PACQUIAO-MAYWEATHER ON THE DECK AS MANNY LEAVES FOR LA, LONDON AND MIAMI
By Eddie Alinea
PhilBoxing.com
Tue, 13 Jan 2015
The possibility of the much-awaited Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather Jr. mega fight will finally shape up within the next few days when the Filipino boxing hero flies to the United States Wednesday on his way to London.
The 36-year-old Congressman from Sarangani Province will be staying in Los Angeles for four days, the initial stop of his three-city sojourn, the last of which will be in Miami to act as one of the judges in the Miss Universe beauty pageant scheduled on January 25.
He will be having a dinner hosted by Prince Harry of Wales while in London where he might also meet with the Prince?s mother, British Queen Elizabeth.
While in L.A., Pacquiao will be meeting with promoter Bob Arum to discuss with the Top Rank CEO how far negotiations for what could be the biggest and richest fight in the history of prizefighting have gone.
?I cannot yet say anything with finality as far as the proposed fight is concerned. What I can only say is anuman ang mangyari sa mga susunod na araw, sisiguruhin kong magiging maganda ito para sa boksing at sa fans,? Pacquiao told this writer in a brief interview Sunday night at his posh residence in Makati City?s millionaires' row in Forbes Park.
?Hintayin na lang natin kung anong mangyayari. Ilang araw na lang naman,? he retorted in between moves while playing chess, the sport he is now engaged in almost nightly until the wee hours of the morning.
?Baka kasi ma-preempt at mabulilyaso na naman,? he added in reference to previous talks that started five years ago but aborted in as many times it started.
From the California entertainment city, Pacquiao and wife, Sarangani Vice Gov. Jinkee, who celebrated her birthday last Monday, will proceed to London to honor an invitation from Prince Harry for a dinner on January 22.
The ?Fighter of the Decade? awardee of the Boxing Writers Association of America said there is a possibility of meeting, too, The Queen, while he and his wife are in the British capital.
?Excited akong maka-meet ang Queen. It will be one experience I can never forget for as long as I live. Just like when I met U.S. President Barack Obama several years ago,? Pacquiao blurted out.
From London, the world famous couple proceeds to Miami for the 63rd Miss Universe pageant where the eight-division champ was chosen as one of the judges from among the world famous sports, entertainment and media celebrities.
As a pageant judge, Pacquiao will be in the distinguished company of television host and shoe designer Kristin Cavallari, TV and film actor William Levy, who was previously named People En Espanol?s ?Sexiest Man Alive,? Lisa Vanderpump, star of the show ?Vanderpump Rules? and fashion journalist Louise Roe.
The 63rd annual beauty contest will feature 88 contestants from across the globe, including Filipina Mary Jean Lastimosa. The three-hour show will be distributed to approximately 190 countries and territories.
Photo: Pacquiao plays chess at his home in Forbes Park, Makati Sunday. Photo by Wendell Rupert Alinea.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Eddie Alinea.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 3 FEBRUARY 2026: Shakur Schools Teofimo to Become 4-Division Champ; Zayas Unifies WBA/WBO Superwelter; Kelly Beats Murtazaliev
By Eric Armit, Wed, 04 Feb 2026Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimán: A Grand Week for Boxing in NY
By Mauricio Sulaimán, Wed, 04 Feb 2026Boxlab Promotions Euri Cedeno and Carlos De Leon Castro Shine in San Juan Victories
Wed, 04 Feb 2026National Boxing Hall of Fame 2026 is set to April 26 in Montebello, California
By Gabriel F. Cordero, Wed, 04 Feb 2026Vito Mielnicki Jr. Returns Home to Defend WBC USA, IBF USBA and WBO Global Middleweight Championships Against Omar Ulises Huerta
Wed, 04 Feb 2026Noah Lucas Palcis sees action in Bangkok chess meet
By Marlon Bernardino, Wed, 04 Feb 2026Reymond Yanong Edges Out Hayato Ono for Split Decision Win in Japan
By Carlos Costa, Tue, 03 Feb 2026“I’m gonna smoke whoever is in front of me, Anthony Wright- Hearn makes his pro debut March 13 at Thunderdome 53
Tue, 03 Feb 2026Pacman's Cue Club Hosts J&P 10 Ball Cup from Feb. 4 to 7
By Marlon Bernardino, Tue, 03 Feb 2026Mt. Apo Boulder Face Challenge is back
By Lito delos Reyes, Tue, 03 Feb 2026WILDER AND CHISORA FACE OFF IN ICONIC TIMES SQUARE TO ANNOUNCE APRIL 4 HEAVYWEIGHT SHOWDOWN AT THE O2 LONDON
Tue, 03 Feb 2026World Boxing appoints Tom Dielen as new Secretary General
Tue, 03 Feb 2026Sullivan Management signs 19-1 power-punching Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga
Tue, 03 Feb 2026Another Grandeza in MMA is coming
By Lito delos Reyes, Tue, 03 Feb 2026Gracie meets Zubiri in PH
By Lito delos Reyes, Mon, 02 Feb 2026