John McAuley
30 articles · The National
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Gennady Golovkin to ‘fight every round like it’s his last’ to end Canelo rivalry with win
By John McAuley
Trainer Johnathon Banks says a highly motivated Gennady Golovkin will take the battle to Saul "Canelo" Alvarez from the first bell and must fight every round “like it is his last” if…
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Gennady Golovkin: ‘If it’s so personal to Canelo, why did he wait four years?’
By John McAuley
If the build-up to one of boxing’s much-anticipated trilogies in recent memory has been fuelled by uncharacteristically intensified trash talk from Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, then it doesn’t seem to have landed too…
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Eddie Hearn has Saul Alvarez and Anthony Joshua in long-term boxing plans for Abu Dhabi
By John McAuley
Promoter Eddie Hearn says his new partnership with Abu Dhabi will encompass multiple boxing events in the capital each year, with the sport’s most prominent stars such as Saul “Canelo” Alvarez or…
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Manny Pacquiao hangs up gloves at the right time and with historic legacy safely secured
By John McAuley
It came, while not necessarily much of a surprise but enough still to take away the breath, in a carefully crafted 14-minute video on social media. The accompanying title was short and…
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Freddie Roach having to rein in ‘amazing’ Manny Pacquiao ahead of huge Errol Spence test
By John McAuley
Freddie Roach says that he has had to hold back “amazing” Manny Pacquiao during preparations for this month’s welterweight title fight against Errol Spence Jr, although he acknowledges the Filipino must put…
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Manny Pacquiao reveals he is in talks to fight again – and then announce retirement plans
By John McAuley
Manny Pacquiao has confirmed talks for his return to the ring are ongoing, saying also that plans for retirement will be announced alongside his next bout. The Filipino, now 42, has not…
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Manny Pacquiao ‘always ready’ for boxing return amid talk of Bahrain bout
By John McAuley
Manny Pacquiao will be ready for a return to the ring as soon as his next fight is agreed, according to head trainer Buboy Fernandez. The Filipino, now 41, has not fought…
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Terence Crawford ‘in contact’ with Manny Pacquiao over mega-fight but pandemic remains an obstacle
By John McAuley
Terence Crawford is eyeing a life-changing payday against Manny Pacquiao, despite the difficulties in organising the bout amid a global pandemic. The WBO welterweight champion, considered by many to be among the…
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Manny Pacquiao in talks over for mega-fight with Terence Crawford
By John McAuley
Manny Pacquiao could be in line for a mega-fight with Terence Crawford, possibly outside the United States, once boxing resumes following the coronavirus, according to promoter Bob Arum. The Filipino, 41, has…
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Clash on the Dunes: Anthony Joshua already planning for third fight against Andy Ruiz Jr
By John McAuley
Anthony Joshua has predicted “bloodshed and knockouts” when he attempts to win back his world heavyweight belts from Andy Ruiz Jr in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. The British boxer, 30, enters the…
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Manny Pacquiao happy to fight in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, and urges Floyd Mayweather Jr to stop giving promoters ‘a hard time’
By John McAuley
In Dubai this weekend, boxing star Manny Pacquiao was busy mixing basketball with business. The Filipino southpaw, boxing?s only eight-division world champion, headlined a Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League event at Hamdan Sports…
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Errol Spence Jr says fight with Manny Pacquiao will ‘definitely happen’ next year
By John McAuley
IBF welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr says he wants to face Manny Pacquiao after he sees off Shawn Porter this weekend, claiming the fight with the Filipino will ?definitely happen? next year.…
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Manny Pacquiao vows to shock Keith Thurman after ‘best training camp in years’
By John McAuley
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…
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Manny Pacquiao’s team deny contract is signed to fight Amir Khan in Riyadh
By John McAuley
Manny Pacquiao's representatives have denied the Filipino has signed a contract to fight Amir Khan in Saudi Arabia later this year. Earlier on Tuesday, Khan told media in England that both parties…
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Manny Pacquiao – and his mother – spurred on by Keith Thurman’s trash talking
By John McAuley
Manny Pacquiao says Keith Thurman?s trash-talking has helped him get more focused for next week?s showdown in Las Vegas than he has been for a long time ? and that the barbs…
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Keith Thurman says ‘I’m the new Manny Pacquiao’ – and will prove it when they meet on July 20
By John McAuley
Keith Thurman says he is the ?new Manny Pacquiao? as he aims to destroy the Filipino's legend when the two go head-to-head in their title clash in Las Vegas next week. The…
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Manny Pacquiao expects ‘exciting’ unification fight against Keith Thurman
By John McAuley
Manny Pacquiao says he is taking on one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in boxing when he faces Keith Thurman in the United States this summer. The Filipino, the sport?s only eight-division…
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Amir Khan: On bouncing back from Terence Crawford loss, fighting Manny Pacquiao and staging a show in Dubai
By John McAuley
British boxer Amir Khan has been in Dubai this past week as he recovers from his defeat to Terence Crawford in the WBO world welterweight title fight on April 20. During his…
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Manny Pacquiao beyond the ropes: The final chapter – Broner, Mayweather and the fear of going on for too long
By John McAuley
Manny Pacquiao leans back against a wall of gunmetal grey lockers and contemplates life without the very thing that has carried him there. He has just concluded two hours enthralling those crammed…
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Manny Pacquiao beyond the ropes: Turning 40 and no signs of slowing
By John McAuley
The first thing most notice is the speed, or that the naked eye can barely perceive it at all. Then follows the noise. Boom. Crack. Boom-boom-crack. Crack-boom. Like a series of firecrackers…