Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao retires from sport to chase Philippines presidential bid
Known for his fast footwork and blistering speed of punches, Manny Pacquiao was widely regarded as one of the top offensive fighters in the sport’s history.
Sep 29, 2021, 10:40 AM IST
Manny Pacquiao stunned by Yordenis Ugas in welterweight title fight
Manny Pacquiao, the only man in boxing history to hold world titles in eight different divisions and one of the greatest boxers of all time, said he is yet to decide if he will call time on his 26-year professional career.
Aug 22, 2021, 15:37 PM IST
We've had tentative talks for Manny Pacquiao-Terence Crawford bout, says boxing promoter Bob Arum
Pacquiao, who has been on the sidelines since July of last year, was targeting a return this summer before coronavirus happened and halted all of his plans.
Apr 26, 2020, 10:22 AM IST
Vijender Singh set to make US pro circuit debut on April 12, to start training under legendary coach Freddie Roach
Vijender, unbeaten in his 10-bout pro career, will make his US debut at Staples Center. It will be an eight-round contest and his opponent will be announced later.
Mar 06, 2019, 15:24 PM IST
This is 40: Manny Pacquiao taking it one fight at a time
The WBA welterweight champion knows he will have his hands full when he battles the hard-hitting Broner in Las Vegas on January 19 and is not lining up fighters down the road.
Jan 10, 2019, 15:46 PM IST
Manny Pacquiao plans to bid adieu to boxing in 2021
Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao is planning to fight until 2021 before hanging up the gloves for good
Nov 22, 2018, 18:04 PM IST
Floyd Mayweather says he will fight Manny Pacquiao again
Former heavyweight champion Floyd Mayweather said on Saturday he was coming out of retirement for a 2018 rematch with Manny Pacquiao.
Sep 17, 2018, 00:11 AM IST
Manny Pacquiao says Lucas Matthysse bout to be 'basis' for retirement call
Philippine boxing legend Manny Pacquiao says the outcome of his July bout against Argentine Lucas Matthysse will likely determine whether he will hang up his gloves after a storied career.
May 18, 2018, 18:41 PM IST
Sorry Manny Pacquiao, Conor Mcgregor wants an MMA fight next!
With speculation mounting regarding his fighting future and whether or not he will ever return to the Octagon, McGregor said he is putting his boxing career on hold for a bit and wants an MMA fight next.
Dec 16, 2017, 17:50 PM IST
Flawed Floyd Mayweather seeks perfect ending to career
What Mayweather does understand is boxing and with a victory on Saturday would move ahead of former heavyweight great Rocky Marciano, who retired with a perfect 49-0 career record.
Aug 25, 2017, 08:42 AM IST
I will urge Manny Pacquiao to quit, says trainer Freddie Roach
While controversy raged over the scoring of Sunday's World Boxing Organization welterweight title bout in Brisbane, after all three judges awarded it to unbeaten Horn, there were doubts whether 38-year-old Pacquiao would return for a possible rematch.
Jul 03, 2017, 10:51 AM IST
Manny Pacquiao loses WBO welterweight title on points to Jeff Horn
The 11-time world champion entered the fight at Suncorp Stadium as a hot favorite but got more than he bargained for against the 29-year-old former schoolteacher.
Jul 02, 2017, 12:35 PM IST
Manny Pacquiao eyeing Floyd Mayweather rematch, says his trainer
Pacquiao, who was outpointed by Mayweather in the "Fight of the Century" two years ago, will be the strong favourite when he defends his world title against the unbeaten Horn in Brisbane.
Jun 27, 2017, 14:32 PM IST
Manny Pacquiao vows to to leave Australia as world champion
The eight-weight world champion has said he is using the bout as an opportunity to prove he remains a global force at the age of 38 as he juggles boxing with a full-time job as a senator in the Philippines.
Jun 25, 2017, 08:58 AM IST
Manny Pacquiao, Jeff Horn given green light for July 2 bout in Brisbane
Pacquiao, who has parlayed his sporting fame into a career in politics, is a veteran of 67 fights with 59 victories.
Apr 09, 2017, 10:39 AM IST
Manny Pacquiao to fight Britain`s Amir Khan in April
Pacquiao`s American promoter, Bob Arum, has previously been quoted as saying on the ESPN that "Manny is trying to get a fight done in the United Arab Emirates, and the people there favour him fighting Amir Khan".
Feb 26, 2017, 12:22 PM IST
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao 'in negotiations' to fight Amir Khan
Manny Pacquiao posted a poll on his Twitter feed asking his 108,000 followers to choose either Horn, Khan, American Terence Crawford or Briton Kell Brook as his next opponent
Feb 23, 2017, 21:56 PM IST
Possible Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor bout 'a joke': Canelo Alvarez
Mayweather, who retired in 2015 after compiling a perfect 49-0 record, has said he would require a guaranteed $100 million to make the fight with McGregor happen.
Feb 22, 2017, 10:45 AM IST
There's never a dull moment in Parliament: Mary Kom
The 34-year-old, who is five-time Asian champion besides having a coveted Asian Games gold medal as well, was nominated to the Rajya Sabha last year.
Feb 12, 2017, 23:06 PM IST
Australia in negotiation to host Manny Pacquiao-Jeff Horn fight
Describing it as the "largest boxing event in Australia",Kate Jones said her government was keen to secure the fight.
Jan 29, 2017, 17:21 PM IST
