unnamed (6) After three boxers delivered medals for Team Philippines in the Tokyo Olympics, there is great optimism that Filipino pugs can deliver another big performance in the 2024 Summer Games in Paris, France. This positive outlook led to the inclusion of two boxers to the new list of Olympics...
Undefeated Filipino boxer Mark Magsayo has set his sights on the WBC belt of Gary Russell Jr. Mark Magsayo (left) lands a punch on Julio Ceja during their WBC featherweight title eliminator bout at T-Mobile Arena on August 21, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (AFP) Magsayo became the top contender for...
The boxing match is over. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque (left) and Senator Manny Pacquiao (Photos from MANILA BULLETIN, Instagram) Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque gave this response to boxer-senator Manny Pacquiao after the latter made an appeal to President Duterte to "stop...
Tokyo Olympics silver medal winner Nesthy Petecio finally got her P5 million incentives from the MVP Sports Foundation (MVPSF) in a simple turnover ceremony held Saturday, Aug. 28 at the Meralco Lighthouse Restaurant in Pasig City. MVP Sports Foundation (MVPSF) chairman Manny V. Pangilinan, second...
Mark Magsayo continues to follow the footsteps of Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao not only inside but also outside of the boxing ring. Mark Magsayo (left) of the Philippines fights against Julio Ceja of Mexico during the WBA Featherweight Title Eliminator boxing match at T-Mobile Arena in Las...
Boxing great-turned-promoter Oscar De La Hoya related to the recent defeat of Manny Pacquiao to younger Cuban opponent Yordenis Ugas, citing that age played a role in their respective showing in the ring. Manny Pacquiao (right) and Yordenis Ugas touch gloves during their super WBA welterweight bout...
The World Boxing Association (WBA) is set to name Manny Pacquiao as its "champion for life" despite falling to Cuban foe Yordenis Ugas over the weekend. Manny Pacquiao (AFP) No less than WBA president Gilberto Mendoza Jr. made the announcement and met Pacquiao personally to relay the apology prior...
Filipina Olympic silver medalist Nesthy Petecio and weightlifter Elreen Ando, who both brought home glory as they represent the country in the Tokyo Olympics, have personally received the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)’s command plaque on Monday, Aug. 23. Filipina Olympic silver medalist Nesthy...
The super WBA welterweight showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Yordenis Ugas could have gone either way, said WBC bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. Manny Pacquiao (right) and Yordenis Ugas clash during their super WBA welterweight title bout at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada...
Manny Pacquiao believes that training excessively may have played a huge role on his stagnant footwork when he lost to Cuban foe Yordenis Ugas in their super WBA welterweight title bout at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Aug 21. Saturday there (Sunday in Manila). Manny Pacquiao (right)...
Manny Pacquiao was graceful in defeat and offered no excuses after suffering defeat at the hands of Cuban boxer Yordenis Ugas in their super WBA welterweight title bout at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, Aug. 21 there (Sunday in Manila). Manny Pacquiao (right) shakes hands with...
Manny Pacquiao is quite unsure what the future holds for him as far as his decorated boxing career is concerned. Manny Pacquiao (AFP) But the Filipino boxing legend is mulling retirement anytime soon after losing to super WBA welterweight champion Yordenis Ugas in their world title bout at the...
