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MAY 6 — Manny Pacquiao faced heat as many reacted against his non-disclosure of his shoulder injury with two Nevada residents filing legal complaints against Pacquiao because they were not able to enjoy the fight. (Las Vegas, Nevada) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MAY 6 — In a television interview, American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. expressed his readiness for a rematch with Manny Pacquiao next year after the latter has recovered from his surgery. Pacquiao is scheduled to undergo a surgery for his injured shoulder. (Las Vegas, Nevada) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, May 6) – Like everyone else, I am one of the countless who were disappointed when the Pambansang Kamao, Manny Pacquiao, lose to his arch-rival Floyd Mayweather, Jr., in what was touted as the fight of the century. I must confess that I am not really a boxing fan, but like many Filipinos I have been drawn to the story of Pacquiao – a story most of us is […]
MAY 6 (Reuters) — Floyd Mayweather added another wrinkle to the fallout of his fight against Manny Pacquiao by saying he would be open to a rematch after the Filipino southpaw recovers from shoulder surgery, according to an ESPN report on Tuesday (May 05). Mayweather has one fight remaining on his Showtime contract and has repeatedly said he intends to retire after a bout fight in September, although after Saturday’s fight he told reporters that […]
MAY 5 — Manny Pacquiao’s team announced their belief that there was a conspiracy between the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) and Floyd Mayweather, Jr to ensure the victory of the latter. Pacquiao cited such incidents such as not allowing Pacquiao to have pain killer injections while allowing the same for Mayweather as well as not allowing Pacquiao’s handlers to bring his sports drinks and multi-vitamins to his locker room. (Las Vegas, Nevada) (Eagle News […]
MAY 5 — “Pambansang Kamao” Manny Pacquiao postponed his flight home this week as his doctors advised him to undergo surgery for his right shoulder after his MRI scan. (Las Vegas, Nevada) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Despite his loss against Floyd Mayweather Jr., various senators said that Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao is still a pride of the Filipino race. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MAY 4 (Eagle News) — Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao said in his post-fight press conference that he will undergo an MRI scan for his shoulder injury. Pacquaio said that he and his team made the decision not to tell the public about his injury but said that the Nevada State Commission knows of the said injury before his fight with Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Pacquiao added that he was not able to do what he aimed to […]
MAY 3 (Eagle News) — The fight of the century ended with US boxing champ Floyd Mayweather Jr., winning by unanimous decision over Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Interviewed after the fight, the 38-year old Mayweather expressed admiration for Pacquiao and said, “it was worth the wait.” Pacquiao, 36, in the meantime said, “I thought I won the fight.” Pacquiao said Mayweather moved around a lot […]
MAY 1 (Reuters) — The Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight has certainly grabbed the attention of sports and non-sports fans alike, turning Saturday’s (May 02) welterweight championship contest into a “must see or be seen at event.” And while the fight has yet to fought and a decision has not yet been rendered, it’s safe to say that the city of Las Vegas and the sport of boxing has already scored a massive knockout. “To be […]
WHILE trash-talking by the two fighters has been at a bare minimum ahead of Saturday’s (May 02) welterweight showdown between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao, their trainers engaged in a war of words on Thursday (April 30). Pacquiao’s corner man, Freddie Roach, complained that the Mayweather camp had not yet submitted their gloves for testing before his opposite number, Floyd Mayweather Sr., countered by saying that the Pacquiao camp was simply running scared. Roach […]
APRIL 30 (Reuters) — Manny Pacquiao expressed his confidence and excitement for his upcoming fight against Floyd Mayweather, Jr. According to a statistics firm, Pacquiao has an advantage against Mayweather when it comes to volume punching, with Pacquiao able to release more punches per round compared to Mayweather. (Las Vegas, Nevada, USA)
