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Showing posts with label Manny Pacquiao. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Manny Pacquiao. Show all posts

Friday, November 22, 2013

Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios - HBO 24/7 Episode 3 (VIDEO)

EPISOSE 3 of 3. FINAL EPISODE. The all-new HBO sports series 24/7 Pacquiao-Rios, leading up to the November 24 showdown.Manny Pacquiao (54-5-2, 38 KOs) and trainer Freddie Roach look back atPacquiao’s recent loss to Juan Manuel Marquez. Brandon Rios (31-1-1, 23 KOs) talks about his two classic encounters with Mike Alvarado.

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Freddie Roach KICKED by Pacquiao's former coach Alex Ariza (VIDEO)

Freddie Roach KICKED by Alex Riza, Pacquiao’s former conditioning coach, when Freddie Roach confronted Robert Garcia about taking over gym time for Manny Pacquiao. Freddie Roach, Robert Garcia and Alex Ariza all interviewed by Radio Rahim for reaction after fight included in this video.

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Manny Pacquiao vs Brandon Rios: What to expect? (VIDEO)

Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios. Preview one of the most anticipated action fights of the year. Pacquiao (54-5-2, 38 KOs) vs. Rios (31-1-1, 23 KOs).

Pacquiao vs. Rios: What to Expect (VIDEO)

Monday, November 18, 2013

Brandon Rios on Manny Pacquiao: He picked the wrong opponent

The camp of Brandon Rios believes that the reign of Filipino boxing king Manny Pacquiao is over.

“Manny Pacquiao has had tremendous wins but it all comes to an end,” Rios’ coach Robert Garcia told ABS-CBN News’ Dyan Castillejo in Macau. “We feel Manny's time has come.”

“This is the last time you're going to see Manny Pacquiao in a pay per view fight because we're going to beat him,” Garcia boasted.

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Roach's forecast: Manny Pacquiao to KO Brandon Rios in 6

Boxing trainer Freddie Roach believes Manny Pacquiao's training has gone well and predicted a knockout in six rounds against Brandon Rios.

Roach said Pacquiao’s 10-week preparation will bear fruit on November 24, when the Filipino superstar meets his foe from Lubbock, Texas.

“He’s well-prepared, razor-sharp as when he was still fighting for recognition, well-motivated,” Roach said in a Philboxing report by Eddie Alinea. “We’ll demolish [Rios] inside six rounds.”

Friday, November 15, 2013

'With Manny Pacquiao's plan, Brandon Rios won't last 5 rounds'

Manny Pacquiao’s training camp is going so well such that Michael Koncz is pretty confident of the Filipino’s dominance over Brandon Rios on November 24.

Pacquiao’s adviser said that if the fighting congressman does what he's told in the fight, then Rios won’t be able to last long in the ring.

"The fans are going to be in for a fight, for a treat. If Manny sticks to the game plan, I truly don't believe the fight is going to go more than four or five rounds,” said Koncz in Boxing Scene.

Manny Pacquiao's Greatest Hits (HBO Boxing) (VIDEO)

Take a look at the best moments in the career of Manny Pacquiao. Don't miss Pacquiao vs. Rios Saturday, November 23rd

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Manny Pacquiao dedicates fight vs Rios to Yolanda victims

Filipino fight icon Manny Pacquiao is dedicating his November 24 ring comeback to victims of super typhoon “Yolanda” that ravaged the Philippines last week.

Pacquiao will face dangerous Mexican-American fighter Brandon Rios in Macau in his first fight since being knocked out by rival Juan Manuel Marquez last year.

The fighter, who also serves as congressman of Sarangani province, said his training prevented him from personally getting involved in relief efforts.

Monday, November 11, 2013

Manny Pacquiao vs Brandon Rios: HBO 24/7 (Episode 1) REPLAY VIDEO

EPISODE 1 of 4. The all-new HBO sports series 24/7 Pacquiao-Rios, leading up to the November 214 showdown. Manny Pacquiao(54-5-2, 38 KOs) and trainer Freddie Roach look back at Pacquiao’s recent loss to Juan Manuel Marquez. Brandon Rios (31-1-1, 23 KOs) talks about his two classic encounters with Mike Alvarado.

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Ricky Hatton says Manny Pacquiao nearing end of career

Ricky Hatton said his former foe Manny Pacquiao has already gone through a lot of wars and is already nearing the end of a colorful career.

The former British fighter, who got knocked out cold by Pacquiao in 2009, said the Filipino boxer has already showed signs of slipping in his past fights.

"Manny has had a lot of hard fights, he's gone through a lot of weight divisions and he's had a very long career. So I personally think the writing is on the wall for Manny,” Hatton said in Boxing Scene.

Monday, November 4, 2013

Manny Pacquiao: "My time is not done yet"

Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao insists his boxing career is far from over and is planning to show his vintage form when he faces off against American Brandon “Bam Bam” Rios in their November 24 welterweight showdown in Macau.

In an episode of HBO’s “Face Off With Max Kellerman,” Pacquiao expressed his confidence that he can still compete at a high level even though he has lost his two previous fights.

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Brandon Rios warns Manny Pacquiao: I'm coming for the kill

A boastful Brandon "Bam Bam" Rios warned boxing trainer Freddie Roach to prepare his prized fighter Manny Pacquiao for a world of hurt that’s coming his way.

The Mexican-American told the media during his open training at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard that he won't be playing around when he squares off with the Filipino superstar on November 24.

"Let Freddie Roach know I am a man, I come for the win, the kill. Tell Freddie that -- I want him to know,” said Rios.

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Brandon Rios to force Manny Pacquiao into a slugfest

Boxing coach Robert Garcia said his fighter Brandon Rios knows only one way to fight and that is to brawl.
Brandon Rios to force Manny Pacquiao into a slugfest
Garcia said during a teleconference call with the boxing media that it will be Rios’ biggest chance against a craftier and faster fighter in Manny Pacquiao.

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Manny Pacquiao: Losing not an option vs Brandon Rios

Confident of his chances in his upcoming fight, Manny Pacquiao said he won’t break under pressure while fighting a swarmer like Brandon “Bam Bam” Rios.

Pacquiao said he knows he’ll need the extra stamina to handle Rios, which is why he started training early for their November 24 fight.

“For the first time I will be speaking for myself, let me just say na ni sa guniguni, hindi ko inisip na matatalo ako. Precisely that’s the reason why I started training early, 10 months to be exact,” he said in an interview with Philboxing’s Eddie Alinea.

Saturday, October 26, 2013

Juan Manuel Marquez wants rematch vs Bradley, not Pacquiao

Juan Manuel Marquez claimed he was robbed of victory in his recent WBO welterweight title clash with Timothy Bradley.

The Mexican fighter said he wants to fight Bradley again to set things right.

"I'm sad for what happened in my last fight, because I needed to win. I was more focused and stronger, but as I look to the future....what motivates me is a rematch with Bradley,” Marquez said in a Boxing Scene report by Rene Umanzor.

Manny Pacquiao 'happy' over Juan Manuel Marquez' loss to Bradley

Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao seems to have gotten some satisfaction from his Mexican rival’s recent loss to reigning WBO welterweight titlist Timothy Bradley.

In a teleconference with boxing media last Thursday, the former eight-division world champion said he was pleased with the outcome of the welterweight title fight between Juan Manuel Marquez and Bradley.

The unbeaten American edged the 40-year-old Marquez via split decision to retain the WBO welterweight belt.

Monday, October 21, 2013

Bob Arum: Manny Pacquiao vs Ruslan Provodnikov fight possible

New world light-welterweight champion Ruslan Provodnikov of Russia has a lot of options following his stoppage victory over Mike Alvarado last weekend that allowed him to annex the World Boxing Organization belt.

One option for Provodnikov, nicknamed the “Siberian Rocky,” is a bout against Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao, for whom he has served as a sparring partner in the past.

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Manny Pacquiao willing to face Timothy Bradley in rematch

Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao is ready to face his former tormentor Timothy Bradley in a rematch after the American boxer’s victory over Mexican legend Juan Manuel Marquez in Las Vegas last Saturday (Sunday in Manila).
However, Pacquiao said he would rather focus first on his upcoming fight against Brandon Rios on November 23.

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Juan Manuel Marquez says Manny Pacquiao chapter is closed

Is there really no chance of a fifth fight happening between archrivals Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao?

As far as Marquez is concerned, his storied rivalry with Pacquiao was over the moment he knocked out the Filipino icon in their last bout in November last year.

Marquez, who challenges WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley this Sunday, once again brushed off a fifth meeting with Pacquiao, insisting there’s no point in it.

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Timothy Bradley eyes Manny Pacquiao rematch in 2014

Fight fans gathered at the lobby of the Wynn Hotel & Casino for the grand arrival of Timothy Bradley and Juan Manuel Marquez, the two boxers responsible for the two consecutive losses of Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao.
In an exclusive interview, Bradley said he is ready for a rematch with Pacquiao.

“That is definitely a chapter in my life that I definitely have to visit and revisit. I think the fans, everybody around the whole world wants to see that fight and they want to see who the true champion is,” he said.

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