Manny Pacquiao vs Keith Thurman: Predictions from Britain
By Danny Flexen, SecondsOut.com, Wed, 17 Jul 2019
Ahead of the big fight on July 20, we present Manny Pacquiao vs Keith Thurman predictions from the UK. Adam Booth – esteemed trainer of unbeaten welterweight Josh Kelly, among others Thurman did not look his best against Josesito Lopez but Pac-man is old for a fighter now. I think Thurman might   Read Full Story >>>

Odds favor Manny Pacquiao
By Nick Giongco, Tempo, Wed, 17 Jul 2019
LAS VEGAS – The odds have turned against Keith Thurman. Opening as the favorite when his July 20 clash with Manny Pacquiao was announced a little over two months ago, oddsmakers have installed the fighting Senator as -155 ($155 wins $100) and Thurman as +125 ($100 wins $125). But while Pacquia  Read Full Story >>>

Keith Thurman 'is in the best shape' entering Manny Pacquiao fight says coach — and aunt — Kimberly Doehnert
By Mark Lelinwalla, SportingNews.com, Wed, 17 Jul 2019
Manny Pacquiao took to his Instagram account last month and unveiled an absolutely shredded physique, with an eight pack to match his status as the only eight-division world champion in boxing history. It's almost as if the 40-year-old boxing legend - with 70 pro fights to his legendary name - has d  Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao's team deny contract is signed to fight Amir Khan in Riyadh
By John McAuley, The National, Wed, 17 Jul 2019
Manny Pacquiao's representatives have denied the Filipino has signed a contract to fight Amir Khan in Saudi Arabia later this year. Earlier on Tuesday, Khan told media in England that both parties had agreed to meet one another in Riyadh on November 8, although the bout could be dependent on Pacq  Read Full Story >>>

Formidable at 40? Why an older Pacquiao is a more dangerous fighter
By Dennis Principe, ABS-CBN News, Wed, 17 Jul 2019
Ever since WBA welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao reached 40 in December, experts have been giving a generally guarded assessment about his fighting skills. Pacquiao (61-7-2, 39 knockouts) proved a good number of doubters wrong when, just a month after he turned 40, the multi-division world ch  Read Full Story >>>

'I am going to be Thurman’s teacher,' says Pacquiao after closing LA camp
By Roy Luarca, Rappler, Wed, 17 Jul 2019
LOS ANGELES, USA – Manny Pacquiao thrives on pain and exhaustion. Turning to savage mode in his closing workout here, Pacquiao showed glimpses of what Keith Thurman would be up against in their collision for the World Boxing Association welterweight crown. Letting spar mate AB Lopez hit him re  Read Full Story >>>

Thurman fight has significance of its own for Pacquiao — analyst
By Michael Angelo S. Murillo, Business World Online, Wed, 17 Jul 2019
IN MORE THAN two decades of a Hall-of-Fame career, Filipino boxing superstar Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao has seen and done it all. But his upcoming fight against American Keith “One Time” Thurman carries significance of its own, hence the need to look at it with a keen eye, this according to one local f  Read Full Story >>>

Amir Khan and Manny Pacquiao finally 'agree to blockbuster fight in Saudi Arabia' after the pair sign contracts for November showdown in Riyadh
By Sam McEvoy, Mail Online (UK), Wed, 17 Jul 2019
Amir Khan has finally been granted his wish of facing Manny Pacquiao after the Bolton-born fighter revealed that they are set to face each other later this year. Khan, who has just come off a £7million payday after beating Billy Dib last week, revealed at a press conference at his gym on Tuesday   Read Full Story >>>

KHAN'T BELIEVE IT! Amir Khan reveals will fight Manny Pacquiao on November 8 in Saudi Arabia
By John Hutchinson, The Sun, Wed, 17 Jul 2019
AMIR KHAN has announced that a deal has been "signed" to fight Manny Pacquiao on November 8. The superfight will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - guaranteed to make both boxers millions. On Friday Khan demolished Billy Dib at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah and is believed to have   Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao, Keith Thurman Fight May Not Go The Distance, According To Experts
By Caezar Sotto, International Business Times, Wed, 17 Jul 2019
Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman: one fighter is a former 8 division world champion bent on proving that he's still the best. While the other is an undefeated champion looking for redemption after disappointing performances in his previous six fights. Whatever the outcome is, Pacquiao versus Thurman  Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao could fight one more time this year
By Mark Giongco, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Wed, 17 Jul 2019
LAS VEGAS—Manny Pacquiao is open to fighting one more time before 2019 ends. Pacquiao could end up appearing in the ring thrice this year, which is something he hasn’t done since completing a trifecta in 2008. That time, Pacquiao was at the peak of his powers—conquering one division after anot  Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao vs Thurman: Manny Pacquiao says he has something to prove against Keith Thurman
By Wil Esco, Bad Left Hook, Wed, 17 Jul 2019
Pacquiao on if he still gets excited during fight week after having been through it so many times: “Yeah, absolutely. I’m so excited for this fight, going to Vegas, this is my last workout here before the fight, here in Wild Card. So, excited to go there. “[Fight week is the] same thing, norma  Read Full Story >>>

So Long, Pete
By John Gatling, NYFights.com, Wed, 17 Jul 2019
You know you’re special when someone remembers you by just one name and he had four. Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker (1964-2019) was just Pete in tight boxing circles. I’m writing this now in a state of vulnerable shock, the kind of grief only assuaged by tears of what was and what will be. Whitake  Read Full Story >>>

Someone's 'O' is gonna go...but it won't be Teofimo
By Bill Tibbs, MaxBoxing.com, Wed, 17 Jul 2019
While much of the boxing world will have its eyes on Las Vegas Saturday night to watch Senator Manny Pacquiao do battle with Keith Thurman, the night before boxing’s hottest prospect will clock into work for bout # 3 of his 2019 campaign. Red-hot lightweight Teofimo Lopez (13-0, 11 KO’s) wil  Read Full Story >>>

Bob Arum, Buboy Fernandez believe Manny Pacquiao will be next PH president
By Leo Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 16 Jul 2019

Bob Arum at Pacquiao's Senate office. Famous boxing promoter Bob Arum and rising boxing trainer Buboy Fernandez believe Philippine senator Manny Pacquiao will be elected president of the Philippines in the next   Read Full Story >>>

PH bet Rubilen Amit finishes second in 32nd Japan 9-Ball Open
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 16 Jul 2019

Filipino pool master Rubilen Amit failed to sustain her momentum as she lost to Amber Chen of Taiwan in the finals of the 32nd Japan 9-Ball Open at the New Pier Hall in Tokyo, Japan Monday. Chen defeat  Read Full Story >>>

NEW CHAMPS & NEW STARS STEAL THE SHOW
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 16 Jul 2019

THREE NEW CHAMPIONS were crowned on a huge night of boxing at TGW & Smithy Bring the Big Fights 23. In the main event Herman Ene-Purcell defeated Will Nasio in a match for the ages. The pair delivered a classic and sho  Read Full Story >>>

Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Presents "A Night with Boxing Legends" July 19 at HeadzUp Vegas
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 16 Jul 2019

LAS VEGAS, NV (July 15, 2019) - Come celebrate the sport of boxing with at the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Interactive Boxing Exhibit for "A Night with Boxing Legends" on July 19, 2019. This night wil  Read Full Story >>>

LNK Boxing Fight Night 12 feat. WKN MMA this Saturday in Jurmala, Latvia
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 16 Jul 2019

LNK Fight Night 12: Boxing, MMA & Kickboxing card LNK Fight Night 12 is held this coming Saturday (July 12) at SemaraH Hotel Lielupe in Jurmala, Latvia. The event, presented by Vadim Milov and Eugene Sapronenko on FightBox  Read Full Story >>>

AirAsia UFC® Training Scholarship now open
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 16 Jul 2019
MMA athlete from Asia-Pacific region will be selected to train at the newly opened, state-of-the-art UFC Performance Institute in Shanghai. SHANGHAI, CHINA – UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation, and AirAsia have announced the opening of the applications process for this year  Read Full Story >>>

KO victory up to Pacquiao – Fortune
By Roy Luarca, Rappler, Tue, 16 Jul 2019
LOS ANGELES, USA – For Justin Fortune, a Manny Pacquiao win over Keith Thurman would be enough. If their battle for welterweight supremacy on Saturday, July 20 (Sunday, July 21, Philippine time) ends via knockout, it's because Pacquiao "wants it." Telling Filipino sportswriters he doesn't pred  Read Full Story >>>

Keith Thurman Should Watch Out For Manny Pacquiao's 'Uppercut,' Freddie Roach Says
By John Tan , International Business Times, Tue, 16 Jul 2019
Coach Freddie Roach said Keith Thurman should watch out for Manny Pacquiao's "uppercut." Two of the best welterweight fighters in the world are just days away from finally meeting each other inside the boxing ring. WBA welterweight champ Thurman and future hall of famer Pacquiao are set to collid  Read Full Story >>>

'Broner faster, better than Thurman'
By Dino Maragay, The Philippine Star, Tue, 16 Jul 2019
LAS VEGAS – Expect a different Manny Pacquiao fight this Saturday (Sunday Manila time) compared to the last time the Filipino icon saw action. Because Keith Thurman, the reigning WBA “super” welterweight champion, is no Adrien Broner. “He (Thurman) has a different style compared to Broner,” Pa  Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao holds last sparring day before Thurman showdown
ABS-CBN News, Tue, 16 Jul 2019
Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao held his last sparring day at Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles before leaving for Las Vegas for his showdown against Keith Thurman. The "Pacman" had 4 rounds of light sparring with Abraham Lopez to close out the LA training camp. The 40-year-old fighter will cha  Read Full Story >>>

Boxing’s Writers and One-Note Journalists
By Adam Berlin, Boxing.com, Tue, 16 Jul 2019
Critic! That was Samuel Beckett’s word of disgust. There’s been a lot of criticism about boxing writers on this site. Part of Samuel Beckett’s disdain for critics was that while the artists did the work, the critics sniped safely and often too-easily. That’s precisely what happens in a Comment  Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao vs Keith Thurman: Filipino aims to defy sense once more and avoid bad ending to the Pacman story
By Steve Bunce, Independent Online, Tue, 16 Jul 2019
Manny Pacquiao left home because his father cooked his beloved dog to feed his hungry family and Keith Thurman left boxing to walk through the Himalayan wilderness in search of the snow leopard. On Saturday night at the MGM in Las Vegas they meet for the WBA’s welterweight title, a trinket of inc  Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao leaves for Las Vegas ahead of Keith Thurman clash
By Mark Giongco, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Tue, 16 Jul 2019
HOLLYWOOD—Manny Pacquiao and his team left for Las Vegas Monday afternoon ahead of the welterweight clash with Keith Thurman on Saturday at MGM Grand Garden Arena. But before he hit the road for Sin City, Pacquiao didn’t let his last day in Los Angeles pass without breaking a sweat. Pacquiao w  Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao Interview Transcript
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 16 Jul 2019

Ray Flores – Thank you very much to the media joining us from all over the world, we are beyond excited for next Saturday, July 20, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas — PBC on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View — all starting at  Read Full Story >>>

PACQUIAO-THURMAN: EXPERTS GIVE THEIR PREDICTIONS
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 16 Jul 2019

The predictions are in from around the boxing world and the expert group that was polled is nearly split 50-50, but overall gives eight-division champion Senator Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao a slight edge over WBA Welterweight  Read Full Story >>>

August 17: Jose Benavidez Jr.-Luis Collazo and Emanuel Navarrete-Francisco De Vaca Set for Inaugural Fight Card at Banc of California Stadium LIVE on ESPN
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 16 Jul 2019

Live on ESPN & ESPN Deportes at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT Tickets starting at $25 go on sale Tuesday, July 16 at 10 a.m. PT LOS ANGELES (July 15, 2019) — The soccer field will become a fistic battleground Saturday, Augu  Read Full Story >>>

GOLDEN BOY MOURNS THE PASSING OF PERNELL 'SWEET PEA' WHITAKER
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 16 Jul 2019

LOS ANGELES, CA. (July 15, 2019): Golden Boy is saddened by the death of one the greatest fighters to ever lace a pair of gloves, Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker. The legendary boxer passed away late Sunday night at the age of 55  Read Full Story >>>