Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Manny Pacquiao lawsuit victory appealed, verdict in question
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao’s victory in court is again in question following an appeal to the clearance by Paradigm Sports Management. A California court dismissed Paradigm’s $5.1 m lawsuit against the boxing legend due…
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Eimantas Stanionis open to giving Manny Pacquiao WBA title shot
By Phil D. Jay
WBA welterweight champion Eimantas Stanionis has informed World Boxing News that he would be willing to offer Manny Pacquiao a shot at the title. As WBN reported before anybody else, Pacquiao is…
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Manny Pacquiao opponent makes epic ring entrance before losing –
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao postponed an exhibition in April against a Muay Thai legend who returned to the ring last weekend. Pacquiao’s scheduled opponent, Buakaw Banchamek, made a ring walk statement on Sunday but…
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Manny Pacquiao works to finalize title shot amid Canelo problem
By Phil D. Jay
WBN has learned that Manny Pacquiao needs a date and money to finalize his comeback challenge against Mario Barrios in the fall. MP Promotions President Sean Gibbons updated World Boxing News on…
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Manny Pacquiao gets new opponent for ‘Special Standing Bout’
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao will face a new opponent after RIZIN Featherweight champion Chihiro Suzuki dropped out injured. ‘Pac-Man’ will now battle former K1 Super Lightweight titleholder Rukiya Anpo on July 28 on the…
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Manny Pacquiao in tremendous shape, looks lightning fast at 45
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao looks lightning fast and in superb condition as the eight-weight boxing legend prepares to return to the ring at 45. Pacquiao is training hard for two upcoming fights, the latter…
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Manny Pacquiao can end career with ‘legacy fight’ WBC wildcard
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao can sign off his career with an exclamation point by defeating Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title. That’s the view of MP Promotions’ right-hand man Sean ‘Knucklehead’ Gibbons, who…
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Manny Pacquiao plans in danger due to late Devin Haney bid
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao’s plan to fight Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title this fall, exclusively revealed by WBN first, is in danger following interest from Devin Haney. The Filipino boxing legend had…
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‘Nothing firm yet’ on Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios, says WBC
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News received an exclusive update on the current status of a Mario Barrios vs Manny Pacquiao WBC welterweight title fight. World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman told WBN there’s “nothing…
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Manny Pacquiao ‘a solid go’ for full WBC welterweight title shot
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao stands on the verge of securing a shot at the WBC welterweight title after championship target Mario Barrios became full champion. On Tuesday, the World Boxing Council confirmed to World…
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Manny Pacquiao yet to request WBC title for Mario Barrios shot
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao has yet to formally request a World Boxing Council title shot for a possible clash against welterweight champion Mario Barrios. Despite World Boxing News breaking the news exclusively on May…
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Exclusive: Mario Barrios coach embraces Manny Pacquiao fight
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News gained the views of Bob Santos, trainer of Mario Barrios, regarding a potential fight with Manny Pacquiao. WBN broke the news of Pacquiao vs Barrios, which has since hit…
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Pacquiao Japan Boxing Match Date, Venue and Opponent Official
By Phil D. Jay
In some sensational news this morning in Japan boxing legend Manny Pacquiao makes a comeback next month out of nowhere. In some very unexpected news Manny Pacquiao is back. He boxes on…
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Manny Pacquiao coach torn over title shot, ‘I won’t be involved’
By Phil D. Jay
The possibility of Manny Pacquiao gaining a final shot at the welterweight championship has thrown up a conflict in the boxing legend’s camp. Marvin Somodio, a long-time friend, compatriot, and coach of…
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Manny Pacquiao targets WBC welterweight title for comeback
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News has learned that Manny Pacquiao wants to fight for the WBC welterweight title upon his return to the sport later this year. The 45-year-old wants one more fight, according…
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Oscar De La Hoya: The Golden Years [1989 – 2009]
By Phil D. Jay
World Boxing News looks at ‘The Golden Years’ of boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya between 1989 and 2009. De La Hoya was born in Montebello, California, in 1973 and is a…
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Manny Pacquiao shoes from Mayweather weigh-in sell for $15k – If you use these WBN quotes, please link back to the source: https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2024/04/17/manny-pacquiaos-shoes-mayweather-1
By Phil D. Jay
Manny Pacquiao’s son sold a pair of Nike Air Max made especially for the eight-weight world champion to a YouTuber for $15,000. Michael, who himself is a social media influencer, took the…
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‘In my opinion, Conor Benn is suspended from boxing in the UK’
By Phil D. Jay
Conor Benn continues to train for a return to the ring despite reports his temporary suspension by the British Boxing Board of Control may have been reinstated. Benn was expected to reveal…
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Controversy hits Floyd Mayweather vs McGregor/Pacquiao PPVs
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather holds the top two Pay Per View purchase records of all time, which cannot be denied. However, Mayweather’s benchmark saw an attempt to swell the second-placed effort way above the…
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Exclusive: Mark Magsayo says ‘Pacquiao too good for Olympics’
By Phil D. Jay
Rejuvenated super featherweight Mark Magsayo spoke to World Boxing News exclusively on his idol Manny Pacquiao’s Olympic rejection. The Tagbilaran City star, a massive fan of the eight-weight world champion, says Pacquiao…