Tag: Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Mayweather defeats Berto, moves to 49-0

(Reuters) — Floyd Mayweather Jr. cemented his place among the pantheon of boxing greats with a unanimous decision over fellow American Andre Berto on Saturday (September 12) in what he has repeatedly said would be the final fight of his career. Mayweather, 38, outboxed his younger opponent over the 12 rounds to retain his WBC and WBA welterweight titles and improve his perfect career record to 49-0, matching the benchmark set by former heavyweight champion […]

Familiar territory for ultra-confident Mayweather

SEPTEMBER 10 (Reuters) — For Floyd Mayweather Jr., it was very familiar territory as he explained why he was the best boxer of his generation during the buildup to what he says will be the final bout of his career against Andre Berto on Saturday. The five-division world champion will put his unbeaten record on the line when he defends his WBC and WBA welterweight titles against fellow American Berto at the MGM Grand Garden […]

Mayweather, Pacquiao fight smashes pay-per-view records

MAY 13 (Reuters) — The “Fight of the Century” between boxing greats Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao generated record pay-per-view revenue in the United States of $400 million from 4.4 million buys, cable networks Showtime and HBO said on Tuesday (May 12). The May 2 fight in Las Vegas that saw Mayweather beat Pacquiao in a unanimous decision cost $99 to view in high definition. With additional revenue from ticket sales, international TV distribution […]

Mayweather says he does not want rematch with Pacquiao

MAY 8 (Reuters) — Two days after saying he would be open to a re-match with Manny Pacquiao, unbeaten American Floyd Mayweather Jr. reversed course on Thursday (May 7) while describing the Filipino as “a sore loser”. In an interview with Showtime to be broadcast on Saturday, Mayweather expressed his disgust that Pacquiao had blamed an injured right shoulder for his defeat by the American in the so-called “Fight of the Century” in Las Vegas. […]

Mayweather ready for rematch

MAY 6 — In a television interview, American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. expressed his readiness for a rematch with Manny Pacquiao next year after the latter has recovered from his surgery. Pacquiao is scheduled to undergo a surgery for his injured shoulder. (Las Vegas, Nevada) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Team Pacquiao alleged conspiracy between NSAC and Mayweather

MAY 5 — Manny Pacquiao’s team announced their belief that there was a conspiracy between the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) and Floyd Mayweather, Jr to ensure the victory of the latter. Pacquiao cited such incidents such as not allowing Pacquiao to have pain killer injections while allowing the same for Mayweather as well as not allowing Pacquiao’s handlers to bring his sports drinks and multi-vitamins to his locker room. (Las Vegas, Nevada) (Eagle News […]

Senate proud of Pacquiao

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Despite his loss against Floyd Mayweather Jr., various senators said that Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao is still a pride of the Filipino race. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Laban nina Pacquiao at Mayweather, mapapanood ng libre sa Caloocan

LIBRENG mapapanuod ng mga residente ng Caloocan City ang laban ng tinagurian Pambansang-Kamao at Saranggani Cong. Manny Pacquiao laban kay Floyd Mayweather Jr. sa darating Mayo 3, 2015. Ayon kay Caloocan City Mayor Oscar Malapitan, mayroon 12-lugar sa lungsod na puwedeng mapanuoran ng mga taga-Caloocan ang mega-fight of the century – Pacquiao vs Mayweather, live via satellite at tuloy-tuloy itong mapapanuod dahil walang patalastas. “This is the fight everyone is waiting for”, Malapitan said, adding […]