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NEWS FLASH
No go for Pacman-Oscar fight!
By Nick Giongco
Manny Pacquiao has decided to stay at lightweight and defend his WBC 135-lb crown after turning down an offer by Golden Boy Promotions (GBP) for a Dec. 6 fight in Las Vegas, lawyer Franklin Gacal said in a statement released early Thursday morning. "I have been informed that Oscar De La Hoya is firm with the 70-30 revenue sharing and won't budge in to the 60-40 split we have counter-offered. I find the offer of GBP unconscionable hence unacceptable. It would have been an honor to fight De La Hoya on his last fight capping a very illustrious boxing career but under the circumstances, the option left is to move on. I have already made specific instructions to my lawyer to start negotiating with Bob Arum for my next fight with any possible opponent at 135 lbs," said Pacquiao. Gacal said what Pacquiao wanted was a fair share of the mega fight and apparently, Oscar De La Hoya is making an offer that he knows is unacceptable," Gacal told fightnews.com.It is certain that Pacquiao will face Humberto Soto of Mexico sometime in November in Las Vegas.
Wednesday, August 13 2008

[MYboyBISPING]

Ahh Damn! I wanted to see this bout even though Manny I think is to small for this one but I guess Oscar's gonna have to fight a Mexican in Margarito to finish hie career. I don't see any other option. Also Roach would of had Manny ready to win against Oscar. MANNY PACQUIAO!

[Punk Ass]

Yeh, this would have been a mega million fight from casual fans but would be tailor made for a DLH Ko. Manny is just too small and honestly, not as technically skilled as DLH. Smart move by Pacman.

On the flip side, DLH has many options at WW. Margarito being the most popular and Paul William being the most dangerous. Any of those fights would be great for him.

[stevequalude]

Maybe he can wait for Hopkins after his next fight or will that be to long for both the fighters.I see Hopkins getting over on Pavlik . This would be a rematch fan's have been waiting to see.

[Gurry]

Manny giving up 20 pounds, i think alot of people forget that DLH, is after all DLH. I think Pacquiao would get beat easily in this fight.