Manny Pacquiao has decided to relinquish the WBC super-welterweight crown that he won last year.
The Flilipino has marched through the divisions after winning his first world crown at flyweight in 1998, three years after turning professional at the age of 16.
The Pound-for-Pound king gave away 17 pounds in November when he battered Mexican hardman Antonio Margarito over 12 rounds at a catch weight of 150lbs.However, his Canadian adviser Michael Koncz has announced the 32-year-old will no longer share a ring with any opponents heavier than welterweight.
"We learned from experience in the Margarito fight that giving away 10 to 15 pounds during fight night is very detrimental to the safety of Manny," said Koncz . "Because of those basic concerns, we have no intention for Manny to fight at 154. From this day forward the maximum weight would be 147 lb.
"Manny wants to free the belt so that others have the opportunity to proudly wear the WBC belt."
Source: espnstar.com
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