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Retired pound-for-pound legend backs Manny Pacquiao to defeat Mario Barrios for welterweight title
Manny Pacquaio has "a chance" at defeating Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title this summer, according to Roy Jones Jr. Last week, Pacquaio announced that he will be ending his near…
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THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION MAY 26 2025: Willibaldo Garcia, Terri Harper, Pedro Taduran and Angelo Leo Register Wins in World Title Fights
Taduran connects at Shigeoka. HIGHLIGHTS: -Willibaldo Garcia outpoints Rene Calixto to win the vacant IBF super flyweight title -Terri Harper retains the WBO lightweight title with a unanimous decision over Natalie Zimmermann…
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Why split decision for Taduran?
There was no doubt that IBF minimumweight champion Pedro Taduran was the better man in defending his title against Ginjiro Shigeoka in Osaka last Saturday. The split decision was totally unfair as…
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Oklahoma Nips Minnesota, 128-126 for 3-1 Series Lead; T-Wolves Lose Despite Better Stats
Oklahoma City Thunder are now one win away from the NBA Finals after narrowly defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves, 128-126. The victory, Oklahoma's third in four games and their first in Minnesota after…
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Comeback or Crisis? How Long Is Too Long to Stay in the Fight Game?
It’s the age-old story: the fighter who just can’t walk away. The final bell sounds, the gloves are hung up… until they’re not. A few years later, the training videos start trickling…
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Height no problem for Manny
WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios is listed anywhere between 5-9 and 6-feet but height isn’t an issue with 5-5 challenger Manny Pacquiao who faces the fighter called El Azteca in a scheduled…
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IBF Could Spoil Planned Taduran-Collazo Fight
The IBF could throw a monkey wrench into the planned unification fight between IBF minimumweight champion Pedro Taduran and WBA-WBO titlist Oscar Collazo, as reportedly being pursued by Sean Gibbons. This comes…
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Shigeoka remains hospitalized
The Japan Boxing Commission (JBC) is coming out with an announcement on the medical condition of Ginjiro Shigeoka, the Japanese fighter who Filipino champion Pedro Taduran defeated to retain the International Boxing…
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Tiauson rules Bulan, Sorsogon Open Rapid chess tourney; pockets P10,000
Recarte Tiauson gave away a draw in his final assignment against co-leader Gerald Lumberio after 26 moves of the Torre Attack Opening but still won the ABCAI Open Chess Tournament held at…
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HITCHINS AND KAMBOSOS JR. LAY THEIR ‘CARDS ON THE TABLE’ AHEAD OF NY SHOWDOWN
Hitchins makes the first defense of his IBF Junior-Welterweight title on June 14 Richardson Hitchins and George Kambosos Jr drew their battle lines as they faced-off in Matchroom’s YouTube series ‘Cards on…
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Manny Pacquiao eyes ‘dream’ Gervonta Davis fight
World Boxing News can exclusively report that Manny Pacquiao will continue fighting after his comeback and wants to face Gervonta Davis. Pacquiao returns from a four-year absence to challenge WBC welterweight champion…
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Freddie Roach Admits He Didn’t Want Manny Pacquiao To Come Out Of Retirement
One of the biggest bits of news in the boxing world over the past few weeks is that 46-year-old boxer Manny Pacquiao is coming out of retirement to fight Mario Barrios on…
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Teddy Atlas Didn’t Hesitate When Asked If He Is Concerned About Manny Pacquiao’s Comeback At 46
Manny Pacquiao‘s sensational return to boxing has now been confirmed. The 46-year-old Filipino great will challenge reigning WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on…
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New York Finally Wins One, On the Road; Comes Back to Defeat Indiana, 106-100
Unable to do it twice at home, the New York Knicks finally got a win - on the road - coming back from 20 points down to beat Indiana Pacers, 106-100 at…
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IBA launches Normalisation Committee with immediate effect to address the ongoing concerns in African Boxing Confederation
Lausanne, Switzerland – Following a split and extended governance concerns, along with leadership conflicts within the African Boxing Confederation (AFBC), the International Boxing Association (IBA) has established a Normalisation Committee in accordance…
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Filipino Louie Salvador makes his mark again by ruling Thailand Rapid chess
Manila—Filipino Louie Salvador captured the title and the 3,000 Thai Baht champion’s purse at the conclusion of the Red Knight Chess Club & Cafe FIDE Rated Rapid Tournament on Sunday, May 25,…
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THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 4 – MUHAMMAD ALI WINS SUPERFIGHT II
Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier was called "Super Fight II", fought on January 28, 1974, for the North American Boxing Federation (NABF) heavyweight title. It was the second of the three Ali–Frazier…
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Heart of gold
OSAKA, Japan --- The morning papers hardly gave attention to Pedro Taduran’s victory over Ginjiro Shigeoka in their bruising 12-rounder for the Filipino’s International Boxing Federation (IBF) minimumweight crown Saturday at INTEX…
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Chris Algieri’s School of Thought: Manny Pacquiao can conquer the odds against Mario Barrios
Rumours of Manny Pacquiao returning have been swirling for a long time, and they’ve never surprised me. Fighting him in 2014 meant that I experienced the Pacquiao mania first hand. When he…
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Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios: A Boxing Legend’s Bold Comeback
On July 19, 2025, boxing fans will witness a historic showdown as eight-division world champion Manny "Pac-Man" Pacquiao steps back into the ring to challenge WBC welterweight titleholder Mario Barrios at the…
