Pacquiao: "November may be my last fight, then I'll serve my people."

[Jone2ts]

I honestly think that Manny vs Cotto is ploy to make Mayweather fight him this year instead of Marquez. We will see, this contract should have been signed already.

I kind of agree just a lilttle different though. I think it's a ploy to let Pacman Vs Marquez III happen in Nov and have Mayweather Vs Cotto. Which if that happened would work out well for everyone.

[ACHlLLES]

His last fight is going to be against Cotto and not Mayweather?

[the_blueprint]

is no body saying he's saying about retiring cos hes ducking, wow if this was a pbf thread they would have by now, not saying pacman is im just saying stop hating on floyd so much

[JACK D. RIPPER]

Would be a shame. He appears to be peaking... lots of good fights out there for him and boxing

He's doing it to avoid JMM.

[extracurRICular]

November fight may be the last for politics-bound Pacquiao
06/22/2009 | 10:53 PM

MANILA, Philippines – Manny Pacquiao appears bent on entering the political ring that he is seriously contemplating leaving the boxing ring for good.

The reigning pound-for-pound king declared he is good for one last fight, his projected November 14 gig at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas intended to be his swan song.

“Siguro last fight ko na ito para magserbisyo naman ako sa mga tao," Pacquiao said in an interview on 24 Oras.

“Ang mama ko nga ayaw na niya akong lumaban pero sabi ko, kaya ko pa naman, isa pa," added the two-time Fighter of the Year, whose camp is currently in negotiations with WBA welterweight champion Miguel Cotto for a possible showdown.

Pacquiao is eyeing a congressional post in Saranggani Province in next year’s elections and he has already set the wheels in motion for this bid by forming his own local party, the People’s Champ Movement, and setting residence in the province.

Over the weekend, he graced the celebrations for the founding anniversary of the district of Malapatan, where he publicly expressed his intention to serve them as congressman.

“Itong mga kamao ko na ginamit ko pang-knockout sa mga kalaban sa boxing, gagamitin ko para makatulong sa inyo," he told his highly-appreciative “constituents."

To show his seriousness to help the townsfolk, Pacquiao, one of the highest-paid athletes in the world according to Forbes magazine and one of the most influential people based on a list by Time magazine, donated an ambulance and fire-truck for the district’s use.

This would be the Pacman’s second attempt at a House seat after getting knocked out in 2007 by incumbent Rep. Darlene Custodio over in South Cotabato district.

But before Pacquiao could train his 100 percent attention to politics, he has to take care of one more business in the ring first.

Currently, his promoter is in talks with fellow Top Rank fighter Cotto for his “lash hurrah."

The Filipino ring icon himself had greenlit the negotiations with Cotto after personally seeing the Puerto Rican fight and escape with a split decision win over challenger Joshua Clottey in New York last June 13.

Top Rank boss Bob Arum had expressed confidence he would get Pacquiao and Cotto to sign on soon for what he described as a terrific fight. Among the issues still to be ironed out are the purse split and possible catch weight. – GMANews.Tv

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/165572/N...bound-Pacquiao

Im not buying this....there is waaaaay too much money out there to be made...they only way this happens is if he gets brutally KO'd in the early rounds....then he may think on bouncing....but other than that he is just saying this to get the max money out each fight...the oldes trick in the book....true story.....

[Pacdbest]

Manny should stay in Boxing a little bit more. He's not ready for Politics. Pac is still the YES man. He never demostrate to us that he can say No. He needs to learn how to say No to these Dirty Politicians. ERAP Estrada was a Criminal & was convicted. Historically.. the Marcos--es were all Criminal. Pres Macapagal has her Taped recordings as a Proof of how Crook she is. These are the Politicians that are raising Pac's arm. Pac needs to wash his hands first & learn how to Pick his Ally in politics. I believe he has a pure & Clean intentions but to be a leader he has to Lead, not led by these Criminals.

[Spear]

sa lahat ng filipino, dont vote for manny. it will only ruin his name & reputation once he gets into office. manny serves not only his people but everyone who loves boxing if he continues boxing. you only have your physical prime once, but he can always play politics anytime he wants after career.

[Pacdbest]

sa lahat ng filipino, dont vote for manny. it will only ruin his name & reputation once he gets into office. manny serves not only his people but everyone who loves boxing if he continues boxing. you only have your physical prime once, but he can always play politics anytime he wants after career.

Agree!!!

Pac can help more by just keep on fighting!!! He'll inspire the youth. He'll bring Millions of Dollars to the economy. Any boxing related to boxing Business will strive & will generate revenue.

IT's Pac's Duty to keep the Flame burning in the Torch he's carrying right now!!! Pac Please Stay in Boxing!!!!!

[ACHlLLES]

Don't vote for MANNY!

[larry x]

sounds like a floyd move...lol