Manny Pacquiao Rumors: Farewell Fight Could Be Held In Home Country Under Right Conditions
03/05/21 AT 1:23 AM Manny Pacquiao, who hasn't fought since winning the WBA welterweight world title in July of 2019, is the man rising US lightweight star Ryan Garcia says he wants to fight next Photo: AFP / Noel CELIS
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Mikey Garcia or Terence Crawford could be the final opponent for Pacquiao
Pacquiao's plans to run for president remains unclear for now
With the Philippine national elections nearing, the buzz is that Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao may vie for the country’s presidency.
Others allege that the 42-year-old will try the vice presidency first as a conservative route to the Philippines’ top position.
Former boxing champion Lennox Lewis is open to a Mike Tyson rematch but only if fans want it. A Tyson vs. Holyfield could be coming soon following a video released by Legends Only League on social
Legends Only League Rumors: Former Boxer Gets Wish, Possibly Closer To Jake Paul Fight Sylvester Stallone and Antonio Tarver Photo: Getty Images | E. Charbonneau/WireImage for MGM
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Tarver will be an interested spectator at Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren main event
Tarver could add spice in the post-fight of Paul vs. Askren
Former boxer Antonio Tarver is donning his boxing trunks once more. The 52-year-old reportedly will take on former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir in a 10-round boxing match, something that should be interesting to check out.
The showdown will be one of the undercards of the Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren main event happening in Atlanta on April 17, Marc Raimondi and Ariel Herwani of ESPN reported.
Floyd Mayweather Holds Early Birthday Bash, Says Logan Paul Fight Still On
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Mayweather's 44th birthday bash followed proper health protocols, a report says
Conor McGregor wished Mayweather a happy birthday but threw shade over his disappearance from Forbes' list
Floyd Mayweather Jr. will be turning 44 on Feb. 24, but he decided to celebrate his birthday early this year. The retired boxer hosted a wild, futuristic event in Florida on Thursday and had a star-studded guest list.
Held at The Venue in Fort Lauderdale, the bash was christened “Floyd's Futuristic 44th Birthday Extravaganza." Among the guests in attendance were Rick Ross, Larsa Pippen, Jacquees and the brother of President Joe Biden, Frank Biden, TMZ reported.
Boxing News: Unbeaten American Prefers To Fight Manny Pacquiao Over Top-Rated Compatriot
02/18/21 AT 2:32 AM Unbeaten Terence Crawford, shown here in 2019, stopped England's Kell Brook in the fourth round to retain his WBO welterweight title and earn his eighth straight knockout victory Photo: GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AL BELLO
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Crawford prefers facing Pacquiao over Porter
The WBO welterweight champion's next fight depends on his promoter Bob Arum
Terence Crawford is aching to fight again, and “Bud” has been mentioned as a possible next opponent for Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao.
However, there are also murmurs of a potential clash with Shawn Porter, but nothing has been set in stone.
Boxing News: Manny Pacquiao Seeks Big-Money Fight Against Unbeaten American Champ
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Pacquiao wants $40 million to face Crawford
Pacquiao is also interested in facing Mikey Garcia and Errol Spence Jr.
Manny Pacquiao has been out of the boxing ring since July 2019 and is aching to fight again.
Though the names of Ryan Garcia and, for a time, Conor McGregor were being mentioned, it remains that boxing fans want the 43-year-old pug to face a legitimate boxer and an official bout.
Based on a report from a local Philippine outlet, it appears Manny Pacquiao is targeting someone that boxing fans have long wanted him to face–Terence Crawford.
Ryan Garcia Warned Against Manny Pacquiao Fight; Trainer Prefers Gervonta Davis Match
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Eddy Reynoso prefers a Gervonta Davis fight for Garcia over one with Pacquiao
Reynoso will adhere to what Golden Boy Promotions has planned
Ryan Garcia's trainer Eddy Reynoso is one of the main reasons why the 22-year-old is making strides, but the rising boxing star's next opponents are not up to him. Golden Boy Promotions is the one in charge of that, and the next one for “KingRy” could be eight-time division champion Manny Pacquiao.
Reynoso recently said he is not comfortable about pitting the undefeated fighter against the Filipino boxing icon. Though Garcia has been making waves, the 44-year-old believes that Pacquiao is vastly more experienced and heavier than the current WBC interim lightweight champion.