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?