Manny Pacquiao Archives

On This Day In 2001 – A Superstar Is Born As Manny Has His First Fight In America

June 23, 2020June 23, 2020 by James Slater

Manny Pacquiao - June 23, 2001 – The MGM Grand in Las Vegas. On this day 19 years ago, a total unknown by the name of Manny Pacquiao had his very first fight in America. Challenging the classy, some felt star in the making, IBF super-bantamweight champ Lehlo Ledwaba of South Africa, the young Filipino southpaw who gave HBO commentators Jim Lampley and George Foreman such a tough time when it came to pronouncing his name correctly, arrived with one impressive bang.

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June 23, 2001 – The MGM Grand in Las Vegas. On this day 19 years ago, a total unknown by the name of Manny Pacquiao had his very first fight … Read more

Manny Pacquiao: A True Rags to Riches Story

June 23, 2020June 23, 2020 by David Corner

Manny Pacquiao - It’s almost impossible to predict where the next boxing megastar will emerge from. The modern setting of an expensive American boxing club, or the spit and sawdust type gym from a less wealthy homeland. All too often, the kids with promise take different routes, tempted by other opportunities, ones that aren’t as demanding as the physical and mental rigours of the fight game. There’s no easy way, no short cut to the top, to make it in this game you have that extra something, that heartfelt desire that won’t let you quit despite your body's plea. The surroundings are merely aesthetics, what truly counts lies within a warrior and not the financial cost of the equipment he uses to master his craft.

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It’s almost impossible to predict where the next boxing megastar will emerge from. The modern setting of an expensive American boxing club, or the spit and sawdust type gym from … Read more

All Talk Of A Pacquiao-GGG Fight Snuffed Out – “Not In This Lifetime”

June 19, 2020June 19, 2020 by James Slater

Manny Pacquiao - Freddie Roach suggested that maybe, possibly, his star fighter Manny Pacquiao might be interested in "going higher and fighting a GGG." Instantly, the internet was buzzing with talk. Could it happen? Should it happen? Would Pac-Man have a real shot of winning the fight? Would Manny have ANY chance at winning the battle? A natural 140 pounder against a fully-fledged middleweight! Many people dismissed the action right away, while others were not sure what to think; there have, of course, been strange, unlikely, and just plain wacky contests over the years.

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Freddie Roach suggested that maybe, possibly, his star fighter Manny Pacquiao might be interested in “going higher and fighting a GGG.” Instantly, the internet was buzzing with talk. Could it … Read more

Arum’s First Choice For Crawford Is Pacquiao, If Not – Thurman, Porter, Ugas Or Brook

June 15, 2020June 15, 2020 by James Slater

Manny Pacquiao - Bob Arum is working on Terence Crawford's next fight; at least the promoter has plenty of ideas regarding Crawford's next fight. Speaking with talkSPORT, Arum said his first choice is a Crawford Vs. Manny Pacquiao fight, perhaps out in the Middle East. However, Arum added how, if that fight is unable to make here in 2020, it will likely be one of the following four welterweights for “Bud”: Keith Thurman, Shawn Porter, Yordenis Ugas or Kell Brook.

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Bob Arum is working on Terence Crawford’s next fight; at least the promoter has plenty of ideas regarding Crawford’s next fight. Speaking with talkSPORT, Arum said his first choice is … Read more

Shakur Stevenson PICKS Manny Pacquiao to beat Gennadiy Golovkin

June 15, 2020 by Will Arons

Manny Pacquiao - Shakur Stevenson likes the idea of Manny Pacquiao moving up two weight classes to take on middleweight champion Gennadiy Golovkin. This is a winnable fight for Pacquiao (62-7-2, 39 KOs) over the still powerful 38-year-old GGG, according to Stevenson.

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Shakur Stevenson likes the idea of Manny Pacquiao moving up two weight classes to take on middleweight champion Gennadiy Golovkin. This is a winnable fight for Pacquiao (62-7-2, 39 KOs) … Read more

Arum Says A Golovkin Fight Is “Stupid” For Manny Pacquiao Even Though GGG “Appears To Be Over The Hill”

June 12, 2020June 12, 2020 by James Slater

Manny Pacquiao - Top Rank boss Bob Arum is totally against the idea of a Manny Pacquiao Vs. Gennady Golovkin fight. Last week, ace trainer Freddie Roach caused something of a buzz among fight fans when he spoke of how Manny “might want to go higher and maybe fight GGG.” Roach said he would not advise Pacquiao to go up to middleweight, but plenty of people began wondering if a catch-weight super-fight between the two might be feasible.

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Top Rank boss Bob Arum is totally against the idea of a Manny Pacquiao Vs. Gennady Golovkin fight. Last week, ace trainer Freddie Roach caused something of a buzz among … Read more

Bradley W12 Pacquiao – The Decision That Sent The Boxing Media Into A Frenzy

June 9, 2020 by James Slater

Manny Pacquiao - Some people, industry folks and boxing experts mostly, called it the most controversial decision in modern day boxing history. Plenty of ringside observers, established journalists, experts, know it alls, and TV pundits had Manny Pacquiao an obviously clear winner, with scores of 119-109, 118-110 and 117-111 all over the place.

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Some people, industry folks and boxing experts mostly, called it the most controversial decision in modern day boxing history. Plenty of ringside observers, established journalists, experts, know it alls, and … Read more

Will Pacquiao beat Golovkin like he did De La Hoya?

June 5, 2020June 5, 2020 by Tim Compton

Manny Pacquiao - Manny Pacquiao is looking to become a NINE division world champion by fighting IBF middleweight champion Gennadiy Golovkin. Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach wants him to fight Mikey Garcia, but he fears he'll dare to be great and go after Golovkin.

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Manny Pacquiao is looking to become a NINE division world champion by fighting IBF middleweight champion Gennadiy Golovkin. Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach wants him to fight Mikey Garcia, but he … Read more

Who Will Manny Pacquiao Fight Next? Freddie Roach Mentions Golovkin’s Name

June 4, 2020 by James Slater

Manny Pacquiao - Just who might superstar and living legend Manny Pacquiao fight next? It's coming up a full year since the incredible 41-year-old last dazzled us all in the ring; his July 2019 decision win over an unbeaten Keith Thurman, adding even more luster to Pac-Man's astonishing legacy.

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Just who might superstar and living legend Manny Pacquiao fight next? It’s coming up a full year since the incredible 41-year-old last dazzled us all in the ring; his July … Read more

Terence Crawford and Manny Pacquiao in Bahrain, Bob Arum planning

June 2, 2020 by Tim Compton

Manny Pacquiao - Top Rank boss Bob Arum is negotiating a fight between Manny Pacquiao and Terence Crawford for the Middle East in Bahrain. Arum is hoping the money come through to stage this exciting match-up, and says the talks are "serious."

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Top Rank boss Bob Arum is negotiating a fight between Manny Pacquiao and Terence Crawford for the Middle East in Bahrain. Arum is hoping the money come through to stage … Read more