February 1, 2020BOXING 376

Pacquiao training non-stop amid Independence Day, earthquake

By Ponciano “John” Melo Jr. posted July 05, 2019 at 05:59 pm Manila Standard Digital https://manilastandard.net/sports/pacquiao-mania/299600/-pacquiao-training-non-stop-amid-independence-day-earthquake.html Not even a strong earthquake that rocked Southern California could faze Manny Pacquiao in his training for his upcoming fight against loudmouthed …

February 1, 2020BOXING 389

Former boxer now Manny Pacquiao’s top chef

By Ponciano “John” Melo Jr. A taste of his kaldereta version turned Cliff Ramat Manzano from a former Filipino boxer into one of Manny Pacquiao’s favorite cooks. A dish he prepared before Pacquiao faced off against Adrien Broner last January caught the taste buds of the Filipino boxing icon as he requested Manzano to cook for him again. …

February 1, 2020BOXING 431

“PacMan” son ready to follow father’s footsteps

By Ponciano “John” Melo Jr. As the legendary career of the Filipino champion, Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao is slowly coming to an end. Many boxing experts are still hoping for the next batch of young Pinoy boxers to take the mantle as the next “big thing” inside the four-sided ring. There is no need Pacquiao proved him …

February 1, 2020BOXING 377

Morales visits Pacquiao in his home

By Ponciano “John” Melo Jr. posted July 06, 2019 at 02:10 am Manila Standard Digital http://manilastandard.net/sports/pacquiao-mania/299412/morales-visited-pacquiao-in-his-home.html California, USA — In an unexpected event, former enemies Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and Erik Morales, not inside the boxing ring, but it is when the latter visite …

February 1, 2020BOXING 348

Pacquiao increases cardio exercises for Thurman bout

By Ponciano “John” Melo Jr. Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao surely is not taking his upcoming fight easy facing a much younger and unbeaten Keith Thurman Jr. The glaring difference would be the age gap between the two fighters, but Pacquiao will be looking to keep his speed to his advantage, and with the constant cardio exercises, is …

February 1, 2020BOXING 362

Pacquiao-Morales 4? Manny teases Erik in reunion

By Ponciano Melo posted July 04, 2019 at 09:22 am Manila Standard Digital https://manilastandard.net/sports/pacquiao-mania/299152/pacquiao-morales-4-manny-teases-erik-in-reunion-.html CALIFRONIA, USA — Could we see a Pacquiao-Morales IV? This is what Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao quipped when he met once more with one of his fiercest rivals in h …

January 31, 2020BOXING 398

Thurman disrespect for Pacquiao continues

By Ponciano Melo Jr. posted July 02, 2019 at 08:59 am Manila Standard Digital The crass, trash-talking American can’t seem to put a lid on his statements after yet another badmouthing of Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao.  CALIFORNIA, USA — Keith Thurman Jr. is at it again. The crass, trash-talking American can’t seem to put a lid on his sta …

January 31, 2020BOXING 371

Like father Manny Pacquiao, Jimuel’s passion is boxing

By Ponciano Melo Jr. CALIFORNIA, USA — It runs in the blood. Manny Pacquiao will be headlining one of the biggest fight nights of the year as he clashes with undefeated American foe Keith Thurman Jr. at the MGM Grand Las Vegas on July the 20th. But before we see another titular affair from the Pacman, now 40-years-old and still looking sharp, anoth …

January 31, 2020BOXING 401

Manny Pacquiao nearing perfect game shape says brother Bobby

By Ponciano Melo Jr. posted June 26, 2019 at 11:35 pm Manila Standard Digital http://manilastandard.net/sports/pacquiao-mania/298418/manny-pacquiao-nearing-perfect-game-shape-says-brother-bobby.html LOS ANGELES, California — With still less than a month before facing off undefeated Keith Thurman Jr. in the ring, the eight-division world champion …

January 31, 2020BOXING 390

Distraction? Call Pacquiao’s growing entourage extra motivation

By Ponciano Melo Jr. Manny Pacquiao thrives in big moments. Enjoying the support and company of those around him, the emotional, spiritual backing he has received from fans fuel him in every big fight. With every clap and cheer, especially from his fellow kababayans during his many mythic matches abroad, the PacMan has ridden the faith placed on him …

January 31, 2020BOXING 405

Pacquiao vs Thurman gets more exciting with release of TVC

By Ponciano Melo Jr. CALIFORNIA, United States — Manny Pacquiao versus Keith Thurman is only a month away, and things are getting exciting by the minute. As we mark 30 days before the bout at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, USA on July 20, a commercial for the upcoming match has created a stir online and has made fans giddy for one of the biggest …

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