Fresh off his successful BKB World Super Welterweight title defense in Manchester, Filipino fighter Rolando “Dy Incredible” Dy took time to honor former boxing world champion Paulie Malignaggi following their bare-knuckle showdown.
Dy shared a photo with Malignaggi on social media and expressed deep respect for the American boxing veteran, who reportedly hinted that the bout could be the final fight of his career.\
“I respect this legend,” Dy wrote.
“He was a two-time world champion. He was an Italian warrior, who was straight forward with his opinions.”
The Filipino champion revealed that Malignaggi personally told him the fight might be his last appearance inside the ring, making the moment even more meaningful for Dy.
“He told me that might be his last fight, and I am happy to share the ring with him,” Dy added.
Malignaggi, known throughout his boxing and broadcasting career for his outspoken takes and controversial opinions, received praise from Dy beyond his accomplishments inside the ring.
“Paul Malignaggi is a good person with controversial opinions. He is an analyst and sports commentator. That’s his job, but as a human being, he is a good human being,” Dy said.
“He is my friend.”
Dy ended his heartfelt message by thanking Malignaggi and wishing the former two-division boxing champion well in retirement.
“Happy retirement champ. Pleasure working with you.”
The tribute came shortly after Dy successfully defended his BKB World Super Welterweight Championship in Manchester, further cementing his status as one of the top Filipino names in global bare-knuckle fighting. (Rogelio Nicolas III)
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Hall of Fame trainer Robert Garcia believes Manny Pacquiao’s accomplishments in boxing outweigh Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s undefeated 50-0 record in the debate over the sport’s “Greatest of All Time.”
Garcia said Pacquiao’s connection with fans and global popularity give the Filipino icon an edge over the American fighter.
“I think that Pacquiao was better. Mike Tyson said something to me, ‘to be the GOAT, it is not just because of your boxing record, you gotta be loved and accepted by the fans’ – and everyone loves Pacquiao,” Garcia said in a report first published by boxingnewsonline.net.
“Like Tyson says, [you must be able to] walk down the street without bodyguards, everybody that comes up to you shakes your hand, when you can’t do that, you can’t be a GOAT if you can’t do that.”
Pacquiao and Mayweather first fought in 2015 in the highly anticipated “Fight of the Century: Battle for Greatness,” where Mayweather scored a unanimous decision victory.
More than a decade later, the two boxing legends are reportedly set for a rematch in Las Vegas this September.
Mayweather earlier described the bout as an exhibition match, but Pacquiao disputed the claim and insisted it would be a professional fight, giving him another chance to blemish the American’s unbeaten record.
Pacquiao has already started light training for the scheduled rematch. (AC)
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Rain or Shine Elasto Painters guard Andrei Caracut and Capital1 Solar Energy Solar Spikers volleyball standout Mhicaela Belen became one of the hottest topics on social media after fans noticed their growing closeness during the PBA playoffs.
The online buzz intensified after Caracut delivered a playoff career-high 29 points to help the Elasto Painters defeat San Miguel Beermen, 113-104, in their quarterfinal matchup.
Adding to the attention was Belen’s presence at the venue, where she was seen cheering from the sidelines. Supporters dubbed the pairing “BellDrei.”
The speculation gained more traction when Rain or Shine forward Eric Nanas uploaded a photo of Caracut and Belen together during the team’s post-game dinner.
Several Elasto Painters players joined the fun in the comment section of Nanas’ post.
“Maganda ang balita mga kababayan, may nangyayari na,” teammate Leonard Santillan wrote.
“Ginalaw na talaga ang baso. Ganyan dapat,” added veteran center Beau Belga.
Despite the teasing and online speculation, neither Caracut nor Belen has confirmed the real status of their relationship. (AC)
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