Manny Pacquiao News: Archive

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May 26th

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'Pacquiao vs. Mayweather: Will It Happen?' by Dave...

You know that a fight is turning into a gigantic event when it’s all anyone in the boxing world can talk about … and it hasn’t even been made yet. Such is the potential and as-yet non-existent megafight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather. (Continued)

May 25th

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May 25th

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“I never dreamed I would reach the levels of success I have reached. But I have...”

– Manny Pacquiao

May 23rd

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In Your Corner: Freddie Roach Manny Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach answers viewers’ emails. (via ESPN)

May 23rd

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Mayweather vs Kenny Floyd Mayweather Jr. goes toe-to-toe with Brian Kenny. (via ESPN)

May 21st

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Mayweather Ready For Return Floyd Mayweather Jr. talks about his upcoming bout with Juan Manuel Marquez. (via ESPN)

May 21st

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Pacquiao vs Hatton in Fight Night Round 4 Release Date: June 30, 2009 What will happen when Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton takes his 45 and 1 record against the pound-for-pound champion Manny ‘Pac-Man’ Pacquiao in the video game?

May 19th

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May 19th

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Great debate: The case for Pacquiao

I stated in my Top 10 list on Monday that Manny Pacquiao – not Floyd Mayweather Jr. – is the best fighter of this decade. Some readers agreed. Many didn’t. One guy was so incensed that he vowed to get all his friends to boycott me, which I think might’ve been going overboard. This isn’t life or death, after all; it’s supposed to be fun. The reactions got me thinking: OK, what is the overriding...

May 18th

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10: Reasons Pacquiao is great

1. 5-1-1 against top Mexicans: This cannot be overemphasized. His consistency against Barrera, Morales and Marquez is his greatest achievement. 2. 17-1-2 with Freddie Roach: He joined forces with Roach in 2001 and has been an absolute force ever since against some of the best fighters in the world. 3. Manner in which he wins: He’s not just winning fights; the way he destroys his opponents also...

May 18th

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May 15th

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May 14th

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May 14th

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Roach wants Pacquiao to have interim fight

Freddie Roach, Manny Pacquiao’s trainer, wants the boxer to have an interim fight this summer before he faces the winner of Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Juan Manuel Marquez or another big-name opponent at year’s end. Roach believes an interim fight would keep Pacquiao sharp for whatever comes his way. The Filipino’s quick demolition of Ricky Hatton means he has fought less than two rounds since he...

May 13th

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“If (Mayweather) priced himself out of the fight, that’d be fine with me too....”

– Freddie Roach (on possible Mayweather Jr. fight)

May 13th

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10: Greatest fighters by decade

1910s: Sam Langford — Small man beat the best big men of his day. Runner up: Jimmy Wilde. 1920s: Benny Leonard — Some still say he’s the greatest lightweight ever. Runner up: Harry Greb. 1930s: Henry Armstrong — Held titles in three weight classes simultaneously. Runner up: Tony Canzoneri. 1940s: Ray Robinson – Untouchable as a welterweight. Runner up: Willie Pep 1950s: Ray...

May 13th

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May 12th

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“A boring fight.”

– Freddie Roach (on matchup of counterpunchers, Mayweather-Marquez)

May 12th

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'Great Power, Great Responsibility' by Manny... →

MANILA — Magandang araw po sa inyong lahat, mga minamahal kong kababayan. Kay sarap ng pakiramdam na makabalik sa sariling bayan, sa lupang tinubuan upang makapiling kayong lahat muli matapos ang laban kay Ricky Hatton ng England. (Continued)

May 12th

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“Let’s also give a big hand to Bernabe. It was not only I who gave honor to our...”

– Manny Pacquiao (on Bernabe Concepcion’s victory)

May 12th

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“Maraming salamat sa inyo, taas noo tayong mga Pilipino kahit saan sulok ng...”

– Manny Pacquiao (on arriving in the Philippines after Hatton fight)

May 12th

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“Yeah, it’s a good shot. I felt it on my knuckles.”

– Manny Pacquiao (on KO punch on Ricky Hatton)

May 12th

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“We’re not going to wait for anybody. We are the one’s on top right...”

– Freddie Roach (on Mayweather Jr. after Pacquiao’s KO over Hatton)

May 12th

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'Brilliant Pacquiao cements legacy with win' by... →

LAS VEGAS – It took just 359 seconds to add the latest devastating chapter to a legacy that will last for decades. Manny Pacquiao’s flurried fists made short work of Ricky Hatton on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and delivered the most emphatic proof yet that boxing has a superstar for the ages operating at his peak. (Continued)

May 12th

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'There’s only one Manny Pacquiao' by Kevin Iole -... →

Boxing now needs a Pacquiao-Mayweather fight. If it occurs, it could be the most significant fight in the sport in decades. But Pacquiao doesn’t need Mayweather to affirm himself as one of the sport’s greats. Pacquiao answered that question plenty well in the ring on Saturday. (Continued)

May 12th

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