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Manny Pacquiao

Boxing Senator, Pacquiao Confirms Fight Against McGregor In 2021

Adebusola Oyerinde Sep 26, 2020 0

Filipino boxing veteran and Senator, Manny Pacquiao has announced he will be fighting UFC superstar Conor McGregor in the Middle East in year 2021.The boxing legend's office made the announcement in a statement and confirmed…

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Pacquiao says his career enjoying turnaround, after dominating Broner

Olawale Alabi Jan 20, 2019 0

World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao says contrary to the belief by many that his career is finished, he is rather enjoying a career turnaround.Pacquiao was dominant in his performance against Adrien…

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This is 40: Pacquiao taking it one fight at a time

Emmanuel Okara Jan 10, 2019 0

Manny Pacquiao, the Filipino multiple world champion who turned 40 last month, said on Wednesday that while he is focused on his title defense against Adrien Broner, he has considered life beyond the ring.The WBA welterweight champion…

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School Teacher Beats Manny Pacquiao To Win The WBO Welterweight Title

Owolabi Oluwasegun Jul 2, 2017 1

An Australian boxer and former school teacher, Jeff Horn, has knocked world champion Manny Pacquiao down to claim the World Boxing Organisation welterweight title.The former school teacher turned boxer knocked the former world champion…

World

World Welterweight Champion Manny Pacquiao Elected Into Philippines Senate

Owolabi Oluwasegun May 20, 2016 0

37-year-old WBO World Welterweight Champion, Manny Pacquiao has found his way into the Philippines Senate.The boxing champion joined the world of politics and got the support needed as he got elected into the Senate on Thursday.…

Sports

Final KO: Manny Pacquiao Downs Timothy Bradley in Final Fight of His Career (photos)

Femi Famutimi Apr 10, 2016 0

Manny Pacquiao has beat Timothy Bradley by unanimous decision in what the Filipino says is the final fight of his career.All three judges scored Pacquiao winner by 116-110 on Saturday in the match between the pair in Las Vegas.…

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Nike Revokes Contract With Pacquiao For Calling Gays Worse Than Animals

Jide Feb 18, 2016 0

US sports equipment giant Nike on Wednesday axed Manny Pacquiao after he described gay couples as “worse than animals”, branding the Filipino boxer’s remarks as “abhorrent.”A Nike statement said the company had severed its ties with…

Entertainment

Nike Terminates Deal With Manny Pacquiao Following His Statement About Homosexuals

Kelechi Uchenna Feb 18, 2016 0

Nike has terminated its relationship with Manny Pacquiao after the six-weight world champion described homosexuals as "worse than animals".The 37-year-old, who is running for a senate seat in his native Phillipines, later apologised for…

Sports

Manny Pacquiao Apologizes For ‘Gay People Worse Than Animals’ Remark

Features Feb 16, 2016 0

Eight time world champion boxer has apologized for comparing homosexual people to animals.Pacquiao who is a devout Christian and aspirant for public office in his native country of Pillipones, had made the remarks in a television…