News about 'Manny Pacquiao'

Feb 12, 2012

Manny Pacquiao Set To Retire in 2013

Manny Pacquiao Set To Retire in 2013
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Manny Pacquiao in concert Image Credit: mannypacquiao.com Manny Pacquiao, the Filipino boxing superstar and Representative of Sarangani Province, is now thinking of retiring from boxing by next year, according to reports by local news sites on Sunday, February 12, 2012. Pacquiao is set to fight with American Timothy Bradley Jr. at the MGM Grand in [...]


Jan 22, 2012

Floyd Mayweather Jr. Rejects 50-50 Split On Pacquiao-Mayweather Fight

Floyd Mayweather Jr. Rejects 50-50 Split On Pacquiao-Mayweather Fight
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. Image Credit: Steve Marcus/Reuters Floyd Mayweather Jr. rejected the 50-50 sharing scheme proposed to him by Manny Pacquiao for a “super fight” in May, several boxing news sites reported on Saturday, January 21, 2012. According to reports, Mayweather told ESPN SportsCenter via email that he is not accepting the 50-50 split for [...]


Jan 11, 2012

Manny Pacquiao answers to Floyd Mayweather Jr Twitter challenge to fight him on May 5, 2012

Manny Pacquiao answers to Floyd Mayweather Jr Twitter challenge to fight him on May 5, 2012
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Manila, Philippines – Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao answered back to the Twitter challenge of his most controversial nemesis, Floyd Mayweather Jr. to fight him on May 5, 2012. Manny Pacquiao (left) and Floyd Mayweather Jr Image Credit: Getty Images According to ABS-CBN News on Wednesday, January 11, 2012, Pacquiao said that it is up [...]


Dec 28, 2011

Manny Pacquiao is Featured in Cat Power’s Music Video “King Rides By”

Manny Pacquiao is Featured in Cat Power’s Music Video “King Rides By”
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Manny Pacquiao is featured in a music video by Cat Power entitled “King Rides By,” as reported by U.S. entertainment sites, December 27, 2011.Power’s music video shows Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao in one of his training sessions, boxing a punching bag.


Dec 5, 2011

Manny Pacquiao officially promoted as Lieutenant Colonel of Philippine Army

Manny Pacquiao officially promoted as Lieutenant Colonel of Philippine Army
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Manila, Philippines – Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao was officially promoted as Lieutenant Colonel in the Reserve Force of the Philippine Army. Lt Col. Manny Pacquiao (center), receiving his new rank from Army Chief Major Gen. Emmanuel Bautista (left) and Brigadier General Alex Albano Image Credit: Philippine Army handout As noted at ABS-CBN News on Monday, [...]


Nov 29, 2011

Floyd Mayweather Jr. Challenges Manny Pacquiao to Sign Contract for May 2012 Boxing Bout (Video)

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Floyd Mayweather has openly challenged Manny Pacquiao to sign the contract for a May 2012 boxing showdown as international sports news are abuzz with this latest video release by FightHype.com, November 28, 2011.


Nov 16, 2011

Honolulu Mayor to Honor Pacquiao and to Proclaim November 19 as “Manny Pacquiao Day”

Honolulu Mayor to Honor Pacquiao and to Proclaim November 19 as “Manny Pacquiao Day”
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Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle will proclaim November 19 as “Manny Pacquiao Day” with Pacman expected to arrive on Thursday, November 16. This was revealed by local Honolulu sites, November 15, 2011.


Nov 15, 2011

Pacquiao vs Marquez 3 foot stepping by Juan Manuel Marquez draws controversy (Video)

Pacquiao vs Marquez 3 foot stepping by Juan Manuel Marquez draws controversy (Video)
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The recent Pacquiao vs Marquez 3, where Manny Pacquiao won via majority decision, had a foot stepping by Juan Manuel Marquez captured on video, as shown below, and is now drawing another controversy. Pacquiao vs Marquez 3 foot stepping by Juan Manuel Marquez (Click Image To Enlarge) Image Credit: IamMigs01/YouTube Apparently, Juan Manuel Marquez (JMM) [...]


Nov 14, 2011

Manny Pacquiao’s Coach, Freddie Roach, Says Marquez Deserves a Rematch

Manny Pacquiao’s Coach, Freddie Roach, Says Marquez Deserves a Rematch
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Manny Pacquiao’s coach, Freddie Roach, said Juan Manuel Marquez deserves another rematch because of the controversial victory of Pacman at the MGM Grand Arena, Las Vegas last Saturday, November 12, 2011. This was disclosed by international sites, November 13, 2011.


Nov 13, 2011

Pacquiao vs Marquez 3: Fans and celebrities react on Facebook and Twitter

Pacquiao vs Marquez 3: Fans and celebrities react on Facebook and Twitter
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Pacquiao vs Marquez Photo Credit: Chris Farina The Manny Pacquiao vs Juan Manuel Marquez 3 fight is over and Pacquiao defeated Marquez in a controversial result. The third Pacquiao vs Marquez bout was really a close fight, and by the time they finished 12 rounds the outcome was still in doubt. Both boxers had incredible exchanges [...]