By Ryan Dunn: Since his negotiations with Floyd Mayweather Jr. (aka “the three ring circus with no ringleader and only two clowns”) began late in 2009, Pacquiao has been put under suspicion for alleged abuse of performance enhancing drugs. This suspicion was (quite suspiciously) created by none other than the man he was negotiating to fight against, but that’s a different story entirely. But the fall-out of the accusation remains, no matter what the motives, and people are now wondering about Manny, if he can fight while being randomly tested, and still keep his speed, power, and stamina.
Pacquiao-Margarito
Arum says “They’ll [fans] go absolutely nuts for this” [Pacquiao vs. Margarito in Monterrey, Mexico] – News
By Chris Williams: It’s now looking like Top Rank promoter Bob Arum is leaning towards matching his fighter World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (51-3-2, 28 KO’s) up against former two-time welterweight champion Antonio Margarito (38-6, 27 KO’s) in a fight that would be taking place in Monterrey, Mexico, rather than the United States.
Will Pacquiao fight Margarito outside the United States?
By Dan Ambrose: There’s a possibility that WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao could still wind up fighting two-time welterweight champion Antonio Margarito next or at least in the near future. Margarito, 32, failed to get his boxing license renewed by the Nevada Athletic Commission on Friday. They voted 4-1 against Margarito getting his boxing license back. Margarito has been advised to to apply to the California Athletic Commission, the ones who took Margarito’s boxing license back a year ago after a foreign substance was found on Margarito’s hand wraps before his 9th round TKO loss to Shane Mosley in January 2009.
Pacquiao could be facing Margarito in September or November
By Chris Williams: World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (51-3-2, 38 KO’s) could be facing Antonio Margarito (37-6, 27 KO’s) in either September or November depending on how Pacquiao does in his congressional election next month. Either way, it looks as if Top Rank will be putting Pacquiao next. According to news from the Record, Pacquiao could face Margarito in November if he wins the political election in a fight that would take place in the United States in the Cowboys Stadium or possibly Mexico City.