As the discussion surrounding Manny Pacquiao’s opponents grows, the Filipino Senator now has at least three significant options following a snub by Floyd Mayweather.
Pacquiao looked sure to face Mayweather in a rematch this summer as the latter revealed his plans to make a comeback in 2020.
Coronavirus and family tragedies led to a Mayweather u-turn and left Manny Pacquiao’s opponents in the air.
Fast forward a few weeks, and three possible foes have emerged for the WBN Fighter of the Year 2019 – with several cities worldwide in the mix.
Due to the impact of the current pandemic, the United States is off the menu until at least the end of the year. Or even until 2021.
This means Pacquiao will have to find a home elsewhere. Manila (Philippines), Manama (Bahrain), and Macau (China) are firm venue options. Places in Dubai and Saudi Arabia are also in the shake-up.
As for who will be in the opposite corner, a host of former and current world champions have put themselves forward.
MANNY PACQUIAO OPPONENTS
Terence Crawford, Amir Khan, Danny Garcia, and Errol Spence Jr. lead the pack, with Mikey Garcia seemingly dropping out of the race.
Speaking on ‘The AK and Barak Show’ recently, ‘Bud Crawford stated his chances of fighting outside the US depended on the offer.
“They’ve got to figure it out,” Crawford said. “I took pay cuts for years to get where I am now.
“A lot of people don’t know what I’ve been through—but taking pay cuts and taking this for this and that for that.
“I sacrificed a lot to get where I am now—more than any fighter in the game.
“If that fight (Manny Pacquiao) presents itself, it will be more money than I’ve ever made.
“I think that fight can get made, get worked out however it would be,” he added.
PACQUIAO vs CRAWFORD
Pacquiao vs Crawford for the WBA and WBO versions of the welterweight crown would be an exceptional encounter for the fans.
The winner could then face Spence for the undisputed crown by the end of 2021.
