Pacquiao and Barrios set for showdown
Photos from Esther Lin/Premier Boxing Champions At the final press conference, two fighters from two eras meet with mutual respect, sharp focus—and everything to prove. LAS VEGAS — The cameras…
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Manny Pacquiao Falls Short in Senate Bid as Son Michael Rises in GenSan Politics
Manny Pacquiao and son Michael Stephen Pacquiao. While the elder Pacquiao fell short in his Senate comeback bid, Michael secured his first term as a city councilor in General Santos…
Pacquiao files certificate of candidacy for PH president
MANNY Pacquiao may have retired from boxing, but he’s entering a new fight — this time for president of the Philippines. Pacquiao formally filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for president…
‘My time as a boxer is over’: Manny Pacquiao retires from boxing to focus on political career
MANNY Pacquiao is officially hanging up his boxing gloves. The Filipino boxing legend made the announcement Wednesday, September 29 (Manila time), through a video posted on his social media accounts….
Pacquiao to face new opponent on Aug. 21 after Errol Spence Jr. sidelined with eye injury
WITH a little over a week to go until returning to the ring, Filipino boxer turned Senator Manny Pacquiao will be facing a new opponent on August 21 in his…
‘I have to prove that I’m not done yet’: Pacquiao holds media workout ahead of Aug. 21 bout
Eight-division world champion and Philippine Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao held a media workout that streamed live on the Premier Boxing Champions YouTube channel Wednesday, August 4. With over three weeks…
Pacquiao KO’d as PDP-Laban party president
PHILIPPINE Senator Manny Pacquiao has been ousted as the president of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban). During the national assembly held in Pampanga on Saturday, July 17, the…
Pacquiao previews bout with Spence: ‘I want a real fight and a great fight for the fans’
FILIPINO boxing icon and Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao revealed that he picked American boxer Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. as his opponent because he wanted a “real fight” when he…
Manny Pacquiao brushes off lawsuit for breach of contract
FILIPINO boxing icon and Senator Manny Pacquiao has brushed off the lawsuit filed by sports agency Paradigm Sports against him which seeks to stop his upcoming bout with American boxer…
Manny Pacquiao announces Las Vegas fight vs Errol Spence Jr.
FILIPINO boxing icon and Senator Manny Pacquiao has announced his return to the boxing ring with a fight set for August 21. Pacquiao on Saturday, May 22, posted on social…
Pacquiao challenges perpetrators of anti-Asian hate: ‘Fight me instead’
PHILIPPINE Senator and eight-division boxing champion Manny Pacquiao is daring those committing violence against the Asian American community to challenge him instead. The 42-year-old people’s champ took to social media…
Pacquiao elected as new president of Duterte party PDP-Laban
PHILIPPINE Senator Manny Pacquiao on Wednesday, December 2, was sworn in as the new president of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Laban ng Bayan (PDP-Laban), the political party of current President Rodrigo…
Pacquiao sets 2021 fight against former UFC champ Conor McGregor
PHILIPPINE Senator Manny Pacquiao, the eight-division boxing world champion, is set to fight former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor next year, his special assistant Jayke…
Pacquiao launches digital payment platform PacPay
PHILIPPINE Senator Manny Pacquiao, the eight-division boxing world champion, is launching PacPay, a digital payment platform for global influencers, brands and fans. The boxer-senator’s technology startup, Pac Technologies, on Friday,…
Pacquiao denies talking about running for president with Arum
PHILIPPINE Senator Manny Pacquiao on Tuesday, June 9, denied that he discussed his supposed plans to run for president with his former longtime promoter Bob Arum. “We talked about Crawford,…
Pacquiao challenges Mayweather in a video with Jack Ma
Reigning World Boxing Association (WBA) super welterweight champion Sen. Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao challenged Floyd Mayweather Jr. to a rematch in an Instagram video alongside China’s richest man, Jack Ma. In…
Pacquiao incurs blurry vision post-fight vs Thurman
FOLLOWING his win, Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao experienced blurry vision during the post-fight press conference at the MGM Grand Garden Arena last Saturday, July 20, according to trainer Freddie Roach….
Pacquiao remains confident ahead of July 20 fight against Thurman
With less than 10 days to go until Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao’s fight with Keith “One Time” Thurman, Pacquiao assured that he was feeling good and finishing training camp strong. “They’re…
Pacquiao files bill for Department of Homeland Security in PH
Philippine Senator Manny Pacquiao filed a measure this week seeking to establish a Department of Homeland Security to protect the country’s borders against terrorists and other transnational crimes. The bill,…
Pacquiao unfazed by Thurman’s words ahead of July 20 bout
Welterweight world titlist Thurman vows to “retire” Pacquiao in Las Vegas AT the packed Crystal Ballroom of the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, legendary Filipino boxer Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao…
Pacquiao vs Keith Thurman: ‘I want to prove at age 40 I can still beat undefeated fighters’
Philippine Sen. Manny Pacquiao will be fighting against undefeated welterweight champion Keith Thurman who is promising to end Pacman’s boxing career when they meet on July 20 at the MGM…
Pacquiao returns home after Broner win, gives update on eye injury and home burglary
THE World Boxing Association (WBA) Welterweight reigning champion Manny Pacquiao returned home to the Philippines on Thursday, January 24 after his fight against American boxer Adrien Broner. The Filipino boxer…
Pacquiao ‘fine’ despite eye injury after win vs. Broner
MANNY Pacquiao’s camp on Monday, January 21, assured the public that the veteran boxer “is fine” after acquiring a reported career-threatening eye injury following his win against Adrien Broner on…
Pacquiao vs. Broner weight-in results
Boxers Manny Pacquiao and Adrien “The Problem” Broner had their weigh-ins on Friday afternoon, January 18 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, a day before they face off on Saturday,…
In his return to Las Vegas, Pacquiao signals fight vs. Broner won’t be last
LAS VEGAS — There is no sign that Manny Pacquiao’s fight on Saturday, January 19 will be his last. In a sideline interview with reporters on Wednesday, January 16, the…
‘Boxing is my passion,’ says Pacquiao ahead of Broner fight
Filipino boxer turned senator comes out of two-year hiatus to defend welterweight world title Ahead of his upcoming fight on Saturday, January 19, Manny Pacquiao said he’s still as passionate…
10th annual Filipino Heritage Night held at LA Clippers with halftime performance, special celebrity basketball game
Apl.de.Ap, Manny Pacquiao among guests during celebration Filipino talent and the collective love for basketball were on full display yet again at the Staples Center on Tuesday, January 8, as…
Pacquiao, Mayweather shake hands at LA Clippers Filipino Heritage Night
LOS ANGELES — Past boxing opponents Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather had a chance encounter at the Staples Center on Tuesday night, January 8, as they sat across from each…
Fight vs Pacquiao still on despite Broner’s arrest
The fight for the World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight title on January 19, 2019 between Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao and American challenger Adrien Broner will still push through despite the…
Pacquiao not interested in fighting McGregor
REIGNING World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao on Sunday, October 7, said that he has no interest in fighting Irish mixed martial artist Conor McGregor in a boxing…
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