February 14, 2020BOXING 396

Expect fireworks in Wilder-Ortiz rematch

posted November 15, 2019 at 03:09 pm Manila Standard Digital https://manilastandard.net/sports/sports-headlines/310612/expect-fireworks-in-wilder-ortiz-rematch.html By Ponciano “John” Melo Jr. Get ready for one of the boxing calendar’s heavy-hitting bouts. Wilder vs. Ortiz II will see boxing’s longest-reigning heavyweight world champion Deontay “The Br …

February 12, 2020BOXING 422

Pacquiao will charter private jet to catch Duterte`s SONA

posted July 10, 2019 at 07:11 pm Manila Standard Digital https://manilastandard.net/sports/pacquiao-mania/299601/pacquiao-will-charter-private-jet-to-catch-duterte-s-sona-.html 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 Gra …

February 12, 2020BOXING 462

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

posted July 07, 2019 at 05:28 pm Manila Standard Digital https://manilastandard.net/sports/pacquiao-mania/299414/non-stop-trash-talking-fuels-pacquiao-s-fire-.html 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-y …

February 12, 2020BOXING 429

Former boxer now Manny Pacquiao`s top chef

posted July 06, 2019 at 06:36 pm Manila Standard Digital https://manilastandard.net/sports/pacquiao-mania/299599/former-boxer-now-manny-pacquiao-s-top-chef.html 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 …

February 12, 2020BOXING 387

“PacMan” son ready to follow father`s footsteps

posted July 10, 2019 at 04:00 pm Manila Standard Digital https://manilastandard.net/sports/pacquiao-mania/299598/-pacman-son-ready-to-follow-father-s-footsteps.html 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 hopin …

February 12, 2020BOXING 419

Pacquiao incresases cardio exercicses for Thurman bout

posted July 05, 2019 at 05:34 pm Manila Standard Digital https://manilastandard.net/sports/pacquiao-mania/299153/pacquiao-increases-cardio-exercises-for-thurman-bout.htm 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 betwee …

February 12, 2020BOXING 452

Like father Manny Pacquiao, Jimuel`s passion is boxing

posted July 03, 2019 at 03:15 pm Manila Standard Digital https://manilastandard.net/sports/pacquiao-mania/299151/-like-father-manny-pacquiao-jimuel-s-passion-is-boxing.html 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 fo …

February 12, 2020BOXING 370

Secret to Pacquiao`s success? Extreme work ethic even at 40

posted June 27, 2019 at 06:37 pm Manila Standard Digital https://manilastandard.net/sports/pacquiao-mania/298502/secret-to-pacquiao-s-success-extreme-work-ethic-even-at-40.html?fbclid=IwAR23EWBpsSlNnhP7ZD3Q3GsKHeXPi_O5P058w-Niytp-T119wSDH0LAq66c By Ponciano Melo Jr. Who would have thought that Manny Pacquiao could have bid goodbye to the boxing world …

February 12, 2020BOXING 435

Distraction? Call Pacquiao`s growing entourage extra motivation

posted June 26, 2019 at 04:38 pm Manila Standard Digital https://manilastandard.net/sports/pacquiao-mania/298416/distraction-call-pacquiao-s-growing-entourage-extra-motivation.html pacman thurman Photo by Precilyn Melo By Ponciano Melo Jr. Manny Pacquiao thrives in big moments. Enjoying the support and company of those around him, the emotional, spiritua …

February 12, 2020BOXING 409

Pacquiao vs Thurman gerts more exciting with release of TVC

posted June 22, 2019 at 08:49 am Manila Standard Digital https://manilastandard.net/sports/pacquiao-mania/298008/pacquiao-vs-thurman-gets-more-exciting-with-release-of-tvc.html?fbclid=IwAR1cfaj6if-ZZZZLFpWMAILJESwx14dJ1MhL_ESeZ_ah0L4wByMokeN89cs By Ponciano Melo Jr. CALIFORNIA, United States — Manny Pacquiao versus Keith Thurman is only a month a …

February 12, 2020BOXING 418

Roach not impress with Thurman, praises Pacquiao`s aggression

posted June 21, 2019 at 04:00 pm Manila Standard Digital https://manilastandard.net/sports/fightsports/298000/roach-not-impress-with-thurman-praised-pacquiao-s-aggression.html By Ponciano Melo Jr. In preparation for the upcoming Manny Pacquiao (61-7-2, 39 KOs) and Keith Thurman (29-0, 22 KOs, 1 NC) welterweight clash, Pacquiao’s trainer-coach Freddie R …

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