February 7, 2020BOXING 380

Duno thrilled for the bigger spotlight against Garcia

By Ponciano “John” Melo Jr. posted October 28, 2019 at 06:43 pm Manila Standard Digital https://manilastandard.net/sports/sports-headlines/308879/duno-thrilled-for-the-bigger-spotlight-against-garcia.html Romero Duno was all but excited for Saturday night as he made his appearance in the boxers’ grand arrival at the MGM Grand, Tuesday afte …

February 1, 2020BOXING 368

Singson: Pacquiao can KO Thurman

By Ponciano “John” Melo, Jr. posted July 20, 2019 at 02:13 pm Manila Standard Digital https://manilastandard.net/sports/pacquiao-mania/300355/singson-pacquiao-can-ko-thurman.html One of Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao’s great friends, Narvacan, Ilocos Sur Mayor Luis “Chavit” Singson revealed a night before the highly- …

February 1, 2020BOXING 371

Thurman likes odds, bets on self against Pacquiao

By Ponciano “John” Melo Jr. posted July 18, 2019 at 07:51 pm Manila Standard Digital https://manilastandard.net/sports/pacquiao-mania/300310/thurman-likes-odds-bets-on-self-against-pacquiao.html LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Keith Thurman is oozing with so much confidence that he is betting on knocking out Manny Pacquiao in the early rounds of …

February 1, 2020BOXING 403

Pacquiao hopes Thurman goes “toe-to-toe” with him on fight night

By Ponciano “John” Melo Jr. posted July 18, 2019 at 03:23 pm Manila Standard Digital https://manilastandard.net/sports/pacquiao-mania/300205/pacquiao-hopes-thurman-goes-toe-to-toe-with-him-on-fight-%20night.html?fbclid=IwAR1WzW6HW6y56bWiEM4J3LZj_eeOO1T-q-qxf5wplKe_rBy_cksLuYklNG8 LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman Jr. face …

February 1, 2020BOXING 400

Pacquiao will charter private jet to catch Duterte’s SONA

By Ponciano “John” Melo Jr. Two important dates are on Manny Pacquiao’s calendar this July. Coming first of course, is his bout with undefeated Keith Thurman Jr. at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on July 20 (21 Manila time). The second, is President Duterte’s State of the Nation Address the very next day on the 22nd. With the uncertainty and the delays …

February 1, 2020BOXING 383

The Mistress of Evil is back to declare

https://manilastandard.net/spotlight/299503/the-mistress-of-evil-is-back-to-declare-love-doesn-t-always-end-well-.html By Ponciano “John” Melo Jr. If you love the month of June for giving us a magic carpet ride in a whole new world with Aladdin and Jasmine, kids and kids at heart might be loving more the month of July. Walt Disney Studio …

February 1, 2020BOXING 372

Pacquiao, more aggressive than before

By Ponciano “John” Melo Jr. posted July 01, 2019 at 03:00 am Manila Standard Digital http://manilastandard.net/sports/pacquiao-mania/299413/pacquiao-more-aggressive-than-before.html Nineteen days before the most awaited, big fight of the eight-division world champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, the Pambansang Kamao takes his time …

February 1, 2020BOXING 377

Non-stop trash-talking fuels Pacquiao’s fire.

By Ponciano “John” Melo Jr. The reigning World Boxing Association Welterweight World Champion Keith “One Time” Thurman remained confident on his bout against the 40-year-old Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao, as he took another shot at the Filipino boxer by boasting his skill to knock the eight-division champion in the ear …

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