“It’s not yet confirmed, but that is one of the options that Bob (Arum) and I are talking about”. “It’s not yet confirmed whether it would be here or in the U.S.”, Pacquiao added.
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“I’m quite sure it would feel like he is boxing in front of home fans with the support he would have from all the people of Qatar”.
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao pose for a photo during a press conference at KA Theatre, Las Vegas Spril 29, 2015. “I’ve been in boxing for more than 20 years”, Pacquiao said in an interview with the ABS-CBN television network. It was a nice surprise to see so many Filipinos here, it kind of felt like a home away from home.
“It was an honour to be invited by Dr Ching-Kuo Wu and AIBA and Yousuf Ali Al Kazim, and it is a pleasure to be here among these exceptional boxers and supporting my fellow countryman Rogen Ladon at the historic first edition of the competition in the Middle East”, said the eight-time World Champion.
That’s my plan. I’m running for Senator; that’s a great responsibility.
Pacquiao, who lost to Floyd Mayweather in his last fight in May earlier this year, wants to run for a seat in the Philippines senate in 2016.
The Filipino legend was welcomed to Qatar’s capital by Thani Abdulrahman Al-Kuwari, secretary general of the Qatar Olympic Committee, as well as AIBA President C K Wu and Yousuf Ali Al-Kazim, President of the Qatar Boxing Federation and executive director of the Local Organising Committee (LOC).
Pacquiao later visited the Corniche for a photo-shoot arranged to promote the October 6-16 event being held at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena. “The atmosphere of the championships is excellent and I hope I can reach my goals in Doha”, said Rasulov after the bout.
Manny Pacquiao says he is in negotiations with Floyd Mayweather and Amir Khan for what would likely be his last fight before moving into politics fulltime.
Britain’s Amir Khan is one potential opponent for 36-year-old Pacquiao, with American Terence Crawford among the other contenders.
“Ang inisip ko, kapag pumasok ako [sa Senado] kailangan seryoso, walang absent, palaging papasok, dahil buong bansa ang responsibilidad mo, ” the boxing champ said.
Early on Wednesday afternoon, 19-year-old Venezuelan flyweight Yoel Finol went into the ring as favourite against Zarip Jumayev, and the Turkmenistan’s number one’s strong combination punching wasn’t enough to stop Finol’s waves of attacks. That’s why I want one more fight to move on from the Mayweather fight. What would Pacquiao done if his dreams had told him other stuff?
Yes, of course, I am very happy with the way my career has shaped up over the years.
“I have travelled a lot, meeting a lot of people and it has opened a lot of doors for me”.
What according to you is a tougher – boxing or being a politician?
Pacquiao, who was quick to congratulate Ladon after the bout, said: “It’s wonderful to be here in Qatar for the World Boxing Championships”. Especially, the people in need.
“It seems like the country is investing in sports, which is something I really admire as people get to chase their dreams of becoming professional athletes”.
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Asked about his top fights, Pacquiao said: “Ah!” There was the fight with Oscar de la Hoya, the (Miguel) Cotto fight, the (Juan Manuel) Márquez fights, the fight with Ricky Hatton, there were so many, even the Mayweather fight.
