Manny Pacquiao Vs Antonio Margarito Set For November 13: Filipino boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao will face Antonio Margarito on November 13 for the vacant WBA Light middleweight belt, but the fight is not getting a lot of attention and news of the bout was in fact received with a whimper.
The low hype is because the boxing world was more eager to see a Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight but it did not materialize. I think that Pacquiao will soon hang his gloves because he has now become a leader in the Philippines and it is likely that he would make politics his top priority. So even lesser chances of Pacquiao vs Mayweather chances while Pacquiao vs Margarito fight is all set for November 13.
Meanwhile Ringsiderreport has some intersting predictions about what to expect in boxing in next couple of months. So here is what they say:
Olympic style drug testing
Mayweather started the call for legitimizing testing in boxing and it became a major issue stalling his fight with Pacquiao, who was unwilling to test initially. Mayweather certainly deserved credit for showing his determination to ?clean up? boxing.
Boxing gloves ? handwraps testing
It is likely that a rule will be formulated allowing the opposition entourage to check all gloves, tape, and handwraps, just like Olympic?s equipment checks.
Mayweather retires
It is likely that Mayweather, who is undefeated so far, decides to retire in order to keep his undefeated record intact.
Paul Williams Vs Kelly Pavlik Bout
Paul Williams get a chance to fight against Kelly Pavlik and Miguel Cotto set up a bout with Sergio Martinez.
Having said that, the boxing fans are still optimistic that Pacquiao and Mayweather would end their differences to set up a clash, which would definitely be the bout to remember. Lets hope it happens.
