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Boxing: Pacquiao, Spence make welterweight showdown official

Boxing: Pacquiao, Spence make welterweight showdown official

Steve Angeles,

ABS-CBN News

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Updated Jul 19, 2021 12:05 PM PHT

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Manny Pacquiao and Errol Spence Jr pose for the media following their press conference at Fox Studios on July 11, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. Their fight is scheduled on Aug. 21, 2021 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Michael Owens, Getty Images/AFP

CULVER CITY, California -- It was a face-off between two of boxing's best as Manny Pacquiao and Errol Spence Jr. hit the Fox Sports studio for their official press conference, ahead of their upcoming clash on August 21.

"It's gonna be a great fight," predicted Spence, the unbeaten American who holds a perfect record of 27-0, with 21 wins coming by knockout.

"Manny Pacquiao is gonna bring it, like he always does. Show a lot of heart and dedication, and it's gonna be a fight for the fans," he added.

"And I'm gonna come away with the victory, whether it's a stoppage or a win."

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For the "Pacman," it's nothing new to come face to face with younger, bigger, highly-decorated fights.

"Hindi na bago sa akin 'yung mga ganyang size. Palagi ako lumalaban sa ganyang size. So it's nothing new for me," he said.

For Spence, who was eight years old when Pacquiao won his first world title, it's a dream come true to have this fight. He also praised Pacquiao's longevity and compared him to another legend, Bernard Hopkins.

"Some fighters are different," he noted. "You got some fighters who can last that long, like Bernard Hopkins did. He was much older, so there's some fighters that are just a different breed."

"They take care of their body and stay disciplined, where they keep training."

Pacquiao, now heading to the second week of his training camp, also shared a message with his fellow Filipinos.

"Maraming salamat sa aking mga kababayan, sa lahat ng suporta at pagmamahal," he said. "Magkaisa po tayo lahat, mga kababayan ko."

"Itong boxing is a separate thing," Pacquiao stressed. "This is an honor for our country. Karangalan natin po, nating lahat. Hindi lang po sa akin at sa aking pamilya, kung hindi sa lahat ng Pilipino."

He started as a heavy underdog but as Pacquiao continues to show his energy at training camp, the odds have continued to shift, bringing this closer to almost a 50-50 fight.

Pacquiao also reunited with his former opponent, Keith Thurman, during the event. Thurman, whom Pacquiao defeated in his last fight in July 2019, served as an analyst for the nationally televised press conference.

"He wants to fight the best and that’s very admirable," Thurman said of the "Pacman."

While they are now friends outside the ring, Thurman is also hoping for a shot at the winner of the bout.

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UAAP: How La Salle turned tough loss to National U into a positive

UAAP: How La Salle turned tough loss to National U into a positive

Rom Anzures,

ABS-CBN News

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De La Salle University’s Amie Provido (left) and Angel Canino (right) during their UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball clash vs. Adamson University. Photo from UAAP Media.De La Salle University’s Amie Provido (left) and Angel Canino (right) during their UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball clash vs. Adamson University. Photo from UAAP Media.MANILA — De La Salle University etched a statement victory following its loss last week in UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball.

Angel Canino and Alleiah Malaluan led the Ramil de Jesus-coached squad to a sweep of Shaina Nitura and Adamson University on Saturday, with the duo towing the Lady Spikers to its first win of the year.

This came less than a week from their defeat against defending champions National University, and De Jesus admitted that their three-set mishap against the Lady Bulldogs was due to his team lacking confidence in that matchup.

“Nung first game namin, kulang kami sa paniniwala sa sarili namin,” said RDJ after the contest.

“[Nawala] yung, pagdating sa loob ng court, yung confidence nila. Last Sunday, ‘di ganon eh. Although nangangapa, at tiwala naman ako na andoon sila, pero yung kulang eh, yung sarili nila, na dapat maipakita nila,” he continued.

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It was a rare opening day loss for de Jesus and the Lady Spikers, and Malaluan admitted that it left a sour taste in their mouths.

“During those days, andoon yung pain,” she said after posting a team-high 16 points.

However, Malaluan emphasized that they focused on the lessons that they got from the rare sweep that they absorbed, instead of dwelling on it.

“At the same time sabi nga ni coach: ‘Walang matatalo, lahat may natutunan.’ We didn’t take that as a loss kasi nga may natutunan kami, and at the same time, that loss became a motivation for us,” she explained.

Canino vouched for this, saying that it helped them regain their focus as they prepared for the Lady Falcons.

“Kung nasa isip mong natalo ka, hindi ka makaka-move forward sa next games,” the one-time UAAP MVP said.  

“Nung day na yun, dinamdam namin yun as a team and as individuals pero kinailangan naming mag move forward,” she added.

La Salle went on to show composure against a tough stand from Nitura and Adamson as they were able to overcome every fightback that the Lady Falcons threw at them in each and every set.

And this, according to Canino, can be credited to how they blocked out the noise that would have clouded their squad if they didn’t respond.

“Kailangang i-stop na namin yung mga negative na comments na naririnig namin, at yung negative thoughts na meron kami,” she said

La Salle will now hope to sustain this when they return to the taraflex on Wednesday against the University of Santo Tomas at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.

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