentino disclosed on Wednesday, Aug. 30, that Pacquiao’s camp has reached out to him on how the former eight-division world champion could qualify for the...
Al Toyogon scored a majority decision over Rimar Metuda during Manny Pacquiao Presents: Blow-By-Blow at the Narvacan Gymnasium in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur on Saturday, Aug. 5. Al Toyogon downs Rimar Metuda via majority decision. Representing Elorde Boxing of Vigan, Toyogon, originally from...
By MARK REY MONTEJO Former eight-division world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao steps into the ring once more as he is set to face muay thai legend Buakaw Banchamek in Thailand next year. *Manny Pacquiao (left) and Buakaw Banchamek pose in a press conference for their bout next year.* Pacquiao, 44,...
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Dismayed over the spate of summary killings, Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao here has given the city police director 20 days to shape up or he will be shipped out. Pacquiao gave the stern warning to Police Col. Jomar Alexis Yap amid the series of shooting incidents in this city...
ALABEL, Sarangani – Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. has tapped former Sen. Manny Pacquiao to help promote the government’s anti-drug awareness campaign dubbed “Buhay ay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan” (BIDA) in the South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani,...
Legendary trainer Freddie Roach tied the knot with his longtime partner Marie Spivey on Saturday, June 17. The 63-year-old trainer had a simple but meaningful ceremony in true boxing fashion — inside the ring. “Made it official! Thank you to everyone!” Roach said in an Instagram post. Roach,...
By MARK REY MONTEJO Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao led the launching of the Junior Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League on Thursday, June 15, which will serve as an avenue for young dribblers to showcase and hone their skills. *MPBL Founder Manny Pacquiao (middle) with the Rizal Switch...
Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is being floated as the next possible opponent to the popular young American boxer Ryan Garcia, according to reports. *Ryan Garcia (left) and Manny Pacquiao (AFP Photo) * It was actually Garcia’s promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, who brought up the idea during an...
The medical needs of Kenneth Egano, the Sarangani bantamweight who slipped into a coma after winning his eight-round fight late Saturday, May 6, in Cavite, will be shouldered by boxing legend Manny Pacquiao. *Kenneth Egano at the Imus Doctors Hospital after his fight against Jason Facularin.*...
There’s simply no stopping the eight-division world champion legend, Manny Pacquiao from discovering the country’s next boxing hero as Pacquiao Presents: Blow by Blow takes the spotlight anew on Saturday, May 6, with the staging of the vacant Games and Amusements Board super-flyweight title...
Manny Pacquiao lost his legal battle against Paradigm Sports Management and was ordered to pay $5.1 million (approximately P282 million) over an alleged breach of contract. *Manny Pacquiao (AFP)* The Filipino boxing icon was in the US last week and testified as a witness in the civil lawsuit...
Sports icons Manny Pacquiao and Yao Ming took part in the sports day First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos hosted for the youth in Malacañang on Saturday, April 29. *SPORTS DAY -- First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos takes a selfie with the kids who joined the sports day she hosted in Malacañang on April...
