[b]Pacquiao-DL Hoya talks continue [/b] [url=http://www.mb.com.ph/SPRT20080816132687.html]manila bulletin online[/url] All is not lost for a December duel between Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao. Following the breakdown of negotiations on Wednesday, De La Hoya and Pacquiao were still talking about the possibility of meeting halfway to save the welterweight bout scheduled Dec. 6 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. "There is still a chance for this fight to take place but we are not budging from our 60-40 stand," said Pacquiao lawyer Franklin Gacal yesterday, meaning the Filipino star is amenable to getting 40 percent of the revenue from what is a sure-fire hit not only in ticket sales but most importantly in pay-per-view sales. Golden Boy Promotions (GBP) has been insisting that Pacquiao only deserves a 70-30 in this fight that is being advertised as De La Hoya’s swan song but Gacal is adamant that Pacquiao deserves more than that being the heir apparent to the Golden Boy. "It’s not right to invite Pacquiao to a despedida party by just giving him a bone from the banquet," Gacal said. "Still, it would all depend on Manny whether he will accept 70-30. It’s all up to him," he added. Pacquiao’s US adviser Mike Koncz, also said yesterday that there is still hope that something comes up that could save the bout from being totally scrapped. "Until no contract is signed (anything can happen)," said Koncz from Los Angeles. De La Hoya, in an interview over ESPN Radio, said the megabuck match can still be salvaged. "Negotiations are still ongoing. Manny Pacquiao sent out a statement saying he will explore his options and see what comes out of this situation," said De La Hoya, whose people have started negotiations with a few other candidates, including Sergio Mora of The Contender fame. While De La Hoya is shopping for an opponent, Pacquiao is also doing the same and Humberto Soto of Mexico is high on the list for a November defense of his World Boxing Council lightweight crown. Meanwhile, trainer Freddie Roach said he is willing to give up his share in Pacquiao’s purse if De La Hoya wins. "I’ll do that," said Roach, who is upbeat that Pacquiao can stand his ground and inflict De La Hoya a knockout loss. Roach, who began calling the shots in Pacquiao’s corner since mid-2001, is said to be entitled to a 10 percent (of the gross) cut on Pacquiao’s paycheck. ------------------------------ [b]i really wish pac-hoya fight will happen[/b] @legend killer: yeah classic!

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