Nick Giongco
3,473 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Pacquiao to get P250M from fight<br>Arum says Pacman’s purse bigger than Marquez, Barrera combined
By Nick Giongco
TOP RANK big boss Bob Arum revealed yesterday that Manny Pacquiao will earn much more than the combined earnings of Juan Manuel Marquez and Marco Antonio Barrera when the Filipino fights undefeated…
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Marquez video shows how to beat Pacman
By Nick Giongco
JORGE SOLIS has the key to beat Manny Pacquiao. The Mexican mystery fighter actually has it on video. "Jorge Solis told me that he knows how to win this fight (against Pacquiao…
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Manny is worth every penny, says Solar exec
By Nick Giongco
SOLAR SPORTS is a known risk-taker just like its newest baby, boxing idol Manny Pacquiao. On April 14 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, Solar Sports will bring Pacquiao’s bout with…
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Pacquiao out of the loop—Finkel
By Nick Giongco
Manny Pacquiao may have been left out of the megabuck round-robin among the best of the super featherweight division, his former manager said yesterday. Shelly Finkel, Pacquiao’s former manager, in an e-mail…
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I’ve nothing to lose, says Pacman foe
By Nick Giongco
JORGE SOLIS plans to give Manny Pacquiao a dose of his own medicine when they slug it out next month at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. "It was at the Alamodome…
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Pe?alosa won, Pacquiao says
By Nick Giongco
GERRY PE?ALOSA got the short end of the stick in his make or break showdown with Daniel Ponce De Leon of Mexico. No less than Manny Pacquiao was disappointed with the way…
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Marquez or Barrera? Pacman ready to face anyone
By Nick Giongco
MANNY PACQUIAO declared yesterday that he’s ready to face anyone, including Juan Manuel Marquez. "Whoever is lined up to face me, I won’t hesitate to fight him," said Pacquiao after watching Marquez’s…
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Pacquiao set to leave for LA!
By Nick Giongco
Manny Pacquiao is scheduled to fly to Los Angeles in a few hours from now. Pacquiao sparred for the last time at the Manila version of the Wild Card Gym. Just before…
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Pacquiao is ‘fast, furious’
By Nick Giongco
Manny Pacquiao is peaking in time for his fight against Jorge Solis of Mexico next month in Texas. A day before he left for Manila prior to his departure for the United…
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Odds stacked against Pe?alosa vs De Leon
By Nick Giongco
The way it looks, lefty Gerry Pe?alosa will either have to bring a knife or carry a handgun atop the ring on Saturday night (Sunday morning in Manila) to beat Mexican knockout…
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Pacquiao fight could earn over P100 million
By Nick Giongco
SOLAR SPORTS is willing to lose a few millions so long as it impresses on Manny Pacquiao that the maverick television station will be there behind him all the way. A Solar…
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One more sign Pacquiao is running
By Nick Giongco
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — From the looks of it, there’s no turning back for Manny Pacquiao. Shirts, streamers and posters stuffed in several huge boxes were delivered yesterday to the palatial home…
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Pacman’s political plans give his handler the fits
By Nick Giongco
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — When asked how good is Mexican Jorge Solis, Manny Pacquiao just came up with a wide grin. Without saying a word, he began imitating Solis’ moves even though…
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Pacman looks unimpressed with new foe
By Nick Giongco
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — All it took for Manny Pacquiao to size up his Mexican opponent Jorge Solis was a mere one-and-a-half rounds. Several days ago, Pacquiao asked his training assistants Nonoy…
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It’s go for Pacquiao<br>Boxing hero eyes Congress, holds talks with local leaders
By Nick Giongco
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — Manny Pacquiao held meetings with barangay leaders Sunday, a strong indication that the charismatic boxing champion is not turning his back on his political ambitions. "Desidido na ako,"…
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Pacquiao training leaves aching bodies
By Nick Giongco
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — In a span of less than two weeks, Manny Pacquiao has already left a trail of aching bodies behind and his Canadian adviser Mike Koncz had no choice…
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Pacquiao training hard!
By Nick Giongco
Manny Pacquiao has a message to those who are eagerly awaiting for his arrival at the Wild Card in Hollywood. "I am deep in training," said Pacquiao after working out Friday afternoon…
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Pacquiao’s late arrival worries Aussie trainer
By Nick Giongco
WITH A little over a month left, the regulars at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood are asking why Manny Pacquiao has yet to arrive. According to maxboxing.com, Australian conditioning coach…
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Weight limit not an issue for Pacman
By Nick Giongco
MAKING THE 130-lb class without really much trying is not a weighty issue for Manny Pacquiao. General Santos City boxing patron Rey Golingan said this yesterday after the 28-year-old lefty showcased catquick…
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Pacman set to leave for LA
By Nick Giongco
IN A week’s time, Manny Pacquiao will no longer complain of the oppressive heat whenever he reports for training at the oven-hot ABAP Gym in General Santos City. Hopefully by next week,…