ALLAN THE MAN

The camps of Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather deny talks the two boxers will fight in September.

Pacquiao's adviser Michael Koncz told ABS-CBN News neither he nor Pacquiao has made a categorical statement about the supposed fight.

MANILA, Philippines – Russian brawler Ruslan Provodnikov has changed his tune regarding a potential fight with Filipino boxing icon Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, as the “Siberian Rocky” now says that he is willing to face off against the former pound-for-pound king.

Provodnikov, the reigning WBO light-welterweight champion, initially turned down a fight against Pacquiao. Both fighters are trained by Hall-of-Famer Freddie Roach and have sparred together before.

But Provodnikov revealed to Boxing Scene that he has changed his mind after taking some time to think about what fighting Pacquiao will mean to his career.

The World Boxing Organization (WBO) admitted that it has taken steps to set up a fifth fight between Manny Pacquiao and his Mexican rival Juan Manuel Marquez.

No less than its Puerto Rican president, Francicso “Paco” Varcarcel, flew to Mexico to convince Marquez in accepting the fifth bout, according to Boxing Scene.

The WBO president, however, went home empty handed as the Mexican counter puncher refused to back from his stand not to fight Pacquiao again.

It was a year of dazzling and rippling comebacks that touched off a resurgence of national pride only to see it lose its luster with the nation’s so-so finish in a low-tiered regional games.

There were Filipinos who claimed world titles in various fronts and a gold in chess in Universiade and an all-time high in world ranking achieved by the emerging football heroes that warmed the heart.

FLOYD Mayweather Jr. is not giving love on Christmas.

In another one of his sick antics, the flamboyant American fighter — a day before Christmas — posted a collage of pictures on his Twitter account (@FloydMayweather), mocking Filipino rival Manny Pacquiao.

The meme, which Mayweather called his “Christmas card to the world”, made fun of the desire of the Filipino champion to set up the highly anticipated matchup between the two of the top pound-for-pound boxers in the world.

A consistent pattern is starting to develop when it comes to talks about a fight between Pound-for-Pound claimants Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr.

The last two weeks, Mayweather has started to answer questions about Pacquiao and sounded like he is now open to that proposed bout.

Russian junior welterweight Ruslan Provodnikov may possibly agree to fight his former sparring partner Manny Pacquiao.

But according to his manager, it will come with a hefty price.

Vadim Kornilov reasoned out to Ring TV that his client will have to sacrifice a lot of things if he agrees with Bob Arum’s proposal to fight the Filipino superstar.

For one, Provodnikov will have to do away with coach Freddie Roach, who has maintained a close working relationship with the fighting congressman.

Kobe Bryant unveiled his latest signature shoe on Wednesday (Thursday morning Manila time), and the new sneaker had more than a little Filipino flavor.

The Los Angeles Lakers superstar revealed in an interview with Bleacher Report that the design of the issue was inspired by Filipino fight icon Manny Pacquiao.

Bob Arum's Blueprint To Finally Make Pacquiao vs. Mayweather

"We would like to receive a phone call that they would like to make the fight. Then to set up a meeting - the normal way - without any interference from the press. Because once the press gets involved, then egos get involved. So I'm hopeful. I know our side wants it. I think it's too much to hope that it could be put together for the first six months of next year, but maybe the second six months. Each of 'em have a fight (Floyd vs. Khan, Pacquiao vs. Bradley, Provodnikov or Marquez), then fight in November. But I'm open to anything."

Pacquiao vs. Mayweather. Which contemporary boxer does Mike Tyson enjoy watching the most? If you think Floyd 'Money' Mayweather Jr. or even Gennady Golovkin is more 'sensational' in the ring to watch than Manny Pacquiao, then Mike Tyson's message to you is: "Hey, listen than that means you know nothing about boxing." 

In this new video clip , Max Kellerman (ESPN's Sports Nation) interviews 'Iron' Mike Tyson and when the subject of who he enjoys watching the most in today's fight age, the fighter which Tyson certifies as his #1 choice for being "the most sensational" is none other than Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. still wants none of Manny Pacquiao that he even started taking a shot at the Filipino’s existence.

Mayweather, who last saw action in the ring last September against Saul Alvarez, has four fights left in his massive six-fight deal with broadcaster Showtime. And he’s not rushing things regarding his next bout.

Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. Compilation of videos depicting Floyd Mayweather Jr. being scared of Manny Pacquaio. Is Floyd Mayweather Jr. scared? You decide.

Now that eight division champion Manny Pacquiao is back to his winning ways, speculations as to whom he will fight next are a plenty. But fans and experts alike agree that a match against undefeated Floyd Mayweather is the perfect match for the Saranggani representative.

"Bagay sila ngayon. Halos magkasing edad na sila eh. Bagay na sila," said boxing analyst Sev Sarmenta in an interview with News To Go's Howie Severino and Kara David. "Yung Mayweather through the years kaya magaling yun, maingat din yun eh. Hindi nagpapatama. Ang ilag-ilag nung Mayweather."

Fighting congressman Manny Pacquiao confirmed on Tuesday that a freeze order has been issued on his bank accounts and properties, which, he claimed, forced him to to borrow money for the financial aid he promised typhoon survivors in the Visayas.

In a press briefing aired live on TV, Pacquiao made an appeal to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) about his P2.2-billion tax case.

“Ako po ay nakikiusap sa BIR na alisin ang garnishment sa aking mga bank account and properties dahil hindi ko naman tatalikuran ang aking responsibilidad bilang isang mamamayan,” said Pacquiao, who is coming off a morale-boosting victory over Brandon Rios last Sunday.

Former four division world champion Juan Manuel Márquez gave praise to Manny Pacquiao for his comeback victory on Saturday night, when the Filipino star won a dominating twelve round unanimous decision over Brandon Rios. It Pacquiao's first fight since getting knocked out in the sixth round of last December's fourth bout with Marquez.

Marquez, once again, said there is no interest in a fifth fight with Pacquiao, who returns on April 12 in Las Vegas. Marquez wants a rematch with WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley.

Mexican-American Brandon Rios conceded that he was humbled by Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao during their 12-round welterweight clash in Macau on Sunday.
Rios just could not get his hands on an evasive Pacquiao and. more importantly, got tagged by the speedy Filipino over and over again.

Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao made a successful comeback to the ring with an overwhelming points victory over Brandon Rios to win the World Boxing Organization International welterweight championship in Macau on Sunday.

The three ringside judges scored the fight 120-108, 119-109 and 118-110 as Pacquiao handed out a lesson in clinical boxing to his less-experienced American opponent.

Manny Pacquiao whipped up the perfect storm in his comeback fight.

Inspired by a nation still in mourning and by his own personal quest for redemption, Pacquiao ushered his ring return with a dominant performance against Brandon Rios, scoring a unanimous decision against the tough-fighting American at the soldout Cotai Arena of the Venetian Hotel on Sunday.

Filipino boxing superstar Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao snapped a two-fight losing streak – and lifted the spirits of his countrymen – in a brilliant performance against Brandon “Bam Bam” Rios in their welterweight showdown at the Cotai Arena in Macau on Sunday.

Pacquiao vs. Rios weigh-in results: Manny at 145 lb., Rios at 146.5 lb. The two men stepped on the scales in Macau and both came in under the welterweight limit. "I'm so happy that the fight is in Asia and very close to the Philippines," Pacquiao told HBO's Max Kellerman. "This fight is going to be different because I started early and it's been one of the longest camps of my career. We did it like when I was young."