BOXING

Pacquiao to lose WBA belt if McGregor fight pushes through

Published

4 years ago

October 14, 2020

By Bombo Ponciano \’John\’ Melo Jr -October 9, 2020 | 7:59 AM
https://www.bomboradyo.com/pacquiao-to-lose-wba-belt-if-mcgregor-fight-pushes-through/

Manny Pacquiao is most likely to be stripped of his WBA welterweight belt if he fights UFC superstar Conor McGregor next year in Dubai.

Here is why:

The eight-division champ claimed the belt after defeating Keith Thurman in June 2019.

Usually, the boxing body will put a mandatory title defense for Pacquiao within six months. However, it did not happen due to the pandemic coronavirus disease.

It means that he should fight in the first quarter of 2021. If not, the WBA will take away his title and be vacated.

Pacquiao camp has yet to respond to this possibility. The talks for their fight started already last year; however, it only made progress recently. With both fighters under the same management, the fight has become a bit closer to reality.

Still, the dilemma remains. Will Pacquiao choose the McGregor fight to help his fellow Filipinos who are currently suffering? Or will he fight the challenger to be put by the WBA?

Even McGregor is on the same weight as Pacquiao; he can’t fight Pacquiao for the WBA welterweight belt because he is unranked. He only has one fight and one loss, which was against Floyd Mayweather Jr.

A tough decision is on the line for the only eight-division world champion. What will the decision be?

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Iron Mike signs to smash Jake Paul in a pro bout

Published

1 month ago

June 25, 2024

PONCIANO

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’

Published

1 month ago

June 25, 2024

PONCIANO

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

PONCIANO

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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