Cebu City - For months, there have been rumors of a possible dream fight between Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao. Pacquiao, who is planning a jump in weight to 135-pounds, would have to meet De La Hoya at 147, which is seven-pounds below his present weight class of 154. Despite the big difference in weight, there is also a big difference in physical size. During a recent interview, Pacquiao's trainer, Freddie Roach said that Golden Boy Promotions was having problems with obtaining Floyd Mayweather's signature on the contract for the September rematch. Roach told the paper that if Mayweather falls through, Pacquiao may step in. "I have been told that they (Golden Boy Promotions) are having a tough time getting Floyd Mayweather to sign for the rematch," Roach said. "Oscar wants Manny. Manny was about 145, 146 lbs the night he fought (Juan Manuel) Marquez." While on a recent yacht cruise in Cebu, Pacquiao said that he would ask for a number between $30 to $40 million for such a fight and would be willing to make it at the welterweight limit of 147. “It will be a major task for me to fight De La Hoya. If we fight, I’ll ask between $30 million to $40 million for myself. “I would look pitiful if Oscar bowls me over. I weigh around 146 when I am training hard and still eating. “I can fight De La Hoya even at 147-pounds," Pacquiao said. (By Mark Rimas)
