Manny Pacquiao

MANILA (Reuters) - Seven-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao returned to a hero's welcome in the Philippines on Friday, with his next fight likely to be in the political ring as he prepares to run for Congress in next May's elections. Pacquiao, widely regarded as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, has set his eyes on a seat in the lower house of Congress, a battle he lost in 2007 when he first attempted to climb into the political arena. "One of these days, I will file my certificate of candidacy," Pacquiao told reporters at the Manila airport upon his arrival from Los ... Read Full Story

Five days after fighting Manny Pacquaio , former welterweight champ Miguel Cotto was still feeling the effects. Miguel took time out from recovering from his butt whooping to pose with a few fans at a local club in Puerto Rico this past Thursday. More Manny Pacquaio Pacquiao vs. La Bamba -- The Mexicutioner Sings Floyd Mayweather: Is That Cash in Your Pocket ... Read Full Story

Manny Pacquiao on Wednesday brushed off rumours his marriage was on the rocks amid reports the Philippine boxing superstar flew a starlet to Las Vegas to watch him win a record seventh world title. In an interview aired over local television station ABS-CBN as he prepared to fly home to a hero's welcome after taking Miguel Cotto's World Boxing Organisation welterweight title in Las Vegas, the Pacman sidestepped the issue. Pacquiao, 30, instead admonished the local press to report his achievements in the ring, "not the private lives of people". "I hope they honour the achievements that I have won for my fellow Filipinos," ... Read Full Story

After kicking Miguel Cotto 's ass, Manny Pacquiao took on " La Bamba " at a party at the Highlands in Hollywood Tuesday night. He's actually pretty good ... and we're not just saying this 'cause we're scared. More Pacquiao Pacquiao Takes On Super Mini Flyweight Read Full Story

Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto both weighed in for their sold-out welterweight fight for Cotto's World Boxing Organization world title at the MGM Grand hotel and casino. The fight is being fought at the catch weight of 145 pounds which is exactly what Cotto tipped the scales at. Challenger Pacquiao weighed in at 144 pounds. The fight has been sold out for weeks and there was a standing room only crowd of about 6,500 for Friday's official weigh in at Grand Garden Arena where it will take place. Both fighters spoke briefly to their fans but did not engage each other and for the ... Read Full Story