ARUM SAYS HE’LL CAMPAIGN FOR PACQUIAO
By Ronnie Nathanielsz
PhilBoxing.com
Fri, 13 Apr 2007
Top Rank Promotions Bob Arum says he will campaign for Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao who is going up against incumbent South Cotabato congresswoman Darlene Antonino Custodio in the May elections.
The congresswoman who is seeking her final term is regarded as an intelligent, charming individual from a well-entrenched political family but Pacquiao’s supporters have expressed confidence he can defeat Custodio in the elections.
Arum who is trying his hardest to win the favor of Pacquiao who is at the center of Arum’s legal battles with Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions who signed a seven fight contract with Pacquiao two months before Arum inked a four-year deal with Pacquiao was quoted by Fight News as saying “I so believe in Manny’s issues, I have decided to accept his invitation to go to General Santos City to stump for him.”
However, it was obvious that Arum, a lawyer, didn’t know that Philippine election laws strictly prohibit foreigners from interfering in Philippine elections.
The astute promoter noted that every time he opens a press conference or gets interviewed he winds up giving a campaign speech for Pacquiao.
At the same time Arum praised Pacquiao saying “with all his success Manny has not lost touch with the people. He wants to give back and I applaud the personal sacrifice he is making on behalf of his community.”
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Ronnie Nathanielsz.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
OKC Routs Denver; 149-106, Ties Series; Semis Series in East Remain Topsy-turvy as Boston Goes Down 0-2 With 91-90 Loss to NY
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Thu, 08 May 2025SHAW SENDS A MESSAGE IN HUNT FOR UK OPEN GLORY | 2025 UK OPEN POOL CHAMPIONSHIP
Thu, 08 May 2025WBO presents the Amanda Serrano Championships
Thu, 08 May 2025GM Antonio faces tough competition in ASEAN Seniors Chess Championships in Penang, Malaysia
By Marlon Bernardino, Thu, 08 May 2025Boxing: Entertainment Sport or Sport Entertainment?
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Wed, 07 May 2025JIM LAMPLEY'S BOOK TOUR IS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA THIS WEEK!
Wed, 07 May 2025CAPITO IGNITES TITLE DEFENCE IN STYLE | 2025 UK OPEN POOL CHAMPIONSHIP
Wed, 07 May 2025Sol Levinson: The Man Whose Gloves Elevated Boxing
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, Tue, 06 May 2025Undefeated Cuban Heavyweight Prospect Dainier Pero Finishes Intense Las Vegas Training Camp Ahead of May 9 MVP Main Event on DAZN
Tue, 06 May 2025The Past Week in Action 5 May 2025: Inoue-Cardenas Saves Historic Boxing Weekend; Canelo-Scull Sets New Record for Fewest Punches Thrown
By Eric Armit, Tue, 06 May 2025Sampson Lewkowicz Congratulates Cardenas, Romero and Espinoza and Vows to Make Next Year's Cinco de Mayo Unforgettable, Highlighted by David Benavidez Facing the Winner of Bivol vs. Beterbiev
Tue, 06 May 2025Saving the Best for Last: GSW Upstages Raw Rockets
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Tue, 06 May 2025Antonio, Bagamasbad face tough competition in Woman FIDE Master Sheerie Joy Lomibao Open Rapid Chess Tournament on May 18
By Marlon Bernardino, Tue, 06 May 2025Andres “Savage” Cortes Finishes Strong Training Camp Ahead of Crucial May 10 Clash Against Salvador Jimenez at Pechanga Arena San Diego
Tue, 06 May 2025SALITA PROMOTIONS and ALL THE SMOKE FIGHT PRESENT HALL OF FAME FIGHT NIGHT
Tue, 06 May 2025