Published on: 26th April, 2011
Chris Robinson Bernabe Concepcion can definitely be an unassuming individual. During Manny Pacquiao’s recent open media workout at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Los Angeles, the low key Rizal, Philippines fighter went relatively unnoticed, staying away from the spotlight and biding his time in the far corner of the gym as the media flocked [...]
Published on: 26th April, 2011
Other than the most freakish fans of Floyd Mayweather Jr., nearly everyone regards Manny Pacquiao as the pound-for-pound king — and for good reason. Pacquiao, the idol of the Philippines, is an active fighter who has regularly faced the best available competition for the past several years. Pacquiao, with speed and power in both hands, [...]
Published on: 26th April, 2011
By Ronnie Nathanielsz Normally, trainers and strength and conditioning coaches tend to complain that fighters don’t train hard enough. But in the case of pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao its just the opposite. Strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza told the Inquirer that while Pacquiao looks great “I just hope that he slows down a little [...]
Published on: 25th April, 2011
By Abac Cordero MANILA, Philippines – It’s no joke when Freddie Roach says it’s not going to be an easy fight. Contrary to what many people say, the hottest trainer in boxing firmly believes that Manny Pacquiao could be in for a big surprise against Shane Mosley on May 7. Oddsmakers have Pacquiao as the [...]
Published on: 23rd April, 2011
LOS ANGELES Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao was hoping Friday to deliver a big hit ahead of his WBO title fight against the American Shane Mosley in Las Vegas next month with the release of his first single. Pacquiao recorded the 1970s hit “Sometimes When We Touch” with the song’s creator, the Canadian singer Dan Hill, [...]
Published on: 23rd April, 2011
By Chris Williams: With all the other potential opponents out there for Manny Pacquiao (52-3-2, 38 KO’s) to fight his promoter Bob Arum chose 39-year-old Shane Mosley (46-6-1, 39 KO’s) for May 7th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Whether this fight does turn out to be exciting or not, it’s going to [...]
Published on: 21st April, 2011
Scott Heritage WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao held a media day in Los Angeles earlier today ahead of his May bout with Shane Mosley, and as usual the event attracted both celebrities and the media in their droves, all eager for a glimpse at the man who most regard as the best fighter in the [...]
Published on: 20th April, 2011
By Paul Magno As eight-division champion Manny Pacquiao readies himself for his May 7 contest against former three-division champ, Shane Mosley, here’s a look at the five fights that made Manny the star he is today: Manny Pacquiao RTD 8 Oscar De la Hoya December 6, 2008 (MGM Grand, Las Vegas, NV) Billed as “The [...]
Published on: 19th April, 2011
Written by Nick Tylwalk Nike has been doing an increasingly good job marketing Manny Pacquiao gear to fans in the U.S. after focusing primarily on the Philippines earlier in his career. Even so, his signature shoes are usually pretty cool and sometimes overlooked. Manny has already had some limited edition Nike Zoom Huarache Trainers release [...]
Published on: 15th April, 2011
Chris Robinson This past weekend junior welterweight prospect Jesse Vargas produced one of his biggest victories as a pro in stopping former champion Vivian Harris after one round of action. Facing off with the Guyana fighter inside of Buffalo Bills in nearby Primm, Nevada, Vargas went on the attack very early and left no room [...]