Hardcore boxing followers may have been intrigued. Having seen far worse fights, they’ll easily convince themselves that ‘it wasn’t that bad.’
Category: Manny Pacquiao
Virgil Hunter: Khan-Pacquiao is 50-50; Manny Can Still Fight
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama Virgil Hunter was busy broadcasting fights Saturday night when Amir Khan and Manny Pacquiao confirmed through social media that they’ve come to an agreement to fight April 23. Once he learned the fight figures to happen in two months, Hunter had a lot less hesitation about Khan taking this difficult assignment than when Khan agreed to fight Canelo Alvarez. Hunter considers Khan’s familiarity with Pacquiao and the fact that England’s Khan will be the bigger boxer in this fight as advantages he didn’t have against Alvarez.
Boxing: Pacquiao to fight Britain’s Khan in ‘super fight’
London: Multiple world champion Manny Pacquiao has agreed to fight Britain’s Olympic silver medallist Amir Khan on April 23, both boxers said on Sunday. The 38-year-old Pacquiao had said four days ago that he and Khan’s management were in discussions for the fight, despite an earlier announcement the Filipino’s next bout would be against Australia’s Jeff Horn in Brisbane.
Daily Bread Mailbag: Pacquiao-Khan, Broner, Ward, Spence-Brook
The Daily Bread Mailbag returns with Stephen “Breadman” Edwards discusses Adrien Broner, Manny Pacquiao vs. Amir Khan, Lamont Peterson, Tony Harrison vs. Hurd, the subject of chins, Errol Spence vs. Kell Brook, and more. What do you think of the fights this weekend? Do you think Broner will ever reach his potential? Can Peterson be a player at 147 and what do you think of Marcus Browne’s chances vs Adonis Stevenson? Bread’s Response: First off I want to say I feel really bad for Adrian Granados.
Amir Khan and Manny Pacquiao in talks over welterweight showdown
However Press Association Sport understands each fighter is continuing to explore other options, and that negotiations are far from at an advanced stage. Khan, 30, wrote on Twitter: “Currently negotiating with Manny.
Pacquiao and Khan showdown inches closer
Amir Khan and Manny Pacquiao are in talks over a potential fight this summer. However each fighter is continuing to explore other options, and that negotiations are far from at an advanced stage.
Pick my opponent, Pacquiao asks fans
Manny Pacquiao on Monday asked his legions of Twitter followers to choose his opponent after announcing his next world title defence will be in the United Arab Emirates. “See you in UAE for my next fight.
Japanese arcade pioneer and a Father of Pac-Mana has died
Masaya Nakamura, the “Father of Pac-Man” who founded the Japanese video game company behind the hit creature-gobbling game, has died. He was 91. Nakamura, who died on Jan. 22, founded Namco, part of Bandai Namco, in 1955.
Japanese arcade pioneer and ‘Father of Pac-Man’ has died
Masaya Nakamura, the “Father of Pac-Man” who founded the Japanese video game company behind the hit creature-gobbling game, has died. He was 91. Nakamura, who died on Jan. 22, founded Namco, part of Bandai Namco, in 1955.
Boxing: Australia enters ring for Pacquiao-Horn fight
By Agence France-Presse WBO welterweight world champion Manny Pacquiao could fight Australian Jeff Horn in Queensland state after officials confirmed Sunday they were in negotiations to host the bout. This file photo taken on September 29, 2016 shows Philippine boxer Manny Pacquiao training at a gym in Manila.
Boxing: Frampton lands Fighter of the Year honour
The 29-year-old impressed in victories over Scott Quigg and the previously undefeated Leo Santa Cruz, a man he will face in a rematch this month. Frampton had stepped up a division after unifying the IBF and WBA super-bantamweight titles with his win over Quigg last February.
UFC’s White says he’ll pay Mayweather and McGregor $25 million each to fight
Eternally mythical or not, the subject of a Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Conor McGregor fight was jolted Friday when UFC President Dana White said he’s willing pay each man $25 million plus a cut of pay-per-view proceeds for a match that White indicated would be a boxing, not mixed martial arts, affair. White, speaking to broadcaster Colin Cowherd on Fox Sports 1, scoffed at Mayweather’s suggestion this week that he’d pay McGregor $15 million for a bout.
Mayweather Grilled on Domestic Violence By ‘SportsCenter’ Co-Hosts
… how do, I mean, I don’t think you’re studying every fighter,” Mayweather said. “I don’t think so. ESPN is all about sports, so you guys check out all type of sports, and I think domestic violence goes on every day. Do I approve of it? Absolutely …
Horn’s floor plan for Pacquiao
Boxing: It is Confirmed! Aussie Jeff Horn will fight boxing legend Manny Pacquaio in April, with Australia the prefferred destination for the bout. JEFF Horn watches wide-eyed as Manny Pacquiao walks face first into a snappy straight left and flops to the canvas like he’s just been shot.
Trump celeb crew awaits his turn in spotlight, and their own
In this July 18, 2016 file photo, actor Scott Baio gives two thumbs up after addressing the delegates during the opening day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. The entertainment industry’s liberal bent, combined with election-season outrage over President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial comments on women and minorities, left Trump persona non grata with most A-listers, particularly those who have rolled in President Barack Obama’s circles.
Boxing: Jerwin Ancajas puts world title on the line January 29 vs Mexican foe
The search continues for Manny Pacquiao’s heir. If things fall into place, that next person in line might be Jerwin Ancajas.