Trainer Freddie Roach told Fightnews.com today that Manny Pacquiao may next challenge IBF 130lb champion Robbie Peden in September, then take on Erik Morales in a rematch after that.
——————————————————————————– MGM/Mirage Sportsbook chief Bob Halloran has installed Lucia Rijker as a 3:2 favorite over Christy Martin in their July 30 “Million Dollar” showdown at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. ——————————————————————————– Word is former IBF lightweight champ Julio Diaz will return on the June 7 edition of ESPN2 Tuesday Night Fights ——————————————————————————– Unbeaten featherweight Ben Dunne (16-0), who fought most of his career in the U.S. before moving back to his native Ireland, won a tough ten round decision (96-94) over Yuri Voronin on Saturday in Dublin, Ireland. ——————————————————————————– Heavyweight Kenny Craven won a four decision over Eric “Butterbean” Esch Saturday night at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson, Mississippi. Also on the card, Tonya Harding won split decision over Doreen Hilton. ——————————————————————————– IBF #7 cruiser Vadim Tokarev (19-0-1) won a ten round unanimous decision (96-94, 97-93 and 100-90) over Michael Simms (16-3-1) last Friday in Kazan, Russia.
