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PACQUIAO, BARRERA, MORALES: FEARSOME THREESOME PhilBoxing.com Sun, 23 Apr 2006 Right after the final chapter of Manny Pacquiao?s entertaining rematch with Erik Morales, I asked Top Rank Bob Arum who?ll oppose likely the GenSan marvel who made mince meat of his ward before an enthralled throng at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas. ?I really don?t mind losing to a nice Filipino in Manny,? blurted Arum who was in near tears ?but we?ll see how this set-back will allow Erik to bounce back." It?s been a race as to who?ll get the first crack at Manny?s new found fame?a rare occasion for the winner to claim bragging rights as the world?s finest junior lightweight or a superfeatherweight if you please. So, who?s going to be ?it?? Anyone fighting Pacquiao will create a situation whereby plenty of dollars will be offered to the victor. Arum insists Morales has been penciled for inclusion in this budding Pacquiao trilogy owing to a contract calling for a 130 pound setto before the year is out. ?First things first? crowed Golden Boy Promotions Chief Oscar de la Hoya, who covets such a Barrera/Pacquiao tiff due to Marco?s unbeaten string since Pacman stopped him at the dome. Tough guys aren't supposed to concern themselves on stuff like making fights happen. They leave that irksome task to their handlers. GBP?s Oscar is craving for an outstanding finish by his ?assassin? against the Filipino ring icon before Erik gets his chance of avenging his failure in that memorable January rumble with Pacquiao. Marco wants to avenge his loss to Manny since a win creates an opening for a fourth showdown with Erik, a long time nemesis he hasn?t halted in three thrilling encounters. In the meantime ? Juan Manuel Marquez ? who got clobbered in the boondocks of Borneo should have been booked for a rematch with Pacquiao if it wasn?t for that upset by Chris John. Oscar is insistent his WBC superstar (nope, the IBF belt has just been relinquished) should figure as co-principal in this multi-million dollar blockbuster ? a likely candidate for ?fight of the year honors? no matter who Pacquiao gets to box next. ?We gave him that much needed boost when he agreed to take on Marco Antonio. Manny might want to reconsider our Nov.4 offer for a thriller at the MGM Grand,? Oscar stressed. Know what? This possibility could happen if Erik Morales fails to meet the nettlesome 130 pound weight limit being required for the year-ending classic. Else ? Marco Antonio Barrera ? gets the nod. Meanwhile, Oscar Larios the former WBC superbantamweight champion, checks in on July 2 at the Araneta Coliseum to try his luck against the sensational South Cotabato southpaw. An upset by Oscar aka ?chololo? turns above the scenario asked. Any taker though on the ambitious Mexican?s bid to beat our idol who is on a decided roll? Click here for a complete listing of columns by this author. Click here for a complete listing of this author's articles from different news sources. |
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