Manny Pacquiao News

From the first combination to the last knockout punch, all the ferocity of Manny Pacquiao's first two fights with Erik Morales seemed to be compressed into just under nine minutes of frenetic action. The third fight in this memorable trilogy was short, yet the outcome was sweet for Pacquiao: The Filipino phenomenon cemented his spot among the world's top handful of pound-for-pound fighters. With a flair befitting his movie-star life, ...

A quick, dynamic decision really shouldn't have been much of a surprise in Manny Pacquiao's third fight with Erik Morales. After all, Pacquiao never has been a man to waste time. The 27-year-old Filipino phenomenon seems to be blasted from a cannon in his fights, pounding away at his opponents with a tempo and ferocity most can only admire. His interests outside the ring are varied and extensive as well ...

Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales are ready for the third round, and both fighters believe it will be the best one yet. Just observe the grin on Pacquiao's face as he stepped on the scale with hundreds of Filipino fans cheering his name Friday _ or watch Morales' swell of pride as he hears Mexican fans chanting his name at the same weigh-in. Two of the world's most entertaining fighters both believe they're about to make history ...

By Oliver Teves MANILA, Philippines (AP) _ Thousands of Filipinos lined the streets of Manila on Friday to cheer local boxing hero Manny (Pac Man) Pacquiao on his triumphant return after defeating Mexican rival Erik Morales. Pacquiao, (41-3-1, 32 knockouts) stopped Morales with a flurry of punches in ...

By Jim Gomez MANILA, Philippines (AP) _ Traffic ground to a halt and feuding political factions briefly put aside their differences Sunday as Filipinos rejoiced over boxing hero Manny Pacquiao's victory over Mexican rival Erik Morales. Pacquiao stopped Morales with a flurry of punches in the 10th of their 12-round rematch in Las Vegas to avenge a defeat to the ...

LAS VEGAS (AP) _ Manny Pacquiao vowed there would be no excuses this time and it turned out he didn't need any. Throwing punches at every angle, Pacquiao avenged his defeat 10 months ago and handed Erik Morales the worst beating of his career before finally stopping him in the 10th round Saturday night of their 130-pound showdown. ...