Manny Pacquiao is enjoying his time away from the boxing ring, as he attended the annual 'Philippine Festa' in Japan. The festival celebrates the best bits of the culture, promotes the relationship between Filipinos and Japanese, and aims to bring the community closer together. Pacquaio, who has given up trying to arrange a rematch with Floyd Mayweather, signed autographs and met festival-goers on his arrival.
Danny Garcia targets Amir Khan rematch as Bolton star looks to plot path to superfight with Manny Pacquiao in the new year
Manny Pacquiao concedes rematch with Floyd Mayweather isn't likely as Filipino legend focusses on job as politician
Anthony Joshua treats himself to 'new toy' as star celebrates Commonwealth heavyweight title with lime green dirt-bike
Wayne Rooney uses injury time out to offer support to Liverpool boxers Callum, Liam and Stephen Smith at Amir Khan's gym
Tony Bellew stars in new film 'Creed' alongside Michael B Jordan, with Sylvester Stallone returning as Rocky Balboa
Fedor Chudinov targets more Brit bashing amid plans to send Frank Buglioni the same way as George Groves
David Haye inspired by Muhammad Ali and Wladimir Klitschko as former heavyweight champion plots comeback
Amir Khan shows off personalised 'King Khan edition' Range Rover as British boxer prepares to deliver aid to Syrian refugees
Floyd Mayweather has hung up his gloves...for now. Don’t bet against a mega bucks rematch with Manny Pacquiao
Floyd Mayweather may call himself The Best Ever... but he doesn't even make my top-10 boxers of all time
Floyd Mayweather toyed and tormented Andre Berto both verbally and physically... So why is he hanging up his gloves now?
Carl Froch posts picture of wife Rachael Cordingley holding newborn girl as baby number three is welcomed into the world
Oscar De La Hoya reignites feud with Floyd Mayweather as he labels old rival's 49-0 record as the end of 'the worst boxing era'
Floyd Mayweather confirms his retirement after securing 49-0 record and says he now turns his attention to finding his successor
Froch wants Ward unification battle to take place at Nottingham Forest's City Ground
JEFF POWELL: Carl Froch is challenging Andre Ward to cross the Atlantic for the first time in his career and face him at Nottingham Forest's City Ground. Ward earned recognition as the world's supreme super-middleweight when he defeated Froch in the final of the Super Six tournament in Atlantic City.
Thurman and Broner shine in boxing's return to prime-time television in USA
Keith Thurman and Robert Guerrero gave a prime-time television audience something to watch Saturday night. Thurman won a piece of the welterweight title with a bruising decision win over Guerrero in the debut of a new boxing series on network television. And he did it with the kind of fight that had the crowd on its feet and gave a much needed boost to boxing in the first prime-time fights on NBC in 30 years.
THE BEST COLUMNISTS IN BOXING
JEFF POWELL'S BOXING COLUMN
- Froch wants Ward unification battle at Nottingham Forest's City Ground
- Sky Sports favourites to land Mayweather's £160m mega-fight against Pacquiao
- Britain's boxing heroes face further waiting game for much anticipated title challenges
- Froch targets mega fight with Hopkins after hold up in plans to take on Chavez Jr
EDDIE HEARN'S BOXING COLUMN
- Mayweather vs Pacquiao tickets could cost £100,000 and there might not be a general sale
- Khan and Brook will fight... and I am pushing for it to happen this summer
- DeGale can make history... but why won't Groves accept the rematch
- Joshua will be first to stop Johnson but mouthy American will be AJ's toughest challenge so far
Frampton and Quigg on collision course after Jackal's five-round destruction of Avalos in Belfast
JEFF POWELL: Carl Frampton delivered big-time and now he hopes ITV will do the same, along with rival Scott Quigg and his pound-wise promoter Eddie Hearn.
BOXING RESULTS AND SCHEDULE
STARS OF SPORT
- MailOnline Fantasy Football is back... and you can pick Euro stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to boost your Premier League side
- Ronaldo walks out with son of a Syrian refugee The son of the Syrian refugee tripped by a Hungarian journalist accompanied Cristiano Ronaldo onto the pitch
- It's a thumbs up from Shaw as defender flies back to Manchester Luke Shaw is back in England as he continues recovery after breaking leg against PSV
- Banzai! 80-1 underdogs Japan set Rugby World Cup alight MATT LAWTON: South Africa got their World Cup campaign off to a disappointing start
- Murrays beat Aussies in Davis Cup thriller Great Britain moved to the brink of a place in the Davis Cup final after victory in a thrilling doubles encounter
TOP SPORT STORIES
- MailOnline Fantasy Football is back... and you can pick Euro stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to boost your Premier League side
- Manchester City 1-2 West Ham JOE BERNSTEIN: Victor Moses and Diafra Sakho scored a goal apiece as Man City dropped their first points
- South Africa 32-34 Japan MATT LAWTON: South Africa got their World Cup campaign off to a disappointing start after losing to outsiders
- Chelsea 2-0 Arsenal: Zouma and Hazard goals settle feisty derby ROB DRAPER AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: The last laugh always seems to go to Mourinho
- Bournemouth 2-0 Sunderland: Callum Wilson and Ritchie's thunderbolt secures win as Kaboul sees red MARTHA KELNER AT GOLDSANDS STADIUM
- Aston Villa 0-1 West Brom: Berahino nets first goal since Deadline Day madness as Baggies win derby LAURIE WHITWELL: Berahino scores winner
- Newcastle 1-2 Watford: Ighalo double piles pressure on McClaren after woeful Magpies performance CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK
- Stoke 2-2 Leicester: Foxes fight back from two down again as Mahrez and Vardy strikes extend run NICK HARRIS AT BRITANNIA STADIUM
- Swansea 0-0 Everton: Mirallas sent off in final seconds of stalemate at Liberty Stadium RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: No goals and not much style either
- Vettel takes pole position for Singapore Grand Prix as Mercedes duo Hamilton and Rosberg struggle MATT MORLIDGE IN SINGAPORE
- Ireland 50-7 Canada RORY KEANE AT THE MILLENNIUM STADIUM: Jonathan Sexton produced a five-star showing as Ireland secured a 50-7 victory
- Murray brothers beat Hewitt and Groth to give Great Britain lead over Australia in Davis Cup Great Britain moved to the brink of a place in the Davis Cup final
- Liverpool captain Henderson faces up to two months out after breaking foot in freak training ground incident Jordan Henderson has suffered devastating blow
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- What does it take to win a World Cup? Wilkinson proved kicking is king but breakdown battle is equally important SPONSORED
- 'When did you get fined for not showing up for training?' Andros Townsend shared an hilarious gaffe made by girlfriend Hazel O'Sullivan on Twitter
- As he returns to Southampton, how did Morgan Schneiderlin learn English? The Manchester United man watched Only Fools and Horses
- Fournette sets Twitter alight and announces Heisman credentials Leonard Fournette announced himself as a frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy
- Martial collared by star-struck traffic warden in Manchester Manchester United striker Anthony Martial returned to popular restaurant Wings
- Pacquiao attends 'Philippine Festa' as guest of honour Manny Pacquiao attended the annual 'Philippine Festa' in Japanese capital Tokyo
- Joker Walker sits in on press conference Kyle Walker took a back seat during a Korean press conference to celebrate Son Hueng-min's first goals
- Neymar poses with Star Wars actor John Boyega Barcelona superstar takes on British actor and Jedi warrior in celebrity poker match
- Rivaldo shows off gruesome scar as former Barcelona star goes under the knife Brazilian legend thanks fans for support after knee surgery
- Haskell bares all as England World Cup star poses naked ahead He is willing to lay his body on the line for the next six weeks and James Haskell isn't shy
- Murray thrashes Kokkinakis to put Great Britain ahead in Davis Cup semi-final But Australia drew level thanks to Bernard Tomic's win
- Everything you wanted to know about England Who runs the fastest 100m? And who likes to belt out Celine Dion? WILL KELLEHER guides you through the XV
- De Bruyne thanks fans for 'warm welcome' The £52m man was the centre of attention at a meet and greet and praised the City faithful after Manchester move
- Alli and Son seize chance to impress Harry Kane used the Europa League to become a regular. Dele Alli knows that, and didn't disappoint
- Man City's new green third kit unveiled by Nike... and it was inspired by the historic 1999-00 play-off comeback against Gillingham at Wembley
- The kids are alright Brendan Rodgers hailed the impact of Liverpool's young players as his side began their Europa League campaign with a draw in Bordeaux
- Ranieri promises to take his Leicester City players out for pizza if they keep their first clean sheet of season Leicester are riding high in the Premier League
- Robshaw is dating a singer, while Carter is wed to an ex-hockey star... meet the WAGs ahead of the World Cup Rugby World Cup takes over for next six weeks
- Hulk feels the effects of Champions League win with FOUR ice packs strapped to his legs Hulk powered through 90 minutes to help Zenit St Petersburg win
- Florenzi has Puskas Award in his pocket Forget Lionel Messi and Neymar. Alessandro Florenzi will steal the headlines with a magical long-range screamer
- France coach picks up Croydon parking ticket as things go from bad to worse for Les Bleus The bus pulled up in a south London bus stop on Wednesday night
- Joshua revving up for glory as British boxing's rising star treats himself to 'new toy'... a lime green dirt-bike Anthony Joshua is raising the (handle)bar
- Manchester United squad arrive back in England without Shaw after defender suffers broken leg in PSV defeat It was a solemn return to England for United
- Dawson sparks outrage in New Zealand by mocking haka with 'hakarena' dance Heightened tensions between World Cup hosts and favourites
- Forest release trailer for new film 'I Believe in Miracles', celebrating Clough's success The movie premieres at Nottingham Forest's City Ground on October 11
- Twitter mocks Ramos for dive during easy win over Shakhtar Real Madrid ran riot, but Sergio Ramos' ludicrous dive caught the eye of internet wags also
- Neymar looking to put his rivals in the shade(s) Brazil and Barcelona attacker agrees a big-money deal to be the face of Police Eyewear for third successive year
- The Great Britannia Bake-off: Bojan is cream of the crop as he wins Stoke cake-making competition Star forward is a man of hidden talents
- Rousey thrills Aussie UFC crowd ahead of her 'biggest challenge' against boxing world champion Holly Holm Vocal crowd was cheering her on
- Rooney uses injury time out to see Amir Khan's gym Paid a visit to Liverpool boxing's famous Smith brothers - Callum, Liam and Stephen
- Is that the way to World Cup glory? England put final preparations in place ahead of big opener Huge test ahead, but the players looked relaxed
- Neymar and Barcelona touch down in Italy for Euro opener with Roma Neymar and his Barcelona team-mates touched down in Italy for their game with Roma
- Berahino puts transfer saga behind him as wantaway star poses for West Brom portrait Berahino tried to force a move away from West Brom this summer
- Bellew stars in new film 'Creed' with Stallone back as Rocky Balboa Tony Bellew is to make his Hollywood debut alongside Sylvester Stallone in this new film
- Passing on knowledge: Henry takes charge of Arsenal U19s training Arsenal legend Thierry Henry led a training session alongside youth coach Ryan Garry
- US Open champion Djokovic admits to being inspired by blockbuster movie 300 Novak Djokovic summoned some cinematic inspiration
- New boy Martial heads for popular spot Wings with wife Samantha £58m new boy Anthony Martial has continued to settle into Manchester life with a trip to Wings
- West Ham 'Boys of 86' prove to be lucky charms as they attend win over Newcastle The 'Boys of 86' watched Slaven Bilic's side ease to a 2-0 home victory
- Murray takes on Celtic in a game of crossbar challenge... but how did the tennis star get on? Andy Murray and his team-mates swapped tennis for football
- What's on the menu, Gareth? Bale enjoys lunch with girlfriend Gareth Bale was spotted leaving a restaurant after lunch with girlfriend Emma Rhys-Jones
- Boxer Khan shows off 'King Khan' edition white Range Rover British boxer Amir Khan's special edition Range Rover was in full view in Manchester
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Sealed with a kiss: Djokovic celebrates his 10th slam success with wife JelenaNovak Djokovic beat Roger Federer to win the US Open on Sunday
- STEVEN GERRARD: 'Balotelli said: "I don't mark corners... I can't!" It was hard to manage mad Mario, but he made me smile. That wasn't the case with Diouf.'
- May and Corbisiero create their own Zizzi pizzas to raise money for Cancer Research UK The country's appetite for rugby has grown, and it's spreading to the players
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Van Gaal arrives at favourite restaurant Wings in chauffeur-driven Bentley
The car even had a personalised number plate for Louis van Gaal
- Gayle introduces fans to strip club, mirrored ceiling and 'Hanky Panky' bed in his house The batsman showed off some revealing pictures of his house...
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Beckham and DiCaprio lead star-studded cast for US Open final
The crowd included David Beckham and actors Bradley Cooper and Hugh Jackman - Bit slippy lads? Brazilian tie not called off despite ludicrously waterlogged pitch Watch the players in this Brasileiro Serie B match try to run with the ball...
- Nolan admits he was 'very miserable' towards end of time... as he trains with Orient while weighing up move Kevin Nolan needs a club
- Hamilton swoops into the front row of again... at Alexander Wang NY Fashion Week show Lewis Hamilton joined the Weeknd for a front row seat
- United striker Martial visits Wetherspoons for bargain meal as he gets used to Manchester Anthony Martial might be expensive, but his choice of dining certainly isn't!
- Ouch! Dyer puts his neck on the line to head home debut goal... as Leicester come from TWO goals down to win feisty Midlands derby Nathan Dyer was brave
- The transfer window's closed... but West Ham complete deal for Serbia U19 striker Belic West Ham have signed striker Luka Belic from OFK Beograd
- Get the beers in, Fergie! Sir Alex enjoys a pint on his return to Old Trafford (not that one!) Sir Alex Ferguson spent a day out at the cricket for England vs Australia
- STEVEN GERRARD: 'Some of the players came to me to complain that they had to walk 50 yards for a massage' EXCLUSIVE: Gerrard on the 2010 World Cup
- Arsenal duo Oxlade-Chamberlain and Chambers celebrate win at Joshua fight Anthony Joshua has gained many fans, including Arsenal stars
- Uh oh! Aguero injury scare for Manchester City after late win... but striker says on Twitter it 'doesn't seem serious' Sergio Aguero was forced off on Saturday