Mark Giongco
93 articles · Philippine Daily Inquirer
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Resilient Thurman vows to be back after loss to Pacquiao
By Mark Giongco
HOLLYWOOD?In three separate instances during a 12-round fight against Manny Pacquiao, Keith Thurman found himself hanging on for dear life. Throughout his career, Thurman had shown his ability to come back and…
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Pacquiao says war vs Thurman: ?Candidate for Fight of the Year?
By Mark Giongco
LAS VEGAS?The Manny Pacquiao-Keith Thurman welterweight showdown did not disappoint. It was action-packed, explosive and simply entertaining from the opening bell to the final seconds. Fight of the Year? Pacquiao thinks so.…
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Manny Pacquiao likely to fight again next year
By Mark Giongco
LAS VEGAS?After earning the WBA (Super) welterweight title by beating Keith Thurman, Manny Pacquiao proved that he is far from done despite being 40. Pacquiao on Saturday night became the first man…
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Mexican legend Julio Cesar Chavez expects Manny Pacquiao to win by decision
By Mark Giongco
LAS VEGAS?Julio Cesar Chavez is the latest boxing great to take Manny Pacquiao?s side against Keith Thurman on Saturday. Chavez, the legendary Mexican warrior, said that while there won?t be any knockout,…
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Nonito Donaire: Manny Pacquiao beats Keith Thurman by decision
By Mark Giongco
LAS VEGAS?Age is just a number and Manny Pacquiao is a testament to it as far as his compatriot Nonito Donaire Jr. is concerned. Donaire said that even though Pacquiao is turning…
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Ex-lightweight king Mancini confident Pacquiao will win, but still warns of Thurman?s power
By Mark Giongco
LAS VEGAS?Keith Thurman has fought only once a year since 2016 plus add the fact that he was sidelined for 22 months before he made his ring return in a lackluster performance…
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Winky Wright sides with Thurman: He will make Pacquiao respect his speed, power
By Mark Giongco
LAS VEGAS?Winky Wright, the former undisputed light middleweight champion, has Keith Thurman?s back ahead of his welterweight world title fight against Manny Pacquiao on Saturday. Wright feels Thurman?s combination of speed and…
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Manny Pacquiao on Floyd Mayweather: Let him enjoy retirement
By Mark Giongco
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…
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Manny Pacquiao could fight one more time this year
By Mark Giongco
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…
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Manny Pacquiao leaves for Las Vegas ahead of Keith Thurman clash
By Mark Giongco
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…
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Thurman ready to pounce on Pacquiao ?mistakes?
By Mark Giongco
HOLLYWOOD?Keith Thurman is anticipating a heedless performance from Manny Pacquiao when they go toe-to-toe in their welterweight world title fight on Saturday at MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas. And if that…
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Manny Pacquiao all smiles, raring to go vs Keith Thurman
By Mark Giongco
HOLLYWOOD?An energized Manny Pacquiao beamed, sang and fooled around in his return to training at Wild Card Gym on Saturday. It?s still exactly a week before fight night but Pacquiao is already…
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No signs of slowing down for Manny Pacquiao
By Mark Giongco
HOLLYWOOD?Manny Pacquiao is nearing the end of a storied career, but there is no finish line yet in sight. Justin Fortune, Pacquiao?s strength and conditioning coach, doesn?t see any reason for the…
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Roach: Manny Pacquiao will knockout Keith Thurman in 9th round
By Mark Giongco
HOLLYWOOD?Keith Thurman won?t last the distance against Manny Pacquiao in their welterweight title fight as far as Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach is concerned. Roach foresees Pacquiao winning by knockout late…
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Expect Thurman to move a lot inside the ring against Pacquiao
By Mark Giongco
HOLLYWOOD?Keith Thurman has been studying Manny Pacquiao thoroughly to know that he can?t fall into a trap of being a standing target to the Filipino offensive machine. Thurman doesn?t plan on being…
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Manny Pacquiao?s next opponent down to Keith Thurman, Danny Garcia
By Mark Giongco
MANILA, Philippines?The names of Manny Pacquiao?s next opponent on July 13 are down to two in Keith Thurman and Danny Garcia. International matchmaker Sean Gibbons, who is also Pacquiao?s official representative in…
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Jerwin Ancajas, Michael Dasmari?as, Vic Saludar share spotlight as Boxers of the Year
By Mark Giongco
Philippine boxing?s best led by Jerwin Ancajas, Vic Saludar and Michael Dasmari?as were feted in the 19th Gabriel ?Flash? Elorde Boxing Awards Banquet of Champions Monday night at Okada Manila in Para?aque…
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Michael Dasmari?as secures world title shot, decisions Kenny Demecillo
By Mark Giongco
MANILA, Philippines?Up-and-coming Filipino boxer Michael Dasmari?as moved a step closer in his bid to become a major boxing world champion Saturday night. Dasmari?as topped compatriot Kenny Demecillo on points in a slugfest…
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Rising stars: Filipino bet Cris Leon scores split decision over Singaporean foe
By Mark Giongco
MANILA, Philippines?Filipino Cris Leon scored an upset against Singaporean prospect Muhamad Ridhwan in the Rising Stars fight card Saturday night at Resorts World Manila. Leon proved to be a tough nut to…
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Manny Pacquiao, Metta World Peace attend Rising Stars boxing card
By Mark Giongco
MANILA, Philippines?Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao arrived in Resorts World Manila on Saturday for the Rising Stars fight card, a boxing event he is co-promoting with Ringstar Asia. Pacquiao wasn?t the lone…