Keidel: Pacquiao Was Simply Awful In Ugly Loss To Mayweather
Why did Pacquiao, the dominant and dynamic champion who blew through opponents like a tornado, fight like he'd won before the opening bell? Why was there no urgency?
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Why did Pacquiao, the dominant and dynamic champion who blew through opponents like a tornado, fight like he'd won before the opening bell? Why was there no urgency?
It wasn't the fight it might have been five years ago. But it was enough to settle the question that boxing fans had asked for years — who would win the matchup of the best fighters of their time.
Here were some of the highlights from before and after the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight.
The "Fight of the Century" is in the books. Floyd Mayweather is still undefeated at 48-0.
Palawan Electric Cooperative secretary Rante Ramos says shutting down refrigerators in 15,000 households alone will reduce the demand for electricity in the province.
Leslie Moonves, the president and CEO of CBS, is hopeful that Mayweather-Pacquiao will live up to the hype Saturday -- and not just in the financial record books.
Numbers aside, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are battling for something more metaphysical. Legacy. To own the other's soul.
Speaking to the Undisputed Champion Network ahead of Saturday's fight of the century, Tyson unleashed a vicious body blow on Floyd Mayweather.
Manny Pacquiao worried about Miguel Cotto, Juan Manuel Marquez and Oscar De La Hoya. He's got no such worries about Floyd Mayweather.
When the clock strikes midnight we'll see who morphs into a prince or a pumpkin. Until then, we are drooling over the two most regal scientists in the sweet science.
We're less than two weeks away from the fight, watch as our experts give their thoughts on what will happen.
Don't expect to snag one at a starting retail price of $1,500, though. There will only be some 500 tickets sold to the general public for boxing's richest fight ever.
Though many of the tickets have long been spoken for, the MGM Grand hotel has repeatedly promised a public sale of at least a token amount of seats for the May 2 fight.
Pacquiao is an all-time great. He has blemishes on his record, but he is a brilliantly talented fighter. He will not be intimidated or beaten before this fight starts, and he will give Mayweather the battle of his life.
Knocked bloody to the canvas several times the last two decades -- by itself and its modern sibling, MMA -- the sport of boxing went Rocky Balboa on Ivan Drago Saturday night.
CBS Sports and their subsidiary SHOWTIME Sports have agreed to a multi-year joint venture with Premier Boxing Champions.
Sadly, we have to deal in symbolism, because not one rumor regarding Mayweather and Pacquiao has materialized into something that boxing's dwindling devotes can hang on to.
Somewhere way on the right side of your globe, in the aorta of China, Manny Pacquiao will fight on Saturday, November 22.
Love or loathe Mayweather, he has sold us on some part of his narrative. Which might mean part of us can relate to him, even if that makes us cringe.
After Rory McIlroy's dad cashed in over the weekend, let's look at 5 crazy sports bets that worked.
On July 12, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Erislandy Lara are fighting in Las Vegas. While technically not a title fight, it's considered the de facto championship bout at 154 lbs.
Alvarez and Mayweather are fighting at a catch-weight of 152 pounds, which, if you're looking for an edge, would probably point to Alvarez, the naturally larger man. But Mayweather has a way of making larger men look small.
At a time when youngsters are force-fed the mantra that there are no losers, that the score is incidental and every team gets trophies, we have LeBron James as the global, athletic avatar.
New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez was tops among the 27 baseball players on the list and No. 18 overall with $30.3 million, although he is currently facing the possibility of a 100-game suspension.
A Long Island man's life savings were stolen from his bank account, and he says he's been waiting a year to get it back.
Homes and vehicles were damaged when a parked car suddenly exploded on a block in South Ozone Park, Queens.
New York's political leaders are roundly condemning antisemitic violence after a soccer match in Amsterdam Thursday night.
A Brooklyn man is facing charges in an insurance scam that was caught on dash cam video on the Belt Parkway.
The suspect in a shooting on New York City's Upper West Side is in custody, police said.
A Long Island man's life savings were stolen from his bank account, and he says he's been waiting a year to get it back.
Homes and vehicles were damaged when a parked car suddenly exploded on a block in South Ozone Park, Queens.
New York's political leaders are roundly condemning antisemitic violence after a soccer match in Amsterdam Thursday night.
A Brooklyn man is facing charges in an insurance scam that was caught on dash cam video on the Belt Parkway.
The suspect in a shooting on New York City's Upper West Side is in custody, police said.
Connecticut election results show Vice President Kamala Harris won the state, and Sen. Chris Murphy was reelected, CBS News projects.
This Election Day is expected to be one of our warmest ever on record for New York City and the surrounding area.
Here's how to find your polling location for Election Day 2024 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Here's when polls opened and closed Tuesday for Election Day 2024 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
A warming trend starts Monday around the NYC area, with record-breaking temperatures expected later this week.
Brush fires broke out in The Palisades, New Jersey overnight, sending smoke across the Hudson River and into NYC.
The drought in New Jersey is putting serious stress on two of the Garden State's top crops – blueberries and cranberries.
Roads are closed around the Black Run Preserve in Evesham Township, New Jersey, as the Bethany Run wildfire burns.
Two New Jersey Democrats made history on Tuesday, but vote margins in the state are reasons for some concern.
Fire officials said the conditions in New Jersey are the driest they've seen in the history of their department.
The owners of a Long Island rental home were sentenced to probation and community service Thursday in connection to a 2022 fire that killed two sisters.
Four years after the heartbreaking death of 8-year-old Thomas Valva, change is coming to the Suffolk County department blamed for ignoring repeated reports of abuse.
New York State Police say they are now conducting two investigations into Long Island State Trooper Thomas Mascia, who claimed he was shot in the leg while on the job last week.
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has won her bid for reelection against Republican challenger Mike Sapraicone, CBS News projects.
Democrat Laura Gillen has unseated Rep. Anthony D'Esposito in New York's 4th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Longtime political operative Susie Wiles is known as a formidable, behind-the-scenes force.
Democrats have watched their margin of victory shrink in New York City in three consecutive general elections.
Giuliani got a tongue lashing Thursday in federal court after missing a deadline to turn over valuables to two election workers he defamed. He owes the women $148 million in damages.
Incumbent Republican Rep. Marc Molinaro has been defeated by Democratic challenger Josh Riley in New York's Congressional District 19 race, CBS News projects.
President Biden addressed the nation on the election results and the transition of power, with his predecessor set to return to the White House.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Staten Island's Wu-Tang Clan is being celebrated by the New York City Department of Transportation with limited edition "Wu-Tang Clan District" street signs.
Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is one step closer to being released from jail after making a deal with federal prosecutors.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been arrested in New York City for alleged violations of the conditions of supervised release that were set when he was sentenced several years ago to two years in prison in a racketeering case.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
Bo Horvat had a goal and two assists, and the New York Islanders beat the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.
The New Jersey Devils beat the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night for their fourth win in five games.
The Buffalo Sabres beat Igor Shesterkin and the New York Rangers on Thursday night.
The Atlanta Hawks rallied late to beat the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
Bo Horvat scored the only goal in a shootout and the New York Islanders rallied past the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.
A Long Island man's life savings were stolen from his bank account, and he says he's been waiting a year to get it back.
As work is being completed on a six-block stretch of the Ocean Parkway Greenway, cyclists say the rest of the bike path is overdue for upgrades.
A Bronx resident says illegally parked RVs and abandoned vehicles have been an eyesore in his community for years.
PowerUP is a business competition started by the Brooklyn Public Library following economic turmoil in the wake of 9/11.
Harlem School of the Arts students designed and painted four new murals for Wollman Rink.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
Eduardo Diaz, 42, faces attempted murder, assault and weapons charges. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday afternoon forecast on CBS News New York.
Brush fires broke out in The Palisades, New Jersey overnight, sending smoke across the Hudson River and into New York City. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan and Natalie Duddridge have team coverage from both sides of the river.
Homes and vehicles were damaged when a parked car suddenly exploded on a block in Queens. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
New York's political leaders are roundly condemning antisemitic violence after a soccer match in Amsterdam Thursday night.
