Manny Pacquiao vs Mike Alvarado

[Rick Rude]

Not completely official yet, but sounds like they just need to get the $ negotiated and it's a go for October in macau (spelling)?

I like this fight a lot.

[Unbelievable650]

source?

[Rick Rude]

To lazy to get it, alvarados manager said it.

[Rick Rude]

Vic Lombardi ‏@VicLombardi 23m
I asked Delgado about Alvarado-Rios III. He said that can wait. This is Manny Freaking Pacquaio.
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Vic Lombardi ‏@VicLombardi 25m
Alvarado and his manager Henry Delgado are flying out to negotiate a contract tomorrow. Alvarado-Pacquaio in October. #cbs4
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Vic Lombardi ‏@VicLombardi 26m
In other news, just got word Denver's own @MileHighMike303 has agreed to fight Manny Pacquaio in October!!!!!!

[DaddyCool]

Good fight for the Fans, good fight for all parties. Alvarado gets a well deserved pay day and Pac man will get an exciting opponent that will make him look good.

[Vikes_Fan04]

If this is true then wow! Can't wait! Should be a good test in seeing where Manny is mentally.

[Raps08-09 Champ]

Ballsy fight for Pacquiao. Solid and respectable opponent as well.

Wanted a 5th Marquez though since that would've been better. Wonder if Marquez truly didn't want it or Pacquiao just didn't want to give more money.

[Raps08-09 Champ]

http://www.badlefthook.com/2013/4/16...au-boxing-news

Here's a story on it.

[Vikes_Fan04]

Ballsy fight for Pacquiao. Solid and respectable opponent as well.

Wanted a 5th Marquez though since that would've been better. Wonder if Marquez truly didn't want it or Pacquiao just didn't want to give more money.

I truly believe JMM is satisfied with his KO and doesn't want to fight Manny anymore. If Pac didn't want to give more money then that's his fault. IF Manny really wants to avenge that loss then he should know the ball is more so in JMM's court not his. He needs it more than JMM.

As far as Alvarado as an opponent I agree very respectable and ballsy. Either we'll see the old Manny and get a slugfest or we'll see a disinterested Manny that's not all there and see him get knocked down again. I don't think he'll get knocked out but he will probably get knocked down.

[Raps08-09 Champ]

I agree that JMM has the leverage and that Manny should've given more money. But I think Pacquiao truly believes he won 2 out of the 4 fights (even though it's debatable) so he's not really looking to avenge 1 loss.

And yea, I wouldn't be surprised for a KO by Alvarado. Or at least Alvarado knocks him down. I would've thought for sure Manny was going to take a tune up fight. But he's at the point of his career where his legacy is cemented (outside of facing Mayweather, which won't happen) so all that's left to do is get money fights.

[tnewkirk]

Ballsy fight for Pacquiao. Solid and respectable opponent as well.

Wanted a 5th Marquez though since that would've been better. Wonder if Marquez truly didn't want it or Pacquiao just didn't want to give more money.

why would marquez want it? he got robbed twice, then finally gets the ko and ends the discussion.

[Raps08-09 Champ]

Hell, if 1 sudden defeat is all it takes to end a rivalry, we wouldn't see so many trilogies in boxing.

[Vikes_Fan04]

@danrafaelespn Dan Rafael
Mike Koncz told me Pacquiao-Rios is good to go for Nov. 24 in Macau. #boxing

https://twitter.com/danrafaelespn

So now it's Pac-Rios? I know Arum has been wanting to do this for awhile now. Maybe Arum does this cuz it sells more than Pac-Alvarado.

[Raps08-09 Champ]

https://twitter.com/danrafaelespn

So now it's Pac-Rios? I know Arum has been wanting to do this for awhile now. Maybe Arum does this cuz it sells more than Pac-Alvarado.

It sells more, but the long term effect might not do any good. If Pacquiao loses, he's on a 3 fight losing streak and might lose his appeal as a top draw in boxing. If Brandon loses, he's probably not going to ever reach top appeal and can't take over as TR's star (Arum looked like he wanted him to be the next star) when Manny retires.

[AIMelo=KillaDUO]

Well Mike sure as hell got the shaft. Not that either him or Rios deserve this fight. Rios is taylor made for Pacquiao. Wouldn't be surprised to see him layed out like Ricky Hatton was. Alvarado touched that chin in the 2nd fight, Manny will do the same. Should be a brawl. Exciting fight for sure.