Manny Pacquiao has recalled the pre-fight routine which, in his view, contributed to him retiring from the sport.

At the start of the decade, the Filipino was coming off a pair of points victories over Keith Thurman and Adrien Broner, successfully defending his WBA world title on both occasions.

In doing so, he was widely regarded as one of the leading fighters at 147lbs, only to then experience over two years of inactivity following his closely-contested encounter with Thurman.

Upon his return, Pacquiao may have been forgiven for facing a less formidable opponent, but he instead attempted to defend his title against Yordenis Ugas.

With many believing he had done enough to defeat Shawn Porter, who ultimately edged their 2019 showdown by split decision, Ugas certainly represented a tough night’s work for any fighter.

As it happened, this proved to be the case against Pacquiao, who lost their contest by margins of 115-113 and 116-112, twice, on the judges’ scorecards.

In an interview with Inside the Ring, though, ‘Pac Man’ has claimed that his preparation for Ugas was far from ideal.

“[For] the Ugas fight, we did a routine that we did not usually do before [a] fight. That’s what happened to me – cramping in both legs.

“Before the fight, we did the massage machine. In the fight, I was cramping, could not move. [It was] the first time in my career [that happened].”

Ugas went on to face Errol Spence Jr in a unification clash the following year, suffering a 10th-round stoppage defeat after giving a terrific account of himself.

Pacquiao, meanwhile, sailed into retirement and was involved in a couple exhibition matches, before returning to the sport and boxing to a draw against then-WBC world welterweight champion Mario Barrios last July. He will, if all goes to plan, face Floyd Mayweather in a rematch this September.

Kobbie Mainoo was outstanding for Man Utd in their win at Chelsea and Michael Carrick was delighted with his return from injury.

Michael Carrick praised Kobbie Mainoo’s performance in Manchester United’s win against Chelsea and said it was the best the academy graduate had played in his dozen games in charge.

Mainoo only trained briefly on Thursday and Friday before being thrown back into the side at Stamford Bridge, but he produced an outstanding display, particularly without the ball.

Carrick felt the 20-year-old showed both sides to his game in the 1-0 win and praised him for the composure he showed, while his duel with fellow Manchester-born youngster Cole Palmer was one of the game’s key battles.

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“I thought that was the best Kobbie has played, certainly since I’ve been back here. To step up and put so many phases to his game or sides to his game tonight,” said Carrick.

“I thought he looked so composed, so calm, had a really good presence about him, defended well. Not easy when you’ve got really good players in and around you and it was a good battle between him and Cole Palmer.

“So we had to be right at it tonight, but Kobbie just showed so much quality and composure in a tough environment, really, in the end. Showed us what he can do.”

Mainoo had started Carrick’s first 10 games in charge, but he missed Monday’s defeat to Leeds with a minor injury and wasn’t able to complete a full training session before being thrown back into the side against Chelsea.

“Kobbie didn’t train an awful lot, really. He only did a little, really, a little bit on Thursday and a little bit more yesterday, so it wasn’t an awful lot, so again credit to him for stepping in into that one,” added Carrick.

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Manchester United are on the verge of confirming their return to the Champions League following a dogged victory over Chelsea

Manchester United could guarantee themselves Champions League football for next season against Liverpool in two weeks after winning at Chelsea. Michael Carrick’s side put in a tremendous display on Saturday night to leave Stamford Bridge with all three points and stretch the gap from sixth-placed Chelsea to double-figures.

Just five games of the 2025/26 season remain and United are in an excellent position to seal a return to Europe’s top-club competition as they sit 10 points clear of the Blues. Wins against Brentford and Liverpool at Old Trafford in their next two fixtures will actually seal Champions League football for next season, regardless of what Chelsea do.

Liam Rosenior’s side can close the gap before United next play as they face Brighton in just a few days with that game brought forward due to their involvement in the FA Cup semi-finals.

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However, defeat on the south coast will make their task that much more difficult with United subsequently closer to the Champions League.

Fernandes was asked about playing in that competition again after the 1-0 victory with his mindset clear despite the fact that United are all but back in Europe’s top-club competition.

He told TNT Sports: “I feel three points closer, that’s it. Now we have another game that we have to win. We know that we need points to get that place secured and we’re going to do everything we can to get it as quickly as possible.”

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On the same topic, Carrick said: “There’s a gap in the league [to being outside Champions League places]. It wasn’t so much that but the enjoyment of the win.

“Coming here is tough, we have found it hard over the years and to have that moment in the end, they are the ones you want to remember. We won’t get carried away but we will enjoy the result tonight.”

Sunday, May 3 is the earliest date United can seal that achievement and to do so potentially at the expense of Liverpool would be quite satisfying.

Arne Slot’s side face Everton in the Merseyside Derby on Sunday and follow that up with another big derby away to United. They also take on fourth-placed Aston Villa in their penultimate fixture of the campaign.

Such a challenging fixture schedule, alongside Chelsea’s poor form, could open the door for any of Brentford, Bournemouth, Brighton, Everton, Sunderland or Fulham.

Liverpool are seven points clear of the latter, with their victory last weekend only increasing that margin, but dropping points is still entirely possible over the coming weeks.

Given how unpredictable the top-five race looks set to be, United will be grateful that they have opened up a significant gap and can confirm their seat back at the European table by winning their next two home games.

If the worst-case scenario does play out, and results don’t go their way elsewhere, United would still just need to beat Nottingham Forest, Sunderland and Brighton.

There were a few Neverness to Everness codes revealed during the official release livestream for the game. The upcoming open-world RPG from Hotta Studio will require you to obtain various resources that you will require to upgrade and build your characters. These codes can be used to obtain such items, making your journey into Hethereau a bit easier.

This article will cover the Neverness to Everness Codes and how you can claim them.

All Neverness to Everness codes and their rewards

Here is a list of all active Neverness to Everness codes that you can redeem in the game:

• NTENOWTOENJOY: Annulith x100, Beetle Coin x6000, Light Dye x5, Rising Hunter Guide x5
• NTENANALLYGO: Annulith x100, Beetle Coin x6000, Colorless Dye x5, Senior Hunter Guide x5
• NTE0429: Annulith x100, Beetle Coin x12000, Chaotic Dye x2, Elite Hunter Guide x5

These are the Neverness to Everness livestream codes that you can claim for a limited-time. The rewards will be available till May 13, 2026, and the codes will expire at 23:59 (UTC+8) on the same day.

Here is a countdown timer till the codes expire, barring you from redeeming the in-game rewards such as Annulith, which will likely be the gacha currency:

Do keep in mind that these rewards can only be obtained for a limited-time, so make sure to redeem them when Neverness To Everness releases on April 29, 2026.

How to redeem the Neverness To Everness codes

The Neverness to Everness livestream showcased how you can activate and redeem the codes. Here is a detailed explanation on how to do so:

• Log in to the game and tap the Menu on the top-right corner.
• Locate the three dots […] and tap on it
• Select the Redeem Code option
• Past the Neverness to Everness codes in the dialog box and redeem

Do keep in mind that you will need to unlock the in-game mailing system to receive the rewards. You will need to complete the prologue and progress the story for a bit to unlock this function. Once you do, you can claim the codes and earn the various rewards, including Annulith and other in-game resources.

The redemption option will only work via the in-game method, as was showcased during the special launch preview livestream. This article will be updated in case the developers make an official redemption portal that you can access using your browser.