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By Abac Cordero
The Philippine Star
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Unless he is given an offer that’s hard to resist, Manny Pacquiao will most likely remain as a super-featherweight, and hold back his plans of moving up to the lightweight division.
Pacquiao’s legal adviser, Franklin Gacal, yesterday told The STAR of the boxer’s latest stand regarding questions on whether or not he’s ready to move up from 130 to 135 lbs.
“That’s what he told me the last time we talked. That was two days ago. Manny said he will stay at 130,” said Gacal who’s in Gen. Santos City where Pacquiao is at the moment.
Gacal said he is just waiting for orders from Pacquiao for him to get in touch with Top Rank big boss Bob Arum and begin talks regarding the Filipino’s next fight.
Arum said two weeks ago that Pacquiao should be back on the ring by March, and probably stage three fights next year –regardless of the weight division.
“Manny is taking it easy. Then he will start listening to Bob Arum on what’s there is to offer. Manny said he will stay at 130 but there’s nothing final,” said Team Pacquiao’s Jake Joson.
“Everything depends on the negotiations. If Manny feels that he will get only as much at 135, then he might stay at 130. It will all depend on the negotiations,” he added.
Eight fighters are lining up before Pacquiao.
They are Juan Manuel Marquez, Edwin Valero, Humberto Soto, Joan Guzman and Rocky Juarez at 130; and Juan Diaz, David Diaz and Joel Casamayor at 135.
Pacquiao is busy with his studies at Notre Dame in Gen. Santos City, hardly answering calls on his two mobile phones. He said he will make his career move by December.
Pacquiao beat Marco Antonio Barrera in Las Vegas last Oct. 6, and bared his plans of moving up in weight after having some difficulty making 130 lbs.
But before flying back to Manila days after the Barrera fight, Pacquiao said he might just stay at 130 lbs and take the challenge hurled by Edwin Valero who said he can beat the Filipino.
“I really felt challenged by Barrera’s statement that Valero is the only one who can beat me right now. I have decided to stay at 130,” Pacquiao said before flying out of LA.
The Philippine Star
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Unless he is given an offer that’s hard to resist, Manny Pacquiao will most likely remain as a super-featherweight, and hold back his plans of moving up to the lightweight division.
Pacquiao’s legal adviser, Franklin Gacal, yesterday told The STAR of the boxer’s latest stand regarding questions on whether or not he’s ready to move up from 130 to 135 lbs.
“That’s what he told me the last time we talked. That was two days ago. Manny said he will stay at 130,” said Gacal who’s in Gen. Santos City where Pacquiao is at the moment.
Gacal said he is just waiting for orders from Pacquiao for him to get in touch with Top Rank big boss Bob Arum and begin talks regarding the Filipino’s next fight.
Arum said two weeks ago that Pacquiao should be back on the ring by March, and probably stage three fights next year –regardless of the weight division.
“Manny is taking it easy. Then he will start listening to Bob Arum on what’s there is to offer. Manny said he will stay at 130 but there’s nothing final,” said Team Pacquiao’s Jake Joson.
“Everything depends on the negotiations. If Manny feels that he will get only as much at 135, then he might stay at 130. It will all depend on the negotiations,” he added.
Eight fighters are lining up before Pacquiao.
They are Juan Manuel Marquez, Edwin Valero, Humberto Soto, Joan Guzman and Rocky Juarez at 130; and Juan Diaz, David Diaz and Joel Casamayor at 135.
Pacquiao is busy with his studies at Notre Dame in Gen. Santos City, hardly answering calls on his two mobile phones. He said he will make his career move by December.
Pacquiao beat Marco Antonio Barrera in Las Vegas last Oct. 6, and bared his plans of moving up in weight after having some difficulty making 130 lbs.
But before flying back to Manila days after the Barrera fight, Pacquiao said he might just stay at 130 lbs and take the challenge hurled by Edwin Valero who said he can beat the Filipino.
“I really felt challenged by Barrera’s statement that Valero is the only one who can beat me right now. I have decided to stay at 130,” Pacquiao said before flying out of LA.
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