I think Pacquiao really wants to fight in March next year against guess who? - Mayweather Jr. This is with tight connection to his plan of running for a political position in the Philippines May 2010 elections.
If he wins against Mayweather in March 2010 then his popularity will rise enormously and it's highly possible that he will win in Philippines election.
If he loses, Pacquiao will retire from boxing and will declare to concentrate his efforts to help the people in the Philippines through his planned political position. He will also possibly win the election.
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