WBC Gives Pacquiao a Week To Accept Barrera's Challenge

[GerardoQ]

By Rey Danseco
www.boxingscene.com

The WBC will not hesitate to replace Manny Pacquiao as Marco Antonio Barrera’s mandatory challenger if he refuses to officially declare his intention to honor the order of the organization.

The very respected WBC president Jose Sulaiman told to this writer in an interview yesterday that they are forced to follow the rules, particularly after Barrera relayed his interest for the rematch with his WBC super featherweight title at stake.
 
“The WBC will follow strictly its rules. If the challenger (Pacquiao) refuses, as the champion (Barrera) has already accepted, the WBC will select the highest available challenger next,” said Sulaiman, whose office is located in Mexico City.

Erik Morales, is ranked number two by the WBC, another Mexican fighter Javier Jauregui is the third ranked contender.

Pacquiao is eager to give Barrera a return bout. But not after his desired tune up fight that was booked to take place on either June 18 or July 2 at the Araneta Coliseum – venue of “Ali-Frazier Thrilla in Manila” -- against any formidable foe if former WBC super bantamweight king Oscar Larios does not make the fight.

However, Sulaiman gives Team Pacquiao a week to officially declare whether he honors the mandate or declines the rematch.

“We are waiting to know if Pacquiao takes the fight or not,” said Sulaiman. “Barrera already said yes (to fight Pacquiao).”

Sulaiman said, Barrera’s mandatory title defense would likely fall on Pacquiao’s target date for tune-up fight in June or July after the WBC went in the due process of the free negotiations period or purse bidding if necessary.

“We would order the free negotiations period which is 30 days, and if no agreement is reached, a purse offer must take place 15 days later, and the fight within 90 days after the biddings,” he said.

Pacquiao gained the No. 1 ranking and the right for the mandatory shot on Barrera’s title after his fine victory over Morales on Jan. 18 at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

Sulaiman added that Larios’ people advised them that the Manila bout is off as they are thinking the political stability in the island is getting worse.

“It seems that Larios is off due to the present apparent instability to promote the fight in the Philippines,” said Sulaiman, who learned to this writer that Manila is not in turmoil like everyone seems to think.

“I am so happy to know of the stability of the Philippines. Some one involved in the Pacquiao fight with Larios is fooling us. It was from them that we were told that the fight with Larios was cancelled. I did not hear it from any one else.”

The WBC president believes it would be a wrong decision if Pacquiao were to snub the offer.

“Then, perhaps the people directing Manny don’t want him to fight Barrera which would be a very foolish step. People think of the WBC championships as the premier titles in the world, and he KO’d the champion Barrera. He would be pushing away the WBC title and the millions of dollars involved. I don’t really know hat are the thoughts of some boxers,” he said.

[TheUsualSuspect]

f*ck titles - we want the loot!!!

let marco and erik go at it again, then let erik and manny go at it... then let marco and manny "bang"... good paydays for all 3 fighters..!

it looks like as if team-MAB and the WBC really want manny to fight marco asap...
why..? now they're "threatening" team-Pac with a fourth marco-erik fight - as if people really want to see a fourth fight...   
besides: erik has a tough time making 130 lbs... why should he go for the title, if he'll throw it in the trashcan, after the fight..?

sulaiman and team-MAB are talking crap...
marco should look for a different opponent... let's see if he "doesn't need" manny

[kadyo]

Hey GQ, I want to know what your take on this is.

[GerardoQ]

Hey GQ, I want to know what your take on this is.

Well, there are several ways to look at it. Here is one:

For the longest time, many fans (both Pac and Barrera) were insisting on the fight no matter what. Now, the challenge is out there and Manny, according to the media, does not want the fight for one reason or another; Many has a contract to host a fight in Manila, Many wants a tune up fight, Many wants to fight Erik first, etc...

I personally want to see the fight but if doesn't happen in May or June, fine. It will happen sooner or later. Boxing is a business a lot of boxing fans don't understand that. They just want to see them fight. It will happen, let's just all be patient.

[steven stafford]

If these two great warriors can reach an agreement and sigh for a fight some time this year thats great for boxing. I agree Pacquaio will need a warm up for fighting MAB but so does MAB the Chavez fight is off so a similar fighter to Pac will give him an advantage facing the relentless Pacman. Personally I think this is going to drag out for a little while yet but in honesty it will be worth it if the two best in the division can finally share the ring again.

[smooth]

I will say F U C K   WBC... and F U C K Sulaiman..

Ever since Manny defeated MAB, Manny wanted a rematch... What did WBC and Sulaiman do? NOTHING..

 

[kadyo]

Well, there are several ways to look at it. Here is one:

For the longest time, many fans (both Pac and Barrera) were insisting on the fight no matter what. Now, the challenge is out there and Manny, according to the media, does not want the fight for one reason or another; Many has a contract to host a fight in Manila, Many wants a tune up fight, Many wants to fight Erik first, etc...

I personally want to see the fight but if doesn't happen in May or June, fine. It will happen sooner or later. Boxing is a business a lot of boxing fans don't understand that. They just want to see them fight. It will happen, let's just all be patient.

You conspicuously did not comment about MAB's timing which I understand. BTW, I saw on TV when pac signed a contract with ABS-CBN.

I agree, this fight will happen and may the best man win.

[mark122902]

I'm sorry morales but Manny dint like to fight u anymore because Manny wants title, so its Marco Barrera need to be rematch for Manny to proved who is the best found 4 found boxer...but for me Manny is great fighter Ive ever seen

[Carlito]

I'm sorry morales but Manny dint like to fight u anymore because Manny wants title, so its Marco Barrera need to be rematch for Manny to proved who is the best found 4 found boxer...but for me Manny is great fighter Ive ever seen

 

 

[pauleen]

 

 

[TheUsualSuspect]

 

confusing ain't it..? just like penisco's "naks naman" 

[penasco59]

suspect,

i've got your "naks naman" here dangling ready for your queer ass mouth puto

[Carlito]

suspect,

i've got your "naks naman" here dangling ready for your queer ass mouth puto

lame! 

[bal21]

I reckon Barrera , Winky and Floyd are the top 3 found 4 found fighters 

[Master Morales]

Il Have To See What Barrera Looks Like Tomorrow Night
At The Moment I Fancy Pacquiao To KO Marco Again But a Morales vs Pacquiao Fight Is Better.
Erik Fights Back Barrera Just Swings Elbows And Trys To Headbutt People  Sad.

[Carlito]

Il Have To See What Barrera Looks Like Tomorrow Night
At The Moment I Fancy Pacquiao To KO Marco Again But a Morales vs Pacquiao Fight Is Better.
Erik Fights Back Barrera Just Swings Elbows And Trys To Headbutt People  Sad.

smart pick!     regardless how marco looks tomorrow nite, you know manny's got his and erik's numbers!

mab wins a close UD tomorrow nite.

[Master Morales]

smart pick!     regardless how marco looks tomorrow nite, you know manny's got his and erik's numbers!

mab wins a close UD tomorrow nite.

Yeah I Do Have More Respect For Pacquiao Than I Do For Barrera These Days.
Ever Since Marco Joined De La Hoya He Has Turned Crap

Fana And Peden Are Not Good Fighters And Barrera Should Never Of Boxed Them.
Manny Is More Exciteing Than Barrera And He Seems To Want To Fight The Best
Where As Barrera Just Wants To Hold On To His Titles.

I Have To Give Manny Credit I Dont Have To Give Chicken-Boy Barrera Any.

[Master Morales]

you know manny's got erik's number!

No Way 

[Jose Rizal]

No Way 

Yes way. 

In case your interested, his number is 666-6969-PACSMYDADDY. 

[Master Morales]

Yes way. 

In case your interested, his number is 666-6969-PACSMYDADDY. 

You Would Know Is Number Wouldnt You Homo 
Morales Beats Pacquiao 3rd Time Round, Everyone Seems To Forget That Erik Won The First Fight.

Morales Is Coming Straight Back After Being Stopped
Barrera Still Hasnt Come Back In Fact He Has Only Just Started Saying Pacquiao's Name.
Erik's The One With The Ball's And The Heart.

El Terrible Will Stay With Manny Till The End
He Will Come To Fight With a Six-Pack Made Of Stone  Its All Over For Your Boy.

[Jose Rizal]

You Would Know Is Number Wouldnt You Homo 
Morales Beats Pacquiao 3rd Time Round, Everyone Seems To Forget That Erik Won The First Fight.

Morales Is Coming Straight Back After Being Stopped
Barrera Still Hasnt Come Back In Fact He Has Only Just Started Saying Pacquiao's Name.
Erik's The One With The Ball's And The Heart.

El Terrible Will Stay With Manny Till The End
He Will Come To Fight With a Six-Pack Made Of Stone  Its All Over For Your Boy.

 

Yup... I have to give Morales credit for pushing for the rematch clause and going straight to his doom without even the benfit of a tune-up.  He's got ample balls so your good till the winter... bwahahaha!    There's no pussyfooting around with Erik... unlike Barrera. 

[Carlito]

You Would Know Is Number Wouldnt You Homo 
Morales Beats Pacquiao 3rd Time Round, Everyone Seems To Forget That Erik Won The First Fight.

Morales Is Coming Straight Back After Being Stopped
Barrera Still Hasnt Come Back In Fact He Has Only Just Started Saying Pacquiao's Name.
Erik's The One With The Ball's And The Heart.

El Terrible Will Stay With Manny Till The End
He Will Come To Fight With a Six-Pack Made Of Stone  Its All Over For Your Boy.

erik is one tough mofo, that's for sure! i got lots of respect for him wanting that 3rd rematch with pacquiao. the man has fucking balls. i just don't think he can do it. not at 130 anyway. too much weight to lose. he'll be zapped again by the middle rounds.

[Andrew Ford Medina]

 

Look what you has did mr.carlito. That was mr.mark122902 1st posted and you maked fun of him english now him is no post again. You is very mean!

[Yaki Kik]

 

I almost choked on food reading that shit. Found 4 Found. 

[Darren_Simion]

Look what you has did mr.carlito. That was mr.mark122902 1st posted and you maked fun of him english now him is no post again. You is very mean!

I didnt know you Medina boys were so sensitive!

[Andrew Ford Medina]

Comes on mr.darren that was mr.marks 1nd posted. We should welcomes him instead of watch his english. Him is no medina meaning him is no perfect in english.

[Darren_Simion]

Comes on mr.darren that was mr.marks 1nd posted. We should welcomes him instead of watch his english. Him is no medina meaning him is no perfect in english.

Im sorries. I mistakens his poor english to you's Medina's world class english.

[Andrew Ford Medina]

Me am just feels sorry for mr.mark. Him was embarrassed thats why his is no more posted again.

[Carlito]

Look what you has did mr.carlito. That was mr.mark122902 1st posted and you maked fun of him english now him is no post again. You is very mean!

im sories to all the troubled i have causes and to embarrasing mr marky mark of his 1st posted. i did not realizing it was his openings post here and i should had welcome him instead of making funny faces for the found 4 found commented. i knows what he meaning i makes mistake all the time too. mr mark please to come back i will had mended my ways.

[King of the Ring]

erik is one tough mofo, that's for sure! i got lots of respect for him wanting that 3rd rematch with pacquiao. the man has fucking balls. i just don't think he can do it. not at 130 anyway. too much weight to lose. he'll be zapped again by the middle rounds.

From what I know, correct me if I'm wrong, their 2nd rematch is yet to be finalized.