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Pacquiao places his bet on Spence over Porter

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4 years ago

January 31, 2020

By Ponciano \”John\” Melo Jr.

LOS ANGELES — Though looking at his rejuvenated spiritual outlook, he wouldn’t literally bet on young champ Errol Spence, but Manny Pacquiao is placing his favor on the fighter everyone is eyeing to be his next foe.
The fighting Senator from the Philippines has his money on Spence but contrary to what Vegas betting odds predict, the fight will be a closer shave than advertised.
“I think it’ll be a close fight, but Spence will win,” said Pacquiao in a separate interview, saying that WBC champ Shawn Porter and IBF titlist Spence won’t disappoint inside the squared circle.
“It’s not going to be a one-sided fight, but it’s going to be a really good fight. So the fans must watch this fight because it’s going to be a once in a lifetime fight,” he added.
The eight-division world champion also noted that he doesn’t mind who he’ll take on after whoever’s hand is raised after the fight.
“It’s a really good fight. I have no problems fighting the winner of Spence and Porter. And, I can fight anybody,” said Pacquiao.
Pacquiao only a few months back before his fight against Keith “One Time” Thurman, actually had the chance to fight the young American Spence (25-0, 21 KOs) but opted to fight and eventually beat Thurman in 12 rounds in Las Vegas a couple of months back.
Now we have to see, whatever the result may be on Sunday (Manila time) between Spence and Porter, who will Pacquiao take on next.

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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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