Floyd Mayweather, Jr. finally broke his silence and posted his ring return this September, more than a year since the last time he fought. And as usual, he will not be fighting rival Manny Pacquiao, a matchup possibility that made casual and hardcore boxing fans titillate since Pacquiao demolished Oscar dela Hoya back in 2008. As time passed by, that possibility ...

There is no doubt that young Jason Pagara (26-1, 15 KOs) will rule the world stage in the near future. The reigning WBO Asia Pacific Youth light welterweight titlist is far from his prime yet he easily dominates his opposition with his raw attributes. If refined, Pagara will definitely evolve from a crude puncher to a sophisticated prizefighter. And that ...

One can easily hold up two hands and throw a punch. But it takes mental aptitude, skills, and superb conditioning among others to become an elite boxer. Training is an essential part of the sport. A fundamental cornerstone that helps an individual evolve from a raw puncher to a more refined prizefighter. And in training, like any other human activities, derives ...

It is no secret that multi-awarded Australian boxing promoter Peter Maniatis is on the lookout for potential world champions. And that the Philippines has been his pumpkin patch comes as no surprise as the man already declared that Filipinos are among of the Asia’s best boxing prospects. “Philippines is the best boxing pool in Asia,” Maniatis told this writer. The Melbourne-based promoter ...

Recently joining the Top Rank roster is Filipino lightweight sensation Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta. Unbeaten in 21 outings, Gesta has been making splashes in the shadows of compatriots Manny Pacquiao and Nonito Donaire. Golden Boy Promotions already expressed interest in the 23-year old southpaw from Mandaue City, Philippines when Top Rank swooped in and took Gesta into its fray. Vince Parra, ...