Pacquiao wants to retire next year
By Aquiles Zonio
Inquirer
Last updated 04:30pm (Mla time) 08/03/2006


GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- World Boxing Council Super Featherweight International champion Manny Pacquiao said he would retire next year.

Pacquiao revealed this during an interview with reporters on Wednesday, saying he wanted to focus more on running his businesses, especially the Manny Pacquiao Promotions.

"Maybe after about two fights, I will retire already. I want to personally supervise my business ventures. It really makes a difference when one manages his own business," Pacquiao said.

The boxing idol is set to face Mexican boxer Erik Morales in a rubber match on November 18 in Las Vegas.

He said he did not want to retire from the sport with physical or mental disabilities because he would still want to enjoy life after boxing.

Pacquiao’s other business ventures include a pharmacy, a convenience store, a seven-hectare cock farm, and a lotto outlet, among others.

He refused to comment when asked about his reported plan to run as vice mayor of Manila.

Inquirer Mindanao Bureau

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