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Manny Pacquiao has agreed to fight Marco Antonio Barrera next year, preferably in April, to give the Mexican the chance to avenge his loss to the Filipino boxing icon three years ago.


"The World Boxing Council sent me a letter and said it will be a mandatory fight for Barrera," said Pacquiao in Filipino in an interview with TV Patrol. "I am ready to fight the guy and give him the chance to even things up ."


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The World Boxing Council has ordered the camps of Marco Antonio Barrera and Manny Pacquiao to start negotiations regarding the Mexican’s mandated defense of his WBC super-featherweight crown against the Filipino superstar.


The WBC said the handlers of the two fighters should act as soon as possible. If no agreement is reached, the boxing council will be forced to conduct a purse bid in Mexico City on Jan. 12 next year.


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Among the three names being floated as Manny Pacquiao’s next opponent, the Filipino boxing icon said he prefers to take on Mexican Marco Antonio Barrera over undefeated Venezuelan slugger Edwin Valero and WBO (World Boxing Organization) featherweight champion Joan Guzman of the Dominican Republic.


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                    [Summary] => LAS VEGAS — Whatever happens Saturday, whether or not Manny Pacquiao beats Erik Morales, the Filipino slugger should take a little more time to rest before preparing for his next fight.


That’s according to Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach.


A few weeks back, the World Boxing Council ordered Marco Antonio Barrera, the reigning 130-pound champion, to face the winner of the coming fight early next year.


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                    [Summary] => LAS VEGAS – He was still up at 5 a.m. Monday, inside his luxurious bedroom at Wynn Las Vegas, watching a replay of his classic fight against Erik Morales.


When he was through, and before he tucked himself in, Manny Pacquiao declared his readiness to fight anyone who would dare challenge him as a 130-pounder.


"Line them up," said Pacquiao.


The slugger from Gen. Santos City said he’s ready for a rematch with any of the three great Mexican fighters he has faced in the last two years.


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In what could be a big blow to Pacquiao’s bid to regain his standing on the world boxing stage following a controversial split draw with Juan Manuel Marquez, Barrera decided to dump the Filipino champion and instead seek a third and final confrontation with arch-rival Erik Morales.


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This came about after WBC president Jose Sulaiman spoke exclusively to SecondsOut Thursday where he confirmed that "the winner of this great bout will be the official mandatory challenger for the world championship."


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The WBC said the handlers of the two fighters should act as soon as possible. If no agreement is reached, the boxing council will be forced to conduct a purse bid in Mexico City on Jan. 12 next year.


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That’s according to Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach.


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When he was through, and before he tucked himself in, Manny Pacquiao declared his readiness to fight anyone who would dare challenge him as a 130-pounder.


"Line them up," said Pacquiao.


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Barrera’s shameful exit

By Joaquin M. Henson | October 9, 2007 - 12:00am

Sports

Pacman accepts Barrera challenge

December 23, 2006 - 12:00am

Manny Pacquiao has agreed to fight Marco Antonio Barrera next year, preferably in April, to give the Mexican the chance to avenge his loss to the Filipino boxing icon three years ago. "The World Boxing...

Sports

WBC pushes for Barrera-Pacman II

By Abac Cordero | December 13, 2006 - 12:00am

The World Boxing Council has ordered the camps of Marco Antonio Barrera and Manny Pacquiao to start negotiations regarding the Mexican’s mandated defense of his WBC super-featherweight crown against...

Sports

To prove TKO win no fluke: Pacquiao prefers Barrera rematch

November 25, 2006 - 12:00am

Among the three names being floated as Manny Pacquiao’s next opponent, the Filipino boxing icon said he prefers to take on Mexican Marco Antonio Barrera over undefeated Venezuelan slugger Edwin Valero and...

Sports

Roach says Barrera rematch can wait

November 17, 2006 - 12:00am

LAS VEGAS — Whatever happens Saturday, whether or not Manny Pacquiao beats Erik Morales, the Filipino slugger should take a little more time to rest before preparing for his next fight. That’s according...

Sports

Pacquiao ready to take all comers

By Abac Cordero | January 25, 2006 - 12:00am

LAS VEGAS – He was still up at 5 a.m. Monday, inside his luxurious bedroom at Wynn Las Vegas, watching a replay of his classic fight against Erik Morales. When he was through, and before he tucked himself in,...

Sports

Pacquiao-Barrera Part 2 down the drain?

August 26, 2004 - 12:00am

Forget Manny Pacquiao-Marco Antonio Barrera II. In what could be a big blow to Pacquiao’s bid to regain his standing on the world boxing stage following a controversial split draw with Juan Manuel Marquez,...

Sports

Pacquiao-Barrera winner gets crack at WBC crown

October 18, 2003 - 12:00am

Less than a month before what many consider the "breakthrough fight" of his flourishing boxing career, Manny Pacquiao said yesterday he’s ready and raring to take on Marco Antonio Barrera in a clash...

Sports

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