Tuesday, June 7, 2011

PACQUIAO SAYS HE’S WILLING TO TAKE ON ALVAREZ

BY JOSEF T. RAMOS CORRESPONDENT

POUND-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao said he is willing to accept the $65-million offer by Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim Helu to fight fast-rising Mexican boxer Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in Mexico.

“It’s a good offer not only to me but also to all the Filipinos as well especially those who need help. With that, I can also expand my service to help my countrymen,” Pacquiao told reporters during a press conference at the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Offices (PCSO) in Pasay City yesterday. [ FULL STORY ]