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Pressure's on Thurman, not Manny

LAS VEGAS. Take it from boxing guru Sean Gibbons who?s been involved in the fight game as a matchmaker, promoter and boxer for over 30 years…

Sat, 20 Jul 2019

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Manny, Thurman ready for weigh-in

LAS VEGAS. Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman will step on the scales for the weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena here this afternoon (tomo…

Fri, 19 Jul 2019

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Manny locked, loaded for battle

Manny Pacquiao works the mitts with trainer Buboy Fernandez at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles (photo by Jhay Otamias). Despite Keith Thurm…

Thu, 18 Jul 2019

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Roach says Manny will fight smart

Freddie Roach isn?t worried about Manny Pacquiao losing focus because of Keith Thurman?s trash talking, assuring that the Filipino fighting …

Wed, 17 Jul 2019

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Will Mayweather be at ringside?

If Floyd Mayweather isn?t traveling the world in his private jet, he?ll be at ringside for the WBA welterweight unification title fight betw…

Sun, 14 Jul 2019

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Donaire now in camp for Inoue

Nonito Donaire, Jr. is staying fit in the gym even as the date and site for his World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) final showdown with Japan?s…

Sun, 14 Jul 2019

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Manny's last three fights

Pacquiao (R) connects with a right at Matthysse. In a previous story, we reviewed Keith Thurman?s last three fights against Shawn Porter, Da…

Fri, 12 Jul 2019

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Thurman's last three fights

Thurman (L) and Shawn Porter. Undefeated Keith Thurman will battle Manny Pacquiao for the WBA welterweight unified title at the MGM Grand Ga…

Fri, 12 Jul 2019

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Mandatory title shot for Heno

Heno (2nd from right). Another Filipino fighter is in line for a world title shot as Edward Heno has been confirmed as the mandatory challen…

Fri, 12 Jul 2019

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Davis notes Thurman's 'improved' arsenal (2nd of 2 sets)

In Part 1 of this 2-part series, it was revealed that a Filipino boxing judge Jonathan Davis of Cebu was assigned to work Keith Thurman?s fi…

Thu, 11 Jul 2019

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Pinoy judge worked Thurman bout

Jonathan Davis. A Filipino boxing judge from Cebu was once assigned to a Keith Thurman fight at the Citizen Business Bank Arena in Ontario, …

Wed, 10 Jul 2019

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Manny in good hands with cutman

Cutman Mike Rodriguez (in grey shirt) watches Manny Pacquiao work out at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles. There?s a new man on the block in…

Wed, 10 Jul 2019

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Bayless to work Manny's fight

Kenny Bayless will mark his 11th fight as a referee in a Manny Pacquiao fight when he enters the ring to work the Filipino?s showdown with K…

Tue, 09 Jul 2019

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3 Pinoys in Manny undercard

Inson (L) and Libranza (R) will see action on the Pacquiao-Thurman undercard. Three Filipino fighters----flyweight Genesis Libranza of Agusa…

Mon, 08 Jul 2019

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Somodio predicts Thurman downfall

Marvin Somodio and Manny Pacquiao at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles. Marvin Somodio, once Freddie Roach?s chief assistant, is back on Mann…

Sat, 06 Jul 2019

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Two Pinoys fight for world title?

Samuel Salva. The first Filipinos to fight for a world title were defending flyweight champion Pancho Villa and challenger Clever Sencio at …

Wed, 03 Jul 2019

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Gibbons cited for efforts

There?s a feature in the London magazine ?Boxing Monthly? on international matchmaker and MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons written by Michael…

Wed, 03 Jul 2019

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Fortune says Manny's near peak form

Australian strength and conditioning coach Justin Fortune said yesterday Manny Pacquiao is now 90 percent ready to fight Keith Thurman but h…

Wed, 03 Jul 2019

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Manny fiercer when he dislikes foes

Manny Pacquiao pounds the mitts held by Freddie Roach at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles as he gets ready for Keith Thurman. Trainer Freddi…

Tue, 02 Jul 2019

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Salva guns for IBF crown

Samuel (Silent Assassin) Salva will fight IBF minimumweight champion DeeJay Kriel of South Africa on Aug. 24 in the same Philippine Navy gym…

Sat, 29 Jun 2019