SPORTS
BIR files tax raps against Pacquiao
March 16, 2012
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -– The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) in Region 12 or the Soccsksargen Region has filed a complaint against boxing champion and Sarangani Rep. Emmanuel “Manny”Pacquiao for allegedly failing to submit documents involving his business interests and income sources that were earlier summoned by the agency. Continue reading
It’s 3 more fights for Pacquiao!
March 1, 2012
It’s three more fights for world boxing icon Manny Pacquiao before hanging his gloves in retirement! Pacquiao made the stunning revelation only weeks after announcing that he was retiring after at least two more fights, including his bout with American Timothy Bradley in Las Vegas on June 9. Continue reading
Pacquiao bares plan to retire next year
February 16, 2012
QUEZON CITY/GENERAL SANTOS CITY -– World boxing icon and congressman Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao is ready to hang up his gloves and retire next year. Continue reading
Mayweather counted out; Pacquiao-Cotto rematch looms
February 1, 2012
World boxing icon Manny Pacquiao has counted out a fight with American champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. this May or June. This after Mayweather rejected a 50-50 sharing of the revenues of their dream fight which was expected to be the richest fight in boxing history. Continue reading
Pacquiao wants Mayweather next
January 16, 2012
Filipino boxing icon MANNY Pacquiao is set to meet promoter Bob Arum as the reigning World Boxing Organization welterweight champion insisting he wants a fight against undefeated American Floyd Mayweather Jr. Continue reading
Pacquiao keeps boxing above all sports in 2011
January 1, 2011
MANILA — World boxing icon Manny Pacquiao had a controversial win over Mexico’s Juan Manuel Marquez in their World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight match last November but, just the same, the first-ever boxer to hold eight division titles kept the Philippines on top of the sports map with more punches and high marks on the judges’ score cards. Continue reading
FilAm Brian Viloria defeats Mexico’s Segura, retains title
PASIG CITY — Filipino-American World Boxing Organization flyweight champion Brian
December 16, 2011
Viloria punched his way to an eighth round technical knockout victory over Mexican challenger Giovani Segura to keep his 112-pound crown and earn his place in the roster of the finest pound-for-pound fighter in the world Sunday at the half-filled Ynares Sports Center in Pasig City. Continue reading
Pacquiao fears end to his career soon
December 1, 2011
MANILA — World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao had served notice that his 15-year fighting career might end soon. Continue reading
Pacquiao wins 3rd fight vs Marquez
November 15, 2011
MANILA — Filipino eight division champion and still the world’s best pound-for-pound boxer as a World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, said during the November 13 post-fight interview Continue reading
Pacquiao ready to teach Marquez a lesson on the ring — Roach
November 1, 2011
MANILA — With only a little over two weeks before Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao puts his World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight title on the line against Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez, chief trainer Freddie Roach expressed belief that his prized pupil of 11 years is ready to teach his challenger a lesson. Continue reading