BOXING

\”PacMan\” son ready to follow father\’s footsteps

Published

3 years ago

February 1, 2020

By Ponciano \”John\” Melo Jr.
As the legendary career of the Filipino champion, Manny \”PacMan\” Pacquiao is slowly coming to an end. Many boxing experts are still hoping for the next batch of young Pinoy boxers to take the mantle as the next \”big thing\” inside the four-sided ring.

There is no need Pacquiao proved himself as one of the greatest fighters to ever step into a ring and the once dubbed as the \”Pound for Pound King\” is already on the last stage of his career as he is already in his 40 and having other calling as a senator in the Philippines that retirement is always been the question that bugged PacMan for the past years.
While PacMan is focused on his training for his upcoming fight against the undefeated American pugilist Keith \”OneTime\” Thurman, many fans saw a familiar face joining Pacquiao in the shape of his own son, Jimuel.
Many people did not know the first-born of Manny and Jinkee Pacquiao took a liking in the combat sport and started his career as an amateur boxer in the Philippines.
Jimuel already scored three victories under his belt as his blossoming amateur boxing career continues to prosper.
Few months ago, a viral video showcased the skills of the younger Pacquiao as he sparred with another neophyte in a jampacked boxing gym full of spectators.
Now, the \”father and son\” tandem of Jimuel and Manny has been the attraction in the WildCard Gym as they both put in the work together with their separate trainers.
Manny together with Hall of Fame coach and trainer Freddie Roach are their usual mitts session inside the gym, Jimuel and Marvin Somodio are both doing workouts just around the corner.
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Jimuel and Manny also found a different bonding moment as they both did the heavy bags where the older Pacquiao gave tips on his son in-between rounds.
As PacMan is still hesitant to teach Jimuel, but he the glimpse of a young Manny in his son and he cannot ignore the same \”passion\” that Jimuel possesses and the same thing that drove him to reach the top.
Manny would rather be the one slugging it inside the ring rather than his children but he wanted to give them their free will on choosing the path they will take and he will be supporting them for their choices.
Will Manny Pacquiao would ever be ready to pass the baton to another Pacquiao? Only time will tell but for now, but now let\’s focus on the upcoming Pacquiao-Thurman bout on July 20, where both fighters promised to shock the entire boxing world.

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BOXING

Pacquiao to pay $5.1 m after losing Paradigm case

Published

4 weeks ago

May 14, 2023

PONCIANO

Pacquiao-Mayweather 2 officially in talks?

The US jury voted against Manny Pacquiao in his Paradigm Sports Management Civil Lawsuit.

Boxing’s only eight-division world champion has been ordered to pay $5.1 million for the damages and the advance money Paradigm Sports had given him.

The Management filed breach of contract against the Filipino icon in his deal two years ago.

Despite losing the case, Pacquiao is confident that the decision can still be shifted to his camp’s favor.

Conor McGregor who is also under the PSM tweeted that Pacquiao should not let it happen again.

‘Manny owes 8 in all. 5.1 he owes and then 2.1 in legal costs. Legal fees are heavy but that’s what we do. Heavy weight operations,’ the Irishman said on a now deleted separate tweet.

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BOXING

Ryan Garcia confident vs Gervonta Davis

Published

1 month ago

May 4, 2023

PONCIANO

Davis: Seven o eight rounds lang itatagal ni Garcia

It’s just a week away from the highly anticipated showdown inside the boxing ring, and Ryan Garcia is confident that he can surprise the champion, Gervonta Davis, and the entire boxing community.

Known for his lethal left hook, Garcia seems to have a new weapon up his sleeve, which he honed during his training camp and plans to showcase on April 22nd inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Despite putting on weight, Garcia still possesses his lightning-fast speed, and he claims that he is not intimidated by Davis.

“He’s nothing scary. He’s just a guy that’s trying his best to climb to the top as well, and we’re just meeting at a big event. That’s it.”

Considered the underdog in the fight, Garcia has the support of other boxers like Jermall Charlo, who even bet $10,000 on Garcia.

Boxing legend “Sugar” Shane Mosley is also rooting for Garcia, as well as Mario Barrios and boxing promoter Eddie Hearn.

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BOXING

Tank Davis Mimics Mike Tyson to defeat Ryan Garcia

Published

2 months ago

April 23, 2023

PONCIANO

Tank Davis Mimics Mike Tyson to defeat Ryan Garcia

After a devastating 7^th round KO, Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis fans saw a Mike Tyson blows Ryan Garcia with a twist in T Mobile Arena, April 22.

“Tank is very comfortable fighting taller people because when he fights he catapults himself, and pushes himself in the air, so it makes it very difficult to stop his attack cause it’s very awkward when you’re in the air, normally you have no power. But, the way which he catapults himself, it’s almost like a gun being fired. He flies right into you with every ounce of power.” Tyson said in an interview.

Meanwhile, a fan said “What the commentators didn’t mention is that this was a Mike Tyson style body blow which was generated from tank being in that crouched position, the upward motion generated much more from the legs and hips, plus being accurate and well timed, well played from tank.”

Davis got 58 total score from the judges while Garcia got 55. Tank Davis dominated Garcia in almost all rounds except round 1 and 6.

Boxing fans noticed the perfect timing and patience of Davis on the 7^th round as he landed a liver blow that led Ryan Garcia to kneel down with pain.

According to the Way of Martial Arts, just as a shot to the chest area can leave you without air for a while or a dangerous shot to the head could render you unconscious, a liver shot can be just as painful and just as dangerous.

It can be recalled that Tank Davis has been compared to Mike Tyson due to their common styles. Although, Mike rejects that similarity except with Tanks Police issues.

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