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 …
By Ponciano “John” Melo Jr. LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Keith Thurman was spotted in a Las Vegas casino just a few days until his fight with Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao. The 30-year-old Thurman, in a chance encounter early Tuesday (Manila time), was all relaxed and in a mood for some friendly gambling during a late-night trip to the roulette tabl …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …