Tag: Keith Thurman

Keith Thurman (Harry How/Getty Images/AFP)

Keith raring for Pac rematch

Following the loss to Pacquiao at the MGM Grand, where 14,356 fans…

July 28, 2019

WORLD champion Manny Pacquiao (left) poses with retired rival Floyd Mayweather during the fight between Errol Spence and Mikey Garcia at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington. (Sean Gibbons)

Pacquiao, Mayweather trade barbs anew

SAN MATEO, California — Floyd Mayweather took to social media on Tuesday…

July 24, 2019

MANNY Pacquiao recalls how his brawl with Keith Thurman went on in a meeting with Manila mediamen in his Skylofts suite at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. (Nick Giongco photo)

At 40, Pacquiao needs time to chill

“At this age, he’s earned the right to pick what’s best for…

July 24, 2019

GREATEST FATHER: Manny Pacquiao gets a hug and kiss from his daughters after a well-fought win over American Keith Thurman on Sunday in Las Vegas. Also shown is Jinkee Pacquiao. (Wendell Alinea-AFP)

‘Twas a real fight – Manny

Around him was a high-profile Filipino politician and his family and a…

July 23, 2019

Freddie Roach (Nick Giongco photo)

‘We can’t walk away from Father Time’

“Too soon to make a decision right. He fought a great fight,…

July 22, 2019

Manny Pacquiao attends a post-fight news conference after defeating Keith Thurman in a WBA welterweight title fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 20, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Steve Marcus/Getty Images/AFP)

Pacquiao stays up late after Thurman victory

Surrounded by members of his entourage, members of the Philippine and local…

July 22, 2019

Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao (L) sends US boxer Keith Thurman to the mat during the first round of their WBA super world welterweight title fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 20, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by John Gurzinski / AFP)

Vintage Pacquiao shows up

Pacquiao (62-7-2) dropped his previously unbeaten opponent with a combination late in…

July 22, 2019

Keith Thurman stands in the ring after losing a WBA welterweight title fight to Manny Pacquiao at MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 20, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Steve Marcus/Getty Images/AFP)

Cocky Thurman changes tune

“He has a lot left. He’s been in too many wars and…

July 21, 2019

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Brilliant Pacquiao downs Thurman to capture WBA crown

"My opponent is a good fighter and boxer. He was strong. ...…

July 21, 2019

Boxer Manny Pacquiao (Photo by John GURZINSKI / AFP)

One more fight for Pacquiao

Leonard Ellerbe, Chief Executive Officer of Mayweather Promotions, which has strong links…

July 21, 2019

Manny Pacquiao stands on the scale during a weigh-in Friday, July 19, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Jimuel, Michael say it’s KO win

Jinkee Pacquiao, radiant in a floral off-shoulder dress, was hesitant to make…

July 21, 2019

Manny Pacquiao poses on the scale during a weigh-in Friday for his Saturday clash with Keith Thurman in Las Vegas. (AP)

Pacquiao vows to teach Thurman a lesson

“I am going to teach him a lesson,” - Manny Pacquiao #PacThurman

July 21, 2019

Freddie Roach (Nick Giongco photo)

We are coming out hot – Roach

“Once Manny gets him on the ropes, he will get him there,”…

July 20, 2019

Keith Thurman (AP Photo/John Locher)

Thurman loves Las Vegas

The American boxer, who battles Manny Pacquiao Saturday night at the MGM…

July 20, 2019

Keith Thurman (AP Photo/John Locher)

I am too big, too strong – Thurman

“That’s right, man and it’s a f___n’ Filipino senator who will be…

July 20, 2019

WORLD champion Manny Pacquiao (left) poses with retired rival Floyd Mayweather during the fight between Errol Spence and Mikey Garcia at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington. (Sean Gibbons)

Floyd, other ‘welter’ kings to attend Pacquiao fight

Aside from Shawn Porter and Errol Spence, expected to take the spotlight…

July 19, 2019