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Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford could be forced to adjust their game plan after the judges for their upcoming bout were announced. Both Canelo and Crawford are preparing for their September 13 fight, which is predicted by many to go to a decision after a long fight.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / September 10

Is Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford Giving Off Mayweather-Pacquiao Vibes?

Did you shake your head when Canelo Alvarez (63-2-2, 39 KOs) vs. Terence Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) got made and it was billed as a “Fight of the Century?” Did your guard go up, the anti–overhype sensor tingling?

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / September 7

Manny Pacquiao’s 2014 undercard saw amateur prodigy defeat a 52-fight veteran after just two wins

Manny Pacquiao was unlucky not to get a win in his recent comeback attempt at the age of 46 years old, but is still a shadow of the man who dropped one game opponent six times.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / September 6

Manny Pacquiao retired knockout star with first finish in over nine years in dominant title win

History-making veteran Manny Pacquiao returned to his native Asia with aplomb in his penultimate title fight win, snapping his own lengthy run in the ring in the process.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / September 6

Manny Pacquiao’s knockout drought came after brutal win on the same card as Oleksandr Usyk’s Russian nightmare

Manny Pacquiao fell short in his second comeback attempt against Mario Barrios, securing a draw in a fight many believe he ought to have won. Manny Pacquiao has still not won since 2019 as his second comeback attempt against Mario Barrios ended in a draw.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / September 5

Terence Crawford wanted Manny Pacquiao fight since 2014 but claimed ‘Pac-Man’s’ coach dodged him

He may be preparing for a superfight against Canelo Alvarez, but Terence Crawford wanted to fight Manny Pacquiao over a decade ago. Terence Crawford broke a 100-year-old record in 2014 to become world champion, a time when he was in discussion for a clash with the legendary Manny Pacquiao for a title fight.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / September 3

Manny Pacquiao lost ‘unfair’ title fight to boxer knocked out by Terence Crawford a year later

Manny Pacquiao’s Welterweight world title reign came to an end in controversial fashion, but allowed Terence Crawford to begin his career at 147lb in style.

Boxing News / KO on SI / September 1

WBC President Doubles Down On Controversial Manny Pacquiao Decision

When news broke earlier this year that Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao would be coming out of his four-year retirement to fight WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on July 19, this announcement was met with mixed reactions.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / August 31

Manny Pacquiao eyes ‘exciting’ return to boxing with ‘front runner’ world championship fight discussed

Record-setting former world champion Manny Pacquiao still seems to have the boxing world at his feet on the back of his recent return to the ring. Snapping a four-year professional retirement from the ring earlier this summer, Manny Pacquiao would fight for gold on his return, taking on Mario Barrios in a majority decision draw.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / August 30

Manny Pacquiao was one-upped by Terence Crawford’s toughest opponent against 34-0 contender

Manny Pacquiao is reportedly eyeing another big challenge after his draw against Mario Barrios, but does he still have it? Manny Pacquiao has still not picked up a win since 2019, when he defeated Keith Thurman, who will face Sebastian Fundora next, as his two comeback attempts have been unsuccessful.

Boxing News / KO on SI / August 29

Manny Pacquiao's 'Frontrunner' For Next Fight Revealed

46-year-old boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao turned back the clock during his July 10 fight against reigning WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios. While the fight ended in a majority draw, many believe that Pacquiao was the most active boxer during the 12-round bout, landed more solid shots, and ultimately deserved to get his hand raised.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / August 29

Manny Pacquiao’s world title opponent lost to a 27-17-1 journeyman in final fight before return to Africa

Manny Pacquiao returned to the ring at the age of 46 and was unlucky not to get a win over Mario Barrios. Manny Pacquiao has still not secured a win since his 2019 close-shave with Keith Thurman, who is facing Sebastian Fundora next, and has had two unsuccessful comeback attempts, with one ending in a loss and the most recent ending in a draw.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / August 29

Ryan Garcia touted by former rival to beat every welterweight from Manny Pacquiao to Devin Haney

Ryan Garcia has been out of the ring since his appearance on The Ring’s Times Square card, and now boasts a record of 24-2. Ryan Garcia suffered his first loss in 2023 when he was stopped with a debilitating body shot at the hands of Gervonta Davis.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / August 29

Manny Pacquiao’s inactive foe will have his hands full against The Towering Inferno, says former world champion

Manny Pacquiao has not won a fight since 2019, though his last victim is set to return to the ring in a hugely risky fight on October 25th. Manny Pacquiao has now had two unsuccessful comeback attempts, with the latest ending in a draw against Mario Barrios.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / August 28

Floyd Mayweather decided on his final opponent just hours after blockbuster win over Manny Pacquiao

Floyd Mayweather retired with a record of 50-0 after his comeback fight against Conor McGregor, but his original final foe was decided just hours after the biggest win of his career.

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‘He would beat most of them…’: Roy Jones Jr. believes Manny Pacquiao should be world champion, picks his next fight

Manny Pacquiao has been backed for future success in the ring off the back of his comeback fight, which should have landed him another world title. Snapping a four-year retirement earlier this summer, former multi-division world champion Manny Pacquiao fought Mario Barrios over the course of 12 rounds in a WBC welterweight title challenge.

Manny Pacquiao was going to fight a terrifying KO artist, until an American star ruined his plans

Manny Pacquiao nearly ended up going head-to-head with a fearsome puncher. Throughout his career, the Filipino hero landed many a crushing blow. Pacquiao ruthlessly knocked out David Diaz, and famously rendered Ricky Hatton unconscious with a fearsome shot.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / August 17

Pacquiao Confirms December Return to the Ring

Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has confirmed he will fight again in December, just months after battling to a majority draw with WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on July 19 in Las Vegas.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / July 25

Manny Pacquiao Wants Mega Rematch

At 46 years old, Manny Pacquiao surprised many by looking far sharper than expected in his comeback bout against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / July 20

Manny Pacquiao And Mario Barrios Fight To A Draw

More than 24 years after bursting onto the U.S. boxing scene at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Manny Pacquiao returned to the very venue where his legend began hoping to make history as the oldest fighter to win a welterweight world title.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / July 20

Manny Pacquiao, Mario Barrios fight to majority draw

Manny Pacquiao's bid to become the oldest welterweight champion in boxing history fell short Saturday night as he failed to beat Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / July 19

Mario Barrios vs Manny Pacquiao: Live PPV Results from Las Vegas

On July 19, live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Mario Barrios vs Manny Pacquiao headlines a Premier Boxing Champions card for the WBC welterweight world title.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / July 18

Manny Pacquiao Weighs-In The Heaviest In Over A Decade

Manny Pacquiao came in heavier Friday afternoon for his welterweight title fight with Mario Barrios than he weighed in over a decade. The legend from the Philippines’ stepped on the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s scale at 146.8 pounds on a stage inside MGM Grand Garden Arena.