Palace to Pacquiao: Best of luck vs. Thurman
By Nestor Corrales, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Thu, 18 Jul 2019
MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang is wishing eight-division world boxing champion Sen. Manny Pacquaio luck in his World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight title fight against undefeated American Keith Thurman on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. “We  Read Full Story >>>

Fox Sports Takes Second Jab at PPV Boxing with Manny Pacquiao-Keith Thurman Event
By R. Thomas Umstead, multichannel.com, Thu, 18 Jul 2019
Fox Sports continues its busy summer of televising live, marquee sports programming events this Saturday (July 20) as it steps into the pay-per-view boxing ring with the Manny Pacquiao-Keith Thurman welterweight championship boxing card promoted by Premier Boxing Champions. The company is hoping to   Read Full Story >>>

EXCLUSIVE: Kovalev promoter Duva airs thoughts on Canelo delay,
World Boxing News, Thu, 18 Jul 2019
Main Events promoter Kathy Duva has given WBN an update as to whether a super-fight between three-weight champion Canelo Alvarez and light-heavyweight king Sergey Kovalev is still alive for later this year. After weeks of speculation as to who Canelo would fight next on September 14, the Golden Boy   Read Full Story >>>

The Past Week in Action 17 July 2019
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 18 Jul 2019

Murata stops Brant. Highlights: -Ryota Murata regains the secondary WBA middle title with second round stoppage of Rob Brant -Ken Shiro destroys Jonathan Taconing in WBC light fly title defence -Rey Vargas outp  Read Full Story >>>

A public service message (video) from Senator Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 18 Jul 2019

Fremont/Newark/Union City, California: We, at PhilBoxing.com, briefly interrupt everyone’s fight week festivities with an important announcement from WBA world welterweight champion Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao”. “Your body i  Read Full Story >>>

Friday: Teofimo Lopez Set to Begin Lightweight Takeover Against Masayoshi Nakatani LIVE on ESPN+
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 18 Jul 2019

OXON HILL, Md. (July 17, 2019) —Teofimo Lopez is on the fast track to a world title shot. Standing in his way is a fellow unbeaten fighter, Masayoshi Nakatani, the longtime OBPF lightweight king who represents the stiffest test   Read Full Story >>>

JASON QUIGLEY VS. TUREANO JOHNSON OFFICIAL WEIGHTS
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 18 Jul 2019

Quigley vs. Johnson is a 10-round fight for the NABF Middleweight Title presented by Golden Boy. The event is sponsored by Tecate "THE OFFICIAL BEER OF BOXING." The fights will take place Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Fa  Read Full Story >>>

Greg "Ribz" Rebello looking forward to making 1st CES MMA Heavyweight World Title defense July 26 in CES MMA 57 headliner
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 18 Jul 2019

N. PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (July 17, 2019) - CES MMA heavyweight World champion Greg "Ribz" Rebello is looking forward to his first title defense Friday night, July 26 at CES MMA 57, streaming on UFC FIGHT PASS®, the world's le  Read Full Story >>>

Al Bernstein and Cynthia Conte to Host 2019 Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Ceremony
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 18 Jul 2019
LAS VEGAS, NV (July 17, 2019) - The Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame is excited to announce that this year's Induction Ceremony happening on August 10th at the Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas will be hosted by Al Bernstein and Cynthia Conte. Bernstein who is already inducted into the Nevada Boxing Hall of F  Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao focused on Thurman only
Philippine Daily Inquirer, Thu, 18 Jul 2019
LAS VEGAS—With words alternating between brash and admiring, Keith Thurman did his share to keep the spotlight on his upcoming bout with Manny Pacquiao on July 20 at MGM Grand here. Pacquiao, the Philippines’ fighting senator, contributed in a way, too, deflecting questions of an idle superstar w  Read Full Story >>>

Despite his many critics, Keith Thurman hopes luring Manny Pacquiao into a brawl is his best shot at victory
By Brian Campbell, CBS Sports, Thu, 18 Jul 2019
In his first pay-per-view headlining role, amid questions surrounding whether his killer instinct as a puncher is gone, unbeaten Keith "One Time" Thurman has seemingly made it his responsibility to sell Saturday's welterweight title bout against 40-year-old legend Manny Pacquiao. Each time a mic  Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao vs. Keith Thurman preview: Three reasons to watch the PPV undercard
By Mookie Alexander, Bloody Elbow, Thu, 18 Jul 2019
It’s not very often you’ll ever hear the words, “This pay-per-view undercard is actually good!” when it comes to major boxing shows, but I’d say that Manny Pacquiao vs. Keith Thurman is a rare exception. No, you’re not getting a string of major title bouts, and there are clear favorites in every mat  Read Full Story >>>

PHOTOS: PACQUIAO, THURMAN FINAL PRESSER
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 18 Jul 2019

Filipino boxing icon and Philippine senator Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao and Keith Thurman of the United States faced the media for the last time Wednesday afternoon at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas ahead of thei  Read Full Story >>>

Manny locked, loaded for battle
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 18 Jul 2019

Manny Pacquiao works the mitts with trainer Buboy Fernandez at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles (photo by Jhay Otamias). Despite Keith Thurman’s not too impressive showing in his fight against Josesito Lopez early t  Read Full Story >>>

Public Services for Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker Saturday in The Legend's Hometown of Norfolk, Virginia
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 18 Jul 2019

Norfolk, VA: Saturday, July 20 friends and family will gather at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia to bid farewell to boxing legend Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker. The viewing will be open to the public between 9:00   Read Full Story >>>

Steve Gago talks triple title clash on Tim Tzysu card against fellow undefeated fighter Nursultan Zhangabayev
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 18 Jul 2019

Steve Gago. Steve Gago takes a step up in class as he clashes with former Kazak amateur standout Nursultan Zhangabayev on the undercard of Tim Tszyu vs Dwight Ritchie on August 14 in Sydney, Australia. The pair wil  Read Full Story >>>

Devin Haney Feeds The Elderly at The San Francisco Senior Center
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 18 Jul 2019

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (July 17, 2019) - Yesterday at the San Francisco Senior Center, undefeated lightweight contender, Devin "The Dream" Haney (22-0, 14 KOs) spent his day feeding the elderly. Devin, who is looking to get   Read Full Story >>>

How Manny Pacquiao Is Still Training Like He's 20 Years Old
By Manouk Akopyan, Yahoo! Sports, Thu, 18 Jul 2019
It’s 6:20 a.m. on a Monday morning and I’m parked in front of a two-story, Mediterranean-style mansion in Los Angeles, a few short strides away from the famous Paramount Pictures lot. In the middle of the street, someone has spray-painted a depiction of Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man munching on power pell  Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao vs Thurman: Keith Thurman gets an A for pre-fight hype
By Michael Woods, Bad Left Hook, Thu, 18 Jul 2019
Keith Thurman gets an A for his pre-fight performance in the arena of talking and hyping up his Saturday clash against Manny Pacquiao. As when he asserted, in bold and convincing fashion, Tuesday: “I’m living a dream. I’m not Martin Luther King, but he said it for us all,” said the 30-year-old hi  Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao: I might get careless
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Thu, 18 Jul 2019
LAS VEGAS—Committing boxing’s biggest mistake is one thing Manny Pacquiao swears he is not going to do as he approaches the July 20 showdown with undefeated American puncher Keith Thurman. In a Q&A with scribes on Tuesday at the VIP Lounge of the MGM Grand, site of Saturday night’s title clash, P  Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao’s Ricky Hatton comparison bad news for Keith Thurman If you use this content, you legally agree to credit World Boxing News and backlink to our story Manny Pacquiao’s Ricky Hatton comp
World Boxing News, Thu, 18 Jul 2019
Senator Manny Pacquiao made an ominous comparison during fight week, which could be bad news for forthcoming opponent Keith Thurman. Boxing’s only eight-division world champion compared the WBA Welterweight Champion to Ricky Hatton, who Pacquiao demolished in two rounds. Hatton was laid out flat on   Read Full Story >>>

Keith Thurman will exploit this key Manny Pacquiao disadvantage
By Dino Maragay, The Philippine Star, Thu, 18 Jul 2019
LAS VEGAS – Keith Thurman is confident he will be able to hit and hurt even a fast Manny Pacquiao when they lock horns in their WBA welterweight title showdown Saturday (Sunday Manila time). The key for Thurman? Pacquiao’s shorter reach. “The advantage (for me) is he (Pacquiao) does have short  Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao Vs. Keith Thurman: 4 Best Bets And Latest Betting Odds
By Peter Kahn, Forbes.com, Thu, 18 Jul 2019
On Saturday night, Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman will battle it out to see who will move forward in their quest to be the undisputed welterweight champion of the world. The WBA welterweight world title is on the line when Pacquiao and Thurman meet at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. EX  Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao vs. Keith Thurman Scorecard Predictions, Odds and Prop Bets
By Gill Clark, BleacherReport.com, Thu, 18 Jul 2019
Manny Pacquiao is the favourite for victory against Keith Thurman Jr. ahead of the pair's clash for the WBA welterweight championship in Las Vegas on Saturday. The boxing legend's best days are undoubtedly behind him, but the 40-year-old remains at the top of the sport and has won four of his fiv  Read Full Story >>>

Amir Khan told to ‘get in line’ for Manny Pacquiao fight by Freddie Roach with Floyd Mayweather rematch preferred
By Jack Figg, The Sun, Thu, 18 Jul 2019
AMIR KHAN has been told he does not deserve a shot at Manny Pacquiao. Khan’s ex-trainer Freddie Roach believes the Brit must “get in line” for a shot at legendary PacMan – who wants a rematch with Floyd Mayweather. Bolton hero Khan, 32, announced on Tuesday that he had “signed” terms for a Sau  Read Full Story >>>

Caleb Plant Battles Life Through Mike Lee
By Paul Magno, Boxing.com, Thu, 18 Jul 2019
To someone like Caleb Plant, Mike Lee, who will challenge for Plant’s IBF super middleweight title on FOX PBC Fight Night before this Saturday’s Manny Pacquiao-Keith Thurman PPV card, is the embodiment of everything unfair in this life. While Plant grew up in a broken-down trailer in Tennessee, b  Read Full Story >>>

GOLDEN BOY POSTPONES CANELO FIGHT
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 18 Jul 2019

LOS ANGELES (July 17, 2019): Golden Boy and Canelo Alvarez have made the strategic decision to postpone their typical September fight. The decision was made in an effort to secure the right opponent and to do justice to the   Read Full Story >>>

Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Robeisy Ramirez to Make Pro Debut August 10 in Philadelphia LIVE on ESPN+
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 18 Jul 2019
PHILADELPHIA (July 17, 2019) — Robeisy Ramirez, one of the greatest Cuban amateur boxers ever, has a date for his long-awaited professional debut. The two-time Olympic gold medalist will take on an opponent to be named in a featherweight contest Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Liacouras Center in Philadelp  Read Full Story >>>

PLANIA FIGHTS ARGENTINIAN FOE
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 18 Jul 2019

Sanman super bantamweight prospect “Magic” Mike Plania (W20 KO11 L1 D0) will be facing an Argentinian opponent Matias Agustin Arriagada on July 26 in Miami, Florida. This will be another test for Plania in order to step up  Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao Is Ready to Inflict Damage on Keith Thurman, Still Wants to Fight Floyd Mayweather
By Adam Caparell, Complex.com, Wed, 17 Jul 2019
It’s a little after 8 a.m. on the Fourth of July and the Los Angeles home of Manny Pacquiao is buzzing with activity that has nothing to do with the holiday. Many of the nearly two dozen or so people up early are helping prepare the huge breakfast spread to be served the second the Philippines Se  Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao vows to shock Keith Thurman after 'best training camp in years'
By John McAuley, The National, Wed, 17 Jul 2019
Manny Pacquiao says Keith Thurman won’t know what hit him when the two meet in the ring this weekend in their WBA world welterweight title fight. The Filipino, 40, takes on the undefeated American, 10 years his junior, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas - Pacquiao’s third world title bout in 12 months  Read Full Story >>>

Victory over Keith Thurman would be one of Manny Pacquiao’s greatest achievements in boxing
By Simon Maguire, The Sun, Wed, 17 Jul 2019
Manny Pacquiao's legendary career has a highlight reel only few can equal. The Filipino brawler is boxing's only 8 division champion and has mixed it with the best over the last two decades. Rivalries against Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, Juan Manual Marquez, Miguel Cotto, Oscar De La H  Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao vs. Keith Thurman: Iceman John Scully breaks down the fight and picks a winner
By Amy Green, MaxBoxing.com, Wed, 17 Jul 2019
“For several years now, people have been saying that Manny is slipping and his time is fast approaching its end, and I understand the idea that his career is close to its conclusion, but I can’t say that I see a tremendous amount of slippage in his game. He still has great hand speed, lateral moveme  Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao vs Thurman: Keith Thurman says he wants to trade punches with Manny Pacquiao
By Wil Esco, Bad Left Hook, Wed, 17 Jul 2019
With just a few days left before Keith Thurman defends his WBA title against Manny Pacquiao, Thurman makes his grand arrival in Las Vegas and chats with reporters on his thoughts on the fight. Check out some of what Thurman had to say... Thurman on his matchup with Pacquiao: “You know, I remem  Read Full Story >>>

Amir Khan responds to Manny Pacquiao's claim he has not agreed fight
By Martin Domin, mirror.co.uk, Wed, 17 Jul 2019
Amir Khan insists he has been told Manny Pacquiao HAS signed to fight him in Saudi Arabia. The former two-weight world champion announced on Tuesday that a deal had been struck for the fight to take place in the desert capital Riyadh on November 8. But Pacquiao's team denied an agreement was i  Read Full Story >>>

Once inspired by Manny Pacquiao, Keith Thurman turning out to be an admirer
By Marc Anthony Reyes, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Wed, 17 Jul 2019
LAS VEGAS—Credit Keith Thurman for being candid when he said he was inspired by Manny Pacquiao’s performance against Adrien Broner last January. After watching that fight in his home state of Flroida, Thurman—then preparing against Josesito Lopez later that same month—was so inspired that he hit   Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao 'Shocked' By Canelo Alvarez's Worth
By John Tan , International Business Times, Wed, 17 Jul 2019
Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao was shocked by the amount of money his fellow world champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez makes. Pacquiao has been widely regarded as a fighter who made sold out fights possible. All throughout his career, he has kept fans excited and even now that he's in his 40's, the eight-  Read Full Story >>>

Ellerbe: Floyd's Very Content; No Interest In Pacquiao Rematch
By Keith Idec, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 17 Jul 2019
LAS VEGAS – Floyd Mayweather will sit ringside Saturday night for the Manny Pacquiao-Keith Thurman fight. That’s about as close, according to Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe, as Mayweather and Pacquiao will come to sharing a ring again. Ellerbe told BoxingScene.com on Tuesday that despi  Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao on Floyd Mayweather: Let him enjoy retirement
By Mark Giongco, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Wed, 17 Jul 2019
LAS VEGAS—With the world title fight against Keith Thurman just days away, Manny Pacquiao doesn’t seem to be too inclined about a potential rematch with longtime rival Floyd Mayweather Jr. Mayweather hasn’t fought in an official boxing match in almost two years after announcing his retirement fol  Read Full Story >>>

Mayweather attendance in Pacquiao vs Thurman confirmed
By Dino Maragay, The Philippine Star, Wed, 17 Jul 2019
LAS VEGAS – Floyd Mayweather Jr. will again show up for a Manny Pacquiao fight here in the Sin City. Mayweather Promotions chief Leonard Ellerbe confirmed that the retired superstar will be at ringside at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday to see Pacquiao take on Keith Thurman (Sunday Manila   Read Full Story >>>

Roach: Pacquiao Will KO Thurman and Then Call Out Mayweather
By Miguel Rivera, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 17 Jul 2019
Hall of Famer trainer Freddie Roach believes that Manny Pacquiao's experience will be the main difference this Saturday, when he faces undefeated WBA welterweight champion Keith Thurman. Roach also believes that the power, aggressiveness and speed of the Filipino will allow him to finish the batt  Read Full Story >>>

Keith Thurman says it's 'game over' for Manny Pacquiao
ABS-CBN News, Wed, 17 Jul 2019
Reigning WBA (Super) Welterweight World Champion Keith "One Time" Thurman has been throwing a barrage of verbal jabs at challenger and reigning WBA (Regular) Welterweight World Champion Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao since their title bout was announced a few months back. Now that fight night is just d  Read Full Story >>>

Roach says Manny will fight smart
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 17 Jul 2019

Freddie Roach isn’t worried about Manny Pacquiao losing focus because of Keith Thurman’s trash talking, assuring that the Filipino fighting Senator will fight smart and stick with the game plan to win their WBA welte  Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao ready to prove he's still the best against Keith Thurman
By Martin Domin, mirror.co.uk, Wed, 17 Jul 2019
Manny Pacquiao is determined to prove he is still the best in the world at the age of 40. The eight-division world champion takes on Keith Thurman - who is a decade younger - on Saturday night in Las Vegas. And as the welterweights arrived in the fight capital of the world on Tuesday, Pacquiao  Read Full Story >>>

Keith Thurman ready to prove himself again, while Manny Pacquiao has extra motivation
By Norm Frauenheim, Los Angeles Times, Wed, 17 Jul 2019
LAS VEGAS — Keith Thurman was provocative, often bold. Manny Pacquiao was philosophical, sometimes political. Welcome to the beginning of fight week, the so-called Grand Arrival Tuesday for the Pacquiao-Thurman bout Saturday at the MGM Grand. For a lobby full of fans, that meant cheers and maybe a  Read Full Story >>>

Trainer insists Keith Thurman will rise to the occasion vs. Manny Pacquiao
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Wed, 17 Jul 2019
LAS VEGAS — He’s had a lifetime of success as a boxing trainer. He’s guided the career, start to finish, of Hall of Famer Winky Wright. He’s built world champions and taught countless numbers of hopeless pugs how to better defend themselves. He’s been a star, though he’s never sought attention. I  Read Full Story >>>