Pacquiao sparring with Juan Lazcano

[grayfist]

Hey grayfist, it's good to see that you're playing manager of Manny Pacquiao but I'm not sure if you knew that Manny already announced his interest in politics. By late 2007, he might be running for mayor in his wife's hometown.

I think Pac only has 3 fights left in his career, against Larios, Morales and Barrera. As much as I would like to see Pac vs. Juarez, Barrios, Freitas, Marquez, etc., I don't see those fights happening at all. Pac knows his style is damaging to his health and I think he will retire and pursue another career before he reaches the age of 29.

Heya buddy!

Pacquiao in politics! That's something! I didn't know that, pal. So, three fights and that's it, eh?

That may be for the best, all around, except for us fight fans. Manny will certainly be missed by his fans and detractors alike. The latter won't have Manny to vent their frustrations on anymore. Or, they may keep at it and cite Manny's ducking Juarez, Barrios, Popo et al. Oh, well....

Speaking of playing manager, looks like the adage, "...the plans of mice and men..." has come right smack on my face. Oh, well, I'm a tough one buddy. I'll keep on playing manager every once in a while and replenish the stocks in my stable. Get ahead of developments as a good manager should,(as I pretend to be) eh?

Maybe it's about time I try to sign that kid from Bohol? Hmmm... Boom Boom Bautista.

Hey, Oscar, where's that kid? I want a piece of him!

Good to see ya too, pal! Keep punchin'!

[Papa Ace]

Well yes pareng grayfist, Manny's planning to run for politics say in 3 years time. IO think is as good as 3-4 more fights and he'll call it quits. hwne he started, his main objective was only to beat barrera. and now that he has beaten the best amopng the FWs, there's nothing more really to prove. His succeeding fights, he's just in it for the money.

btw, what you doin in manila ??? why do you have to leave all of a sudden?

Health is always a concern, pal.

He was 17 when he was a straweight. In the Dele Disierto fight I think he was already at fly. When he was KOd by Torrecampo, he had to wear the bigger gloves because he came in above the weight limit. Torrecampo was in trouble in the first and second but survived because Pac's punches had lesser effect.

It's to early to speak of retirement for Pac. The guy is at his peak. The more people talk about retirement, the more he hears about it and the more he hears about it, his warrior instincts get tinged with doubts.

Pac started off as a very ****y kid. I still have copies of tapes sent to me by friends of his early fights where Henson and Nathanielz, who were covering the fights, appeared put off by his ****iness. But I think that self-confidence is the foundation of what makes Manny, Manny Pacquiao. When he begins to doubt, much is lost.

The fight game is as much mental as it is physical.

By the way, pal, I'm back in Manila. Got in yesterday morning but will be flying out tomorrow evening.

[grayfist]

Well yes pareng grayfist, Manny's planning to run for politics say in 3 years time. IO think is as good as 3-4 more fights and he'll call it quits. hwne he started, his main objective was only to beat barrera. and now that he has beaten the best amopng the FWs, there's nothing more really to prove. His succeeding fights, he's just in it for the money.

btw, what you doin in manila ??? why do you have to leave all of a sudden?

A few things I didn't get done the last time I was here pal. Had to rush back then fly out again tonight.

Yesterday I was told the Z Goress fight will be on TV here. Surfed the channels starting at 10 this morning till two or three. Didn't get the fight. Got on my laptop and checked with ********* and got the dose. Dropped by at BoxingScene (couldn't go on with my day without the fix, ), posted some, read the war of words between Rockin1 and Asian Sensation out on a thread that is really aburning (wonder if you spotted it already), then checked my CP and saw your post.

I'll be moving along in a little while, pal. Good to see ya! Check with you from somewhere whenever time permits. Best to the Pinoys! Take it easy!

[grayfist]

And, Ace, old buddy, that thread (Asian vs. Rockin1) is heating up even more. Lottdog has joined the fray! Wonder how many more shall before the whole thing cools down...

[Papa Ace]

A few things I didn't get done the last time I was here pal. Had to rush back then fly out again tonight.

Yesterday I was told the Z Goress fight will be on TV here. Surfed the channels starting at 10 this morning till two or three. Didn't get the fight. Got on my laptop and checked with ********* and got the dose. Dropped by at BoxingScene (couldn't go on with my day without the fix, ), posted some, read the war of words between Rockin1 and Asian Sensation out on a thread that is really aburning (wonder if you spotted it already), then checked my CP and saw your post.

I'll be moving along in a little while, pal. Good to see ya! Check with you from somewhere whenever time permits. Best to the Pinoys! Take it easy!

the fight would be in the evening i guess. solar sports has the rights to it but theyre showing the heat-pistons game 3. well yeah i have to check BS to get the news. good thing z gets to win.i hope oscar gives him a good career.
well, goodluck pal on your flkight and regards to your family there.

as for rockin and asian, theyre just probably kiddin around . i could box these silly two in no time (im 180 ) ..heheh just kiddin lol

[grayfist]

the fight would be in the evening i guess. solar sports has the rights to it but theyre showing the heat-pistons game 3. well yeah i have to check BS to get the news. good thing z gets to win.i hope oscar gives him a good career.
well, goodluck pal on your flkight and regards to your family there.

as for rockin and asian, theyre just probably kiddin around . i could box these silly two in no time (im 180 ) ..heheh just kiddin lol

Oh, the fight's to be replayed tonight yet. I'm gonna miss it. Learned that there were three KDs. Too bad Z didn't get to finish it off with a flourish. That would have raised his KO to 13 out of 24 wins. As it is, it's right at 50%. Good win just the same.

Thanks pal.

Catcha ya sometime soon! Ditto to you and your family. God bless