Next for Manny Pacquiao: Nate Campbell, Edwin Valero, Joel Casamayor, Ricky Hatton?

We're less than 12 hours removed from Manny Pacquiao's knockout of David Diaz, and already the question must be asked: Who does Pacquiao fight next? Here are a few possibilities:

Nate Campbell: This would be an excellent fight, with the winner potentially unifying the lightweight title belts of all four sanctioning bodies.

Edwin Valero: Pacquiao's promoter, Bob Arum, says Pacquiao will stay at lightweight to defend the WBC title he won last night, and Valero is the one name he mentioned as a possible opponent.

Joel Casamayor: The Ring Magazine lightweight champ faces Juan Manuel Marquez in September; if he wins he'd be a natural opponent for Pacquiao, but probably not until early next year.

Humberto Soto: On last night's undercard, Soto lost a dubious disqualification after dominating Francisco Lorenzo.

Amir Khan: Has been discussed as a possible opponent, but probably isn't ready for Pacquiao.

Ricky Hatton: It would be a huge fight, if Pacquiao is willing to move up in weight class again. This won't happen in 2008 but could happen in 2009.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

6-29-2008 @ 7:02PM

ziggy boy said...

Pac must fight campbell first to unify the belt. and for another record.
This will seal his immoratality in the world of boxing.

6-29-2008 @ 8:08PM

Fearless Bong said...

Whoever the Pacman fight in his coming bout on Nov. 8, well bring it onnnnnnn.

and get ready for the rock & roll pacmania....

6-30-2008 @ 12:03AM

George B Vieto said...

Manny Pacquiao versus Joel Casamayor would be a super fight. Ricky Hatton? Ha ha ha. Didn't he lose to Floyd Matweather Junior? Get in back of the bus.

6-30-2008 @ 1:04AM

jason said...

who will be pacman's next opponent? NEXT FIGHT!!! PACMAN VS. ZORRO (last hope of the mexicans) it will be a great fight. hahaha.

6-30-2008 @ 4:01AM

Mark said...

pacman will beat them all. Nobody on that list could match with his style.

6-30-2008 @ 4:38AM

Max Oporto said...

I want a Pacquiao-Hatton fight early next year. Both are excellent fighters and are well loved by their respective countries. I'm pretty sure their fight will land in the annals of boxing history as the greatest fight of all times.