By Cliff Rold - It’s been almost eighteen years since Manny Pacquiao won his first world title. It’s been over a dozen since he defeated Marco Antonio Barrera to announce his potential for true greatness. That’s all a long time ago. Manny Pacquiao isn’t a raw, power-punching flyweight anymore. He’s not a lightning fast featherweight killer. He’s a 37-year old future hall of famer entering the ring off an...
Pacquiao could be headed there himself, even if he beats Bradley in the rubber match of their series. He's running for the Senate in the Philippines, a job that takes far more time than his current position of congressman in his native country, and polls make him a favorite in next month's election.
LAS VEGAS - He returns to a familiar place, with an equally familiar opponent. Manny Pacquiao is taking no chances when he meets Timothy Bradley in what could be the last fight of his remarkable career.
Pacquiao (57-6-2, 38KOs) returns to the ring for the first time since his 12-round loss to longtime pound-for-pound rival Floyd Mayweather last May. The five-year buildup helped produce the most lucrative event in boxing history, but also saw Pacquiao's worst performance in years as he reportedly fought through an old shoulder injury that his team claims is now fully healed.
Not only did they both easily made weight, but did so in boasting supremely conditioned physiques. Pacquiao was a ripped yet light 145.5-pounds for what could be the final fight of his incredible career. Bradley checked in at a freakishly chiseled 146.5-pounds.
Opening the telecast, unbeaten super lightweight prospect Jose Ramirez (16-0, 12KOs) takes on Manuel Perez in the first scheduled 10-round bout of his young career. Ramirez - who fights out of the Bay Area city of Avenal, Calif., where he is a leading activist for the area's water coalition - tipped the scales at a trim and ready 138-pounds. Perez (25-11-1, 6KOs) - born in Hawaii but now based out of Denver - weighed 137.5-pounds. The show will air on HBO Pay-Per-View live from MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada - 8-time Division Champion Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and 5 time world champion Timothy "Desert Storm" Bradley will go face to face at the official weighin for their upcoming trilogy on April 9 at MGM Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Former three-division champion "Sugar" Shane Mosley is appalled by the comments that Manny Pacquiao recently made about gay people.
LONDON - Boxing ace Amir Khan has hailed Manny Pacquiao as one of the greatest ever. The Filipino superstar is set to call time on his illustrious career when he takes on Timothy Bradley live and exclusive on Premier Sports this Saturday night from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada - Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach would like nothing more than to send Manny Pacquiao out a winner on Saturday night when he faces Tim Bradley for the third time.