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APRIL 30 (Reuters) — Tickets for the mega fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao hit the market last week and unless your name is Warren Buffet or Madonna you will probably have to watch the May 2 bout on pay-per-view. After weeks of behind-the-scenes negotiations between the fighters’ camps and much speculation, the coveted tickets went on sale and, as expected, they were not cheap. Prices on Ticketmaster ranged between $1,500 to $7,500 and […]
APRIL 30 (Reuters) — At a final news conference Wednesday (April 29) ahead of Saturday night’s Mayweather-Pacquiao fight, there were malicious stare downs, no chair throwing tantrums or any trash talking. Instead, both fighters offered up a healthy dose of appreciation, admiration and respect for the opposing camp Maybe that’s because the fight can stand on its own, as a match-up between two once-in-a-lifetime fighters who are very good at what they do. “The thing […]
Just after a few seconds after being opened for the public, the tickets for the mega-fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr already sold out. (Las Vegas, United States) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
APRIL 23 (Eagle News) — Finally, tickets for the Pacquiao-Mayweather fight are now available after the negotiations between Top Rank, MGM and Mayweather Productions finally pushed through. The tickets have a price range of $1, 500 to $7, 000. (Las Vegas, USA) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
THE World Boxing Council (WBC) presented a gold and emerald encrusted title belt in Mexico City on Tuesday (April 21) ahead of the long awaited mega bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao, which has been more than five years in the making. The fight will take place in Las Vegas on May 2. Former heavyweight boxing champ Larry Holmes, light heavyweight champion Adonis Stevensonand World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman, presented the Mexican-made belt. […]
APRIL 21, (Eagle News) — The Philippine Ice Prince, Olympic figure skater Michael Christian Martinez achieved gold in the Triglav Trophy Tournament in Slovenia. (Jesenice, Slovenia) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Navy hosted a friendly soccer game with 200 children from Mindanao attending. Called “Football for Peace”, said event aims to spread the message of peace and hope to the children of Mindanao. (Eagle News Service, Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos with a report from Onin Miranda)
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Postal Corporation (PhlPost) announced that the “Pacquiao-Mayweather Fight of the Century” postage stamps are now available for ten pesos each. PhlPost issued half a million copies of said postage stamps. In addition, PhlPost also issued 30,000 souvenir sheets worth forty pesos each. Said postage stamps and souvenir sheets are available in the main office of PhlPost as well as their local branches all over the Philippines. (Eagle News Service Jay […]
AFTER his media workout at the Wild Card Gym, Manny Pacquiao will now undergo 12 sparring sessions, which is two more than his past sessions. The said gym was jam-packed with Pacquiao’s fans. On the other hand, Pacquiao is said to be content with his condition. (Eagle News Service, Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)
UNITED States of America, April 18, (Eagle News) – The world’s no.1 swimmer is back after his suspension due to a driving-under-influence arrest. Michael Phelps joined and won the 100-meter butterfly heat in a swimming competition. It is expected that Phelps will compete in the 2016 Olympics in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)
IN the last eight, Barcelona prepared on Tuesday (April 14) to face Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the French capital in the Champions League quarter finals. Barca coach Luis Enrique told reporters the game against Laurent Blanc’s team wouldn’t be a walk in the park. “We had the opportunity of facing Paris St. Germain many times in the last few years. They always showed how a good team they were. That put them as one of […]
LIBRENG mapapanuod ng mga residente ng Caloocan City ang laban ng tinagurian Pambansang-Kamao at Saranggani Cong. Manny Pacquiao laban kay Floyd Mayweather Jr. sa darating Mayo 3, 2015. Ayon kay Caloocan City Mayor Oscar Malapitan, mayroon 12-lugar sa lungsod na puwedeng mapanuoran ng mga taga-Caloocan ang mega-fight of the century – Pacquiao vs Mayweather, live via satellite at tuloy-tuloy itong mapapanuod dahil walang patalastas. “This is the fight everyone is waiting for”, Malapitan said, adding […]
