Senators on Wednesday, September 29, hailed Senator Manny Pacquiao after deciding to finally retire from boxing after a glittering decades-long career in the fighting ring, saying he will always be remembered as the “greatest boxer of all time.” Manny Pacquiao (AFP) “Manny Pacquiao will...
Manny Pacquiao (AFP) It’s official. Manny Pacquiao is done with boxing. Pacquiao, an eight-division world champion who built a legendary career with his "never say die" attitude that mesmerized fans from around the globe, bid the sport farewell after 26 years as a professional boxer. He last...
It looks like the much-awaited all-Filipino showdown between WBO bantamweight champion John Riel Casimero and WBC titleholder Nonito Donaire would have to wait a little longer. John Riel Casimero (left) and Guillermo Rigondeaux in this file photo (Premier Boxing Champions) This as the WBO ordered...
Reymart Gaballo The World Boxing Council (WBC) order for reigning bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. to face Reymart Gaballo was something the camp of the interim title-holder had expected. JC Mananquil of Sanman Boxing Promotions, which handles Gaballo, said they have been looking forward to...
Quibors Boxing Promotions Eight months after holding a world title fight, local boxing outfit Quibor Boxing Promotion will again stage six exciting fights on Oct. 6 at the Quibors Training Camp in Rizal, Laguna. The main event will have Quibor’s undefeated fighter Weljon Mindoro, who carries a...
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...
