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ASIA Society has announced the 2015 Asia Game Changers, recognizing those making a transformative and positive difference for the future of Asia and the world. Manny Pacquiao will be honored as the 2015 Asia Game Changer of the Year, following in the footsteps of Alibaba CEO Jack Ma, who took the honor in 2014. “The Asia Game Changer Awards address the lack of recognition for Asians who are transforming ideas into action and […]
Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao announces his bid to run for a Senate seat in the 2016 national elections. Philippine boxing world champion and congressman Manny Pacquiao announced on Monday (October 5) he will take up a new challenge by running for a Senate seat in national elections next year. Pacquiao, whose popularity transcends economic classes and makes him one of the most recognisable people in the Philippines, said he was looking at one of the […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (October 2) – The so called fight of the century unexpectedly turned into Cuddling of the century. The most awaited fight of the century between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao happened last May 2, 2015 at the MGM Grand Las Vegas but instead of a historic fight, it left a lousy experience to the viewers. Floyd Mayweather won over Pacquiao via unanimous decision but the audiences is not pleased by their performance and […]
(Eagle News) — China will host the 2019 FIBA World Cup for Basketball. This was the announcement earlier this evening as China won over the Philippines in the bid to host the prestigious international basketball competition. China has made a pitch making use of its vast experience in hosting international sporting events, having hosted the Summer Olympics in 2008 and being set to host the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship. In its bid, China featured […]
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 […]
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. […]
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MAY 7 — More Americans filed lawsuits against Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao on the grounds that he did not disclose his shoulder injury. Five more lawsuits were filed in the federal courts of Illinois, Texas and Nevada. Pacquiao’s attorney said that the cases has no basis. (Los Angeles, USA) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
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)
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 […]
MAY 6 (Reuters) — Floyd Mayweather added another wrinkle to the fallout of his fight against Manny Pacquiao by saying he would be open to a rematch after the Filipino southpaw recovers from shoulder surgery, according to an ESPN report on Tuesday (May 05). Mayweather has one fight remaining on his Showtime contract and has repeatedly said he intends to retire after a bout fight in September, although after Saturday’s fight he told reporters that […]
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 […]
