Comments Thread For: Pacquiao, Arum Meeting - 3 Fights Wanted, No Deal Made

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As BoxingScene.com reported on Friday, Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum traveled over to the Philippines to have a face to face meeting with eight division world champion Manny Pacquiao. According to Arum, Pacquiao wants to fight three more times - once in 2018, twice in 2019, and then the 39-year-old fighter will retire for good.
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[AdonisCreed]

Come on Pac whatever you do don't let Arum screw you out of your money or belt!!

[pillowfists98]

Come on Pac whatever you do don't let Arum screw you out of your money or belt!!

lol what belt?

[Biolink]

Just when Manny thought he was out, Arum pulled him back in

[BluDivision]

Proud of you Mannie...

Don’t sell out, secure your egg nest with these last 3!

[Travycat]

Oh I love that old song..."The Devil Went Down to the Philippines"

[JuniorTorres720]

Oh I love that old song..."The Devil Went Down to the Philippines"

Lol this here is funny!

[HanzGruber]

Manny is a *** tard if he signs with him again

[mxtali]

Please no. We Don’t want pacquiao alvarado.

[JuniorTorres720]

I don't want to discredit Pacquiao as a shot fighter because I don't think he's shot. He's old but he's not a shell of his former self. Let's keep in mind that he completely flustered Matthysse to the point that Matthysse pretty much said, "no más." He's not a prime Pacquiao either but Pacquiao's remaining abilities (which were extraordinary in his prime), speed, power, and 23+ years of pro-level experience gives him a very competitive edge at this stage of his career.

With that being said, I still think fighting a Crawford at 147 is dangerous because Crawford is a big legit welterweight with power in both hands. Lomachenko might be a more even match up if it were to happen at 140 because Pacquiao could benefit coming down from a weight he never really belonged in while Loma would meet some resistance coming up to a new weight division. But it comes down to two things, really.

1) Does Pacquiao simply want to cash out in these last three fights before hanging them up? I wouldn't blame him and no one should after his illustrious career. If he's looking to bank big before he retires he should maybe consider Hearn's deal which could give him solid paydays overseas where he's a hot commodity and a high-profile fight against Amir Khan or even Kell Brook if he decides to come back down to 147.

2) Manny Pacquiao is a prizefighter which means he fights for a prize. What that prize is for him at this stage of his career could be determined by who he eventually signs with. Pacquiao could make a decent amount of money fighting seemingly easier fights overseas or is Pacquiao looking for another shot at greatness? If that's the case then he'll go with Arum to fight Crawford or Lomachenko. He'll make big money, yes, but the same could happen if he goes with Hearn. The difference here would be Pacquiao's true intentions. Sign with Hearn for big money and lesser competition (no one would mind) or go with Arum and dare to be great again against the #1 or #2 pound for pound fighter in the world.

If Pacquiao works with Arum again considering these points you have to give him props for being a real fighter at heart. Me personally, I'd prefer easier fights if he intends to fight on. But, we'll see what happens.