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Pacquiao to start training in Aug. for Morales By Lito delos Reyes PhilBoxing.com Thu, 06 Jul 2006 GENERAL Santos City -- Filipino boxing superstar Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao said that he will start training in August for this third encounter with Meximan Eric Morales on Nov. 18 at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas. "Dugay nako andam kay Morales," said Pacquiao, who scored a convincing 12-round decision over another Mexican Oscar Larios last July 2 at the Araneta Coliseum. Pacquiao said that Morales is different from Larios. "Mas malakas pa rin si Morales kay Larios. Kaya kung ano yung ginawa ko dati sa preparasyon, hihigitan ko pa," said Pacquiao, who was given yesterday another hero's welcome by the city headed by Mayor Pedro Acharon Jr. But a lesser crowd greeted him at the Oval Plaza covered compared to the past homecomings due to the last minute preparations. Pacquiao and his entourage including his family arrived from Manila at past 10 a.m. aboard the Philippine Airlines plane. He boarded a float together with Acharon and former world boxing champion Rolando "Bad Boy from Dadiangas" Navarette Sr. during a motorcade around the city's main streets. Pacquiao, 27 also received yesterday a plaque of Presidential Award and a pin as honorary member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles-GenSan Chapter led by its president Gary Khemani and past president John Paul Jubelag at the oval plaza. Pacquiao also promised to donate for the medicines of the Eagles' medical and dental mission set this month. Pacquiao denied that he intentionally had the fight longer against Larios in favor of the sponsors of his MP Promotions. Pacquiao said he knew from the start, there was no way the Mexican could beat him. "Naging maingat lang ako dahil alam kong naghahanap din ng lucky punch si Larios," Pacquiao said. Pacquiao said he will be training more than 10 weeks to be in the best shape of his career against Morales and to retire the Mexican warrior known as "El Terrible." Pacquiao is reportedly guaranteed $3 million for the fight plus 50 percent of the pay-per-view earnings net of expenses. His share of the pay-per-view upside was 40 percent and his purse was $2 million for the Morales fight last January. MGM Grand and Caesar?s Palace are bidding to co-host the rubber match, indicating expectations of a huge turnout for the fight at the 16,000-seat stadium. The Wynn Hotel hosted the previous bout. Pacquiao said he?s looking forward to facing World Boxing Council superfeatherweight champion Marco Antonio Barrera in a rematch after taking care of Morales. Click here to view a list of other articles written by Lito delos Reyes.  |
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