John McAuley
30 articles · The National
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Manny Pacquiao beyond the ropes: A man who gives hope to the Philippines
By John McAuley
They have been queuing since morning broke, some even earlier, faces hardened, hopes high. Some are maids, some are gardeners, some are nurses and some are street sweepers. Some are simply companions…
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Brisbane mayor confirms Manny Pacquiao rematch with Jeff Horn in Australia
By John McAuley
Manny Pacquiao looks set for a rematch with Australian Jeff Horn in Brisbane later this year, with the city?s mayor confirming on Monday the fight will take place there. The Filipino boxer,…
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Manny Pacquiao vs Amir Khan in UAE: British boxer agrees to move bout to May 20
By John McAuley
A fight in the UAE between Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan has moved a step closer after the British boxer agreed to change the bout to May 20. The two boxers announced…
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?See you in UAE for my next fight?: Manny Pacquiao tweet suggests title bout against Jeff Horn will take place in Emirates
By John McAuley
Manny Pacquiao looks set to finally fight in the UAE after a member of his camp confirmed his upcoming bout with Jeff Horn will "100 per cent" be held in the Emirates.…
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Exclusive: Ahead of Jessie Vargas, Manny Pacquiao reflects on balancing pugilism and politics
By John McAuley
"I get exhausted just watching him," says Michael Koncz, Manny Pacquiao?s long-term adviser, as he gets a ringside seat to one of the world?s greatest boxers attempting to balance dual pursuits in…
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Bob Arum reflects on Pacquiao: ?My job was to present Manny as he really is, people just fell in love with him?
By John McAuley
Bob Arum watched Manny Pacquiao outbox a bigger and battle-hardened Oscar De La Hoya and, in an instant, knew he was witnessing something truly special. ?He was so effective in demolishing De…
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Manny Pacquiao: a pocket dynamite who became a bona-fide heavyweight of the ring
By John McAuley
As Manny Pacquiao announced the date of his retirement on Tuesday, one of the most extraordinary careers in boxing instantly became a little fuzzier, slipping ever so slightly from that brilliant blur…
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With Mayweathers in spotlight, a look at boxing?s other notable father/son combos
By John McAuley
Floyd Mayweather Jr?s relationship with his father has often been fractious, although the pair reunited as fighter-trainer two years ago. Mayweather Sr will be in his son?s corner again on Saturday night…
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Oscar De La Hoya ?hates? how money is eclipsing boxing history at Mayweather v Pacquiao
By John McAuley
DUBAI // Oscar De La Hoya says so much emphasis has been placed on the huge sums involved in next month?s fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao that it has…
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Oscar De La Hoya backs Pacquiao to beat Mayweather on May 2 but warns Filipino about referee
By John McAuley
DUBAI // Oscar De La Hoya says Manny Pacquiao holds a slight advantage in next month?s money-spinning bout with Floyd Mayweather Jr, although he warned the appointment of Kenny Bayless as referee…