"It's a Mismatch" Says Eric Buhain on MANNY PACQUIAO vs. OSCAR DE LA HOYA - 24 Oras video September 25, 2008

Games and Amusements Board chairman Eric Buhain yesterday said concerns raised against a possible mismatch in Manny Pacquiao’s upcoming clash with fellow ring great Oscar de la Hoya were legitimate, but reiterated there is no need to suspend, or withdraw the Filipino boxing icon’s license. Video from 24 Oras aired September 25, 2008



Some snapshots from the video




Just another politicking scenario IMHO







Pacquiao’s lawyer Franklin "Jeng" Gacal in an overseas telephone conversation with www.insidesports.ph said that Pacquiao was initially upset when he heard the story but was "most upset with Congressman Rodriguez" who had claimed the fight was "just about money" and that Pacquiao had "no chance of winning."

Gacal said that after jogging in the morning Pacquiao played nine holes of golf and was now in San Diego to be at special ringside for the first US promotion by his outfit, MP Promotions headlined by the super bantamweight bout between world-rated Bernabe Concepcion and Mexican champion Caro.

Gacal said Rodriguez’ suggestion that Pacquiao be deprived of his license was "an unpatriotic act" and may derail plans for Pacquiao’s next fight possibly in the Philippines .

Gacal said "if Rodriguez plans to run for senator he should not try to ride on the popularity of Pacquiao."

source : Philboxing.com