Comments Thread For: Manny Pacquiao's April Comeback: Manila Ruled Out

[GRUSTLER]

you know what the biggest difference is between pac and floyd?.....pac is a warrior, he aint gonna retire when there is so much more to prove...

Who the hell is talking about Mayweather? This is what I'm talking about. I'm speaking on Manny Pacquiao's health and what would be best in everyone's opinion except Bob Arum and his dumb ass fans like you, would be for him to rest after such a brutal KO loss. I'd prefer for him to be smart with his health instead of being a warrior. By the way, that was a JACK ASS statement. Funny how I care more about Manny Pacquiao then you do.

[anonymous2.0]

Why not fight in Manila? Is fighting in the Philippines too good for Manny? You could even set in up as a Thrilla In Manilla 2: Spirit of the Heavyweights. Billed like that it would totally sell itself out and they could even take a big humanitarian step in providing monetary typhoon relief - be a great PR and political move for Manny.

Outside of money there really isn't a good reason to not have a fight in Manila, and if money is the reason why the fights not made, it just proves what Manny prioritizes are.

[rogdogx]

Only way that happens is if Uncle Bob doesn't make Alvarado/Rios 2

True but if Pacman decides to test himself against the best prospect Arums got then I'm sure Bob will wait on the RIos-alvarado rematch

[rogdogx]

i actually love this idea for some reason. it shows top rank is not done milking pac, and also pac is not done wanting to fight. besides getting put to sleep in his last fight, he looked pretty good. i wouldn't mind seeing him take one of these tune ups in another country. if anything, it'd be nice to see him take two tune ups in 2013. perhaps senchenko first and then vargas. after that, negotiations for a bradley rematch or rios showdown can happen for the later half of 2013 in vegas or texas. i say go for it, manny can come back from the KO loss and re-energize his career.

He really would be better off staying away from rios right now

[rogdogx]

Thats a shame. It would be cool to fight in manilla to give his people a farewell type fight.

But its always about the money these days and I guess those other countries bring in more money. Youd think manila would be big enough they could do it there

Yeah Pac probably still wants to maximize his earnings. He had said he wanted to fight in April and is sticking to his guns out of pride despite the devastating KO. Pac seems almost hellbent on fighting to prove he is ok even thumbing his nose up at the commission and their requirement that he take the time off. This could be that stubborn streak that will help him reclaim glory or it could have severe consequences on his health. A fight against Humberto Soto would make tons of sense and would actually intrigue me if he insists on pushing on. Arum is a dog he won't stop this he would fight manny tommorrow if it made him a nice profit. Rios eats Pac alive right now. He needs to be in with a skilled light hitting technician to prepare for JMM. Hmm who could that be?

[rogdogx]

If Senchenko got the fight and was able to knock out Pacquiao, that would be an insane way to end his career. Don't think that will happen though. I think Pacquiao will knock him out.

Legend killer Vyacheslav Senchencko!

[STAX ON DECK]

listen it dont matter where they put this hypejob he is known as plankiao for a reason he gets put to sleep in his country or in my country,or in eruope it dont matter.i dont care tho ill be happy to see him get sleepy again

[Hougigo]

True but if Pacman decides to test himself against the best prospect Arums got then I'm sure Bob will wait on the RIos-alvarado rematch

Pac don't make the choice though

[check hook]

Shows you how much Arum and Roach actually care about MP. They care more about the $$$$$$. He should sit out for a year.

[check hook]

That said i don't think any of those opponents mentioned represent much risk to Manny, though it would be embarrassing if he looked terrible against any of them.

Personally i'd be pushing for him to take a year off then take an easy tune up, followed by attempting to land another JMM or cashing out againt FMJ.