Manny Pacquiao Earns Over P1 Billion in Draw vs. Barrios
Manny Pacquiao made a stunning return to boxing after four years of retirement, ending his WBC welterweight title bout against Mario Barrios in a majority draw last Sunday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Despite the result, the 46-year-old boxing legend is set for a massive payday. Pacquiao is expected to earn […]
Hornets Capture First NBA Summer League Title, Hold Off Kings 83–78
LAS VEGAS — Rookie sensation Kon Knueppel, the No. 4 overall pick in this year’s NBA Draft, scored 21 points to lead the Charlotte Hornets past the Sacramento Kings 83–78 on Sunday, clinching the franchise’s first-ever NBA Summer League championship. Ryan Kalkbrenner chipped in 15 points, while three other Hornets players added 11 each as […]
Bronny James Shows Growth in Second Summer League Stint with Lakers
LAS VEGAS — Bronny James continues to show progress in his second NBA Summer League campaign, flashing improved confidence, efficiency, and playmaking as part of the Los Angeles Lakers’ developmental roster. In Monday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers, the 20-year-old guard delivered his strongest performance of the summer. James scored 17 points — a […]
REPORT: Cooper Flagg’s Summer League Run Ends After Two Games
The Dallas Mavericks have decided to shut down rookie sensation Cooper Flagg for the rest of the NBA Summer League, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft, played just two games in Las Vegas, with his final appearance coming in Saturday’s 76–69 loss to the […]
Cooper Flagg Shines Late in Uneven Summer League Debut as Mavericks Edge Lakers
LAS VEGAS — No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg overcame an off shooting night by delivering the most crucial play of the game in his NBA Summer League debut, helping the Dallas Mavericks secure an 87–85 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. With just over a minute remaining, Flagg swooped in from the weak side […]
Donaire Confident in Pacquiao’s Chances vs Barrios: “I Think He’s Going to Do Well”
Boxing fans are divided as Manny Pacquiao gears up for a shocking return to the ring at age 46, but one man who’s leaning toward belief rather than doubt is fellow Filipino boxing great Nonito Donaire. Speaking to Fight Hype, Donaire shared his thoughts on Pacquiao’s July 19 title bout against WBC welterweight champion Mario […]
Mario Barrios on Manny Pacquiao: “He’s Just Another Man Trying to Take My Title”
LAS VEGAS — Manny Pacquiao’s name still carries weight in the world of boxing. An eight-division champion, a global icon, and now a Hall of Famer, Pacquiao is once again stepping into the ring — but his July 19 opponent, Mario Barrios, isn’t rattled. Barrios, the reigning WBC welterweight champion, acknowledges Pacquiao’s legendary status. But […]
Pacquiao Eyes Another Historic Title in Comeback Bout vs Barrios
At 46 years old, Manny Pacquiao isn’t ready to hang up the gloves just yet. The boxing legend is making a return to the ring after a four-year layoff, set to challenge WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on July 19 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Despite being away from professional boxing since 2021, […]
A Gibbons Family Affair: Building a winning brand
CHICAGO — A dynasty is a pompous term that the modest Sean Gibbons was quick to dismiss after he and his son Brandan, the president of Viva Promotions, collected three world championships for their respective stables last week. Regardless of the label, whatever the Gibbons are building in boxing certainly looks like a winning brand. Filipino […]
Moment of truth for Jade Borneo; Jerwin Ancajas seeks redemption
by Homer D. Sayson MINNEAPOLIS — It’s been a long nine years since Jade Borneo turned pro, a steep climb many in the fight business go through as a rite of passage. But the moment to win a world championship belt and help define his legacy arrives on Saturday night (Sunday AM in Manila) at The […]