News for 'Manny Pacquiao'

Manny Pacquiao too good for Broner

Manny Pacquiao too good for Broner

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

WBA welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao delivered a dominant performance to earn a unanimous decision victory over Adrien Broner on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Manny Pacquiao beats Timothy Bradley in farewell fight

Manny Pacquiao beats Timothy Bradley in farewell fight

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

Manny Pacquiao defeated Timothy Bradley by unanimous decision in the rubber match between the fighters on Saturday, prevailing in what the Filipino has said is the final fight of his career. Pacquiao, who bounced back from a controversial split-decision defeat to Bradley in 2012 with a decisive win two years later, delivered the final blow in their welterweight clash in Las Vegas as all three judges scored it 116-110 in his favor. With fans chanting 'Manny' at the conclusion, Pacquiao (58-6-2) maintained that he is heading into retirement and continuing his political career in the Philippines. "I have a commitment to my family that I'm going to retire after this and we don't know," Pacquiao told ringside reporters.

Boxer Manny Pacquiao to run for Philippine president in 2022

Boxer Manny Pacquiao to run for Philippine president in 2022

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Boxing star Manny Pacquiao said on Sunday he will run for president of the Philippines next year, after railing against corruption in government and what he calls President Rodrigo Duterte's cozy relationship with China.

Jeff Horn stuns Manny Pacquiao to win WBO welterweight world title

Jeff Horn stuns Manny Pacquiao to win WBO welterweight world title

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

Australia's Jeff Horn stunned Filipino Manny Pacquiao in a bloody Brisbane battle to claim a unanimous 12-round decision and win the WBO world welterweight title in front of 50,000 fans at Lang Park on Sunday.

Why legends like Pacquiao just can't quit

Why legends like Pacquiao just can't quit

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

The 46-year-old Filipino came out of retirement on Saturday to fight Mario Barrios in Las Vegas but fell short of breaking his own record as the oldest-ever welterweight champion as the American boxer escaped with a majority draw.

The Indian boxer who will box alongside Manny Pacquiao

The Indian boxer who will box alongside Manny Pacquiao

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

'In 2015 after fighting in the same card as Vijender Singh, I was flying and thought my life is made.' 'But I fell flat. I didn't get any fights after that.' It was heartbreaking.' 'I don't want to go through that again.' 'Therefore, I will fight and go to office the next day.'

Pacquiao quits boxing to contest Philippines presidency

Pacquiao quits boxing to contest Philippines presidency

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

World boxing icon Manny Pacquiao announced his retirement from what he called the "greatest sport in the world" on Wednesday to focus on a run for the Philippines presidency, the biggest fight of his career.

Get ready for super fight! Pacquiao vs Amir Khan

Get ready for super fight! Pacquiao vs Amir Khan

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

Britain's Olympic silver medallist Amir Khan is likely to drop back to welterweight to fight Manny Pacquiao, who holds the WBO title at the weight.

Pacquiao 'to retire' after Bradley fight

Pacquiao 'to retire' after Bradley fight

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao said he would end his legendary career after fighting Timothy Bradley in April to concentrate on his political career, dousing hopes for a rematch with Floyd Mayweather. "I am retiring from boxing to concentrate on my political career. My fight with Timothy Bradley will be my last," Pacquiao said in an interview in his mansion late Monday.

PHOTOS: How the Mayweather v Pacquiao bout was fought round-by-round

PHOTOS: How the Mayweather v Pacquiao bout was fought round-by-round

Rediff.com3 May 2015

American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. continued his unbeaten run over Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines with a unanimous decision victory in their welterweight megabout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday. We present a summary of how the bout panned in each of the 12 rounds:

Indian boxing fans WILL WATCH Manny v Mayweather megafight

Indian boxing fans WILL WATCH Manny v Mayweather megafight

Rediff.com2 May 2015

The fans can watch the bout live on Indian television.

Filipinos take Pacquiao loss hard, demand rematch

Filipinos take Pacquiao loss hard, demand rematch

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Manny Pacquiao's loss to undefeated American Floyd Mayweather Jr in their welterweight showdown in Las Vegas was met with tears, anger and accusations of foul play in his homeland of the Philippines on Sunday.

Mayweather's new love and Pacquiao's king size entourage

Mayweather's new love and Pacquiao's king size entourage

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Love is in the air for US boxing champion Floyd Mayweather, who will soon going to have one-on-one with Manny Pacquiao.

Mayweather maintains undefeated run after beating Pacquiao in megabout

Mayweather maintains undefeated run after beating Pacquiao in megabout

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Floyd Mayweather Jr. cemented his place among the pantheon of boxing greats by improving to 48-0 with a unanimous decision over Manny Pacquiao on Saturday in a fight that lived up to its immense hype and price tag.

Pacquiao vs Amir Khan bout shelved

Pacquiao vs Amir Khan bout shelved

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao's proposed fight against Britain's former world light-welterweight champion Amir Khan has been postponed, according to the Filipino's promoter, Bob Arum.

Mayweather beats Pacquiao via unanimous decision

Mayweather beats Pacquiao via unanimous decision

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Floyd Mayweather Jr. preserved his unbeaten record as a professional with a unanimous decision victory over Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines in their welterweight mega bout at theMGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday.

Filipinos, social media stunned by Pacquiao defeat

Filipinos, social media stunned by Pacquiao defeat

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

Manny Pacquiao's camp today slammed the officials after the Filipino great lost his World Boxing Organisation welterweight title in a controversial unanimous decision to Australia's Jeff Horn.

1 pound! That's the advantage Mayweather has over Manny

1 pound! That's the advantage Mayweather has over Manny

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Manny Pacquiao weighed in one pound lighter than American Floyd Mayweather after the Filipino was welcomed by deafening cheers from his supporters.

Pacquiao shoulder surgery a success

Pacquiao shoulder surgery a success

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Manny Pacquiao underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder.

'God is with me,' says Pacquiao after criticizing homosexuals

'God is with me,' says Pacquiao after criticizing homosexuals

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Filipino boxing great Manny Pacquiao has insisted that God is on his side after sparking global controversy by describing gay couples as 'worse than animals'. The eight-division world champion admitted that he was wrong to compare homosexuals to animals, but added that his opinion was based on the Bible and therefore the word of God should be honoured, Sport24 reported. Earlier, Pacquiao saw his reputation take a severe hit when he said that animals are better than homosexuals because they could distinguish between male and female. Although Pacquiao issued an apology on social media for his insensitive remarks, Sports brandNike decided to sever its eight-year-old tie with the boxer saying his comments were 'abhorrent'. Gay marriage is illegal in the Philippines due to strong resistance from the Catholic Church, with 80 per cent of the country's total population subscribing to the faith. His comments sparked outrage on social media as various celebrities slammed the boxer for his insensitive remark. Philippines' most popular gay comedian Vice Ganda slammed Pacquiao on Twitter by posting #PrayForMannyPacquiao to his 6.7 million followers.

Shoulder injury hampered Pacquiao's bout

Shoulder injury hampered Pacquiao's bout

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Filipino Manny Pacquiao said a shoulder injury hampered his bid to hand Floyd Mayweather a first ever defeat as a professional on Saturday as the American improved his record to 48-0 with a unanimous decision.

Mayweather-Pacquiao undergo drug testing before bout

Mayweather-Pacquiao undergo drug testing before bout

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Unbeaten US boxing champ Floyd Mayweather and Filipino boxer-turned-politician Manny Pacquiao have left no stone unturned in ensuring that they enter the ring for Saturday's 'Fight-of-the-Century' bout completely drug-free.

Boxer Pacquiao loses Nike sponsorship for 'abhorrent' anti-gay comments

Boxer Pacquiao loses Nike sponsorship for 'abhorrent' anti-gay comments

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Nike Inc, the world's largest sportswear maker, said it had ended its contract with Manny Pacquiao after the Filipino boxer described gays as "worse than animals".

Boxer Pacquiao roughs up sparring partners before Algieri bout

Boxer Pacquiao roughs up sparring partners before Algieri bout

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Manny Pacquiao is more than three weeks out from his next title defence against unbeaten American Chris Algieri but the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) welterweight champion is already in devastating form, trainer Freddie Roach says.

Pacquiao confirms November 5 fight against Vargas

Pacquiao confirms November 5 fight against Vargas

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Manny Pacquiao confirmed on Wednesday he will come out of retirement to fight World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Jessie Vargas on November 5 in Las Vegas.

Boxing champ Pacquiao's fall from grace

Boxing champ Pacquiao's fall from grace

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Gay and lesbian groups have called on voters in the Philippines to boycott boxing icon Manny Pacquiao as he bids for a Senate seat, after he described gays as 'worse than animals'.

Pacquiao's WBO welterweight bout in graft spotlight

Pacquiao's WBO welterweight bout in graft spotlight

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

The Philippines' anti-graft agency has initiated an inquiry into whether the police chief broke the law by visiting the United States last week to watch boxer Manny Pacquiao's WBO welterweight victory, a spokeswoman said on Friday.

Before Fight of the Century, Mayweather, Pacquiao downplay animosity

Before Fight of the Century, Mayweather, Pacquiao downplay animosity

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao appeared more focussed on conserving energy and downplaying animosity.

Mayweather, Pacquiao fight smashes pay-per-view records

Mayweather, Pacquiao fight smashes pay-per-view records

Rediff.com13 May 2015

The 'Fight of the Century' between boxing greats Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao generated record pay-per-view revenue in the United States.

Pacquiao election rival calls for Bradley fight to be halted

Pacquiao election rival calls for Bradley fight to be halted

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The Philippine election commission will decide on Tuesday whether a boxing match between Manny Pacquiao, who is standing in May's vote, and American welterweight champion Timothy Bradley violates polling rules. On May 9, more than 54 million people in the Philippines will vote for a president, vice-president, 300 lawmakers and thousands of local government posts. Pacquiao, who has courted controversy with comments against gays and same-sex marriage, is running for one of 12 vacant seats in the Senate, the upper house of parliament. Pacquiao, a former eight division world champion, said he will make his final ring appearance on April 9 in Las Vegas against Bradley, the reigning WBO welterweight champion. Walden Bello, a former congressman, has asked the election commission to investigate whether the bout gives Pacquiao undue advantage at the polls because of high-profile advertising and publicity surrounding the boxing match.

Pacquiao faces possible sanctions for hiding shoulder injury

Pacquiao faces possible sanctions for hiding shoulder injury

Rediff.com5 May 2015

The fallout from the "Fight of the Century" became murkier on Monday with possible lawsuits in the works and Manny Pacquiao likely to face disciplinary action for failing to disclose a pre-bout shoulder injury.

It's finally happening! Mayweather to clash with Pacquiao

It's finally happening! Mayweather to clash with Pacquiao

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

The long awaited mega bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will take place in Las Vegas on May 2.

Pacquiao's trainer continues war of words

Pacquiao's trainer continues war of words

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

"I am wondering if he (Mayweather) is going to show up, I really do," says Manny Pacquiao's trainer, Freddie Roach.

Stunned Pacquiao eyes Bradley revenge

Stunned Pacquiao eyes Bradley revenge

Rediff.com10 Jun 2012

Boxers usually look devastated in defeat but Manny Pacquiao smiled and turned his mind to quick, brutal revenge after being stunned by a controversial split decision loss to Timothy Bradley in their WBO welterweight showdown on Saturday.

'Real-life Rocky' faces daunting reality in Pacquiao

'Real-life Rocky' faces daunting reality in Pacquiao

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

'They're trying to make out like Algieri is the next Rocky. But this isn't a movie.'

Look who dropped in to support Pacquiao in epic fight v Mayweather

Look who dropped in to support Pacquiao in epic fight v Mayweather

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

UFC queen Ronda Rousey vouched for Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao in his May 2 megafight.

Hatton loses title to Pacquiao

Hatton loses title to Pacquiao

Rediff.com3 May 2009

Favourite Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines claimed the IBO light-welterweight title with a stunning second round knockout of Ricky Hatton on Saturday. The 30-year-old southpaw twice knocked the Englishman to the canvas in the opening round before ending the fight with a stinging left hook two minutes and 59 seconds into the second round.

Bout against Bradley is Pacquiao's last right?

Bout against Bradley is Pacquiao's last right?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Manny Pacquiao will return to the ring for a possible swan song next April to take on American Timothy Bradley for a third time, the Filipino's promoter told Reuters on Wednesday.

Saturday's megabout Mayweather Jr v Pacquiao in numbers

Saturday's megabout Mayweather Jr v Pacquiao in numbers

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Saturday's heavily anticipated welterweight showdown between undefeated American Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Filipino southpaw Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand Garden Arena is expected to be the richest prize fight of all time.

Boxer Pacquiao to come back from retirement later this year?

Boxer Pacquiao to come back from retirement later this year?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Manny Pacquiao is planning to fight again later this year, just three months after announcing his retirement from boxing, ESPN reported on Tuesday.