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Pacquiao Reveals Next Move After Controversial Draw vs. Barrios
Manny Pacquiao electrified Las Vegas once more, nearly 24 years since he debuted with a massive upset against Lehlo Ledwaba for the IBF junior featherweight title. Pacquiao, 46, pushed WBC welterweight champion…
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Mario Barrios: Manny Pacquiao Still Has A Lotta Crack; For His Age, Was Very Explosive, Very Tricky
LAS VEGAS – If Mario Barrios boxed too cautiously Saturday night for your taste, he reminded dissatisfied fans why during his post-fight press conference. The WBC welterweight champion remained mindful of Manny…
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Allan Cantonjos rules Dipolog FIDE Standard chess tilt
Seasoned woodpusher Allan Cantonjos emerged as the champion in the 11th Carlo and Wendy FIDE rated Standard Chess Tournament held last July 19-20, 2025, at the Museo in Dipolog City. Cantonjos, a…
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PHI GenTri Chess Players to Wave Philippine Flag in Hong Kong
Young chess players from General Trias City, Cavite will once again raise the Philippine flag at the Asian Amateur Chess Championship to be held in Hong Kong from August 1 to 9,…
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Filipino Pride and the Art of Hero Worship
The boxing judges in Nevada called it a majority draw. Most of us saw it quite differently. Manny Pacquiao, 46 years old, stepped back into the squared circle because part of him…
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Manny Pacquiao ‘ready’ for a second fight with Floyd Mayweather after world title draw with Mario Barrios
Manny Pacquiao is “ready” for a second fight with Floyd Mayweather after a contentious draw in this weekend’s WBC world title fight against Mario Barrios. The 46-year-old Pacquiao was making a surprising…
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Boxing took more from Manny Pacquiao than WBC title win — it robbed him of his last real shot
LAS VEGAS — Boxing’s judges broke hearts again on Saturday. I had long prepared to write another of boxing’s sad stories. One of an older warrior learning early that time had defeated…
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Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios Result Leaves People Stunned
Manny Pacquiao is a real life Rocky hero and Rocky story after this weekend but the result here has left people stunned and talking. At 46 years young Manny Pacquiao showed he…
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Andre Ward Gives Honest Reaction to Pacquiao vs Barrios Draw
On July 19 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao (62-8-3, 39 KOs) returned at 46 to face WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios (29-2-2, 18 KOs). The fight ultimately…
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Manny Pacquiao vs. Logic
Dateline: Paradise, Nevada – July 19, 2025. Logic tumbles in front of a roaring crowd that witnessed Manny Pacquiao back in the ring for the first time since his last professional fight…
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Manny Pacquiao Wants Next Fight to be Mario Barrios Rematch After Controversial Draw
Manny Pacquiao believes he deserved the win in Saturday's welterweight championship bout against Mario Barrios, and he wants another shot. "I need to continue my training for longer going into a championship…
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Manny Pacquiao stages inspiring performance in ring. Follow his lead.
You’re not too old! It’s not too late! Now’s the time! Sorry, folks, still feeling inspired by Manny Pacquiao’s performance Saturday night. The 46-year-old Filipino boxing legend returned to the ring and…
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Mario Barrios Sums Up Manny Pacquiao’s Power Perfectly In Just 3 Words After Controversial Draw
Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios were held to a draw in their world title showdown. The fight saw Pacquiao make a remarkable return to the sport at the age of 46 and…
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McTavish a proud Filipino
Bruce McTavish. Being Filipino is never about how you look. It’s what’s in your heart that counts. Bruce McTavish looked every bit the New Zealander of Scottish descent that he was but…
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Manny Pacquiao wins the night, not the fight, as he thrills in boxing return
LAS VEGAS — The Fighting Pride of the Philippines and boxing’s one and only eight-division champion left his home away from home Saturday night, his health intact and his fanbase fervent. Thirty…
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GM Antonio rules Taiwan blitz chess tilt
Grandmaster Rogelio "Joey" Antonio Jr. won the 2025 Chinese-Taipei Chess Association (CTCA) International Chess Open Blitz tournament, securing solo first place. He finished 8.5 points on account of eight wins and a…
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Manny Pacquiao’s Return to the Ring Marred by Questionable Majority Draw – Barrios vs. Pacquiao Highlights
Manny Pacquiao’s highly anticipated return to boxing left fight fans frustrated. ‘PacMan’ stepped back inside the squared circle on Saturday night for a clash with reigning and defending WBC welterweight world champion…
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Manny Pacquiao, 46, Settles For Majority Draw With Mario Barrios, Wants Immediate Rematch
LAS VEGAS — Manny Pacquiao appeared to make a triumphant return Saturday night to the venue where the majority of his important fights have taken place. Much to the Filipino superstar’s disappointment,…
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Manny Pacquiao Gives a Boxing Lesson Against Mario Barrios but Gets a Draw That Looks Like a Robbery to Many
After a four-year hiatus from fighting, boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, the Filipino icon, returned to the ring at age 46 to face Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. A…
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Fighters React To Controversial Manny Pacquiao-Mario Barrios Decision
Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios fought to a surprising, but fitting, majority draw on Saturday night at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. While I scored the fight 115-113 for Pacquiao, two official…
