Manny Pacquiao celebrates after defeating Lucas Matthysse. Reuters MANILA – Filipinos cheered on Sunday (July 15) as they watched boxing hero Manny Pacquiao knock out Argentina’s Lucas Matthysse in a WBA welterweight championship bout in Kuala Lumpur. Pacquiao (60-7) captured the world championship from Matthysse (39-5), who was defending the title for the first time, with a seventh-round knockout. At a public park in the capital, Manila, hundreds cheered Pacquiao on and roared every time he floored Matthysse. It drizzled in the middle of fight but nobody left. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who booked a ringside seat, congratulated Pacquiao, 39, for making the country proud. Duterte told reporters in Kuala Lumpur Pacquiao should now retire and enjoy life as he had a lot of money. In Manila, fans celebrated the victory. “I’m so happy … His win is everyone’s win,” said security guard Jason Ladica. Pacquiao’s knockout victory was a … [Read more...] about Filipinos celebrate as Manny Pacquiao KOs Argentinian champion to bag title in Malaysia
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TRANSCRIPT: Manny Pacquiao ukol kay Coach Buboy, right hook, at mga susunod na laban
Nakapanayam nang live nitong Linggo sa "TV Patrol Weekend" ang WBA welterweight champion na si Manny Pacquiao. Sa panayam, sinagot ng "Pambansang Kamao" kung paano sila nagsanay ng kaniyang bagong coach na si Buboy, kung sino ang mga susunod na puwede niyang makalaban, at ang paggamit niya ng right hook sa laban kontra kay Lucas Matthysse. Narito ang transcript o ang eksaktong tanong kay at tugon ni Pacquiao. -- Alvin Elchico: Magandang hapon sa 'yo, Senador Manny Pacquiao. Congratulations mula dito sa Pilipinas. Ano 'yong pagkakaiba doon sa training mo ngayon na kasama si Buboy kumpara noon kay coach Freddie Roach? Manny Pacquiao: Dito sa training natin na talagang we worked hard, we pushed to the limit 'yong training natin, then may mga days na nagpapahinga tayo dahil to recover. 'Yong tinatawag nating recovery. Dahil not like before, one night lang, overnight lang ma-recover mo na strength mo. Pero dito, we pushed to the limit 'yong training namin, hard work. But may mga days na … [Read more...] about TRANSCRIPT: Manny Pacquiao ukol kay Coach Buboy, right hook, at mga susunod na laban
‘Ibang Manny Pacquiao,’ natunghayan sa laban: analyst
Ipinakita ni Manny Pacquiao ang kaniyang gigil na maging dominante sa laban nila ni Lucas Matthysse nitong Linggo, ayon sa ilang boxing analyst. Halos isang taong hindi sumabak sa ring ang 39 anyos na senador, pero sa laban kontra sa mas batang boksingero mula sa Argentina, nanaig ang bilis ni Pacquiao. "Hindi man siya kasing bilis noong dati, pero whatever speed na mayroon siya [Pacquiao] ngayon, maganda pa rin 'yong naging paggamit niya. On the part of Matthysse, I noticed na after the first round, OK pa siya. Pero noong may mga pumapasok na suntok, especially 'yong right hand ni Manny Pacquiao, naging mensahe 'yon kay Lucas Matthysse na ibang Manny Pacquiao 'yong kaniyang kalaban ngayon," ani Dennis Principe, isang boxing analyst. "'Yong early rounds nakita natin 'yong attempt ni Manny Pacquiao na siya agad ang magdo-dominate ng labang ito. Ipinakita niya kay Lucas Matthysse, 'hindi kita bibigyan ng pagkakataong pakawalan ang kanan mo, I will be able to outwork you the rest of the … [Read more...] about ‘Ibang Manny Pacquiao,’ natunghayan sa laban: analyst
OPINION: Why is Manny Pacquiao still fighting
Yes, I am one of those who believes that Manny Pacquiao should have hung up his gloves a few years ago. I am not going to tell a prize fighter when to call it quits. That is their lookout and they’ll be judged after all when all is said and done. So why is Manny continuing to fight? In my opinion, it’s trying to correct or ensure a legacy of greatness. At 39 years of age, he knows that he doesn’t have a lot of time. In some ways, it’s a gamble. He’s 5-4 in his last nine fights. To many people, it is the losses. The loss to Jeff Horn via unanimous decision sticks in his craw. Beginning with his 41st fight against Marco Antonio Barrera in 2003, Manny went 17-1-1 with the draw coming against Juan Manuel Marquez and the loss to Erik Morales. Up to 2011, that was an era of great success for Manny when he became a household name. Suddenly, he loses back to back to Tim Bradley and Marquez. The fighter of the decade now seemed to be a fighter who had stayed on too … [Read more...] about OPINION: Why is Manny Pacquiao still fighting
Manny Pacquiao sacked his boxing coach of 16 years through a press release
Alan Dawson, provided by Published 5:13 am, Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Getty Images Manny Pacquiao fired Freddie Roach through a press release. Pacquiao and Roach had enjoyed a massively successful 16 year partnership, but Roach learned about his dismissal at the same time as the rest of the boxing industry. Roach says the way he found out was "disappointing" but stressed that he had a "great run" with Pacquiao. Buboy Fernandez, a long-time friend of Pacquiao's, replaces Roach and will prepare the fighter for a July showdown against Lucas Matthysse. Freddie Roach found out he'd been fired by Manny Pacquiao at the same time as the rest of the boxing industry — when he read the press release last week. Recommended Video: Now Playing: In the time that it took you to read this, Mayweather made more than $175,000. Jose Sepulveda (@josesepulvedatv) has more. Media: Brandpoint Renowned boxing coach Roach and eight-weight world champion Pacquiao enjoyed a … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao sacked his boxing coach of 16 years through a press release