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Freddie Roach eager for Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather rematch

Ihesiulo Grace 12 July 2019 0

Trainer Freddie Roach said Wednesday he hopes Manny Pacquiao can set up a rematch with Floyd Mayweather after the Filipino legend takes care of business against Keith Thurman in Las Vegas this month. Roach told reporters he was still bothered by Pacquiao’s defeat to Mayweather in their 2015

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Pacquiao Has Successful Shoulder Surgery

Ihesiulo Grace 7 May 2015 0

Manny Pacquiao underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder on Wednesday, just days after his loss to Floyd Mayweather in the so-called “Fight of the Century”. Surgeon Neal ElAttrache, who performed the operation to repair a torn rotator cuff, said he could “not be more pleased with the results” and expects Pacquiao to recover

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Pacquiao Wants Rematch with Mayweather

Ihesiulo Grace 5 May 2015 0

Manny Pacquiao wants a rematch with Floyd Mayweather. The Filipino ring icon made the pronouncement on Monday in a live interview after he lost via unanimous points’ decision to the unbeaten American champion, adding that he wants to face Mayweather at his best. Pacquiao admitted to being affected by an injury during the fight after […]

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Sadness Grips Filipinos after Pacquiao Defeat

Ihesiulo Grace 3 May 2015 0

  Sadness and frustration gripped Filipinos after Manny Pacquiao’s defeat in his much-anticipated fight against American Floyd Mayweather Jr. Gymnasiums and other public venues where the 12-round fight was shown for free on Sunday lunchtime local time were quickly vacated after it was announced Pacquiao lost by unanimous decision. “Yes, it’s a sad day for […]

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Floyd Mayweather Beats Manny Pacquiao by Unanimous Decision

Ihesiulo Grace 3 May 2015 0

Floyd Mayweather still remains undefeated after 12 rounds of boxing with his opponent Manny Pacquiao,he got the unanimous decision but not the crowd’s acclaim when he outlasted Manny Pacquiao to unite three of the world welterweight titles here in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Glenn Feldman of Connecticut saw it 116-112 and the Nevadans Burt […]

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Mike Tyson Blast Mayweather for Muhammad Ali Comparison

Ihesiulo Grace 1 May 2015 0

Mike Tyson has blasted unbeaten American boxer, Floyd Mayweather, and called him “a little scared man” and “delusional” for comparing himself to Muhammad Ali in the build-up to Saturday’s super-fight against Manny Pacquiao. The former heavyweight champion said. ‘He’s very delusional. He can’t listen. If he was anywhere near that realm of

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Mayweather, Pacquiao Talk Tough

Ihesiulo Grace 1 May 2015 0

Pacquiao to spend $4m on entourage Manny Pacquiao will spend a whopping $4million (£2.6m) on tickets for his huge entourage for Saturday’s fight against Floyd Mayweather. With tickets for the $300m showdown at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas at a premium, the Filipino will fork out millions to ensure his 900-strong entourage are in […]

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Ref to Earn £6,800 in Mayweather, Pacquiao Fight

Ihesiulo Grace 15 April 2015 0

The referee for Floyd Mayweather’s showdown with Manny Pacquiao will earn the sum of $10,000 (£6,800) for officiating the biggest fight since the turn of the millennium. Mayweather and Pacquiao are expected to pocket £82m and £54.5m respectively from the fight which is reportedly worth an estimated $300m (£205m). If those figures are accurate, undefeated […]

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Mayweather, Pacquiao PPV to Cost $99

Ihesiulo Grace 3 April 2015 0

In a few week to come, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will meet in the fight everyone wanted five years ago, as the Pay Per View (PPV) is expected to cost $99. HBO and Showtime are deep into negotiations with distributors to carry the May 2 fight. Under the terms being discussed, the fight will […]

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Pacquiao Takes Drug Test Ahead of Bout

Ihesiulo Grace 18 March 2015 0

Manny Pacquiao received a surprise visit from drug testers prior to his Fight of the Century with Floyd Mayweather. Pacquiao was approached unannounced by an anti-doping examiner at the house he is renting in Los Angeles where he is preparing to face Mayweather in Las Vegas on May 2. Both fighters can expect to be tested […]