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Pacquiao-Khan fight has fallen apart, says Arum

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Updated as of Mar 08 01:32 PM

(UPDATED) The proposed May 20 showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan in the United Arab Emirates will not push through, says Top Rank chief executive Bob Arum. Read more »

Floyd's dad predicts: Pacquiao can beat Khan

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Posted at Mar 07 12:56 PM

Veteran trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. is not a big fan of Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao, but he believes the "Pacman" still has enough left in the tank to overpower British star Amir Khan. Read more »

Arum still not completely sold on Pacquiao-Khan bout

Report from Dyan Castillejo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 02 12:32 PM

Top Rank chief executive Bob Arum is taking a "wait and see" approach regarding the proposed May 20 showdown between Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao and Britain's Amir Khan. Read more »

Pacquiao-Amir Khan fight pushed back to May 20, venue still TBD

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Updated as of Mar 02 02:12 AM

Manny Pacquiao’s world welterweight title clash against former training partner Amir Khan will take place on May 19, according to Pacquiao adviser Michael Koncz. Read more »

Arum insists Pacquiao-Khan not official

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Posted at Feb 28 02:31 PM

Top Rank chief executive Bob Arum declared on Tuesday that the April 23 fight between Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao and British star Amir Khan is not yet official, despite what the boxers themselves say. Read more »

Amir Khan confirms being in talks with Pacquiao

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Posted at Feb 24 08:55 PM

It could turn out to be an interesting bout between the two considering their history. Read more »

Boxing: May power struggle nga ba sa loob ng kampo ni Pacquiao?

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Posted at Feb 24 12:13 AM

Kasalukuyan nang pinaplantsa ng mga handlers ni Manny Pacquiao ang plano nilang laban kontra Amir Khan sa United Arab Emirates. Read more »

Bob Arum questions legitimacy of deal to hold Pacquiao fight in UAE: report

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Posted at Feb 23 06:13 PM

Arum's tone was described as "derisive" and "extremely skeptical" when the Top Rank chief executive talked about the UAE option. Read more »

Potential Pacquiao-Khan fight to be held in UAE

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Posted at Feb 23 03:00 PM

Nothing is set in stone, but Manny Pacquiao's chief adviser, Michael Koncz, is reasonably confident that the Filipino boxer's next fight will be held either in Abu Dhabi or Dubai, with British star Amir Khan as his opponent.  Read more »

Manny Pacquiao 'in negotiations' to fight Amir Khan

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Feb 23 06:15 PM

(UPDATED) Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao on Thursday said he was "in negotiations" to face British fighter Amir Khan, after weeks of conflicting reports over his next bout. Read more »

In another twist, Bob Arum says Pacquiao-Amir Khan confirmation 'complete BS'

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Posted at Feb 21 07:46 PM

Bob Arum has said there's no truth to reports coming out of the United Kingdom that Pacquiao versus Amir Khan is a sure thing. Read more »

New report says Pacquiao, Amir Khan will fight in UK in May

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Posted at Feb 21 04:10 PM

From Australia and the United Arab Emirates, it seems the United Kingdom is now in play to host Pacquiao's first fight of the year. Read more »

Amid conflicting plans, adviser promises peace in Pacquiao's corner

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Posted at Feb 19 04:20 AM

Mike Koncz has arranged for Pacquiao to fight in the Middle East on April 23, after weeks in which it was widely believed that Pacquiao would see action in Brisbane, Australia. Read more »

Jeff Horn sounds off on 'annoying' Pacquiao tweets: 'They're just mind games'

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Updated as of Feb 15 02:38 AM

All the talk last month that made it seem like Pacquiao-Horn was a sure thing — talk coming mostly from Horn's camp and Pacquiao's long-time promoter, Bob Arum — sounds empty now. Read more »

Pacquiao asks fans: Who do you want me to fight?

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Posted at Feb 13 12:41 PM

Pacquiao on Sunday posted a Twitter poll on his verified account, asking: "Who do you want me to fight next in the UAE?" Read more »