Read Full Story >>>TWO WBC ASIA TITLE FIGHTS HEADLINE HUGE RISING STARS EVENT ON FRIDAY
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Aug 2021
Two WBC Asia title fights will top an action-packed bill when D4G Promotions host their incredible 'Rising Stars' event at the Conrad Hotel in Dubai on Friday.
It sees a number of extremely talented Dubai-based fighte Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao vs. Yordenis Ugas: What now?
By Carlos Cinco, sportskeeda, Tue, 17 Aug 2021
When Errol Spence Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao was made a few months ago, fans could not have imagined its current state.
Spence dropped a bombshell earlier this week and revealed that he is dealing with a retinal tear, leaving him with no choice but to drop out of the contest.
As a result, 35-year- Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao Motivated Ugas: He Took My Belt, But I'll See Him In the Ring
By Sean Nam, BoxingScene.com, Tue, 17 Aug 2021
Manny Pacquiao is still plenty motivated to fight on Aug. 21, despite the sudden fallout of his original dance partner.
The eight-division titleholder and senator of the Philippines is set to take on late-substitute Yordenis Ugas on the same date in Las Vegas at the T-Mobile Arena following the n Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao arrives in Las Vegas, enters final phase of preparation for Ugas fight
The Manila Bulletin, Tue, 17 Aug 2021
Manny Pacquiao finally arrived in Las Vegas on Tuesday for the final phase of his preparation for Sunday’s WBA welterweight championship bout against holder Yordenis Ugas of Cuba at the T-Mobile Arena.
Pacquiao and his entourage made it to the MGM Grand with little fanfare due to COVID-19 restr Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao looks to fight off Yordenis Ugas, and again defy Father Time on August 21
By Bill Tibbs, MaxBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Aug 2021
On Saturday, August 21, living legend Manny Pacquiao (62-7-2, 39 KO’s) will step into the ring for his latest world title fight in a career that has seen him step into the squared circle for an incredible 30+ world title bouts.
His current assignment will see him clock into work at the T-M Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao heaps praise on Canelo Alvarez: 'I always watch his fights'
By Thomas Ward, MSN Sports, Tue, 17 Aug 2021
Manny Pacquiao has claimed Guillermo Rigondeaux ran away from John Riel Casimero just like Floyd Mayweather 'didn't want to fight' him in May 2015.
The Filipino superstar is due to fight short-notice replacement Yordenis Ugas on August 21 in his comeback fight, almost a week after his fellow cou Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao draws praise, wraps up LA training for Ugas
By Roy Luarca, Rappler, Tue, 17 Aug 2021
HOLLYWOOD, USA
Pacquiao's trainers believe that he's in better shape for the title duel with Yordenis Ugas
Manny Pacquiao did his closing workout at the Wild Card Boxing Club here on Monday afternoon, August 16, and drew praise from his trainers.
Consultant Freddie Roach, chief trainer Bubo Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao hints he may FINALLY retire after Yordenis Ugas fight
By Ollie Lewis, Daily Mail (UK), Tue, 17 Aug 2021
Manny Pacquiao has admitted that his upcoming fight with Yordenis Ugas could be his last as the boxing legend teases retirement having enjoyed an illustrious career in the sport.
Pacquiao, 42, returns to action after a two-year absence to face Ugas at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday n Read Full Story >>>
The Past Week in Action 16 August 2021: Casimero Retains Title Over Rigondeaux in a Fight to Forget
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Aug 2021
Highlights:
- John Riel Casimero retains the WBO bantamweight title with split decision over Guillermo Rigondeaux in a fight to forget
-Virgil Ortiz records an important and impressive win as he floors Egidijus Read Full Story >>>
Shawn Porter On Ugas Strategy- “Being Physical Without Getting Hit”
By T J Rives, Big Fight Weekend, Tue, 17 Aug 2021
The countdown has begun for Saturday night’s Las Vegas return of future Hall of Famer Manny Pacquiao after a two year layoff. And, a former World Welterweight champ, who’s been in the ring himself with Pac-man’s Saturday opponent, has advice for Yordenis Ugas.
Former WBC champ, Shawn Porte Read Full Story >>>
A fighter at the core, Manny Pacquiao easily makes transition to new opponent
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Tue, 17 Aug 2021
LAS VEGAS — Twenty years ago, Freddie Roach was a nascent trainer. His mentor, Eddie Futch, had set him off on his own and Roach was proving to be a worthy successor to the master.
The star of Roach’s stable at that point was James Toney, the former middleweight champion who remained one of t Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao ready to rumble
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Tue, 17 Aug 2021
HOLLYWOOD – From inside the master bedroom of his $2 million home here, Manny Pacquiao expressed his readiness to face a Cuban opponent who once won a medal in the Olympics.
“Bakbakan na (Time to fight),” said the Philippine senator on the eve of his departure for Las Vegas.
“I’m exc Read Full Story >>>
RDR Promotions Signs Undefeated Welterweight Raekwon Butler
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Aug 2021
Philadelphia, PA (August 16, 2021)--RDR Promotions has signed undefeated welterweight Raekwon Butler.
Butler of Brooklyn, New York, has a record of 3-0 with two wins coming via knockout.
I feel this is a great op Read Full Story >>>
Hard Hitting Promotions Signs Welterweight Anthony "Juice" Young
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Aug 2021
Atlantic City, NJ (August 16, 2021)--Hard Hitting Promotions is pleased to announce the signing of welterweight contender Anthony "Juice" Young.
Young, 33 of Atlantic City, New Jersey has a record of 22-2 with eight knockouts.
Young is a 10 year-professional who has developed into one of the m Read Full Story >>>
Marticio, Claros, Ruiz join Hernandez in FIDE World Cadets, Youth chess KO stage
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Aug 2021
Final Standings After Round 10:
Girls 14 and under
8.5 points---Jersey Marticio (Philippines)
8 points---WFM Alexandra Shvedova (Russia), WCM Nguyen Linh Dan (Vietnam), WFM Fiorella Contreras Huaman (Peru), WIM Ellen Wang (USA)
7.5 points---WFM Kai Ni Agnes Chong (Malaysia), April Joy Claros (Ph Read Full Story >>>
After 'fun run' against Rigo, Casimero eyes real November rumble vs Donaire
By Homer D. Sayson, Spin.ph, Tue, 17 Aug 2021
CHICAGO - My direct line to Sean Gibbons was unusually inaccessible yesterday, the Sunday after a big fight.
And for good reasons.
The affable president of Manny Pacquiao Promotions was temporarily robbed of his cool crooner's baritone.
"I lost my voice," said his text message. "Yelling at Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao On John Riel Casimero Vs. Guillermo Rigondeaux: “It Was Like Manny Pacquiao Vs. Floyd Mayweather”
By Hans Themistode, Boxing Insider, Tue, 17 Aug 2021
Manny Pacquiao sensed deja vu as he sat back in his palatial estate to watch Guillermo Rigondeaux take on his fellow Filipino countrymen, and WBO bantamweight titlist, John Riel Casimero. The two faced off this past Saturday night at Dignity Health Sports Park, in Carson California.
Before enteri Read Full Story >>>
