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The Idec Index: No Need For Pacquiao Barrios Rematch, With So Few Fights Left For Filipino Legend

By Keith Idec, The Ring Tue, 22 Jul 2025

LAS VEGAS — Manny Pacquiao called for an immediate rematch with Mario Barrios on Saturday night. The questionable nature of their 12-round majority draw warrants wanting a second shot at Barrios' WBC …

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Long and hard

By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune Tue, 22 Jul 2025

LOS ANGELES — Manny Pacquiao admitted Sunday that he would have knocked Mario Barrios out and snatched the World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight crown if only he had trained longer. “Just trained fo…

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Pacman likes ‘Panda’

By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune Tue, 22 Jul 2025

BARSTOW, California — Manny Pacquiao made a quick stop at a popular fast food joint specializing on American-Chinese fare on Sunday on the way back to Los Angeles. Pacquiao, who battled Mario Barrios …

Immanuwel Aleem Takes on Demond NIcholson in DMV Turf War on Saturday. July 26th at The Hall in Live! Casino and Hotel Maryland

PhilBoxing.com Mon, 21 Jul 2025

HANOVER, MD. (JULY 18,,2025)--Jeter Promotions proudly presents: “The Beltway Boxing Battle of the Century": The WBC FECARBOX, UBO Intercontinental and the WBC will be presenting a commemorative DMV l…

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Pacquiao tells Mayweather to ‘sign the contract’ despite silence

By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News Mon, 21 Jul 2025

Manny Pacquiao has issued a direct challenge to Floyd Mayweather after returning to the ring with a controversial draw against Mario Barrios. The eight-weight boxing legend is urging his longtime riva…

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Barrios lucky to keep title

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 21 Jul 2025

Lady Luck continued to smile on WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios as he has now retained his title twice in a row by escaping without a win. He kept his belt on a majority 12-round draw with Man…

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Pacquiao Reveals Next Move After Controversial Draw vs. Barrios

By Alder Almo, Heavy.com Mon, 21 Jul 2025

Manny Pacquiao electrified Las Vegas once more, nearly 24 years since he debuted with a massive upset against Lehlo Ledwaba for the IBF junior featherweight title. Pacquiao, 46, pushed WBC welterweigh…

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Mario Barrios: Manny Pacquiao Still Has A Lotta Crack; For His Age, Was Very Explosive, Very Tricky

By Keith Idec, The Ring Mon, 21 Jul 2025

LAS VEGAS – If Mario Barrios boxed too cautiously Saturday night for your taste, he reminded dissatisfied fans why during his post-fight press conference. The WBC welterweight champion remained mindfu…

Allan Cantonjos rules Dipolog FIDE Standard chess tilt

By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 21 Jul 2025

Seasoned woodpusher Allan Cantonjos emerged as the champion in the 11th Carlo and Wendy FIDE rated Standard Chess Tournament held last July 19-20, 2025, at the Museo in Dipolog City. Cantonjos, a form…

PHI GenTri Chess Players to Wave Philippine Flag in Hong Kong

By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 21 Jul 2025

Young chess players from General Trias City, Cavite will once again raise the Philippine flag at the Asian Amateur Chess Championship to be held in Hong Kong from August 1 to 9, 2025. Guided by Mayor …

Filipino Pride and the Art of Hero Worship

By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 21 Jul 2025

The boxing judges in Nevada called it a majority draw. Most of us saw it quite differently. Manny Pacquiao, 46 years old, stepped back into the squared circle because part of him still needed to be in…

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Manny Pacquiao 'ready' for a second fight with Floyd Mayweather after world title draw with Mario Barrios

SkySports.com Mon, 21 Jul 2025

Manny Pacquiao is “ready” for a second fight with Floyd Mayweather after a contentious draw in this weekend’s WBC world title fight against Mario Barrios. The 46-year-old Pacquiao was making a surpris…

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Boxing took more from Manny Pacquiao than WBC title win — it robbed him of his last real shot

By Alan Dawson, Yahoo! Sports Mon, 21 Jul 2025

LAS VEGAS — Boxing’s judges broke hearts again on Saturday. I had long prepared to write another of boxing’s sad stories. One of an older warrior learning early that time had defeated him. That he did…

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Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios Result Leaves People Stunned

By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views Mon, 21 Jul 2025

Manny Pacquiao is a real life Rocky hero and Rocky story after this weekend but the result here has left people stunned and talking. At 46 years young Manny Pacquiao showed he was more than capable of…

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Andre Ward Gives Honest Reaction to Pacquiao vs Barrios Draw

By Ricky Carroll, Big Fight Weekend Mon, 21 Jul 2025

On July 19 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao (62-8-3, 39 KOs) returned at 46 to face WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios (29-2-2, 18 KOs). The fight ultimately ended in a majo…

Manny Pacquiao vs. Logic

By Mark F. Villanueva, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 20 Jul 2025

Dateline: Paradise, Nevada – July 19, 2025. Logic tumbles in front of a roaring crowd that witnessed Manny Pacquiao back in the ring for the first time since his last professional fight on August 21, …

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Manny Pacquiao Wants Next Fight to be Mario Barrios Rematch After Controversial Draw

By Scott Polacek, BleacherReport.com Sun, 20 Jul 2025

Manny Pacquiao believes he deserved the win in Saturday's welterweight championship bout against Mario Barrios, and he wants another shot. "I need to continue my training for longer going into a champ…

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Manny Pacquiao stages inspiring performance in ring. Follow his lead.

By Josh Peter, USA Today Sun, 20 Jul 2025

You’re not too old! It’s not too late! Now’s the time! Sorry, folks, still feeling inspired by Manny Pacquiao’s performance Saturday night. The 46-year-old Filipino boxing legend returned to the ring …

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Mario Barrios Sums Up Manny Pacquiao’s Power Perfectly In Just 3 Words After Controversial Draw

By Toby Morgan, SecondsOut.com Sun, 20 Jul 2025

Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios were held to a draw in their world title showdown. The fight saw Pacquiao make a remarkable return to the sport at the age of 46 and having not fought since August 202…

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McTavish a proud Filipino

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 20 Jul 2025

Bruce McTavish. Being Filipino is never about how you look. It’s what’s in your heart that counts. Bruce McTavish looked every bit the New Zealander of Scottish descent that he was but from when he st…