Pacquiao news
Here are some recent news updates about Manny Pacquiao:
Latest News
- Pacquiao vs. Broner: Pacquiao wins by unanimous decision (January 20, 2019) - Manny Pacquiao defeated Adrien Broner by unanimous decision in their welterweight bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
- Pacquiao to face Keith Thurman next (February 3, 2019) - Pacquiao has announced that his next fight will be against WBA welterweight champion Keith Thurman on July 20, 2019.
- Pacquiao's Senate bid: Pacquiao files candidacy for senator (November 15, 2018) - Pacquiao filed his candidacy for senator in the 2019 Philippine midterm elections, seeking to join the country's upper chamber.
Recent Interviews and Quotes
- Pacquiao on his boxing legacy: "I'm not done yet" (February 2019) - In an interview with ESPN, Pacquiao said he's not done with boxing yet and plans to continue fighting until he's 40.
- Pacquiao on his Senate bid: "I want to serve the people" (November 2018) - In an interview with CNN Philippines, Pacquiao said he's running for senator to serve the people of the Philippines and to make a difference in their lives.
Recent Awards and Recognition
- Pacquiao named WBA welterweight champion (January 2019) - Pacquiao was named the WBA welterweight champion after defeating Adrien Broner.
- Pacquiao inducted into International Boxing Hall of Fame (June 2019) - Pacquiao was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, New York.
Recent Charity Work
- Pacquiao donates to typhoon victims (December 2018) - Pacquiao donated to the victims of Typhoon Ompong, which hit the Philippines in September 2018.
- Pacquiao supports cancer research (February 2019) - Pacquiao has pledged to support cancer research and has donated to the Philippine Cancer Society.