Boxing Rumors (Maybe Hidden Truths) 4/5/08

1. It appears Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao will meet face to face again. However it will not be in a fight unless something happens. Marquez is going to the Phillipians today to watch the Golden Boy promoted show in the Phillipians. Pacquiao is expected to be in attendance at the fights. Some may think Marquez is going over to the Phillipians to do more than just watch boxing. Maybe he wants to challenge Pacquiao again. I don't know, we will find out soon.

2. Today, Joe Mesi officially announced his running for the NY State Senate. Mesi who is an undefeated Heavyweight stated boxing will have to take a backseat as he focuses on his campaign. For those who want more info on Joe Mesi's campaign go to www.votejoemesi.com

3. Unbeaten Lightweight Contender Amir Khan got one step closer to his title shot dream as he beat Martin Kristjansen by seventh round TKO in a WBO Lightweight Title eliminator. With this win, Khan will become the mandatory for WBO Lightweight Champion Nate Campbell.

4. Felix Sturm has possibly earned himself into the next Kelly Pavlik lottery after defending his WBA Middleweight Title against formerly undefeated Jamie Pittman. Sturm battered Pittman until the fight was finally stopped in the 7th round. As long as Pavlik wins in June, the lottery for his next opponent will be on again.

5. Carlos Quintana said he wants the winner of the Shane Mosley-Zab Judah fight. Quintana has yet to sign a contract to fight a rematch with Paul Williams for June 7. Quintana refuses to fight Williams for the same amount of money he fought in their first fight. Quintana wants more than the $300,000 he was paid to fight Williams in February. I do not blame Quintana because once you are a champion you do not fight for challenger's money.