Manny Pacquiao was the former IBF Super Bantamweight Champion, WBC Flyweight Champion, the current WBC Lightweight Champion and WBC Super Featherweight Champion, and the Ring Magazine number 1 pound for pound boxer in the world. He defeated Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, Juan Manuel Marquez, David Diaz and other fighters that stood along his way to glory. So the big question is who is next in line for Pacman?
Edwin Valero: He is the current WBA Super Featherweight Champion and has the highest chance of being the opponent of Pacquiao since Bob Arum (Pacquiao’s promoter) wants Valero to face his prized fighter.
Joel Casamayor: “El Cepillo” will fight Juan Manuel Marquez on September and if he does win the fight there would be a possibility that he will be the next challenger for Pacman.
Nate Campbell: He is the WBA, WBO and IBF Lightweight Champion. The only title belt that is missing is the belt that is currently on Pacman’s waist. So there would also be a possibility that these two warriors will soon face-off in the ring.
Ricky Hatton: Freddie Roach (Pacquiao’s trainer) declares that he wants the “Hitman” to be the next opponent of Pacman. Manny himself stated that he also prefer Hatton over Valero.
on Aug 14th, 2008 at 6:42 am
Could be Oscar dela Hoya. If that’s the case, it would be a match worth watching for.
on Sep 22nd, 2008 at 9:59 am
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