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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.

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.

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.

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.'

Wimbledon's Costliest Ever Final Ticket

Wimbledon's Costliest Ever Final Ticket

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The rematch between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic was one of the most expensive get-in-final tickets in the history of the sport.

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.

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:

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.

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.

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".

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fight of the Century: Mayweather talks money!

Fight of the Century: Mayweather talks money!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Ahead of the much-anticipated 'fight of the century' bout on Saturday, unbeaten US boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. has said that he and his rival Manny Pacquiao are not on a level-playing field financially.

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.

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.

Pacquiao shoulder surgery a success

Pacquiao shoulder surgery a success

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Manny Pacquiao underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder.

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.

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.

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.

Mayweather stripped of welterweight title he won vs Pacquiao

Mayweather stripped of welterweight title he won vs Pacquiao

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been stripped of the welterweight world title he won after beating Filipino Manny Pacquiao this year for failing to comply with rules, the World Boxing Organization said on Monday.

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.

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.

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'.

Glitches hit Mayweather-Pacquiao pay-per-view broadcast

Glitches hit Mayweather-Pacquiao pay-per-view broadcast

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Customers of US cable companies took to social media on Saturday to report problems ordering the pay-per-view (PPV) for the boxing megafight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao, which was expected to smash records.

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.

Boxing champ Pacquiao creates a storm, says gay people 'worse than animals'!

Boxing champ Pacquiao creates a storm, says gay people 'worse than animals'!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Filipino Manny Pacquiao has sparked criticism in his country after describing gay couples as 'worse than animals'.

Not Federer, not Ronaldo. Who is the highest-paid athlete of all time?

Not Federer, not Ronaldo. Who is the highest-paid athlete of all time?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The 54-year-old has a whopping $1.7 billion in the bank, thanks to his long time endorsement relationships with Beverage company Gatorade, clothing brand Hanes, American Sportswear giant Nike and playing card manufacturer Upper Deck.

Pacquiao returns to the ring to take on Rios in Macau

Pacquiao returns to the ring to take on Rios in Macau

Rediff.com7 May 2013

Manny Pacquiao will return to the ring to fight American Brandon Rios in a 12-round welterweight clash in Macau on November 24, the Filipino's publicist said.

Pacquiao, Marque set for December 8 bout

Pacquiao, Marque set for December 8 bout

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Filipino southpaw Manny Pacquiao is expected to return to the ring on December 8 for a fourth fight against long-time rival Juan Manuel Marquez of Mexico, according to several media reports.