MANILA, Philippines — Unless Juan Manuel Marquez suddenly decides to lower his demand or Andre Berto becomes an internet sensation overnight, expect Manny Pacquiao to make his ring return in 2011 against Shane Mosley.
“Looks like it’s Mosley,” said Pacquiao lawyer Jeng Gacal on Monday when asked about the chances of Marquez or Berto being picked over Mosley.Arum has actually been batting for Mosley over the two since Mosley has outstanding name recall, something that is important in generating pay-per-view sales.
Marquez’s association with Top Rank’s rival Golden Boy Promotions – and the Mexican’s outrageous asking price – have made it almost impossible for Pacquiao and Arum to deal with the Oscar De La Hoya-owned outfit.
Berto is an attractive foe because of his youth and skills but his lack of appeal among casual fans also works against him being picked over the tried and tested Mosley, who remains a livewire foe even at the advanced age of 39.
Still, Pacquiao will try to go over the offer sheets of the three fighters since “he’d be the one fighting,” said Arum, who will joined by wife Lovee and his stepdaughter Dena DuBoef as they join Pacquiao in his 32nd birthday celebration this Friday in General Santos City.
Also planing in this Tuesday with Arum is trainer Freddie Roach and another Top Rank property, bantamweight Nonito Donaire.
Mosley has the inside track since he has given the most reasonable proposal to Arum with the assistance of his new adviser, rap mogul James Prince.
Source: mb.com.ph
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