Printable View
According to the article Pacquiao sent a letter to the WBC resigning his title because his is not going to fight in the lightweight division anymore. Sulaiman commented was that it was "foolish" at this stage.
Manny Pacquiao Officially Vacates WBC Lightweight Title - Boxing News
Just another obvouis reason for Sulaiman to step down. It appears that the man just doesn't think before he opens his mouth.
The WBC president said he thought that relinquishing the title at this stage was “foolish” but added “if that’s what they want, what can I do.”
I think it is foolish for Sulaiman to say that. But if that's what he wants to say, what can I do?
It was a paper title anyway. There was no reason for him to have it, specially when he is fighting for the REAL Junior WW Championship. And I bet the WBC was going to charge him a sanctioning fee for fighting Ricky Hatton as they have been doing lately to their champions in non-title fights.
You guys bashing Saulimon, wait until Pac fights Hatton. Saulimon's words may prove to be prophetic.
I really don't see how this could be a bad career move for Pacquiao. For one thing it shows he is fully confident of victory but regardless; win or lose he shouldn't have any trouble landing a fight for the title again if he chooses to go back down to 135. If anyone in that division won't fight him it's because they don't want to get beaten up certainly not because he doesn't bring a WBC title to the table. Is Suliman really going to deny him the chance to fight for the strap again because of this? I doubt he could from a financial standpoint.
I just would've preferred it if he'd vacated it some time ago so the belt could be used for other fighters in the division. Nothing against Pacquiao, but apart from JMM there weren't really the fighters for him to want to fight moneywise in that division, & JMM would chase him up 175 if he had to
I guess Top Rank boss Arum suggested to PAC to vacate the title so that Valero (another Top Rank boxer) versus Pitalua will be upgraded as a regular WBC lightweight championship fight... ;)
PAC also left 135 for 2 fights (Hoya and Hatton) and I think it's high time for him to give up that title...
Anyway if PAC is successful against Hatton, he will get 2 new titles in a new division, the Ring and IBO 140 belts... ;)
.
makes sense to me for pac to vacate
For Pacquiao, the issue is paying for the privilege to fight outside the weight class so he can still retain the Lightweight belt he doesn't really need.
The question on Sulaiman's mind is if he lost to Hatton could he still get a big money fight. Sulaiman's fool comment was because of money but IMO the comment just further damages his reputation because it's obvious that his "fool" reference was about money.
Pacquiao says he's only going to have 2 or 3 more fights then he's done. I think in Pacquiao's mind it's 1. Hatton, 2. Mosley (previously Margarito) and anyone's guess after that premised that he's not going to loose. If he were to lose then he could be looking at the lightweight class again but does he really need a belt to get the fight? I really don't think so because we are looking at JMM. The problem for Pacquiao at that point would be providing JMM defeats Diaz is that JMM will want to acheive his dream and Pacquiao is last shot at it. Provided Valero beats Pitalua Pacquiao won't even need to fight JMM for another big payday. As far as money fights go as long as Pacquiao is winning he won't need to carry a belt. Even if he loses he still has options.
Quote:
Originally Posted by SaddoBoxer
As what as I thought of...
link --> Valero vs. Pitalua May Be Elevated To Full WBC Title Bout
It just dawned on me that Valero attended Pacquiao's Birthday party.... makes it sort of a thank you, don't ya think?Quote:
Originally Posted by SaddoBoxerQuote:
Originally Posted by SaddoBoxer
As what as I thought of...
link --> Valero vs. Pitalua May Be Elevated To Full WBC Title Bout
Quote:
Originally Posted by fan johnnyIt just dawned on me that Valero attended Pacquiao's Birthday party.... makes it sort of a thank you, don't ya think?Quote:
Originally Posted by SaddoBoxerQuote:
Originally Posted by SaddoBoxer
As what as I thought of...
link --> Valero vs. Pitalua May Be Elevated To Full WBC Title Bout
Maybe... and they're (TopRank) building Valero up as a possible opponent for Pacquiao's last fight at the end of this year as PAC retires from boxing... From one TopRank boxing star to upcoming TopRank boxing star...
.
What we really need is a saviour who'll come in and buy out the 4 major alphabet councils (WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO) and merge all the titles by having all the champs face each other and leave us with one champ in each division.
I know it's just wishful thinking but it would be nice!
Ya the thought occurred to me too, but I was guessing he'd have to loose for that to happen. Valero is an excellent fighter but he just doesn't have the draw. He needs some bigger named fighters on his resume. With limited venues, it's difficult for he to get fights. (with big names) I was also thinking Pacquiao might try to set a venue in the Philippines but I just can see how it's possible unless he retires first.Quote:
Originally Posted by SaddoBoxerQuote:
Originally Posted by fan johnnyIt just dawned on me that Valero attended Pacquiao's Birthday party.... makes it sort of a thank you, don't ya think?Quote:
Originally Posted by SaddoBoxer
Maybe... and they're (TopRank) building Valero up as a possible opponent for Pacquiao's last fight at the end of this year as PAC retires from boxing... From one TopRank boxing star to upcoming TopRank boxing star...
.
It would be nice to see Pacquiao get back and clean up his filled house at Light.With his big success chasing and beating Delahypa in glamour match & should he defeat Hatton....or even if he does not :-X.....I dont think hes going back to down in weight.With Marquez sitting at top perch at 135...who knows after Diaz squabble and possible trilogy....:biteit:
Valero should fight Soto or Antillon....and get ko'd
Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli surfs 'Nawlins
Considering PAC has 2 more fights at most before he retires at the end of the year, I believe cleaning up LW is not on his list... His list probably looks like this after the Hatton fight:
- PBF (if PBF unretires and will not ask $20M guaranteed purse)
- Cotto
- Valero
- Judah/Holt/Bradley
- DelaHoya rematch
Damn! still a long list...
.
I'd rather see Cotto but, you did'z squeeze in Mosley? If Pac manages to defeat Hatton, I think there is mega $buzz$ for Mosley...Quote:
Originally Posted by SaddoBoxerQuote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli surfs 'Nawlins
Considering PAC has 2 more fights at most before he retires at the end of the year, I believe cleaning up LW is not on his list... His list probably looks like this after the Hatton fight:
- PBF (if PBF unretires and will not ask $20M guaranteed purse)
- Cotto
- Valero
- Judah/Holt/Bradley
- DelaHoya rematch
Damn! still a long list...
.
Yep first thing first... After PAC annihilates Hatton, the Mosley fight will just arrive naturally... ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by fan johnnyI'd rather see Cotto but, you did'z squeeze in Mosley? If Pac manages to defeat Hatton, I think there is mega $buzz$ for Mosley...Quote:
Originally Posted by SaddoBoxerQuote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli surfs 'Nawlins
Considering PAC has 2 more fights at most before he retires at the end of the year, I believe cleaning up LW is not on his list... His list probably looks like this after the Hatton fight:
- PBF (if PBF unretires and will not ask $20M guaranteed purse)
- Cotto
- Valero
- Judah/Holt/Bradley
- DelaHoya rematch
Damn! still a long list...
.
.
Good one,2 more fights at most but yet you have a shopping list of 7 after a Hatton fight:cwm13:.....love the optimism.A DeLaHoya rematch :o...seriously now?? He had better focus on Hatton first and for most.Quote:
Originally Posted by SaddoBoxerQuote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli surfs 'Nawlins
Considering PAC has 2 more fights at most before he retires at the end of the year, I believe cleaning up LW is not on his list... His list probably looks like this after the Hatton fight:
- PBF (if PBF unretires and will not ask $20M guaranteed purse)
- Cotto
- Valero
- Judah/Holt/Bradley
- DelaHoya rematch
Damn! still a long list...
.
It doesn't mean PAC has to fight the 7... It means PAC would choose 2 from that list... For example, PBF is not a sure thing if he will fight again, he's asking $20M guaranteed purse so could be ticked off from the list...Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli surfs 'NawlinsGood one,2 more fights at most but yet you have a shopping list of 7 after a Hatton fight:cwm13:.....love the optimism.A DeLaHoya rematch :o...seriously now?? He had better focus on Hatton first and for most.Quote:
Originally Posted by SaddoBoxerQuote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli surfs 'Nawlins
Considering PAC has 2 more fights at most before he retires at the end of the year, I believe cleaning up LW is not on his list... His list probably looks like this after the Hatton fight:
- PBF (if PBF unretires and will not ask $20M guaranteed purse)
- Cotto
- Valero
- Judah/Holt/Bradley
- DelaHoya rematch
Damn! still a long list...
.
One thing, you don't ask why JMM not on the list?? ;D Coz I believe Juan Diaz will defeat JMM this weekend... ;)
.
Funny how you groupies are talking "After Hatton".Quote:
Originally Posted by SaddoBoxerQuote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli surfs 'Nawlins
Considering PAC has 2 more fights at most before he retires at the end of the year, I believe cleaning up LW is not on his list... His list probably looks like this after the Hatton fight:
- PBF (if PBF unretires and will not ask $20M guaranteed purse)
- Cotto
- Valero
- Judah/Holt/Bradley
- DelaHoya rematch
Damn! still a long list...
.
Fact of the matter Pac wont get these names (Maybe Judah) after Hatton cuz Hatton is gonna smash him to pieces...man I can't wait.
Leftylee and Ricky Hatton are gonna shut all the fukking Pac groupies up come May the 2nd :cool:
Of course there's life for PAC after Hatton... Hatton is just... ;D Hatton is not the toughest fight for PAC to date... but I remember PAC considered Hatton a tougher fight compared to David Diaz and Hoya... :lolhaha:Quote:
Originally Posted by leftyleeFunny how you groupies are talking "After Hatton".Quote:
Originally Posted by SaddoBoxerQuote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli surfs 'Nawlins
Considering PAC has 2 more fights at most before he retires at the end of the year, I believe cleaning up LW is not on his list... His list probably looks like this after the Hatton fight:
- PBF (if PBF unretires and will not ask $20M guaranteed purse)
- Cotto
- Valero
- Judah/Holt/Bradley
- DelaHoya rematch
Damn! still a long list...
.
Fact of the matter Pac wont get these names (Maybe Judah) after Hatton cuz Hatton is gonna smash him to pieces...man I can't wait.
Leftylee and Ricky Hatton are gonna shut all the fukking Pac groupies up come May the 2nd :cool:
.
Really...funny you should say that Mrs Pacquaio...cuz your Husband thinks the opposite....Quote:
Originally Posted by SaddoBoxerOf course there's life for PAC after Hatton... Hatton is just... ;D Hatton is not the toughest fight for PAC to date... but I remember PAC considered Hatton a tougher fight compared to David Diaz and Hoya... :lolhaha:Quote:
Originally Posted by leftyleeFunny how you groupies are talking "After Hatton".Quote:
Originally Posted by SaddoBoxer
Fact of the matter Pac wont get these names (Maybe Judah) after Hatton cuz Hatton is gonna smash him to pieces...man I can't wait.
Leftylee and Ricky Hatton are gonna shut all the fukking Pac groupies up come May the 2nd :cool:
.
Pacquiao Says Hatton Will Be His Hardest Fight To Date - Boxing News
lol Mrs Pacquiao.Quote:
Originally Posted by leftyleeReally...funny you should say that Mrs Pacquaio...cuz your Husband thinks the opposite....Quote:
Originally Posted by SaddoBoxerOf course there's life for PAC after Hatton... Hatton is just... ;D Hatton is not the toughest fight for PAC to date... but I remember PAC considered Hatton a tougher fight compared to David Diaz and Hoya... :lolhaha:Quote:
Originally Posted by leftylee
.
Pacquiao Says Hatton Will Be His Hardest Fight To Date - Boxing News
Hatton is his toughest fight today IMO i mean he fought a paper champ at lightweight and a old, past it, drained oscar. Hatton hasnt lost at 140 and pac hasnt fought a prime champ since JMM and some felt he lost.
Did you read that article Mistress Hatton?? Read the fine print... :lolhaha:Quote:
Originally Posted by leftyleeReally...funny you should say that Mrs Pacquaio...cuz your Husband thinks the opposite....Quote:
Originally Posted by SaddoBoxerOf course there's life for PAC after Hatton... Hatton is just... ;D Hatton is not the toughest fight for PAC to date... but I remember PAC considered Hatton a tougher fight compared to David Diaz and Hoya... :lolhaha:Quote:
Originally Posted by leftylee
.
Pacquiao Says Hatton Will Be His Hardest Fight To Date - Boxing News
"Filipino boxing hero Manny Pacquiao admits that Britain’s Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton is a tougher opponent that either David Diaz whom he demolished in nine rounds or Oscar De La Hoya who quit at the end of eight last December 6 after taking a bad beating."
:lolhaha:
I guess your dumbass missed out this bit:Quote:
Originally Posted by SaddoBoxerDid you read that article Mistress Hatton?? Read the fine print... :lolhaha:Quote:
Originally Posted by leftyleeReally...funny you should say that Mrs Pacquaio...cuz your Husband thinks the opposite....Quote:
Originally Posted by SaddoBoxer
Pacquiao Says Hatton Will Be His Hardest Fight To Date - Boxing News
"Filipino boxing hero Manny Pacquiao admits that Britain’s Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton is a tougher opponent that either David Diaz whom he demolished in nine rounds or Oscar De La Hoya who quit at the end of eight last December 6 after taking a bad beating."
:lolhaha:
"I consider this my hardest fight because Hatton doesn't know anything else other than to keep throwing punches"
The title says it all really.
Yes the title says "Hatton is PAC's hardest fight to date" but PAC is comparing Hatton to the Diaz and Hoya fights which actually came out as 2 of PAC's easiest fights... These 2 were very one-sided fights where PAC came out unmarked...Quote:
Originally Posted by leftyleeI guess your dumbass missed out this bit:Quote:
Originally Posted by SaddoBoxerDid you read that article Mistress Hatton?? Read the fine print... :lolhaha:Quote:
Originally Posted by leftylee
"Filipino boxing hero Manny Pacquiao admits that Britain’s Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton is a tougher opponent that either David Diaz whom he demolished in nine rounds or Oscar De La Hoya who quit at the end of eight last December 6 after taking a bad beating."
:lolhaha:
"I consider this my hardest fight because Hatton doesn't know anything else other than to keep throwing punches"
The title says it all really.
Can you catch sarcasm??
.
Whoops.......Now what :dontknow:.Surely Pacs honor & pride & need for closure will get the better of his fiscal desires,even in this gloomy economy.Seeing as how Marquez has left the gallant Diaz flat on his back at Lightweight,a Valero showdown in same division would only satisfy the sanctioning bodies...as opposed to the fans ;D.....Or maybe he can just leave Judahs number on speed dial ??Quote:
Originally Posted by SaddoBoxerIt doesn't mean PAC has to fight the 7... It means PAC would choose 2 from that list... For example, PBF is not a sure thing if he will fight again, he's asking $20M guaranteed purse so could be ticked off from the list...Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli surfs 'NawlinsGood one,2 more fights at most but yet you have a shopping list of 7 after a Hatton fight:cwm13:.....love the optimism.A DeLaHoya rematch :o...seriously now?? He had better focus on Hatton first and for most.Quote:
Originally Posted by SaddoBoxer
One thing, you don't ask why JMM not on the list?? ;D Coz I believe Juan Diaz will defeat JMM this weekend... ;)
.
JMM does not want to fight PAC anymore... He now wants PBF... Let's see who PBF will choose (if he unretires) as his next opponent...Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli surfs 'NawlinsWhoops.......Now what :dontknow:.Surely Pacs honor & pride & need for closure will get the better of his fiscal desires,even in this gloomy economy.Seeing as how Marquez has left the gallant Diaz flat on his back at Lightweight,a Valero showdown in same division would only satisfy the sanctioning bodies...as opposed to the fans ;D.....Or maybe he can just leave Judahs number on speed dial ??Quote:
Originally Posted by SaddoBoxerIt doesn't mean PAC has to fight the 7... It means PAC would choose 2 from that list... For example, PBF is not a sure thing if he will fight again, he's asking $20M guaranteed purse so could be ticked off from the list...Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli surfs 'Nawlins
One thing, you don't ask why JMM not on the list?? ;D Coz I believe Juan Diaz will defeat JMM this weekend... ;)
.
If PBF chooses PAC then it's another frustration again for JMM, losing to PAC in another bid...
.