At this time may we turn your attention to an imposition by the ruling boxing council for Manny Pacquiao to fight Oscar Larios for the WBC International title belt on July 2 at the Araneta Coliseum.

Why is it neccessary for us to remind you that accomodation of such an order by the Mexico based cartel is not in accordance with what is accepted as lawful.

Quite a number of titleholders have shown disdain by wasting it to the can.

Yes sir, legitimate crown holders have outwardly rejected the notion of representing the sponsoring cartels by way of
thrashing championship belts at a given turn.

Erik Morales, Larry Holmes even Marco Antonio Barrera and Mike Tyson at one time threw out their belts.

And yeah, Riddick Bowe did his act earlier if you recall.

Apart from such inane imposition, the promoter (Pacquiao) has to pay for airline travel (domestic and foreign,) billet and per diems not to mention the wage of supervisor, referee, judges etc which again to our way of thinking cannot be accepted as lawful– not to forget the various fees Games & Amusements board would be asking.

Manny can stand on his own merits without this needless obtrusion.

I remember when Luisito Espinosa defended his WBA bantamweight title against Israel Contreras, the WBC fight supervisor dictated numerous steps in order to make things difficullt during the weigh-in, use of gloves, bandaging etc.

The GAB at that time allowed the supervisor to have his way, disregarding our plea for use of the local governing rules..And this was a world title fight (WBA) with Luisito defending his crown in his own turf.

I’ll allow you a guess as to which boxing body will prevail when rules governing this ‘international bout’ come up for discussion at a pre-fight meeting of the Pacquiao/Larious fisticuffs.

And while we are it, perhaps we should remind the ‘revenuers’ that taxes due this fight should be collected since the law on tax exception does not apply to non-title matches as decreed in the Serafin Salvador law.

Why is Manny being subjected to all this iniquitous burdens?

I maintain that this is one of the biggest betrayal of trust given to Manny by his handlers since the sale of the wold famed Banaue rice terraces (more than once) by con artists in various eras.

Pacquiao—Barrera—Morales —–Fearsome Threesome’

Right after the final chapter of Manny Pacquiao’s entertaining rematch with Erik Morales, I asked Top Rank’s Bob Arum who’ll oppose likely the GenSan marvel who made mincemeat of his prized ward before an enthralled throng at the Thomas and Center in Las Vegas.

“I really don’t mind losing to a nice Filipino in Manny ,” blurted Arum who was in near tears.. “but we’ll see how this sudden set-back will allow Erik to bounce back.”

It’s been a race as to who’ll get the first crack at Manny’s new found fame—a rare occasion for the winner to claim bragging rights as the world’s finest junior lightweight or a super featherweight if you please.

So, who’s going to be ‘it’?

Anyone fighting Pacquiao will create a situation whereby tons of dollars will be offered to the victor.

Arum insists Morales has been penciled for inclusion in this budding trilogy with Pacquiao owing to a contract calling for a 130 pound setto before the year is out..

“First things first” crowed Golden Boy Promotions chief Oscar de la Hoya, who craves dearly for a Barrera/Pacquiao tiff due to Marco’s unbeaten string since Pacman stopped him at the ‘Dome’.

Tough guys aren’t supposed to concern themselves on stuff like making fights happen. They leave that irksome task to their handlers.

GBP’s Oscar is craving for an outstanding finish by his ‘assasin’ against the Filipino ring icon before Erik gets his chance of avenging his failure in that memorable January rumble with Pacquiao.

Marco wants to avenge his loss to Manny likewise since a win creates an opening for a fourth showdown with Erik, long-time nemesis he hasn’t halted in three amusing encounters.

By the way, Juan Manuel Marquez who got clobbered in the boondocks of Borneo could have been booked for a rematch with Pacquiao if it wasn’t for that upset by Chris John..

Oscar wants his WBC/IBF superstar to figure as co-principal in this multi-million dollar blockbuster– a strong candidate for ‘fight of the year honors’ irrespective of who Pacquiao gets to box eventually..

“We gave him that much needed boost when he agreed to take on Marco Antonio. Manny might want to consider our Nov. 4 offer for a thriller at the MGM Grand,” Oscar stressed.

Know what? This possibility could happen if Erik fails to meet the nettlesome 130 pound weight limit being required for the year- ending classic..

Else–Juan Marco Antonio Barrera– gets the nod

Meanwhile, Oscar Larios, the former WBC superbantamweight champion, checks in on July 2 at the Araneta Coliseum to try his luck against the sensational southpaw of South Cotabato.

An upset turns the above quoted scenario askew.

Any takers though on the ambitious Mexican’s bid to unexpectedly beat our idol who is on a scintillating roll?