BOXING

Manny Pacquiao wants to fight Conor McGregor first.

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4 years ago

January 5, 2021

By Bombo Ponciano \’John\’ Melo Jr -December 23, 2020 | 3:49 AM

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In a short response, fighting senator Manny Pacquiao made it clear that if he were given a chance the pick, he would fight UFC superstar Conor McGregor first on his 2021 boxing return.
“I want to experience to fight an MMA fighter,” said Pacquiao in an interview with ABS-CBN.
A few weeks back, Pacquiao confirmed that he would fight McGregor in 2021, but their meeting could be push late next year after McGregor agreed to a UFC fight in the first quarter. Meanwhile, Pacquiao has to defend his WBA super welterweight belt as well, or the boxing body will strip the belt to the only eight-division world champion.
Additionally, Pacquiao revealed ongoing talks in a movie about his life to be released by Netflix, a famous movie/series streaming platform.
Characters to portray one of the best tandems in boxing history are Rami Malek as Pacquiao and Leonardo DiCaprio as Freddie Roach.
He added that this is not the only movie that reached out to him. According to Pacquiao, a total of three movies are interested in making a movie revolving about his life and boxing career.
However, the progress paused due to the pandemic, and Pacquiao is busy doing his job as a Philippine senator.

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Iron Mike signs to smash Jake Paul in a pro bout

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1 month ago

June 25, 2024

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Jake Paul, Nate Diaz agree to a 10-round boxing match

Despite the 31 years old gap, heavyweight legend Mike Tyson (50 – 6) officially signed a contract for 8 rounds professional fight against the 27-year old youtuber Jake Paul (9 – 1).

Nakisa Bidarian, Most Valuable Promotions founder, announced last April 29, 2024 that the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation approved the fight with two minutes per round in 14-ounce gloves. This is not an exhibition fight

“I get up in the morning and do the real work. Then I go to the gym; I go to strength and conditioning. Then I start all over again,”Tyson said in his preparation for the upcoming fight vs Jake on July 20, 2024 in AT&T Stadium in Arlington Texas.

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Saudi Arabia brews Canelo vs Crawford to repair alleged ‘Broken Boxing’

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1 month ago

June 25, 2024

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Boxing's pound-for-pound king Canelo Alvarez to make boxing return in September

The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) believes Canelo Alvarez (61-2-2) vs Terrence Crawford (40 – 0) will fix the alleged “broken boxing sport.”

The GEA is a department in the Saudi Arabia government that regulates and promotes their entertainment industry.

There are reports that the super mega-fight will happen in December 2024 or January 2025 in Saudi Arabia.

It can be recalled that Floyd Mayweather’s match with Manny Pacquiao remains the biggest-selling boxing pay-per-view in the history of the sport. However they are already retired. as of this writing

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Usyk relentlessly ravages Tyson Fury in round 9

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1 month ago

June 25, 2024

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The Ukrainian heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk dethroned the “Gypsy King” as he ravaged Tyson Fury in round 9 at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia last May 18,2024.

The undisputed heavyweight Usyk maintained his undefeated record of 22-0. Fury on the other hand tasted his first defeat of 34-1-1.

The action-packed fight between Fury and Usyk resulted in a split decision. Judge Manuel Oliver Palermo gave 115–112 for Usyk, judge Craig Metcalfe tallied 114–113 for Fury, while judge Mike Fitzgerald scored it with 114–113 for Usyk.

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