Nov

Jessie Vargas to end 13-month layoff against Aaron Herrera on Dec. 15

Jessie Vargas hasn’t competed since he dropped his title to Manny Pacquiao last year, but a victory here should throw him in the mix to fight the welterweight elite now that he’s aligned with PBC.

Shawn Porter, Jessie Vargas inspired by first pilgrimage to Hall

10

Jun

Shawn Porter, Jessie Vargas inspired by first pilgrimage to Hall

by Mike Coppinger

Shawn Porter and Jessie Vargas both made the 2,500-mile trek from Las Vegas to Canastota, New York, to visit the Hall of Fame for the first time.

Pacquiao vs. Horn on April 22 likely to be shown on HBO or HBO PPV

02

Feb

Pacquiao vs. Horn on April 22 likely to be shown on HBO or HBO PPV

by Mitch Abramson

Despite talk of Manny Pacquiao possibly fighting on ESPN, NBC, CBS or even Showtime, his next bout against Jeff Horn on April 22 will likely take place on either HBO or HBO Pay-Per-View.

Arum says Pacquiao-Vargas did around 300,000 PPV buys

15

Nov

Arum says Pacquiao-Vargas did around 300,000 PPV buys

by Mitch Abramson

Top Rank CEO Bob Arum estimated that Manny Pacquiao’s title-winning effort against Jessie Vargas on Nov. 5 generated around 300,000 pay-per-view buys.

Pacquiao badly wants a rematch with Mayweather.

08

Nov

Pacquiao badly wants a rematch with Mayweather.

by Mitch Abramson

Manny Pacquiao badly wants to avenge his loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr. if Mayweather decides to come out of retirement and is open to it.

Pacquiao rebuffs talk of possibly facing Canelo

07

Nov

Pacquiao rebuffs talk of possibly facing Canelo

by Mitch Abramson

Manny Pacquiao could face a number of bold-face names but getting in the ring with Canelo Alvarez does not seem like an option because of the size difference.