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Boxing's only eight-division champion parlayed a rise from Filipino poverty into a $575M ring fortune and a Senate seat, becoming the template for the athlete-as-national-institution across Asia.
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· Ryan General
46-year-old Manny Pacquiao confirms December boxing return
Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has confirmed he will return to the boxing ring in December, just months after fighting to a majority draw against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in Las Vegas on July 19. Speaking to reporters upon arriving in Manila from a vacation…
· Ryan General
46-year-old Manny Pacquiao delivers an age-defying performance
Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao returned to the ring at age 46 and delivered a remarkable performance against the 30-year-old WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in Las Vegas on Sunday. After the bout, Pacquiao said, “I thought I won the fight. It was a close fight. He…
· Ryan General
Manny Pacquiao fights back tears as he enters Boxing Hall of Fame
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao delivered an emotional speech as he was enshrined in the International Boxing Hall of Fame on Sunday in Canastota, New York, marking a historic milestone in a career that has spanned over two decades. Why it matters: Pacquiao is the only boxer to win…
· Ryan General
Manny Pacquiao’s basketball league is thriving
Boxing champion turned politician Manny Pacquiao founded the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) in the Philippines in 2017, investing 2 billion Philippine pesos ($34.3 million). With a vision to showcase talent from various regions, Pacquiao structured the league to…
· Editorial Staff
Manny Pacquiao eyes potential comeback
45-year-old Pacquiao eyes comeback title match: Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao revealed on Monday that negotiations are currently underway for a potential bout against Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight world title. The eight-division world champion, who was recently deemed…
· Ryan General
Manny Pacquiao, 45, denied exemption to compete at Paris Olympics by IOC
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has deemed boxing icon Manny Pacquiao too old for the 2024 Paris Games. About the limit: While there is no specific age limit for athletes participating in the Olympic Games, the International Sports Federation for each sport may impose…
· Ryan General
Manny Pacquiao announces 2024 rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Filipino boxing legend Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao has revealed plans for a purported rematch with American rival Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2024. Return of the Pacman: Pacquiao announced the upcoming bout during a special appearance at Rizin 45, a combat sporting event held by Rizin…
· Ryan General
Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo yells out to Manny Pacquiao in wholesome encounter in Riyadh
Pacquiao and Ronaldo were among the sporting greats invited to be at ringside for the “Battle of the Baddest” boxing match
· Chandler Treon
Dave Bautista had Manny Pacquiao tattoo covered up after his ‘anti-gay statements’
Before you read: Dave Bautista says he ‘never wanted to be the next Rock’: ‘I just wanted to be a good f*cking actor’ In an interview with GQ, actor Dave Bautista says he had a tattoo covered up after a friend was revealed to be “an extreme homophobe.”
· Ryan General
Manny Pacquiao dominates YouTuber DK Yoo in return to the ring
Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao outclassed South Korean YouTuber and mixed martial artist DK Yoo during their exhibition match on Saturday in Goyang, South Korea. The eight-division world champion knocked down his opponent several times throughout the six-round match before…
· Bryan Ke
Manny Pacquiao breaks his silence on referee’s controversial cheating confession
Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao broke his silence last week in response to a controversial cheating confession. Renowned Filipino referee Carlos Padilla Jr. claimed that the match between Pacquiao and Australian boxer Nedal “Skinny” Hussein for the World Boxing Council…
· William Yuk
Boxing referee admits to cheating to help Manny Pacquiao win fight in 2000
Prolific boxing referee Carlos Padilla Jr. has admitted to rigging one of Manny Pacquiao’s most important matches nearly two decades ago. The “Thrilla in Manilla” referee revealed that he skewed the 2000 WBC International super-bantamweight title match in Pacquiao's favor by…
· Michelle De Pacina
Manny Pacquiao produces film ‘Almighty Zeus’ tackling anti-Asian hate crimes
“Almighty Zeus,” a movie produced by eight-division world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao, centers on anti-Asian hate crimes and showcases unity through the sport of boxing. The film was written, directed and produced by Chris Soriano, who also stars as the lead character.…
· Ryan General
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao to unretire for exhibition match with Korean YouTuber DK Yoo
Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is returning to the ring for the first time since his retirement to fight South Korean YouTuber DK Yoo in an exhibition match. DK Yoo, who gained popularity as a sports and fitness instructor, first revealed that he is fighting Pacquiao via…
· Jane Nam
Manny Pacquiao’s son Jimuel stands at 1-0 after his first US amateur boxing win
The eldest son of Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, Jimuel, won his first-ever sanctioned amateur fight against Mexican American boxer Andres Rosales on Saturday. The 21-year-old boxer prepared for the match under his famous father’s assistant of 10 years, Marvin Somodio,…
· Ryan General
Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao’s brand new wax figure at Madame Tussauds is scarily accurate
Manny Pacquiao is the first Filipino man to have a wax figure at Madame Tussauds. Fists of wax: Madame Tussauds, famous for its realistic wax replicas of celebrities, virtually unveiled the life-size waxwork of the boxing legend at its Hong Kong location on Tuesday, according to…
· Ryan General
Manny Pacquiao tests his chess skills against ‘10-year-old Magnus Carlsen’ in exhibition match
Manny Pacquiao can now add “up-and-coming chess player” to his ever-evolving resume after his recent match against a chess app. Valiant losing effort: The recently retired boxer, who has filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) to join the Philippines’ 2022 presidential race,…
· Editorial Staff
‘I just heard the final bell’: Manny ‘PacMan’ Pacquiao announces retirement from boxing
Legendary boxer and Filipino politician Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao has officially announced his retirement from boxing. Hanging up his gloves: After a 26-year-long career, the 42-year-old boxer has decided to retire from the sport, Hypebeast reported.
· Bryan Ke
Boxing legend Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao to run for president in the Philippines in 2022
On Sunday, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, a Filipino politician and legendary boxer, officially announced his candidacy for the highest position in the Philippine government. We need progress: During a livestreamed speech, the 42-year-old Filipino senator claimed to be a fighter both…
· Bryan Ke
Manny Pacquiao Will Fight Conor McGregor for COVID-19 Relief Efforts
Manny Pacquiao’s camp has confirmed a match between the Filipino boxing legend and Ultimate Fighting Championship superstar Conor McGregor is in the works with all proceeds going to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. The 32-year-old UFC star first…
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