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How the use of 'Gayweather' shows how sexist, homophobic, and pikon Filipinos are

May 07, 2015 - 8:00 AM

While Pacquiao s global success is admirable and truly something to feel pride about being on the world stage with him exposes how shortsighted we Filipinos are about our heroes

HIGHLIGHTS: Manny Pacquiao's post-fight press conference

May 04, 2015 - 11:58 PM

The Filipino southpaw says he was sabotaged

Pacquiao sabotage, Usman dead, royal baby name | The wRap

May 04, 2015 - 7:55 PM

Pacquiao says he was not allowed to get painkillers for an injury Terrorist Usman wasn’t killed by a government bullet What’s the most popular name for the new royal baby?

What happened to Manny Pacquiao's shoulder?

May 04, 2015 - 5:07 PM

With an injured right shoulder Pacquiao says his chances of winning against Floyd Mayweather Jr were sabotaged

What's next after Mayweather vs Pacquiao?

May 03, 2015 - 10:18 PM

Retirement or a rematch?

HIGHLIGHTS: Mayweather vs Pacquiao post-fight press conference

May 03, 2015 - 5:38 PM

Watch highlights of the press conference after the Mayweather vs Pacquiao match

UFC's Dana White: I don't wanna see a rematch

May 03, 2015 - 3:25 PM

White was hoping for Pacquiao to win against Mayweather

Fight fever insanity hours before #MayPac

May 03, 2015 - 11:00 AM

Fans weigh on who the king of the ring will be

HIGHLIGHTS: Mayweather vs Pacquiao weigh-in

May 02, 2015 - 10:51 PM

Watch the two pound for pound boxers face each other for the last time before fight night

WATCH: Post-weigh in Periscope from analyst Mike Ochosa

May 02, 2015 - 7:44 PM

Watch boxing analyst Mike Ochosa answer questions from the crowd via Periscope

Rapper 50 Cent: Mayweather will make Pacquiao pay for mistakes

May 02, 2015 - 2:48 PM

The rapper picks his brother Floyd Mayweather Jr to win against Manny Pacquiao

Dana White wants Pacquiao to win but picks Mayweather

May 02, 2015 - 2:43 PM

Another sports celebrity whose heart is with one boxer but his mind tells him the other will win

HIGHLIGHTS: Celebrities spotted at Mayweather vs Pacquiao weigh-in

May 02, 2015 - 1:11 PM

Rappler rounds up some of the celebrities at the weigh in and asks them whose team they re on

The other Pacman

May 01, 2015 - 10:46 PM

Get to know Pacman Manny Pacquiao s loyal dog who keeps watch over him in and out of the ring

Mary Jane Veloso, Mount Bulusan erupts, Pacquiao’s game plan | The wRap

May 01, 2015 - 8:17 PM

The Velosos say the people helped them not the government Mount Bulusan erupts Pacquiao does not intend to knock Mayweather out

Pacquiao: ‘From no food and slippers, to this life’

May 01, 2015 - 6:48 PM

I used to sleep in the street starving hungry and now I cannot imagine that the Lord raised me in this position and he blessed me with his blessings

Manny Pacquiao wants to end his career where it all started. Photo by Chris Farina - Top Rank

Pacquiao camp concerned over Mayweather's gloves

May 01, 2015 - 6:24 PM

The Pacquiao camp says it has yet to get an opportunity to scrutinize the gloves that Floyd Mayweather Jr will use in the May 2 megafight

SUPERFIGHT. Who has heavier gloves?Pacquiao photo by Xaume Olleros/AFP, Mayweather photo by Al Bello/Getty Images/AFP

Mayweather Sr’s poem for Roach the ‘joke coach’

May 01, 2015 - 6:18 PM

Floyd Mayweather Sr heckles Freddie Roach with his signature poem

Pacquiao had 'over 12' random drug tests – Roach

May 01, 2015 - 5:41 PM

Because of the many times Pacquiao was tested Freddie Roach believes the boxer has overcome his fear of needles

In this file photo, boxer Manny Pacquiao talks with reporters at a press conference September 19, 2012 in New York. Stan Honda/AFP

Mayweather Sr predicts KO vs Pacquiao

May 01, 2015 - 4:04 PM

Floyd Mayweather Sr says The fight is already won Trust and believe me

Rappler Talk: The perfect timing of Mayweather vs Pacquiao

May 01, 2015 - 3:46 PM

Manila based boxing analyst Mike Ochosa weighs in on who is the best pound for pound boxer of this generation

LOOK: The MGM Grand Garden Arena before fight night

May 01, 2015 - 11:32 AM

Here’s a sneak peek into the MGM Grand Garden Arena where the fight of the century between Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao is set to take place

WATCH: Pacquiao does Foot Locker commercial routine during training

May 01, 2015 - 10:58 AM

Once again Pacquiao cheers: He s going to fight me

Mary Jane Veloso, UN for Nepal, Mayweather vs Pacquiao | The wRap

Apr 30, 2015 - 8:39 PM

Filipino maid Mary Jane Veloso reunites with her family The UN appeals for aid for Nepal Pacquiao and Mayweather vow to give a fan friendly fight

Chavit Singson speaks at #MayPac presscon

Apr 30, 2015 - 10:11 AM

The former governor sits alongside the fighters their trainers and top executives onstage

SINGSON SPEAKS. Former governor Chavit Singson speaks at the final press conference on the megafight between Floyd Mayweather Fr and Manny Pacquiao. Screenshot from press conference

The shared road of Mary Jane Veloso and Manny Pacquiao

Apr 30, 2015 - 8:00 AM

Which reality is closest to us? How many of us rely on an OFW s salary? How many of our loved ones face risks on a regular basis just to be able to provide for those back home?

Boxing 101: Your cheat sheet to fight night

Apr 29, 2015 - 11:31 PM

Can t tell the difference between knockout and knockdown? Watch this

HIGHLIGHTS: Mayweather vs Pacquiao final press conference

Apr 29, 2015 - 11:11 PM

Highlights of the Floyd Mayweather Jr vs Manny Pacquiao final press conference in Las Vegas

Pre-fight frenzy sweeps Las Vegas

Apr 29, 2015 - 10:08 PM

The Mayweather vs Pacquiao buzz is palpable

Mayweather vs Pacquiao: The talk is over

Apr 28, 2015 - 11:57 AM

The cerebral calculating Floyd Mayweather versus the crowd pleasing slugger Manny Pacquiao Who will win on May 2?

Mayweather vs Pacquiao documentary | The Talk is Over

Sports wRap: Fight build-up, Mayweather’s confidence, Cotto helps Pacquiao

Apr 23, 2015 - 3:40 PM

Floyd Mayweather Jr says he s better than Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Robinson Do you agree?

PCOS machines, Mamasapano report, Mayweather-Pacquiao contract | The wRap

Apr 23, 2015 - 3:30 PM

Supreme Court ruling may render the PCOS machines useless The NBI calls Mamasapano incident murder Bob Arum refuses to sign the Mayweather Pacquiao contract

Balikatan 2015, Binay and Jokowi, Mayweather gameplan | The wRap

Apr 20, 2015 - 8:01 PM

The Philippines and US war games begin Binay wants to meet Jokowi to save Mary Jane Mayweather’s plans to counter Pacquiao’s left hand

Sports wRap: Sky-high ticket prices, docu trailer, camp updates

Apr 15, 2015 - 10:46 AM

In or out of the arena Vegas fight tickets are sky high This and more on this week s Sports wRap

Sports wRap: The #MayPac commercial

Apr 10, 2015 - 10:45 AM

Less than a month to go before the fight of the century and the official Mayweather Pacquiao commercial is out That and more in this week s Sports wRap

Roxas defends Aquino, Arroyo plunder, MayPac ad | The wRap

Apr 07, 2015 - 8:11 PM

Interior secretary Mar Roxas defends President Benigno Aquino Plunder charges against Gloria Arroyo moves to the trial stage The Mayweather Pacquiao ad is out

Typhoon Maysak, Aquino on NAIA 1, Ali for Pacquiao | The wRap

Apr 01, 2015 - 8:37 PM

The Philippines braces for typhoon Maysak President Aquino praises NAIA terminal 1 renovations Muhammad Ali roots for Pacquiao

Jeane Napoles, BIFF all-out war, Lee Kuan Yew | The wRap

Mar 30, 2015 - 8:35 PM

Jeane Napoles is on the government’s lookout list The all out offensive against the BIFF ends today The world says good bye to Singapore’s founding father Lee Kuan Yew

BBL prospects, Germanwings pilot, Mayweather-Pacquiao | The wRap

Mar 27, 2015 - 7:43 PM

Aquino announces new prospects for the Bangsamoro Basic Law The Germanwings pilot suffered from depression A boxing announcer says Mayweather Pacquiao could end in a draw

Sports wRap: Drug tests, sparring sessions, trainer woes

Mar 25, 2015 - 12:22 PM

What will happen if either Mayweather or Pacquiao test positive for drugs? That and more in this week s Sports wRap

Jeane Napoles, Lee Kuan Yew, Arum on fight earnings | The wRap

Mar 24, 2015 - 7:24 PM

Jeane Napoles is back in the Philippines What is Lee Kuan Yew’s legacy? Bob Arum says the Pacquiao Mayweather fight could earn more than 400 million

Lee Kuan Yew, Lacson on Mamasapano, Mayweather shows no mercy | The wRap

Mar 23, 2015 - 9:00 PM

Singapore’s founding leader Lee Kuan Yew dies Ping Lacson says President Aquino should take responsibility for Mamasapano Mayweather shows his sparring partners no mercy

Mamasapano 'first sin,' Filipinos on Aquino, British royal baby | The wRap

Mar 19, 2015 - 7:50 PM

The Senate’s Mamasapano report says the MILF committed first sin A survey shows Filipinos don’t want President Aquino to resign Duchess Kate says she’ll give birth in April

Aquino on BOI report, Jabidah massacre anniversary, Pacquiao-Mayweather ‘couch dance’ | The wRap

Mar 18, 2015 - 8:16 PM

The BOI chief says the President was “hurt” over the Mamasapano report Filipino Muslims commemorate the Jabidah Massacre Pacquiao or Mayweather could get “couch dances for life”

Pacquiao off to good start in pre-Mayweather sparring

Mar 18, 2015 - 10:59 AM

You couldn t tell he had been away from the ring since the Algieri fight in November Manny is on fire in the gym

Manny Pacquiao getting ready for his workout. File photo by Chris Farina/Top Rank

Sports wRap: The Pacquiao-Mayweather face-off

Mar 18, 2015 - 7:01 AM

Rappler brings you weekly highlights leading up to the Pacquiao Mayweather fight

WATCH: Floyd Mayweather chops wood, trains for Pacquiao

Mar 17, 2015 - 5:01 AM

Floyd Mayweather Jr channels his inner Joe Louis as he chops wood like the old timers during preparations for his May 2 fight with Manny Pacquiao

File photo of Floyd Mayweather Jr working punch mitts with his uncle Roger Mayweather, a former two-division world champion in his own right. Photo by Jeff Bottari/Getty Images/AFP

Tennis star Andy Murray favors Mayweather over Pacquiao

Mar 16, 2015 - 5:28 AM

Andy Murray feels that Mayweather s hometown advantage in Las Vegas and superb defense give the American boxer an edge over the Filipino icon

Andy Murray returns a volley during his visit to the Philippines in November 2014. File photo by Josh Albelda

Mayweather can handle Pacquiao’s southpaw stance, says Hunter

Mar 16, 2015 - 5:22 AM

The former BWAA Trainer of the Year says that Mayweather s wins over Zab Judah and Demarcus Corley prove that Floyd can handle southpaws

FACE TO FACE. Floyd Mayweather Jr (L) and Manny Pacquiao meet to announce the fight that critics said would never happen. Photo by Chris Farina - Top Rank

Berto: Odds favor Mayweather to win over Pacquiao

Mar 16, 2015 - 4:53 AM

It’s kind of hard to go against Floyd because I know he s undefeated says the former two time welterweight titleholder Andre Berto

Andre Berto thinks Floyd Mayweather is undefeated for a reason, and will stay so against Pacquiao. Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images/AFP