By Chuck Culpepper, thenational.ae
BAGUIO, PHILIPPINES // Manny Pacquiao's adviser pronounced himself "very hopeful" that the Filipino boxing star will fight someday in Abu Dhabi, while Bob Arum, the renowned promoter, effused over the prospect while grappling with the time-zone issue.
The two men spoke last night in the city of Baguio in the northern Philippines, the location for Pacquiao's high-altitude camp where the eight-division world champion is preparing to oppose the American veteran Shane Mosley in Las Vegas on May 7.
"The focal point is, I've been there, and the people were fabulous to me," said Mike Koncz, the adviser who travelled to Abu Dhabi last year, met with sport authorities and even rode a camel.
"Obviously the Filipinos there were thrilled about it. We want to take Manny around so people who wouldn't have the opportunity to fly to America can get a chance to see Manny. I'm very hopeful. I'm optimistic and I intend to push it from my end." Read Full Story
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