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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …