World boxing champion Manny Pacquiao arrived at the Quiapo Church for a thanksgiving mass.
Pacquiao had just returned from Los Angeles at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday after defeating boxing star Oscar De La Hoya in Las Vegas last Sunday.
Pacquiao arrived at the church past 8 a.m., accompanied by Environment Secretary Lito Atienza and Deputy National Security Adviser Luis “Chavit” Singson.
Boxing fans had also filled the church to capacity, hoping to see the pound-for-pound champion. From Inquirer
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Pacquiao may fight Hatton while Mayweather gets back into shape
Grand Rapids Press columnist David Mayo was in Las Vegas to witness Manny Pacquiao's destruction of Oscar De La Hoya and now talk has surfaced of Floyd Mayweather potentially coming out of retirement to fight Pacquaio.
Mayo tells Ryan Terpstra on WGHN-AM 1370 (Grand Haven) that Mayweather Jr. apparently wants his father, Floyd Mayweather Sr., to train him for a fight against Pacquiao. Mayweather Sr. currently trains Ricky Hatton, who also could potentially be Pacquiao's next opponent.
"There is a possibility that Pacquiao goes and fights Hatton, because even if Floyd comes back in January and starts training, he couldn't be ready to fight until close to the middle of the year, at least May," Mayo said.
"It might suit Hatton and Pacquiao to go ahead and make that fight ... in Wembley Stadium, which is the idea, trying to draw this super mega-live crowd ... and the winner gets Floyd. With Pacquiao fighting in England, you run the risk of, if not an eliminated Mayweather-Pacquiao fight, certainly a devalued one, or Mayweather gets turned to Hatton instead ... so there's a number of things that could happen."
Listen to the full interview to hear Mayo talk about who he thinks would win between Pacquiao and Mayweather Jr. and the possibility of the Mayweathers (Roger, Floyd Sr. and Floyd Jr.) working together to prepare for that fight. From Malive
Mayo tells Ryan Terpstra on WGHN-AM 1370 (Grand Haven) that Mayweather Jr. apparently wants his father, Floyd Mayweather Sr., to train him for a fight against Pacquiao. Mayweather Sr. currently trains Ricky Hatton, who also could potentially be Pacquiao's next opponent.
"There is a possibility that Pacquiao goes and fights Hatton, because even if Floyd comes back in January and starts training, he couldn't be ready to fight until close to the middle of the year, at least May," Mayo said.
"It might suit Hatton and Pacquiao to go ahead and make that fight ... in Wembley Stadium, which is the idea, trying to draw this super mega-live crowd ... and the winner gets Floyd. With Pacquiao fighting in England, you run the risk of, if not an eliminated Mayweather-Pacquiao fight, certainly a devalued one, or Mayweather gets turned to Hatton instead ... so there's a number of things that could happen."
Listen to the full interview to hear Mayo talk about who he thinks would win between Pacquiao and Mayweather Jr. and the possibility of the Mayweathers (Roger, Floyd Sr. and Floyd Jr.) working together to prepare for that fight. From Malive
Pacquiao arrives at Palace for President Arroyo
MANILA, Philippines - Filipino boxing champ Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao arrived in Malacañang Palace hours after arriving in the country early Wednesday for a courtesy call on President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
Radio dzBB's Aileen Intia reported that the courtesy call came three days after Pacquiao won a bout with Oscar de la Hoya via technical knockout.
The champ met with President Arroyo inside the Palace's Music Room, the report said.
The report added that during the visit to Malacañang, Pacquiao was flanked by Environment Sec. Jose “Lito" Atienza and Deputy National Security Adviser Luis “Chavit" Singson. Also with him was Bacolod City Representative Monico Puentevella. From GMANews.TV
Radio dzBB's Aileen Intia reported that the courtesy call came three days after Pacquiao won a bout with Oscar de la Hoya via technical knockout.
The champ met with President Arroyo inside the Palace's Music Room, the report said.
The report added that during the visit to Malacañang, Pacquiao was flanked by Environment Sec. Jose “Lito" Atienza and Deputy National Security Adviser Luis “Chavit" Singson. Also with him was Bacolod City Representative Monico Puentevella. From GMANews.TV
Pacman vs Tyson on the next match
Pacman vs Tyson on the next match
Manny Pacquiao fought a lot bigger than he looked. Oscar De La Hoya simply looked old. Pacquiao dominated his bigger and more famous opponent from the opening bell Saturday night, giving De La Hoya a beating and closing his left eye before De La Hoya declined to come out of his corner after the eighth round.
Manny Pacquiao fought a lot bigger than he looked. Oscar De La Hoya simply looked old. Pacquiao dominated his bigger and more famous opponent from the opening bell Saturday night, giving De La Hoya a beating and closing his left eye before De La Hoya declined to come out of his corner after the eighth round.
