Filipino boxing great Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao’s next fight may be in Vancouver.
PhilBoxing.com is reporting that Vancouver businessman Geoffrey Hughes is behind efforts to stage the fight in Vancouver against either Mexican Humberto Soto or WBO champion Joan Guzman of the Dominican Republic.
Although American promoter Bob Arum has continued to keep the cards close to his chest as to Pacquiao’s next foe, all indications point to naming the next opponent when the site deal is finalized, the website reported. The other site being touted is Macau
According to Michael Marley of Boxingconfidential.com, the key man working on a possible Pacquiao fight in Canada is Hughes, who is reportedly a good friend of promoter Lou Dibella.
“It’s no secret that the proposed site is Vancouver, British Columbia, where it is said about 140,000 Filipinos reside. Vancouver could also draw from the large number of Pinoys in the Seattle area, only a few hours drive or a shorter plane flight away,” Marley added.
Pacquiao, 28, is a Filipino icon whose scrappy style and rapid-fire punches have made him immensely popular among boxing aficionados. His star power was used by President Gloria Arroyo in the country’s recent elections.
Pacquiao holds the World Boxing Council “international” superfeatherweight title.
