Tony Deebs
62 articles · Boxing Buzz
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Why Pacquiao (and his fans) STILL Can?t Let Go of Mayweather Loss
By Tony Deebs
We?re approaching 18 months now since Floyd Mayweather beat Manny Pacquiao in the most lucrative fight in combat sports history and Pacquiao?s loyal fans are still struggling to come to terms with…
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Manny Pacquiao Would?ve Been Smart to Emulate Floyd Mayweather
By Tony Deebs
Who was the ultimate winner in the Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather feud? Head to head encounter aside, just a casual look at both men should tell you everything you need to know about…
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Manny Pacquiao Needs to Make a Statement Against Jessie Vargas
By Tony Deebs
There?s no getting around the fact that Manny Pacquiao vs. Jessie Vargas is not the fight the boxing world was asking for. It may not be as awful as some are suggesting,…
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Is Manny Pacquiao Making Himself Look Foolish Now?
By Tony Deebs
Back a few years ago Manny Pacquiao was untouchable. Beloved by the media and adored by the fans, he was an absolute dream to promote for his crossover appeal and marketability. Fast…
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Why Manny Pacquiao Needs Canelo Alvarez
By Tony Deebs
If Manny Pacquiao is serious about making his comeback to the ring anything more than a quick cash grab, him and his team have to accept some unfortunate, uncomfortable truths. First, the…
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Manny Pacquiao?s Biggest Comeback Opponent is Relevance
By Tony Deebs
Filipino icon Manny Pacquiao may be coming back November 5 to take on WBO welterweight paper champ, Jessie Vargas, but his greatest opponent in this final leg of his career is not…
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Nobody but Nobody Wants Manny Pacquiao vs. Jessie Vargas
By Tony Deebs
Not even the masterful Bob Arum, who has spent a lifetime selling the public on fights they didn?t particularly want, can sell this one. Manny Pacquiao?s ?comeback? bout against Jessie Vargas is…
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The Slow Death of Manny Pacquiao
By Tony Deebs
Love him or hate him, former Manny Pacquiao strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza issued a very perceptive and on-the-mark rhetorical question in a recent video interview regarding Pacquiao?s current career trajectory.…
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Slim Pickings For Extra Careful Team Pacquiao
By Tony Deebs
Was anyone surprised when word got out that Jessie Vargas would be the opponent in Manny Pacquiao?s November 5 comeback bout? Early Thursday, reports hit the internet confirming (via Pacquiao advisor Michael…
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Vargas Tips Hand: Manny Pacquiao fight almost done deal, announcement soon
By Tony Deebs
It should come as no surprise when it?s finally announced. Manny Pacquiao vs. Jessie Vargas was likely the only fight even on the table after a deal couldn?t be reached with Adrien…
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Boxing Needs Manny Pacquiao, But Only If He Plans on Fighting The Best
By Tony Deebs
There?s no denying the fact that Manny Pacquiao?s return to boxing has positive repercussions for the sport. Despite his loss to Mayweather and a couple of financial duds in his recent non-Mayweather…
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Don?t Hold Your Breath for Manny Pacquiao vs. Terence Crawford
By Tony Deebs
Terence Crawford dominated Viktor Postol last Saturday night in a 140 lb. unification bout, but, despite what promoter Bob Arum told the world during the lead-in to the fight, a match against…
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Is a Desperate Arum Using Manny Pacquiao?s Name to Sell Crawford-Postol?
By Tony Deebs
Bob Arum has a date set for Manny Pacquiao?s return to the ring, he has a short list of likely venues, and he?s been strongly intimating that the opponent will be the…
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Why Manny Pacquiao is Deathly Afraid of Keith Thurman
By Tony Deebs
Forget the dreams of seeing Manny Pacquiao get in the ring with Keith Thurman. The internet can buzz all it wants and the fans can get themselves whipped into a frenzy over…
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How Manny Pacquiao Can Be Coaxed Into Fighting Again
By Tony Deebs
There are very few boxing fans who would be against Manny Pacquiao returning to the ring. Whether you love him and support his every fistic move or you take a role as…
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Manny Pacquiao Will Be Back…But Not Against Any of These Guys
By Tony Deebs
Bob Arum is confident that eight-division former world champ Manny Pacquiao will be back in the boxing ring-- and that should be good enough to pretty much bank on his return. After…
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Was Manny Pacquiao Afraid of Terence Crawford?
By Tony Deebs
Earlier this year, it seemed as though there was to be a collision course in the welterweight division. Well-traveled Legend vs. Up and Coming Young Lion. One final grand conquest by a…
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Sans Mayweather and Pacquiao, Boxing Needs Welterweight Tournament
By Tony Deebs
With the back-to-back retirement of boxing?s two biggest stars, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, there has been a vacuum when it comes to star power in the sport. There?s just no denying…
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Manny Pacquiao: What Would Be The Point Of A Comeback?
By Tony Deebs
The boxing media has been badgering Manny Pacquiao and everyone associated with him non-stop about whether he will stay retired after his supposed farewell bout against Timothy Bradley on April 9. Pacquiao…
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The Scheme To Keep Manny Pacquiao Fighting
By Tony Deebs
If Manny Pacquiao completely removes himself from the sport and stays happily retired, lots of people will lose lots of money. Chief among those who stand to lose a fortune is Pacquiao…