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by Allison Jackson and Mikhail Flores Agence France Presse MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Philippine boxing legend and 2022 presidential hopeful Manny Pacquiao said on Wednesday that he is hanging up his gloves after a glittering decades-long career in the ring. The eight-division world champion and senator, who has his sights set on a high-stakes rumble to replace President Rodrigo Duterte, said quitting the sport that had lifted him out of poverty was the […]
(Eagle News) — It is high time for the Philippine legendary boxer Senator Manny Pacquiao to retire, said noted boxing analyst Renato Lirio. In an interview in Balatalakayan, an Eagle News Service program aired both on NET25 and Radyo Agila, Lirio said he had repeatedly advised Pacquiao to retire since he has nothing to prove anymore. He said the years are catching up with Pacquiao and it is best for him to retire. Age […]
by Mynardo Macaraig MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — With a mixture of pride and sorrow, millions of Filipinos Sunday celebrated victory for their boxing hero Manny Pacquiao in what he has called his final fight. Pacquiao, 37, easily won his third battle with American Tim Bradley in Las Vegas, capping a 21-year professional career with 66 bouts under his belt. He has said he will now retire despite hints by some associates that he could be lured […]
(Eagle News) — Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquiao defeated American boxer Timothy Bradley Jr., via unanimous decision in a fight that saw “Pacman” at his best in 12 rounds. What was dubbed as Pacquiao’s final fight was held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. After the fight, Pacquiao, in an interview, said he would definitely retire. “Physically, I’m still okay, I can still fight. But I’ve made my decision to go back […]
WBO Welterweight champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and Chris Algieri will start their Press Tour today. The Fight will be held on November in Venetian Macau Resorts in China.
