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03-25-2006, 09:30 PM
Pacquiao, 3 other RP pugs battle Mexicans
First posted 02:55am (Mla time) Mar 26, 2006
By Salven L. Lagumbay
Inquirer
Editor's Note: Published on page A27 of the March 26, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer
SOUND the bell, the Manny Pacquiao-Oscar Larios fight will finally be held on July 2. And, as bonus, three more Filipino stars will also take on Mexican foes to highlight the Philippine-Mexico ring rivalry.
Pacquiao slugs it out with the hard-hitting Mexican at the Araneta Coliseum, ending weeks of speculation as to the exact date of the fight expected to draw a record crowd.
The Pacquiao-Larios tiff for the WBC international super featherweight belt is the main event in a card that will be a Philippines versus Mexico affair.
Jimrex Jaca, Randy Suico and Gerry Penalosa are also seeing action on that day against Mexican foes.
The card was officially announced in a press conference at the Manila Hotel yesterday with Shelly Finkel and Nick Khan, Pacquiao's American managers, in attendance. Also present was renowned trainer Freddie Roach, who accompanied Pacquiao.
"This will be an active and very exciting fight," said Finkel. "Larios throws the most punches
in a single round. He's very competitive in the 130-pound."
For his part, Roach said: "Pacquiao can't afford to be less prepared than he was against (Erik) Morales the last time around. That's why we're setting up camp early.
"We have a contract to fight Morales in September, but it's not a done deal because Morales doesn't want to fight at 130," added Finkel, who left for the United States last night.
Manny Pacquiao Promotions will promote the event expected to be beamed worldwide with ABS-CBN doing the fight coverage.
"It's a dream come true," said Pacquiao. "I want to make Filipinos happy so I want them to see me fight live."
"Nothing gets bigger than this," said Rex "Wakee" Salud, Pacquiao's business associate, who also manages RP super-featherweight champ Jaca.
Penalosa, the ex-WBC superfly champ, and the world-rated lightweight Suico are also a lock to see action against top Mexican boxers.
"Manny had wanted to put Gerry in the card, to see whether he still has the tools to be at the top level of the fight game," Salud added. "Suico is also a great addition, considering his fighting style and punching power that will definitely delight the fans."
Pacquiao will train in the US and in Baguio for the fight to avoid distractions, according to Buboy Fernandez, Pacquiao's Filipino trainer.
Roach is leaving today.
Also present were Manila Mayor Lito Atienza and ABS-CBN's Peter Musngi.
First posted 02:55am (Mla time) Mar 26, 2006
By Salven L. Lagumbay
Inquirer
Editor's Note: Published on page A27 of the March 26, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer
SOUND the bell, the Manny Pacquiao-Oscar Larios fight will finally be held on July 2. And, as bonus, three more Filipino stars will also take on Mexican foes to highlight the Philippine-Mexico ring rivalry.
Pacquiao slugs it out with the hard-hitting Mexican at the Araneta Coliseum, ending weeks of speculation as to the exact date of the fight expected to draw a record crowd.
The Pacquiao-Larios tiff for the WBC international super featherweight belt is the main event in a card that will be a Philippines versus Mexico affair.
Jimrex Jaca, Randy Suico and Gerry Penalosa are also seeing action on that day against Mexican foes.
The card was officially announced in a press conference at the Manila Hotel yesterday with Shelly Finkel and Nick Khan, Pacquiao's American managers, in attendance. Also present was renowned trainer Freddie Roach, who accompanied Pacquiao.
"This will be an active and very exciting fight," said Finkel. "Larios throws the most punches
in a single round. He's very competitive in the 130-pound."
For his part, Roach said: "Pacquiao can't afford to be less prepared than he was against (Erik) Morales the last time around. That's why we're setting up camp early.
"We have a contract to fight Morales in September, but it's not a done deal because Morales doesn't want to fight at 130," added Finkel, who left for the United States last night.
Manny Pacquiao Promotions will promote the event expected to be beamed worldwide with ABS-CBN doing the fight coverage.
"It's a dream come true," said Pacquiao. "I want to make Filipinos happy so I want them to see me fight live."
"Nothing gets bigger than this," said Rex "Wakee" Salud, Pacquiao's business associate, who also manages RP super-featherweight champ Jaca.
Penalosa, the ex-WBC superfly champ, and the world-rated lightweight Suico are also a lock to see action against top Mexican boxers.
"Manny had wanted to put Gerry in the card, to see whether he still has the tools to be at the top level of the fight game," Salud added. "Suico is also a great addition, considering his fighting style and punching power that will definitely delight the fans."
Pacquiao will train in the US and in Baguio for the fight to avoid distractions, according to Buboy Fernandez, Pacquiao's Filipino trainer.
Roach is leaving today.
Also present were Manila Mayor Lito Atienza and ABS-CBN's Peter Musngi.