source: www.interaksyon.com
With
plans for him to fight in April falling apart, Filipino ring icon Manny
Pacquiao said he doesn’t have a problem with postponing his comeback for
September instead.
“Puwede naman, puwede namang
September na lang,” said Pacquiao, who is coming off consecutive losses — to
Timothy Bradley in a controversial decision and to Juan Manuel Marquez in a
shocking knockout — last year.
According to Pacquiao adviser
Michael Koncz, putting together an April fight for the fighter was a massive
undertaking, especially with Top Rank promoter Bob Arum expressing his
preference for a later fight date.
The Pacquiao camp reportedly
considered Singapore, Macau, Dubai, and Manila as possible venues for an April
fight, but was unable to secure support to stage the bout. But the venue was
not the only problem, according to Koncz.
“We have to work with HBO.
They’re the expert in choosing the television dates,” he said.
Koncz also denied rumors that
Pacquiao’s desire to fight in April was motivated by politics. Pacquiao, the
incumbent representative of Sarangani, will run unopposed for a second term in
May’s elections.
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