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 …
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 …
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 Roach is not impressed on how WBA Super World Welterweight Champion’s perform in his previous bout. Thurman’s last fight was against the tough Josesito Lopez, wher …
By Ponciano Melo Jr. posted June 21, 2019 at 09:43 pm Manila Standard Digital http://manilastandard.net/sports/pacquiao-mania/298011/is-pacquiao-regaining-legendary-punching-power-.html A month to go until his bout with undefeated Keith Thurman Jr. in Las Vegas, Nevada, Manny Pacquiao is turning it up a notch in his training. Expect the level of inte …
By Ponciano Melo Jr. LOS ANGELES, California — Manny Pacquiao knows the crucial stretch is nigh. That’s why the action in his training camp is following suit, as the Fighting Pride of the Philippines is grinding it out with legendary coach Freddie Roach to further solidify his stake at his upcoming bout with Keith Thurman Jr. next month. Being the …
By Ponciano Melo Jr. posted June 19, 2019 at 06:13 pm Manila Standard Digital http://manilastandard.net/sports/fightsports/298189/thurman-keeps-on-trash-talking-pacquiao.html Fans will be just counting days as the awaited Pacquiao-Thurman bout is about to happen on July 20, 2019 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. As the event comes nearer, …
By Ponciano Melo Jr. posted June 18, 2019 at 06:28 pm Manila Standard Digital https://manilastandard.net/sports/pacquiao-mania/298012/thurman-to-retire-pacquiao-remarks-may-spell-doom-for-american-fighter.html Manny Pacquiao isn’t one for trash talking. In fact, most of his career, he isn’t one to talk smack. And in most cases, his opponents try to g …
By Ponciano Melo Jr. Fearless Forecast Manny Pacquiao vs Keith Thurman Manny Pacquiao. Wikimedia The longer the run, the better the legacy. This is likely what the living legend, Manny Pacquiao story will be as he steps in for his 71st professional fight on July 20. And this most likely, will not be the last. While he may say that life begins at 40 …
By Ponciano “John” Melo Jr. posted November 25, 2019 at 10:31 am Manila Standard Digital https://manilastandard.net/sports/sports-headlines/311504/one-punch-to-turn-it-all-around-for-wilder-versus-ortiz.html LAS VEGAS, Nevada — It took just one pivotal punch to turn it all around for defending heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder. The still unbeaten fi …
By Ponciano “John” Melo Jr. Filipino boxer Jhon Gemino stole the untelevised broadcast in the Wilder-Ortiz II after a massive upset over the unbeaten American boxer Arnold Alejandro via fifth-round knockout on their lightweight bout. A left hook followed by a right hand sent Alejandro in the canvass for the second time in their fight bef …
By Ponciano “John” Melo Jr. posted November 19, 2019 at 05:15 am Manila Standard Digital https://manilastandard.net/sports/sports-headlines/310614/-wilder-ortiz-not-fury-my-tougest-fight.html Even after all the shade thrown at each other, shots are still being fired from both camps. Now, a couple of months left in the lead up to their much-awaited hea …
By Ponciano “John” Melo Jr. posted November 24, 2019 at 10:08 am Manila Standard Digital https://manilastandard.net/sports/sports-headlines/311503/wilder-devastates-ortiz-with-single-right-hand-in-7th.html The perfect round with the perfect punch, Deontay ‘Bronze Boomer’ Wilder successfully defended his WBC Heavyweight belt on …