Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios
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Manny Pacquiao looks to make boxing history in his return to the ring at 46 with his longtime trainer, Freddie Roach, in his corner yet again.
For Freddie Roach, America's most-famous boxing trainer, the cloud that began hovering overhead on May 2, shortly after his fighter, Manny Pacquiao, lost to Floyd Mayweather Jr., refuses to go away.
On May 1, 1995, Manny Pacquiao won a six-round decision over Rocky Palma in Cavite, Philippines, pushing his record to 3-0. They both weighed 107 pounds, but Pacquiao had weights in his pocket to qualify for the minimum weight requirement of the division. Seventeen days later, Mario Barrios was born in San Antonio.
Boxer Manny Pacquiao trains with Freddie Roach at the Wild Card Boxing Club on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP) Roach is one of the rare trainers who is always honest with his fighters.
As the pre-fight documentary cameras for Prime Video's "Gloves Off" followed Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas in late May as he walked the hallways of the MGM Grand en route to the press conference announcing this weekend's return to boxing after nearly five years,
Manny Pacquiao, the legendary boxer, did light training at the Las Vegas Raiders' training facility as he prepares for his return to the ring at 46.
Manny Pacquiao is back to a familiar place in Los Angeles, looking for a new start and to add to his legendary career.
Pacquiao, 38, lost a unanimous decision Saturday by scores of 115-113 twice and 117-111. “It does bother me,” Roach said. “That’s why I suggested to Manny, ‘Hey Manny, I think you should ...
Reflecting on Pacquiao’s legendary career and risks of his comeback at 46, this piece highlights the bittersweet hope and danger in his return.