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MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao, the new World Boxing Council lightweight champion, is set to defend his title on November 8.
In an interview with radio dzBB, Pacquiao said the schedule for his next fight is already set but his next opponent remains unknown.
"Wala pa (kalaban) pero yung date November 8 (There is no specific opponent yet but it would be on November 8)," Pacquiao said.
He said his next fights would depend on the schedule which would be given by his promoter, Top Rank president Bob Arum.
He added the decision to go up to the heavier weight division also depends on Arum.
"Depende sa makakalaban kung 140 pounds o 135 pounds (kung aakyat ng weight division). Depende sa (decision) ni Arum. Pwede(ng umakyat) kung matuloy yung kay (Briton boxer Ricky) Hatton (It will depend on the opponent if I will go to 140 pounds or stay at 135 pounds. It will all depend on Arum. But I can go up if the fight with Hatton will materialize)," Pacquiao said.
Hatton is the International Boxing Organization (IBO) light welterweight champion.
The Filipino southpaw boxing champion said he aims to continue improving on his right hand.
"Konti pang improvement sa right hand. Ide-develop ko pa yung kanan ko para lalo ko pang magamit (I still need to improve my right hand. I will develop my right hand so can use it more in my fights)," Pacquiao.
At present, Pacquiao is mending his bandaged right hand which was hurt during the fight against David Diaz.
"Medyo nabugbog pero wala namang diperensiya. Namaga, pinapagaling ko pa (It is still swollen but it has no other injuries)," Pacquiao said.
On Sunday Manila time, Pacquiao stole the WBC lightweight belt from Mexican-American champion Diaz via a ninth-round knockout. With the victory, Pacquiao became the first Asian boxer to win world titles in four weight classes.
Pacquiao is also the holder of the WBC super featherweight title.
Pacquiao and his team are tentatively set to return to the Philippines on July 4. -
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