Latest news with #MannyPacquiao
The Sun
15 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Manny Pacquiao, 46, looks to become boxing's oldest ever champion as legend says ‘I have two or three fights left'
MANNY PACQUIAO is looking to become boxing's oldest ever champion, declaring: 'I still have two or three fights left.' Pacquiao won 62 of his 72 professional bouts and remains the only eight-division world champion in boxing history. 2 In 2019 he set new records as the oldest welterweight champion ever aged 40. Pacquiao retired two years later as he lost his WBA title to Yordenis Ugas. But next month he is stepping out of retirement to take on Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight championship aged 46. Winning it would make him the second-oldest champ in any division, three years behind Bernard Hopkins. But Pacquiao is looking to set the record himself by insisting he still has several fights left — taking him to the ripe old age of 50. Speaking at a media workout today, he declared: 'I think I have two or three more fights left. 'I feel like I could do this for a couple of years. But I'm just taking it one at a time. 'My goal is to be the oldest champion and retire as a champion. This fight is very important to me because it's history. 'I believe I'd be the first Hall of Famer to win another world title, and I'd also break my own record as the oldest welterweight world champion.' After retiring in 2021, Pacquiao had three exhibition bouts. Fans shocked by size difference as Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios face off ahead of legend's return aged 46 in Vegas 2 But he admits he missed the feel of a proper slog, leading him to perform a U-turn. He added: 'When I retired in 2021, it wasn't a good feeling because I had it in my heart and my mind that I can still fight. 'I've always known that I could still work hard and dedicate myself and focus on training. I've rested and now I'm back. 'I feel fast and I feel like the strength is still there. I can still do what I've done before in training. 'If anything, my team right now is trying to slow me down and making sure I get enough rest. I still want to push myself every day, but I know that I have to listen to my team. 'Boxing is my passion. I've missed the sport. These last four years have been good for my body, because I've been doing this a long time. I feel like my passion and fire is back and you can see it in my work.'
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
School Assembly news headlines for today June 28, 2025: From sports to education, check 20+ national & international news
School Assembly news headlines for today June 28, 2025: Welcome to today's school assembly news for June 28, 2025! Stay updated with important news from around the world and India. Prime Minister Modi sends greetings on the Rath Yatra festival, wishing joy and success to all. In sports, the Khelo India University Games 2025 will be held in Jaipur this November, bringing together 4,000 athletes from across the country. On the international front, tensions rise at the Thailand-Cambodia border after recent clashes. Meanwhile, India's office space demand grows by 11% in the second quarter of 2025, showing strong economic activity. These and many more national and international headlines will keep you informed and ready for your school assembly today Today's national news headlines in English for school assembly, June 28, 2025 PM Modi greets the nation on Rath Yatra, wishing joy and success for all. Two-day National Tax Conference to begin in Vadodara on June 28, focusing on economic reforms and tax policies. India's office space demand rises 11% in Q2 2025 amid strong leasing activity in major cities. Andhra Pradesh CM reviews Space Policy 4.0 aiming to attract ₹25,000 crore investment and create thousands of jobs. Maharashtra observes Social Justice Day, marking the 151st birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj with state-wide tributes. Today's international news headlines in English for school assembly, June 28, 2025 Tensions escalate at Thailand-Cambodia border after deadly clashes; leaders visit disputed areas to ease crisis. India criticizes Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council for promoting terrorism and human rights violations. Israel and Iran agree to a U.S.-backed ceasefire after a 12-day conflict sparked by missile strikes. U.S. Supreme Court allows deportation of migrants to third countries without hearings on safety concerns. Manny Pacquiao announces return to boxing at age 46, set to face WBC champion Mario Barrios in Las Vegas on July 19. Today's sports news headlines in English for school assembly, June 28, 2025 Homecoming for Nitish Rana as he joins Delhi for the upcoming Ranji Trophy season. Manny Pacquiao returns to boxing at age 46, set to face WBC champion Mario Barrios in Las Vegas on July 19. ICC introduces a stop clock in Test cricket to improve over rates during the 2025–27 World Test Championship cycle. India wins all three titles at the 2nd Asian Squash Doubles Championships, defeating Pakistan and Malaysia in thrilling finals. Neeraj Chopra clinches Ostrava Golden Spike 2025 title with an 85.29m throw. Today's education news headlines in English for school assembly, June 28, 2025 KCET 2025: KEA to hold UGCET seat allotment interaction to ease admission process, says Dr. MC Sudhakar. NIOS Class 10th Results 2025 to be released soon; students can download scorecards from official websites. DU panel's decision to drop proposed PG papers on Islam, Pakistan, and China sparks controversy. DoE expands Mission Mathematics program to Classes 6 and 7 from this academic session. CBSE offers two exams for Class 10th with the first test mandatory; students can improve performance in the second exam. Today's state news headlines in English for school assembly, June 28, 2025 Devotees witness Nabajouban Darshan at Puri temple as deities reappear ahead of Rath Yatra after Anasara observance period. Zamorin of Kozhikode, K C Ramachandran Raja, passes away at 93 in Bengaluru; final rites scheduled for June 27. Cloudbursts and flash floods in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir kill seven; IMD issues red alert for heavy rain in Kerala. Maharashtra marks Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj's 151st birth anniversary as Social Justice Day with tributes by top state leaders. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister reviews Space Policy 4.0 aiming to attract ₹25,000 crore investment and boost jobs in the space sector. Top business and economic news headlines for June 28, 2025 India's office market grows 11% in Q2 2025, with 17.8 million sq. ft. leased across top seven cities, showing strong demand despite global challenges. RBI states Indian economy remains strong as interest rate cuts and financial easing support smooth credit flow amid global pressures. RBI panel member signals possibility of future rate cuts despite June policy shift to neutral stance. Top 18 Indian states to spend ₹1 trillion on women-focused pre-poll welfare schemes in FY26, impacting capital expenditure. Crude oil prices rise as U.S. stockpiles drop by 5.8 million barrels, indicating higher demand in global markets. Daily word and thought of the day for school assembly, June 28, 2025 Word of the Day Perseverance (noun)Meaning: Steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving Sentence: "With perseverance, she completed the marathon even when she felt like giving up." Thought of the Day "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."— Eleanor Roosevelt For more informative articles on historical and upcoming events from around the world, please visit Indiatimes Events.
Express Tribune
a day ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pacquiao 'hungry' for comeback after four-year layoff
Fillipino boxer Manny Pacquiao spars at the Wild Card gym in Hollywood ahead of his comeback next month. Photo: AFP Manny Pacquiao said Wednesday that his lengthy layoff from boxing has reignited his passion for the sport as he prepares for next month's world welterweight title comeback against Mario Barrios. The 46-year-old Filipino boxing icon faces World Boxing Council (WBC) champion Barrios in Las Vegas on July 19, four years after his last fight ended in defeat. Pacquiao has reunited with long-time veteran trainer Freddie Roach for next month's title tilt, and spoke to journalists on Wednesday as he worked out at the Hall of Famer's Wild Card gym in Hollywood. "Four years rest has been good for me," Pacquiao said after showing off some impressive hand speed in an open pads session. "I've been in boxing for so many decades, so it's good for my body to rest for four years. "Now I'm back, I'm hungry to fight again. I'm hungry to fight in a big fight like this. To work hard, have discipline, everything like that." "I've missed boxing. I feel like the passion, the fire in my eyes, working hard -- it's still there." Pacquiao said while his recovery times were now slightly longer, he had not noticed any drop off in his physical conditioning. "I'm fast, I can move like I did before. I can run in the mountains with the young boxers, so I'm happy," he said. "I'm enjoying this training camp. There's a couple of adjustments for bodily recovery. We have to control the body, give my body time to rest and recover." Pacquiao, who won 12 world titles in eight different weight classes during a glittering professional career that began in 1995, refused to be drawn on whether his comeback next month would be "one and done" or just the first step of a full-fledged return to the sport. "It's hard to say," he said when asked about future bouts. "Now I'm back so one at a time, after this fight we can plan whatever we want." For some in boxing, however, Pacquiao's return to the ring represents an unnecessary risk. British promoter Eddie Hearn was the latest to cast doubt on the wisdom of the Filipino's comeback earlier this month, predicting that the 30-year-old Barrios will be "too young and too strong" for Pacquiao. Pacquiao smiled on Wednesday when asked for his response to Hearn's remarks. "Just watch on July 19th," he said. "It will be a good fight."
Khaleej Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Pacquiao 'hungry' for comeback after four-year layoff
Manny Pacquiao said on Wednesday that his lengthy layoff from boxing has reignited his passion for the sport as he prepares for next month's world welterweight title comeback against Mario Barrios. The 46-year-old Filipino boxing icon faces World Boxing Council (WBC) champion Barrios in Las Vegas on July 19, four years after his last fight ended in defeat. Pacquiao has reunited with long-time veteran trainer Freddie Roach for next month's title tilt, and spoke to journalists on Wednesday as he worked out at the Hall of Famer's Wild Card gym in Hollywood. "Four years rest has been good for me," Pacquiao said after showing off some impressive hand speed in an open pads session. "I've been in boxing for so many decades, so it's good for my body to rest for four years. "Now I'm back, I'm hungry to fight again. I'm hungry to fight in a big fight like this. To work hard, have discipline, everything like that." "I've missed boxing. I feel like the passion, the fire in my eyes, working hard — it's still there." Pacquiao said while his recovery times were now slightly longer, he had not noticed any drop off in his physical conditioning. "I'm fast, I can move like I did before. I can run in the mountains with the young boxers, so I'm happy," he said. "I'm enjoying this training camp. There's a couple of adjustments for bodily recovery. We have to control the body, give my body time to rest and recover." Pacquiao, who won 12 world titles in eight different weight classes during a glittering professional career that began in 1995, refused to be drawn on whether his comeback next month would be "one and done" or just the first step of a full-fledged return to the sport. "It's hard to say," he said when asked about future bouts. "Now I'm back so one at a time, after this fight we can plan whatever we want." For some in boxing, however, Pacquiao's return to the ring represents an unnecessary risk. British promoter Eddie Hearn was the latest to cast doubt on the wisdom of the Filipino's comeback earlier this month, predicting that the 30-year-old Barrios will be "too young and too strong" for Pacquiao. Pacquiao smiled on Wednesday when asked for his response to Hearn's remarks. "Just watch on July 19th," he said. "It will be a good fight."
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Manny Pacquiao issues cutting 11 word response to Eddie Hearn 'mockery' claim over world title boxing comeback
The Pacman takes on Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title in Las Vegas on July 19 Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao insists he will let his fists do the talking in his controversial comeback fight for the WBC welterweight world title next month. Despite not having stepped into the professional ring for nearly four years, the 46-year-old takes on current champion Mario Barrios in Las Vegas on July 19, with the WBC's rules stipulating that former title holders are immediately considered as potential opponents during a voluntary defence. The decision to hand eight-division world champion Pacquiao, who last won a bout against Keith Thurman in 2019, a world title shot has attracted its fair share of criticism in boxing circles, with many arguing that the ageing star should not have been granted a license to fight again in the first place. One of those vocal critics is Matchroom Boxing CEO Eddie Hearn who reckons Pacquiao's comeback at the top level is making a mockery of the sport. He said: "You can't just be out for five years, like already be done and then come back, have a couple of exhibitions, look terrible, and then phone up the WBC and say 'stick me in at number' — what's he five? "But also, it is a business and I do understand but it just makes a little bit of a mockery of the world championships. "And Barrios is not the greatest world champion but I think he's better than what we saw the last time out, when he boxed on the Mike Tyson card, and I think he'll beat Manny Pacquiao quite handily. "I'm happy for Manny but it just should work out like that, and you'll see a shot legend in the ring, which I think is quite sad. "But, listen, if he wants to do it and he's got the will to do it, good luck to him. But I just don't think you should be out five years, not fight anybody, and then just stroll back into the rankings because you're Manny Pacquiao. "Do the fight, but it shouldn't be for the world championship, in my opinion. "But I don't think he has a chance at all, even though Barrios has showed no great form. I think he'll just be too young and strong for him.' The Filipino flash has now hit back at the promoter with an 11-word response as he continues his training camp for the showdown with Barrios. Asked about Hearn's remarks, a smiling Pacquiao replied: "Just watch on July 19th. It will be a good fight." Barrios, 30, has also warned his much older opponent that he is fully intending to get the job done in devastating style on the night. Speaking to YSM Sports Media, the Mexican-American fighter said: "I am going in there with our game plan. "I am going in there with bad intentions. At any point, if I see I have him hurt, it's kill or be killed in there. I see I have him hurt, I am trying to get him out of there. "If the roles were reversed, he wouldn't take it easy on me. It's just the reality of the sport, it's kill or be killed in there."
