Carlo Anolin
40 articles · The Manila Bulletin
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Gibbons on Casimero-Rigondeaux: We’re fighting the tougher fight
By Carlo Anolin
Manny Pacquiao Promotions president Sean Gibbons believes that John Riel Casimero will find himself in a bigger challenge against Cuban veteran Guillermo Rigondeaux when the two bantamweight champions clash on Aug. 14…
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Rigondeaux reportedly back as Casimero’s opponent
By Carlo Anolin
WBO bantamweight champion John Riel Casimero will now be facing his original opponent in Cuban veteran boxer Guillermo Rigondeaux on Aug. 14. Premier Boxing Champions dropped the recent development on Thursday, July…
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Donaire on Casimero: He’s a tough guy but I can knock out anybody
By Carlo Anolin
WBC bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire is confident of overwhelming WBO titleholder John Riel Casimero with his speed and power when the two Filipino boxing icons clash for a mega unification bout at…
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Japanese champ Inoue draws Pacquiao comparison
By Carlo Anolin
Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue drew a comparison from Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao as boxing and media personalities pointed out their similarities in speed and power. In a mini-documentary by Top Rank Boxing…
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Fortune: Pacquiao is the definition of a champion
By Carlo Anolin
Justin Fortune, the strength and conditioning coach of Manny Pacquiao, believes that the Filipino boxing legend has got nothing to prove — win or lose — against Errol Spence Jr. on Aug.…
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After Oubaali, Donaire targets Inoue rematch
By Carlo Anolin
If he comes out successful against WBC bantamweight titleholder Nordine Oubaali, Filipino four-division world boxing champion Nonito Donaire won’t be looking too far regarding his future plans as he seeks a rematch…
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Fortune: Spence is a hell of a fighter but Pacquiao is on different level
By Carlo Anolin
Justin Fortune, the strength and conditioning coach of Manny Pacquiao, is firm that the Filipino boxing legend will win against Errol Spence, the unified WBC and IBF welterweight champion. “It’s a good…
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Mikey Garcia: Spence has the edge, but Pacquiao is a ‘tough dude’
By Carlo Anolin
Mikey Garcia was left with no choice after Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao decided to fight unified WBC and IBF welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. As he stated in previous interviews, Garcia…
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Manny Pacquiao wants 70,000-seater Allegiant Stadium for comeback fight vs Errol Spence
By Carlo Anolin
Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has set sights on the Allegiant Stadium, the 70,000-seat of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders, for his much-awaited comeback in August. “They’re trying to get me into…
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Aussie boxer cites ‘legend’ Manny Pacquiao for ‘invaluable’ experience as former sparring partner
By Carlo Anolin
Undefeated Australian lightweight boxer George Kambosos Jr. has cited Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao for the “invaluable experience” he earned as his former main sparring partner. “Manny Pacquiao is a legend of the…
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Nietes thrilled to be back after long layoff, fights Colombian foe in Dubai
By Carlo Anolin
Donnie “Ahas” Nietes is out to prove that there’s no rust in his punching when he comes back in the boxing ring against Colombian foe Pablo Carrillo for the vacant WBO international…
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Happy birthday to the ‘best trainer in the world,’ greets Pacquiao
By Carlo Anolin
Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has nothing but sweet words for longtime trainer Freddie Roach on the latter’s birthday. Pacquiao, through his social media channels, greeted Roach on his special day as…
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Fight with Pacquiao close to reality, says Mikey Garcia
By Carlo Anolin
Looks like Manny Pacquiao will be settling for a different boxer who goes by the Garcia surname. It’s not Ryan, but Mikey. Pacquiao and Garcia are reportedly set to clash in the…
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Pacquiao would ‘obliterate’ Spence, says trainer
By Carlo Anolin
Justin Fortune, the strength and conditioning coach of Manny Pacquiao, believes that the Filipino boxing legend would “obliterate” unified welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. Nothing has been cast in stone yet with…
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Freddie Roach: Manny needs to be careful and smart vs young Garcia
By Carlo Anolin
Coach Freddie Roach would love to see Manny Pacquiao in the boxing ring again against undefeated American youngster Ryan Garcia. But the veteran trainer is not about to underestimate the 22-year-old Garcia,…
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‘Anything can happen’: MP Promotions chief weighs in on Pacquiao-Garcia fight
By Carlo Anolin
The much-hyped fight between Manny Pacquiao and Ryan Garcia may be portrayed as a classic youth versus experience storyline when the two meet in the boxing ring. And MP Promotions president Sean…
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Pacquiao-Garcia deal very close, but there’s a catch
By Carlo Anolin
The much-hyped fight between Manny Pacquiao and Ryan Garcia might be staged as an exhibition match, Ryan’s father Henry Garcia said Wednesday. In a report by Sky Sports’ boxing journalist James Dielhenn,…
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Fight with Pacquiao ‘almost a certainty’ this year, says McGregor
By Carlo Anolin
UFC star Conor McGregor said the much-hyped fight against Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is “almost a certainty” this year. McGregor is set to return in the Octagon on Sunday for a…
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De La Hoya eyes Pacquiao-Garcia bout before end of 2021 or early next year
By Carlo Anolin
Boxing legend-turned-promoter Oscar De La Hoya is eyeing to book the much-hyped fight between American rising star Ryan Garcia and Filipino icon Manny Pacquiao before 2021 ends or by early next year.…
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Crawford wants to fight Pacquiao next, then Spence — report
By Carlo Anolin
WBO welterweight champion Terence Crawford reportedly wants to take on Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao first before testing his gears against unified welterweight titleholder Errol Spence Jr. After a fourth-round knockout of…