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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Manny Pacquiao will return to the ring in November, that much is certain. Who the opponent will be is still very much undecided.The welterweight champion and newly elected congressman was planning his victory party in the Philippines after his rival conceded the race on Wednesday, while promoter Bob Arum and his advisers were ready to begin the tough task of negotiating a fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr.It has the potential to be the most lucrative fight in boxing history."The people are requesting that I fight Mayweather before I retire," Pacquiao told The Associated Press. "If I ever fight again, I think I will give in to the request of the people."Michael Koncz, Pacquiao's chief adviser, said no opponent has been selected, but that Nov. 6 and Nov. 13 have been set aside for the fight at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys are on the road Nov. 7 and Nov. 14."There is no named opponent yet, but that is certainly when we will fight," Koncz ...
Manny Pacquiao never takes his fights personally. The pound-for-pound king's opponents are usually quite respectful of his throne, and the easygoing Pacquiao shrugs ...
SAN MIGUEL, Philippines (AP) — The pounding beat of "Eye of the Tiger" from "Rocky III" blasted from speakers as Manny Pacquiao's black Hummer pulled up at an open-a...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Fighting on the star, Manny Pacquiao showed once again why he is such a star.With the biggest fight crowd in the U.S. in 17 years cheering hi...
Manny Pacquiao and his trainer Freddie Roach wanted the exact same thing that boxing fans everywhere wanted: Floyd Mayweather Jr.They got Antonio Margarito instead.P...
Manny Pacquiao caught Shane Mosley early, then chased him the rest of the night. Not much more he could do against an aging fighter who seemed only to want to surviv...
By Mark Lamport-StokesThe two fighters are known for their aggressive and entertaining approach in the ring, and also for their reluctance to indulge in the pre-bout...
Manny Pacquiao was counting votes early Tuesday, and seemed happy.Floyd Mayweather Jr. was counting money, and had to be equally happy."There's a reason they call hi...
Ask Shane Mosley how he can beat Manny Pacquiao , and the answer is match his speed and don't be afraid to trade punches with a fighter who loves to trade punches. A...
What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas — unless you're Manny Pacquiao.The legendary Filipino boxer reportedly wants his next bout — a fifth fight against Juan Manuel ...
Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley Jr. both realize almost every boxing fan wishes Floyd Mayweather Jr. had been standing next to Pacquiao at the Beverly Hills Hotel...
By Mike MouatWINDSOR, Ontario (Reuters) - Manny Pacquiao will fight Shane Mosley, a former champion in three divisions, on May 7 in Las Vegas, promoter Bob Arum said...
Timothy Bradley promised to shock, though the biggest shock in his fight with Manny Pacquiao came from the judges' scorecards.In a fight Pacquiao seemed to have in h...
Shane Mosley believes he's doing Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s "dirty work" by facing Manny Pacquiao , and he has no intention of losing to the popular Filipino champion.Pa...
For a guy who dismantles his opponents in the boxing ring with lethal speed, Manny Pacquiao speaks very softly and slowly. But don't let that gentle voice fool you: ...
Manny Pacquiao plans to fight Sugar Shane Mosley in his next bout May 7 in Las Vegas.Promoter Bob Arum told The Associated Press on Tuesday night that the deal will ...
A car carrying Manny Pacquiao has tapped bumpers with another car in the pound-for-pound champion's caravan a few hours before his fight with Sugar Shane Mosley .Pac...
Manny Pacquiao returned to his corner before the 12th round to an unfamiliar soundtrack of steady boos rising from the MGM Grand Garden crowd.The fans weren't jeerin...
NEW YORK (AP) — Manny Pacquiao may soon turn his attention from campaigning for Congress to negotiating the details on the richest fight in boxing history.Pacquiao's...
Boxing champion Manny Pacquiao dismissed a derogatory online video posted by Floyd Mayweather Jr., calling it an "uneducated message" and choosing to instead focus o...