Manny Pacquiao has been rewarded with the WBC’s No. 1 ranking at welterweight after his draw with champion Mario Barrios.
In a thrilling display of skill and heart, boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has secured the WBC’s No. 1 ranking at welterweight, following his recent draw against reigning champion Mario Barrios. The fight, which captivated fans worldwide, showcased Pacquiao’s trademark speed, precision, and tactical intelligence—even in the later stages of his illustrious career. Pacquiao, widely regarded […]
Jerwin Ancajas on track for world title shot
MANILA, Philippines–Former world champion Jerwin Ancajas had a triumphant return in the US boxing scene. Ancajas remained on track for a world title shot after beating Uruguay’s Ruben Casero by majority decision in their eight-round super bantamweight bout at Thunder Studios in Long Beach, California.
Jerwin Ancajas wins return bout in the US
Former super flyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas won his return fight to the United States following a majority decision nod over Ruben Casero this Sunday (PH time) at Thunder Studios in Long Beach, California. Ancajas, 33, showed flashes of his vintage form as he threw crisp jabs and his patented left straight on top. Casero was […]
Ukraine’s Oleksandr Khyzhniak reaches the men’s middle final, Eumir Marcial from the Philippines gets bronze
The Ukrainian boxer won by 3:2 points against the Philippines’ Eumir Marcial and will now face Brazil’s Hebert Sousa in the gold medal match on 7 August Ukraine’s Oleksandr Khyzhniak won the men’s middle semi-final bout against Filipino boxer Eumir Marcial and will go on straight to the finals on 7 August. It was a […]
Eumir Marcial: The man with Pacquiao’s blessing to win gold
The Tokyo 2020 middleweight bronze medallist went up in weight and has put his professional boxing career on pause in pursuit of Paris 2024 gold. He got off to a great start at the Asian games by easily advancing to the Round of 16 of the men’s 80 kg class. While the thousands of hours […]
Asian Games 2023: Eumir Marcial scores 2nd round knockout to secure men’s 80kg Paris 2024 boxing quota
First came the devastating right. Then came the tears. Eumir Marcial of the Philippines knocked out Syria’s Ahmad Ghousoon in the second round of the men’s 80kg semi-finals at the the Asian Games 2023 to secure a a Paris 2024 boxing quota on Wednesday (4 October). The Tokyo 2020 bronze medallist ended the fight with 1:49 left in the second round with a pulverizing right […]
Asian Games 2023: Eumir Marcial stunned by Tuohetaerbieke Tanglatihan in men’s 80kg boxing final
Eumir Marcial of the Philippines was denied what would have been his first Asian Games gold medal by the People’s Republic of China’s Tuohetaerbieke Tanglatihan in the men’s 80kg final on Thursday (5 September). Marcial – who secured a boxing quota at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games a night earlier by reaching the final – wound up on the losing end […]
Boxing Needs Manny Pacquiao” – Justin Fortune on the Champ’s Return
Four years after announcing his retirement, Manny Pacquiao made his much-anticipated return to the ring, stepping in on Saturday to challenge WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios. At 46 years old, his comeback sparked mixed reactions — some worried about the risks of fighting at such an advanced age, while others were simply thrilled to witness […]
Manny Pacquiao & Mario Barrios Fight to a Majority Draw
At 46 years old, boxing legend Manny Pacquiao stepped back into the spotlight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, aiming to claim his 13th world title and become the oldest welterweight champion in boxing history. Facing WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios, Pacquiao fought with the same fire and determination that has defined […]
Rave Reviews – Bob Arum Praises Manny Pacquiao’s Performance
Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum, a long-time friend and former promoter of Manny Pacquiao, admitted he was deeply concerned before the fight. At 46 years old, after a long layoff since 2021, Pacquiao’s return against the younger, reigning WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios seemed like a risky proposition. “I dreaded the fight before it […]
