Pacquiao likes the idea of fighting Margarito in Mexico
July 28th, 2010
By Jim Dower: According to Michael Marley of Examiner.com, Manny Pacquiao likes the idea of fighting Antonio Margarito in Mexico on November 13th rather than Las Vegas, Nevada because of the money that Pacquiao will save by fighting in Mexico. Pacquiao’s personal adviser Michael Koncz says “Manny loves the people at the MGM Grand and they’ve treated him well, but it becomes an economic decisions. There’s a 35 percent tax burden for Manny to shoulder in America but not in Mexico and that adds up.” Someone really needs to tell Top Rank promoter Bob Arum about Pacquiao’s feelings on this matter, because he’s working his hardest right now in trying to get Margarito’s boxing license back in the United States just so that Arum can stage the Pacquiao-Margarito fight in America.
Koncz says “Manny knows he will get a warm reception from the people in Mexico. They will cheer, some of them will, for Margarito, but he feels some will cheer for him as well. The Mexican boxing fans are very intelligent and they are not racist of any sort.”
I wonder if Koncz likes the idea of Pacquiao fighting in Mexico more than him. It seems kind of odd that Koncz is speaking for Pacquiao. I’d rather hear what Pacquiao says for himself rather than having it broken down second hand like this. Whatever the case, I see Pacquiao fighting Margarito wherever Arum wants the fight to take place, and that’s in the United States. If Arum strikes on in his efforts to get Margarito relicensed, then the fight will no doubt take place in Mexico. However, Arum is probably going to be able to shop around until he finds a state that will give Margarito his boxing license back. With the big money that a Pacquiao vs. Margarito fight will bring in, Arum shouldn’t have any problems finding one of the states that are willing to give Margarito his boxing license back shortly.
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manny wont save much in taxes. in mexico in sportin events non citizens must pay 32% tax on money earned. since nevada has no state tax manny could actually pay more not to mention little revenue from those comin to watch the bout.
….why dont you pick your own size, like Cotto? Why dont you fight him?
Mayweather : Ummm coz he lives so far.
TOINK! TOINK! TOINK!
Mayweather, I’m the greatest boxer of all time.
I’m better than Muhammad Ali
i’m better than Sugar Ray (who knocked my dad)
I’m the greatest of all times.
I can knocked that midget with or without steroids
He is just one dimensional fighter.
I’m not scared of Pacquiao..
Dana White : So when is this fight happen?
Mayweather : Ummmm…I’m not rushing into things(knocked out)
TOINK! TOINK! TOINK!
@Romero-Pacquaio will lose if he fights Mayweather, Pac is just trying to get enough fights and make bank before letting Mayweather take him apart within 6 to 8 rounds..
Ummmm so why is Mayweather running around? TOINK!!!
@vdog says: Cheater vs Cheater…..You mean Mayweather and Mosley? I agree!
@JuiceVsBricks – You dare question Pac’s intention and not Mayweather? oh by the way, isnt he an AMERICAN TOO?!
Mayweather’s intent is very clear, could be said as ” EVADING TAX LEGALLY” by not fighting Pac on the same year, isnt it?
@amirikhan says: tis’ better to be a rich man in a 3rd world country, than an american bum who lives on welfare.
Yup! YOU NAIL IT!!!!!!!!
viva puerco rico!
To 15 rounds,Didnt mean it in a ugly way.Im cool with mexicans,We just joke on each other nothing is personal.
tis’ better to be a rich man in a 3rd world country, than an american bum who lives on welfare.
A fight in Dubhai is better than a fight in Mexico or Vegas with HBO coverage.
@ Da Dude – thx for the info i would check into those guys i dont got nothing against PR or MEX i respect fighters i just dont like the trash talk sometimes u have to put ur foot down so ppl can recognize. Thx.
Props to Manny for fighting a bigger, stronger, taller opponent in his own backyard! I’d like to see Floyd do that!! hahaha
@Manong Oscar,
Why are you encouraging this guy to turn into a tax dodger. He may not be an American but isn’t he obliged to pay taxes if he is making a living in America?
So is Manny having problems with the Tax man then? LOL. What a joke.
Yah! Two third world country,s with an appetizing lust for Margaritas.
Pacman’s decision or preference to fight in Mexico is just fine. This is a sound or good business decision based on economics. Paying 30-35% tax to Uncle Sam, when Pac fights here, is terribe. Just wait when Barrack raises up income taxes shortly, all the major fights will be held outside in the vicinity of the US. Pac and other good foreign fighters are not obligated to fight in the US. No qualm about it. Can always see on PPV. Arum wants the fight here in the US as much as possible, because of his cuts from the businesses that will make money out of the fight.
greenburg has confirmed that little floyd is afraid of fighting pacman.
Cheater vs Cheater
pacquiao is the greatest fighter ever lived, get used to it….robinson very distant second…
I dont see any way margarito can win this fight even at 160 bls. Margarito simply takes to manny punches to be able to last more that 6-8 rounds with an accurate power puncher like Pacman. Weight means nothing in this fight especialy since Margarito is a smaller guy at 154. so all those people complaing about the catch weight should think about how it is actualy going to effect margarito. the answer is it isnt going to effect margarito especialy since he is best a 147.
PACTARDS wil continue to say Manny cares about his fans. He is collecting “MEANINGLESS” belts and fighting for money just like everyone else.
Fight at the Title weight of 154 and watch Margarito hand Pacquiao’s ass to him!
Bahala kau kung sino makalaban ni Pacquiao, c Margarito o c Teves…I could only say Gudluckkk!
Arum would sell is own mam down the river
Getting a big pay day by fighting at a catchweight and being handed a world title. No wonder he likes the idea. Get in the ring with Mayweather or Williams you fool.
@15 rounds ur comment makes u look like a noob in boxing… Puerto Rico has champions on a lot of divisions… and has prospects coming too… Rocky Martinez is considered the best 130lbs in the world right now, we got Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. on the 118lbs winning and on his way to the elite, we got the Arroyo brothers that just started their pro career and a bunch of good and nice kids… mexico now has Chavez Jr…. but i cant say much about them cuz we dont get the mexico news here in puerto rico to know about the prospects… so stop talking trash… al country have nice prospects few make it to the elite… and we got 3 coming to the elite and hope they do (Juanma Lopez, Wilfredo Vazquez Jr, Rocky Martinez)
Still cannot believe that Manny is going through with this. So now Manny is going to fight the cheater in his home country? Unreal.
How come? I thought this fool said he fights for his fans and not for money. LOL, what a clown.
Mr, Romero, will your idol Floyd have the guts to fight into enemy’s territory with a hostile crowd???
It just make business sense with a tax break being offered. But even with tax break, I don’t thnk Pink Floyd will ever leave Vegas even with a high tax and you know the answer to that one, dont’ you????
listen fellow boxing fanatics.We were all fooled into boxing politics.Pacman only chose margarchita,to collect a huge sum of money for him and his pimp arum.Trust me the fight will go down in mexico.Mexicans got nobody left for pacman.Arum will milk his cow,Pacman wont have to split alot in mexico,Arum and pacman pimp mexico with a bag of money.I think its called MANIPULATION.