Quote Originally Posted by spine_buster
I heard that Filipinos treat him like a national hero. If that happens, Philippines would run against that ransom group.
Yes you're right. He is the only athlete in our country who regularly receives 'Hero's welcomes' everytime he comes home after a victory abroad. We have a lot of fine athletes but the government never spend time and doesnt focus on them because they wont any publicity if they does. Manny Pacquiao is such a charismatic person he pleases everyone. And because of that he is being used by these corrupt officials. That may be the reason this group hates him.

Quote Originally Posted by miles
His fans do indeed treat him like a superman figure. My sad clicks in the last week mainly come from suggesting that Barrera would do much better than Morales in a rematch and could very possibly win. I like Pac, I really do...but screw these fanboy obsessives!!

I just cannot do boxing without being a little objective and having a little sense of perspective....Pac is great but some rematches are called for in order for him to be cemented as being clearly the best IMO...
But I dont think he is avoiding Barrera my friend.. His trainer has also stated that they want Barrera next in line.