QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, May 6) – Like everyone else, I am one of the countless who were disappointed when the Pambansang Kamao, Manny Pacquiao, lose to his arch-rival Floyd Mayweather, Jr., in what was touted as the fight of the century. I must confess that I am not really a boxing fan, but like many Filipinos I have been drawn to the story of Pacquiao – a story most of us is […]
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WBC presents title belt made in Mexico ahead of Mayweather and Pacquiao mega fight
THE World Boxing Council (WBC) presented a gold and emerald encrusted title belt in Mexico City on Tuesday (April 21) ahead of the long awaited mega bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao, which has been more than five years in the making. The fight will take place in Las Vegas on May 2. Former heavyweight boxing champ Larry Holmes, light heavyweight champion Adonis Stevensonand World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman, presented the Mexican-made belt. […]
Roy Jones offers help to Manny Pacquiao
In boxing, former champion Roy Jones offered to help Manny Pacquiao in his preparation for the mega-fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Pacquiao-Bradley Bout, Lowest Gate Receipts
The third fight between rivals Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez generated a total of $11,648,300 in live gate receipts, according to the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC), which supervised the bout.





