"Money is all that matters" now for Pacquiao

Boxing's only Octuple champion, Manny Pacquiao (59-6-2)

Michael Koncz, Pacquiao’s adviser recently told the press that Manny will fight any time at any place if the price is right.

"We will go to where we’re going to get the best financial package. United States remains an option, Australia also an option, UK is an option and United Arab Emirates is an option,"

"We will go to wherever we believe we can generate the most income." - Michael Koncz

Manny Pacquiao (59-6-2) demanded a $20 Mil to fight Terrence Crawford (30-0). But that fight would only happen if Arum guarantees them that amount.

"As what I’ve said, Manny will be fighting Crawford if he can guarantee us with a $20 million minimum purse," 


 "I cannot mention any names now since there are other candidates that we’ve considered." - Michael Koncz

In a separate interview with The Manila Times, Bob Arum declined to talk about the ongoing negotiation

"I just got off the phone with Michael. I understand that he had an operation in the Philippines last year, so maybe he’s still under medication but it shouldn’t be discussed in the newspaper,"

"Once we have an opponent, we will sit down and talk. I have not talked with Manny yet regarding this matter. People talk, sometimes they shouldn’t talk,"
"I will fly soon to the Philippines to talk with Manny." – Bob Arum

Aside from Crawford, another potential opponent for the fighting senator is the Australian Jeff Horn (16-0-1 11Kos). As announced by Arum, Pacquiao might face Horn in Brisbane, Australia early this year.