Tag: Manny Pacquiao

Palace congratulates Pacquiao for win over Broner

(Eagle News)—The Palace on Sunday, Jan. 20, hailed Senator Manny Pacquiao, who retained the WBA welterweight title after beating Adrien Broner in a much-anticipated boxing match in Las Vegas. “The Palace is one with the entire Filipino people in celebrating (Pacquiao’s) successful WBA welterweight title defense over American (Broner) ,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said. According to Panelo, while Pacquiao was 11 years older than his opponent, “the 40-year-old ‘Pambansang Kamao’ displayed his vintage form […]

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Pacquiao defeats Broner by unanimous decision; retains WBA title

(Eagle News)–Manny Pacquiao retained the WBA welterweight title on Sunday, after beating Adrien Broner in the much-anticipated fight in Las Vegas. The forty-year-old Pacquiao, who was aggressive from the start, was declared the winner by unanimous decision: 116-112, 116-112 and 117-111. In an interview, Pacquiao said his journey as a boxer continued, and said he would fight Floyd Mayweather should he agree to do so. Mayweather, however, who watched the match, did not comment. Interviewed […]

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Pacquiao ready for Broner in Las Vegas return

by Rob Woollard Agence France Presse LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Manny Pacquiao is aiming to offer fresh evidence that life begins at 40 when the Filipino veteran takes on Adrien Broner on Saturday in his first fight in Las Vegas for more than two years. Pacquiao, who celebrated his 40th birthday last month with a lavish birthday party in the Philippines, defends his WBA regular welterweight crown against Broner at the MGM Grand […]

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Pacquiao plays down presidency talk, eyes on Broner

by Rob Woollard Agence France Presse LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) —  Manny Pacquiao played down reports linking him to a bid for the presidency of the Philippines on Wednesday, insisting he remained solely focused on the twilight of his boxing career. The 40-year-old boxer, already a member of the Philippines Senate, has been repeatedly linked to a future run for the presidency in his homeland where he remains a national hero. However Pacquiao told […]

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Gatchalian: Pacquiao should call out Ateneo bully

(Eagle News) — Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday, Dec. 21, said the Ateneo Junior High School boy who was seen physically and verbally assaulting students in separate viral videos should be called out by Senator Manny Pacquiao, a world-renowned boxer. The boy is allegedly a member of the school’s taekwondo varsity team. “Sasabihan ko sa aking colleague…na pagsabihan niya itong bully ng Ateneo,” Gatchalian said in a Tweet. According to Gatchalian, “tingin ko, hindi makakapalag […]

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Pacquiao, Roach at loggerheads over reunion

by Rob Woollard Agence France Presse LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao said Tuesday he hopes to be reunited with long-time trainer Freddie Roach for his January bout against Adrien Broner but admitted he had not spoken to the veteran cornerman about renewing their partnership. Pacquiao ended a 16-year association with Roach ahead of his victory over Lucas Matthyse in Kuala Lumpur in July, breaking up one of boxing’s most […]

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Pacquiao, Broner bout confirmed for January 19

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Filipino veteran Manny Pacquiao confirmed Monday he will defend his WBA world welterweight crown against Adrien Broner in Las Vegas on January 19, ending a two-year absence from the ring in the United States. At a press conference in New York, officials confirmed that Pacquaio, 39, will clash with Broner at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Pacquiao holds the World Boxing Association’s regular welterweight crown, a step below US […]

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Pacquiao, Broner to unveil fight details next week

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Filipino boxing star Manny Pacquiao and former world welterweight champion Adrien Broner will announce details Monday in New York about their upcoming bout, expected in January at Las Vegas. Pacquaio owns the World Boxing Association’s regular welterweight crown, a step below US unbeaten WBA ‘super champion’ Keith Thurman, after stopping Argentina’s Lucas Matthysse in July at Kuala Lumpur — his first knockout win since 2009. The southpaw, 60-7 with […]

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Pacquiao elected chair of Senate committee on ethics

(Eagle News) — Senator Manny Pacquiao is now the chair of the Senate’s committee on ethics. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian was also elected a member of the panel that covers the actions of senators and the reputation of the Senate in general. Pacquiao replaced now-Senate President Tito Sotto, who, based on tradition, should no longer chair a committee and was now deemed a member of each panel. Gatchalian replaced Pacquiao as member of the panel.  

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Pacquiao to sue Top Rank over alleged unpaid US rights to Pacquiao-Matthysse fight

(Eagle News)—Boxer Manny Pacquiao has said he would initiate legal proceedings against Top Rank Promotions following its alleged non-payment of  the US rights  for his July 15 fight against Lucas Matthysse. Pacquiao made the announcement in a social media post. Without naming names, he said “all other parties” would also be sued. “(This is) based on the non-payment and attempt to restrict my future rights. Thank you,” he said.

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Pacquiao wants the firing squad for drug smugglers

By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service Senator Manny Pacquiao on Wednesday, Aug. 15, said he wants drug smugglers to face the firing squad. Pacquiao made the comment after the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency said shabu worth P6.8 million slipped through the country, hidden in lifters. The lifters were discovered in Cavite, but were empty. Customs Chief Isidro Lapena later said the lifters tested negative for shabu, prompting President Rodrigo Duterte to say the claim there was […]

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Pacquiao wants Sara Duterte to run for Senate seat

(Eagle News)–Senator Manny Pacquiao wants Davao Mayor Sara Duterte to run for senator in 2019. In a radio interview, Pacquiao said this was because he feels she would be able to do a lot in the Senate because of her political will. “Na-manage nga niya nang maayos ang Davao City eh…,” he said. He said the presidential daughter could also help outside the Senate. Earlier, Senator Panfilo Lacson said that among the “fresh, new, young” […]

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