The rumors are flying, the articles are being written, and the denials are surfacing. Let’s take a look at the report that Pacquiao adviser Michael Koncz has been fired. I have been sitting on the sideline reading up on these reports and decided to reach out to my Pacquiao inside sources (which are really good ones) for some answers. Most of you boxing fans know that over the years I have developed a friendship with Freddie Roach and have gotten to know most of the Pacquiao team, including Manny himself. I hesitate to jump on rumors and report things that don’t have merit.
The Koncz story in my opinion shouldn’t be quickly dismissed. Has he been fired by Manny Pacquiao? This part is still unclear, but I will say that there are some big black storm clouds that are building. Why is it that Michael Koncz is not in the Philippines right now? My sources informed me that Koncz has been told not to come to the Philippines for 5 months. My sources also informed me that money is indeed missing from Manny Pacquiao’s piggy bank, and the pound for pound king is demanding answers as to where that money is. Questions have also been raised concerning PPV money that allegedly never showed up in the Pacquiao piggy bank.
If it’s true that Koncz has been instructed to stay out of the Philippines, the question is why? Sources tell me that Pacquiao has a few new people in his inner circle over there that have his better interest at heart. Those new people want Koncz away from Pacquiao until they can sort out and investigate, to basically get to the bottom of things and find answers to Pacquiao’s questions.
There’s a saying in America, “Keep your friends close and keep your enemies closer” and that appears to fit in this case like a glove. Pure speculation on my part, but a theory could be that Koncz has too much access to Manny Pacquiao’s financial machine and he probably has many business deals, and or shared projects with Pacquiao that makes it very difficult for Manny to up and fire him. With that said, these storm clouds that are indeed building over the head of Koncz may very well drop rain and lighting in the near future.
Greed is one of the ingredients that has led to wars and the breakdown of many relationships throughout the world’s history. In this case it appears as if greed may once again rear it’s ugly head and time will tell what the fallout will be.
On the flip, there are a lot of people out there who would love to take Michael Koncz’ job. Is it possible that all of this is a trumped up rumor in order to build up momentum so that Koncz can get fired? I would say that it’s possible, but it’s not probable. History tells us that whenever a person reaches the level of financial freedom that Manny Pacquiao has, there is usually at least one person that ends up being exposed as a thief and tossed out of the circle. Is Koncz that person? Only a very few people know for sure, but usually where there is smoke there is fire.
