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Events
ESPN’s ranking of top 100 athletes draws backlash for Pacquiao’s low placement
ESPN’s recent ranking of the top 100 athletes since 2000 has sparked controversy, particularly for placing Filipino boxing icon Manny ...
Ryan General
Home
Manny Pacquiao’s basketball league is thriving
Boxing champion turned politician Manny Pacquiao founded the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) in the Philippines in 2017, invest...
Manny Pacquiao eyes potential comeback
45-year-old Pacquiao eyes comeback title match: Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao revealed on Monday that negotiations are currently underway for...
Editorial Staff
News
Manny Pacquiao, 45, denied exemption to compete at Paris Olympics by IOC
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has deemed boxing icon Manny Pacquiao too old for the 2024 Paris Games. About the limit: While th...
Manny Pacquiao announces 2024 rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Filipino boxing legend Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao has revealed plans for a purported rematch with American rival Floyd Mayweather J...
Entertainment
Beloved Fil-Am music and media pioneer Roslynn Alba Cobarrubias dies at 43
Online, tributes poured in from artists like EZ Mil, DJ E-Rock, AJ Rafael and apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas ...
Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo yells out to Manny Pacquiao in wholesome encounter in Riyadh
Pacquiao and Ronaldo were among the sporting greats invited to be at ringside for the “Battle of the Baddest” boxing match ...
Watch: Eunhyuk sings Backstreet Boys song on karaoke at Mary Pacquiao’s birthday party
Super Junior member Eunhyuk joined Manny Pacquiao and his family as they celebrated the legendary boxer’s daughter’s 17th birthday party in ...
Bryan Ke
Asian American History
10 AAPI athletes who have inspired and influenced new generations of athletes
As the month of May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, there is no better way to celebrate it than to highlight s...
Vanessa Hudgens to honor Filipino heritage in new travel documentary
Vanessa Hudgens is slated to shoot a travel documentary in the Philippines, the home of her mother, Gina Hudgens. The untitled project, whic...
Carl Samson
Pacquiao addresses rumors of Mayweather rematch under MMA promotion Rizin
Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has revealed more details about his upcoming fight under the Japanese MMA promotion company Rizin. Pac...
Dave Bautista had Manny Pacquiao tattoo covered up after his ‘anti-gay statements’
Before you read: Dave Bautista says he ‘never wanted to be the next Rock’: ‘I just wanted to be a good f*cking actor’ In an interview with G...
Chandler Treon
Philippines
Manny Pacquiao dominates YouTuber DK Yoo in return to the ring
Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao outclassed South Korean YouTuber and mixed martial artist DK Yoo during their exhibition match on Satur...
Manny Pacquiao breaks his silence on referee’s controversial cheating confession
Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao broke his silence last week in response to a controversial cheating confession. Renowned Filipino re...
Sports
Boxing referee admits to cheating to help Manny Pacquiao win fight in 2000
Prolific boxing referee Carlos Padilla Jr. has admitted to rigging one of Manny Pacquiao’s most important matches nearly two decades ago. ...
William Yuk
Film & TV
Manny Pacquiao produces film ‘Almighty Zeus’ tackling anti-Asian hate crimes
“Almighty Zeus,” a movie produced by eight-division world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao, centers on anti-Asian hate crimes and showcases u...
Michelle De Pacina
Feature
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao to unretire for exhibition match with Korean YouTuber DK Yoo
Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is returning to the ring for the first time since his retirement to fight South Korean YouTuber DK Yo...
Asia
Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao’s brand new wax figure at Madame Tussauds is scarily accurate
Manny Pacquiao is the first Filipino man to have a wax figure at Madame Tussauds. Fists of wax: Madame Tussauds, famous for its realistic wa...
Manny Pacquiao tests his chess skills against ‘10-year-old Magnus Carlsen’ in exhibition match
Manny Pacquiao can now add “up-and-coming chess player” to his ever-evolving resume after his recent match against a chess app. Valiant losi...
‘I just heard the final bell’: Manny ‘PacMan’ Pacquiao announces retirement from boxing
Legendary boxer and Filipino politician Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao has officially announced his retirement from boxing. Hanging up his gloves: ...
Boxing legend Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao to run for president in the Philippines in 2022
On Sunday, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, a Filipino politician and legendary boxer, officially announced his candidacy for the highest position i...
Manny Pacquiao Will Fight Conor McGregor for COVID-19 Relief Efforts
Manny Pacquiao’s camp has confirmed a match between the Filipino boxing legend and Ultimate Fighting Championship superstar Conor McGregor i...
Manny Pacquiao Says He is ‘Not Afraid to Die’ for the Philippines Fighting COVID-19
Boxing icon and senator of the Philippines Manny Pacquiao faces the coronavirus (COVID-19) head-on as the infected cases in his home country...
Manny Pacquiao Just Got His Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science
International boxing star Manny Pacquiao has just added a college degree to his list of accomplishments. The multi-division boxing world cha...
Manny Pacquiao Hung Out With Jack Ma and Facetimed Jet Li
The Philippine’s fighting senator and renowned boxer Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao met with Alibaba’s former CEO Jack Ma for the second time this ...
Adrien Broner Insults Pacquiao’s Fans with Racist Jokes During Press Conference
In the build-up to his bout with Manny Pacquiao on Jan. 19, American professional boxer Adrien Broner dropped racially insensitive remarks...
Counting Down the Top 10 Greatest Asian Athletes Of All Time
The Tokyo Olympics may still be a year away, but it’s never a bad time to talk sports. Specifically, we’re talking the greatest ...
Ziye Wang
Adrien Broner Targets Manny Pacquiao With Racially Insensitive ‘Jokes’ During Fight Conference
American professional boxer Adrien Broner was recently booed on stage when he dropped a few racially charged and insensitive “jokes” at Fili...
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Will Fight Undefeated Japanese MMA Kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa
Japanese Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Rizin Fighting Federation has announced that the long-running undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr...
Mayweather is Coming Out of Retirement to Fight Manny Pacquiao Again
Boxing superstars Floyd Mayweather (50-0) and Manny Pacquiao (60-7) are apparently facing each other in the boxing ring once again. Reporte...
Fake ‘Manny Pacquiao’ Facebook Page Promising 60 Free Houses Goes Viral in the Philippines
A Facebook community page called “Sen. Manny Pacquiao” blew up hours after the Filipino boxer’s win against Lucas Matthysse by promising fre...
Manny Pacquiao Gives Random Ice Cream Vendor $600, a House, and a Job
An ice cream vendor in the Philippines received an unexpected, life-changing surprise from Filipino boxing legend/senator Manny Pacquiao. Af...
Manny Pacquiao Just Tweeted Floyd Mayweather the Diss of the Century
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few weeks, you’re acutely aware of the fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. an...
Manny Pacquiao Got Robbed So Badly, His Trainer Wants the Judge Investigated
Manny Pacquiao’s controversial unanimous decision in a loss to Australian fighter Jeff Horn has the boxing community split over what a...
Manny Pacquiao Will Take on Conor McGregor if Floyd Mayweather Chickens Out
Manny Pacquiao has expressed willingness to fight Conor McGregor in case nothing comes out of the potential bout between the UFC superstar a...
Meet the Unknown Australian Boxer Pitted Against Manny Pacquiao This April
When the news broke out that Manny Pacquiao is already in talks for his next fight versus Australian Jeff Horn, many were left asking: “Jeff...
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