Boxing

Pacquiao 2.0: the Philippines scouts hunting for boxing’s next big thing

by Ron LOPEZ MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- In the boxing-obsessed Philippines, scores of young fighters dream of becoming the next…

Wilder ready to risk all against ‘King Kong’ Ortiz

LAS VEGAS, United States (AFP) -- Deontay Wilder puts his WBC world heavyweight title and the possibility of a money-spinning…

US boxer Day dies from brain injuries: promoter

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- American boxer Patrick Day died Wednesday after suffering a serious brain injury during his…

Senate reso lauding Yulo, Petecio for gold medal finishes in world sports events to be filed

(Eagle News)--A resolution hailing gymnast  Carlos Edriel Yulo and boxer Nesthy Petecio will soon be filed in the Senate. Senator…

US fighter Day in coma after vicious KO: report

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- American Patrick Day was in a coma after suffering a serious head injury Saturday…

Son of former boxer Rolando Navarrete killed in General Santos

(Eagle News)--The son of former boxer Rolando Navarrete was shot dead in General Santos on Monday night. A dzbb radio…

Second boxer in two days dies from head injuries after fight

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AFP) -- Argentine boxer Hugo Santillan died on Thursday from injuries suffered in a fight on Saturday,…

Want to stay relevant? Fight me, Pacquiao tells Mayweather

  MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- Manny Pacquiao challenged Floyd Mayweather to face him again in the ring on Wednesday as…

Mayweather made ‘special advisor’ to China boxing team

SHANGHAI, China (AFP) -- Retired superstar Floyd Mayweather has been named "special advisor" to China's boxing team as they look…

Pacquiao mulls future after title stunner

by Rob Woollard LAS VEGAS, United States (AFP) -- Father Time may be undefeated, as the old boxing saying goes,…

Updated: Pacquiao beats Thurman by split decision, gains WBA welterweight crown

-Pacquiao: "I was blessed tonight"- (Eagle News) – Filipino senator and boxing champion Manny Pacquiao outclassed American boxer Keith Thurman,…

Roach eager for Pacquiao-Mayweather rematch

by Rob Woollard LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Trainer Freddie Roach said Wednesday he hopes Manny Pacquiao can set…

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