Gerry Ramos
256 articles · Journal Group
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Billionaire Pacquiao looks back at time when he earned measly $20 in pro boxing debut
By Gerry Ramos
LAS VEGAS ? Only last year, Manny Pacquiao earned the biggest prize purse of his boxing career after netting US$120 million (P5.5 billion)in a fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. that went down…
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Tim Bradley says another win over Manny Pacquiao will cement his legacy as a fighter
By Gerry Ramos
LAS VEGAS ? Not for anything else, but it?s his legacy which Tim Bradley is fighting for when he meets Manny Pacquiao anew inside the ring this Saturday (Sunday, Manila time) at…
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Freddie Roach allays fears over Pacquiao feet in days leading to Bradley fight
By Gerry Ramos
HOLLYWOOD ? Freddie Roach has allayed fears there?s something wrong with Manny Pacquiao's feet just a week before his third fight against American Tim Bradley. For the past few days, Pacquiao, 37,…
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‘Volume puncher’ Pacquiao can do well in Rio Games, says Olympian ‘Turbo’ Tuur
By Gerry Ramos
HOLLYWOOD ? A former world champion and Olympic medalist sees Manny Pacquiao capable of being a hit in the Summer Games. Regilio Benito Tuur said the boxing great from General Santos City…
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Timothy Bradley intends to be smarter than Manny Pacquiao come fight night
By Gerry Ramos
PALM SPRINGS, CA ? Timothy Bradley compared training for a fight like ?waiting for one?s death.? As he closed training camp for his welterweight clash with Manny Pacquiao next week, Bradley poured…
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Manny Pacquiao in no way a diminished fighter, trainer Teddy Altas warns Bradley
By Gerry Ramos
PALM SPRINGS, CA ? Teddy Atlas doesn?t want any fancy stuff from Timothy Bradley when he climbs the ring next Saturday against Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. A…
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Pacquiao opens up about possible Olympic bid, same-sex marriage and retirement plan
By Gerry Ramos
HOLLYWOOD ? Manny Pacquiao held court before mediamen during his regular media workout four days before he leaves for Las Vegas for his April 9 (April 10, Manila time) showdown against Timothy…
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Remember Ledwaba, DL Hoya, Barrera? Manny Pacquiao picks most memorable fights
By Gerry Ramos
HOLLYWOOD ? Manny Pacquiao came up with his boxing playlist of the best ever fights he had in his more than two decades as a warrior in the ring. Expectedly, his loss…
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Freddie Roach pleased as Pacquiao prepares to wrap up trouble-free training camp
By Gerry Ramos
HOLLYWOOD ? Manny Pacquiao gave Freddie Roach something to cheer about on the final week of their training camp in Los Angeles - and 12 days before his April 9 wleterweight showdown…
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Manny Pacquiao finds time to rest on Easter Sunday, spends time with family
By Gerry Ramos
HOLLYWOOD ? Manny Pacquiao took things easy on Easter. The boxing superstar from the Philippines found time to relax on Sunday following a rigorous week that saw him work out and spar…
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Freddie Roach doesn’t see coming elections, other issues a distraction in Manny Pacquiao training
By Gerry Ramos
FREDDIE Roach has seen Manny Pacquiao got involved in other worst situations before while in the middle of a training for a big fight. So he doesn?t see the bid of the…
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Pacquiao, Guiao, Meneses, Romero top list of sportsmen running in May elections
By Gerry Ramos
THEY say there?s politics in sports in the same manner there are sports(men) in politics. The local campaign for the coming national elections officially begins on Good Friday, but since it?s a…
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Manny Pacquiao feels as good as new after almost a year’s rest, full recovery from injury
By Gerry Ramos
WITH a fully-healed right shoulder and almost a year off, Manny Pacquiao feels like a brand-new warrior when he goes up in the ring against Timothy Bradley at the MGM Grand in…
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Freddie Roach’s wish on 56th birthday: A win for Manny Pacquiao in farewell fight
By Gerry Ramos
JUST like any of his previous birthdays, Freddie Roach spent his special day working in the gym. The five-time Trainer of the Year watched and supervised as Manny Pacquiao sparred for seven…
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Nonito Donaire, Donnie Nietes title fights headline busy year for ALA Promotions
By Gerry Ramos
CEBU City ? ALA Promotions is going full blast for 2016 as it showcases two world title fights and three huge boxing cards overseas in the next nine months. The ball starts…
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Tim Bradley’s trainer likens Pacquiao last hurrah to Kobe Bryant, Jeter farewell tour
By Gerry Ramos
NEW YORK ? A third fight between Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley may no longer be interesting to several boxing fans, but trainer Teddy Atlas said there?s one thing that makes the…
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Manny Pacquiao gets clean bill of health for Bradley fight, shoulder now ‘as good as new’
By Gerry Ramos
NEW YORK ? Manny Pacquiao finally got the go clearance for his much-awaited ring comeback against Timothy Bradley as his right shoulder injury that was operated on almost a year ago is…
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Bradley trainer Teddy Atlas says Pacquiao bout will be his fighter’s Super Bowl
By Gerry Ramos
BEVERLY HiLLS ? Teddy Atlas likened the coming third fight between Manny Pacquiao and Tim Bradley to football?s Super Bowl, describing the two as boxing?s version of Peyton Manning and Tom Brady.…
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‘New’ Tim Bradley believes pressure is on Manny Pacquiao to win his farewell fight
By Gerry Ramos
BEVERLY HILLS, Los Angeles ? Tim Bradley believes the pressure to win and put on a show is on Manny Pacquiao, who?s making his farewell fight on April 9 against his former…
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Pacquiao ‘farewell tour’ gets going, but Bradley doubts it will be Pacman’s last hurrah
By Gerry Ramos
BEVERLY HILLS - The hype for the third encounter between Manny Pacquiao and Tim Bradley will be raised on Tuesday (Wednesday, Manila time) when the two begin a four-day, two-city press tour…