Manny Pacquiao to quit boxing in 2016, uncovers Mommy Dionisia has boyfriend

Boxing superstar and Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao has confirmed his plan to run for senator under the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) in the 2016 elections.

 “There’s a big possibility that I will run for Senate. UNA has asked me to join its slate, and I’m grateful for that,” he says in Tapatan Ni Tunying airing this Thursday (July 31).

Meanwhile, Manny is set to defend his WBO welterweight title against younger and undefeated American fighter Christopher Mark Algieri in November. At 35, Manny says he is not scared of going against younger opponents.

After his WBO welterweight title fight, he expects to fight in four matches before officially retiring in 2016 in time for the next national elections, adding that he still hopes to face American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. in the ring. Manny shares he had a phone conversation with Mayweather to iron out the details of a possible fight, but the deal still fell through.

In the interview, Manny also reveals to Anthony “Tunying” Taberna that his mother Dionisia has a boyfriend. He also shares some revelations about his personal life in the episode.

Don’t miss the explosive final installment of the month-long anniversary celebration ofTapatan ni Tunying (TNT) this Thursday (July 31) at 4PM on ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold. For updates, follow @TNTunying on Twitter and Instagram, or like its Facebook page www.facebook.com/TNTunying.

'Pacquiao vs Marquez 5' fight this September 2013

'Pacquiao vs Marquez 5' fight could happen in September 2013, but possibly not in Las Vegas anymore.

Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez could possibly fight each other on the ring once again this September, and according to Top Rank Promotions owner and promoter Bob Arum, the highly-anticipated fight might be held in Macau or Singapore, as reported on the Philippine Daily Inquirer today.

It would be Manny Pacquiao's last chance to redeem himself after being knocked out in 6th round by Juan Manuel Marquez during their 4th fight held last December.

The only option for Manny in the said 5th fight is to win also by knock out earlier than Round 6. If he loses again, that could possibly end his boxing career.

If in the previous 4 fights, Manny had the bigger share in earnings than Marquez, the latter most likely will now be the one to get a higher pay on their 5th fight.

For now, Manny Pacquiao and wife Jinkee are busy for the 2013 Philippine Elections campaign. Manny is seeking re-election as congressman for Saranggani Province, while Jinkee is running for a vice-gubernatorial seat.

Pacquiao won over Bradley - WBO Re-score Result

Pacquiao Vs Bradley

Five judges assigned by the World Boxing Organization (WBO) to review the controversial Manny Pacquiao vs Timothy Bradley welterweight bout have unanimously re-scored the fight in favor of the Filipino champ.

According to RingTV, all five judges scored the bout 117-111, 117-111, 118-110, 116-112 and 115-113 in Pacman’s favor.

On June 9, 2012, only Jerry Roth scored the bout for Pacquiao, 115-113, while judges Duane Ford and CJ Ross saw it 115-113 for Bradley, giving the latter the victory via a split decision.

The result of the WBO review cannot strip the title from Bradley.

Earlier, WBO president Francisco Valcarcel explained that the review is only part of the organization’s effort to convince state commissions to widen the pool of judges for world title fights as well as improve the scoring system in future matches.

Meanwhile, Pacquiao in a phone interview on Mornings at ANC said he welcomes the WBO panel’s decision to declare him as winner.

Pacquiao also said he feels vindicated with the result of the review.

The solon-boxer reiterated that he is open for a rematch with Bradley. He said, however, that negotiations for the November fight have not taken place.

Pacquiao vs Bradley Live Streaming Online

Watch Pacquiao vs Bradley live streaming online.

The WBO welterweight championship bout between Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley takes place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 9, 2012 (June 10 in Philippines).



  

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Pacman and Desert Storm’s match can be viewed through HBO Pay-Per-View (PPV) but some sports websites and blogs will surely offer a live video feed.

We will post links or embed the Bradley vs Pacquiao live stream video from third-party providers upon availability.

Jessica Sanchez to sing U.S. National Anthem in Pacquiao-Bradley fight

Good news to Pinoy boxing fans and Jessica Sanchez’s fans as well, the 16-year-old American Idol 11 runner-up will be singing the U.S. National Anthem before the June 9 fight of Manny Pacquiao with Timothy Bradley!

Although Pinoy fans of the boxing champ were clamoring for Jessica to sing the Philippine National Anthem, Pacquiao has already picked Fil-Am Kirby Asunto to sing Lupang Hinirang even before Jessica became a sensation. So I guess that left them with no other choice than to make Jessica sing the Star-Spangled Banner if they wanted the powerhouse to perform before the fight.

Besides, does Jessica know how to sing Lupang Hinirang, and if she does, in a version that wouldn’t be bashed by the National Historical Institute`? I’m not saying she should be blamed if she didn’t know our Anthem, though. She hasn’t even been this part of the earth, anyway.

Jessica has most recently sung Star-Spangled Banner in public last May 26, just a few days after the AI finale, at the 2012 PBS National Memorial Day Concert. Before AI, however, she also sang the Anthem before a Charger vs. Jets game in 2008 and before the Chargers vs. Cardinals game in 2010.

Watch Jessica’s Star-Spangled Banner renditions below and decide what you’re more excited about – the Pacquiao-Bradley fight itself or Jessica’s singing at the MGM Grand?

The fight will be aired live on GMA-7 on Sunday morning, or you can watch it with your family and friends at the Elbow Room, Metrowalk in Ortigas.