A Manny Pacquiao fight could happen the Philippines as the eight-division World Champion seems to be in touch with people who can make it possible.
“May mga kausap tayong mga tao para dito ganapin yung next fight ko, maganda siguro yun. (I’m talking to people so I can schedule my next fight here in the Philippines, that would be great),” Pacquiao said in an interview with reporters last Wednesday.
Pacquiao, though, said there is still no definite date for a return to the ring as he’s more focused on the full recovery of his right shoulder which sustained an injury before his May 2 fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr.
“Though there’s still no definite date or month for my next fight, we will probably know by December.”
“Right now I’m more focused on the recovery of my shoulder.”
Pacquiao suffered a torn rotator cuff on his right shoulder during training for his fight against Mayweather in Las Vegas which he lost as Money boxed his way to a unanimous decision victory.
There have been names of possible future opponents floating around, Pacquiao cleared that he hasn’t struck a deal to fight any opponent.
“Kahit sino naman. Willing ako. Ang concern ko yung mga fans palagi. [I could fight anyone. I’m willing. My concern is always the fans],” Pacquiao said.
With the Elections season just around the corner, scheduling could be one concern for Pacquiao if he intends to fight early next year.
When ask his fight could happen just before 2016 presidential polls, Pacquiao answered, “It’s possible.”