17 Aug
Posted by pinoymoneyblogger as Manny Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao VS Oscar Dela-Hoya breaks down to be the next fight. This is the decision that stirred alot of mixed emotion this past few weeks. Dan Arritt from Los Angeles Times said “Negotiations about a possible fight between Oscar De La Hoya VS Manny Pacquiao (next fight supposedly) stalled after the fighters failed to reach an agreement on the split of the purse”.
The fight was supposed to be scheduled on December 6 at MGM Grand, Las Vegas. The golden boy’s offer was 30% of whatever the fight makes but apparently, the “destroyer” didnt see this as a fair deal even it would bring him around $9M-$10M - his biggest paycheck so far no matter the outcome of the fight. However, for manny, the Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao VS Oscar Dela-Hoya sensation would be a mere unsatisfied wish.
Dan furthere added “Richard Schaefer, chief executive of De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions, said Tuesday that De La Hoya had agreed to fight Pacquiao at the welterweight limit of 147 pounds and with eight-ounce gloves, terms that Pacquiao had sought, but that De La Hoya would not alter his split of the purse.” This sealed Manny to say no even when this could have made one heck of a great series of Next Manny Pacquiao Fights.
After knocking Diaz on the canvass on the 9th round of their last fight, as of now, Manny Pacquiao’s Next Fight would probably be between the Englishman Ricky Hatton at 140 pounds, Edwin Valero or Humberto Soto at 130 pounds. Personally, I would like to see a Manny Pacquiao VS Ricky Hatton Fight because of two things: Each is backed by a whole nation and the two fighters are pure entertainers.
Who do you think Manny would be going up next?
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