BOXING

Pacquiao-Morales 4? Manny teases Erik in reunion

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5 years ago

July 7, 2019

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Manila Standard Digital

posted July 04, 2019 at 09:22 am

https://manilastandard.net/sports/pacquiao-mania/299152/pacquiao-morales-4-manny-teases-erik-in-reunion-.html

Could we see a Pacquiao-Morales IV? This is what Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao quipped when he met once more with one of his fiercest rivals in his rise to the top. Now, the two have become good friends and were reunited for an interview in the Pacman’s home in Los Angeles.

“Great to see my good friend Erik Morales,” said Pacquiao in his Twitter account after snapping a pic with the fighter that helped build the lore of the young Pacquiao in the early 2000s.The playful fighting Senator even teased for a “#MoralesPacquiao4?” adding that Morales “was a warrior in the ring.” Former nemeses turned buddies, the two shared some light moments in Pacquiao’s mansion three weeks before the eight-division world champion takes on undefeated American Keith Thurman Jr. on July 20 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.Morales, 42, visited contemporary Pacquiao, 40, for an interview and chatted with his former archnemesis inside the ring.It can be remembered that the two were responsible for one of the most exciting trilogies in boxing’s storied history.They first met in 2005 where Morales got the better of Pacquiao before Manny redeemed himself in the ensuing matches.The last one, in emphatic fashion with a knockout win that ended their thrilling trilogy.But as the meeting between two former foes has proved, it all stays inside the ring.

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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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