Pacquiao vs. Vargas

Jessie Vargas: Facing Pacquiao Will Make Me a Better Fighter

Last month in Las Vegas, former two-division world champion Jessie Vargas (27-2) came up short in his pay-per-view showdown against Filipino icon Manny Pacquiao. Even though the result of the fight wasn't what he wanted, Vargas was glad that the figh...

Arum 'Very Pleased' With PPV Buys: Why Do We Need HBO PPV?

Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum is very pleased with the pay-per-view buyrate figures for his November 5th card, which a main event with Manny Pacquiao capturing the WBO welterweight title from Jessie Vargas at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

'Fighting Words' - Lesser Manny Pacquiao Still More Than Enough

by David P. Greisman - The boxer who was once one of the best fighters in the world can no longer be expected to be the best version of himself. He doesn’t need to be the best version of himself in order to remain one of the best welterweights in the...

Roach Not Pleased That Pacquiao Didn't Press Hard For a KO

Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach was not satisfied with Saturday's performance by Manny Pacquiao. The Filipino star returned for the first time since his April trilogy win over Timothy Bradley, and he captured the WBO welterweight champion Jessie...

Arum Slams Crazy Judging in Pacquiao, Donaire Fights

Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas - Following the conclusion of Saturday night's pay-per-view, Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum was upset with certain scorecards in two of the championship fights.

Jessie Vargas: Fighting Manny Pacquiao Has Elevated My Game

Pacquiao, who retired from boxing for a while so he could learn the ropes of governing, is back. He has won a record eight division titles in his now 59-6-2 career, and has now won the won the World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight title for a...

Manny Pacquiao-Jessie Vargas: Post-Fight Report Card

At 37, Manny Pacquiao doesn’t throw the same sustained combinations, doesn’t appear to have his finishing touch, and rarely fights three minutes of a round. Matched right, he doesn’t have to. There are some young guys out there that might be ready to...

Crawford's Trainer: I Thought Manny Pacquiao Lost a Step

Las Vegas - Brian McIntyre, trainer and co-manager of WBO/WBC junior welterweight champion Terence Crawford (29-0, 20KOs), was not overly impressed with Manny Pacquiao's victory on Saturday night at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

Video: Jessie Vargas Reflects on The Loss To Manny Pacquiao

Jessie Vargas discusses the decision loss to Manny Pacquiao - Las Vegas – Manny Pacquiao put on a dazzling display in his return to the ring after a brief retirement, scoring a unanimous decision over champion Jessie Vargas to claim the WBO welterwei...

Manny Pacquiao: I Invited Floyd Mayweather To The Fight

Manny Pacquiao showed he still has plenty of energy by dominating Jessie Vargas in a WBO title fight on Saturday – and his rival Floyd Mayweather was there to see it with a ringside seat.

Manny Pacquiao: Whoever My Promoter Gives To Me - I'll Fight!

Despite giving away 10 years to his opponent, the 37-year-old Pacquiao fought with more intensity and energy, and dominated the American in the final rounds to close out an emphatic victory.

Mayweather at Ringside Builds Speculation For Pacquiao II

With Mayweather watching intently from a ringside seat, Pacquiao dropped Jessie Vargas in the second round and bloodied his face Saturday night on his way to a lopsided decision that gave him a piece of the welterweight title once again.

Manny Pacquiao Drops, Busts Up Vargas For WBO Belt

By Francisco Salazar - Manny Pacquiao was not going to stay retired after his April 9 win over Timothy Bradley. Not when there are potential fights against the likes of Terence Crawford or Floyd Mayweather. How convenient was it for both to be sittin...

Pacquiao vs. Vargas - LIVE BoxingScene Scorecard

Manny Pacquiao vs. Jessie Vargas Live Scorecard from Las Vegas - Boxing's only eight division world champion and the reigning Fighter of the Decade Senator MANNY “Pacman” PACQUIAO (58-6-2, 38 KOs), from General Santos City, Philippines, collides with...

Roach: I Promise Vargas and Cooper Will Cry After The Fight!

Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach is predicting a wipeout when Manny Pacquiao challenges WBO welterweight champion Jessie Vargas later tonight at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The fight will headline an Top Rank pay-per-view event.