MANILA, Philippines — Whereas Manny Pacquiao performed golf in Pasadena, California, WBA common welterweight champion Rolly Romero formally joined the million-dollar race because the Filipino icon’s subsequent opponent.
Romero, a 29-year-old American with a 17-2 file, has made certain he wouldn’t be left behind as Pacquiao appears to be like round for his subsequent foe.
The 46-year-old Pacquiao is contemporary from a controversial 12-round draw in opposition to WBC welterweight king Mario Barrios. He defied age in opposition to a reliable champion 16 years youthful, and instantly introduced that he needs to proceed preventing.
Romero’s title cropped up as an early candidate together with junior welterweight star Gervonta Davis. In fact, Barrios is on the quick record together with Floyd Mayweather Jr.
“A Corridor of Famer (Pacquiao) on my resumé, who wouldn’t need that? That’s the simplest approach to get into the Corridor of Fame, proper?” Romero instructed BoxingScene.
Dealing with Pacquiao is like profitable the lottery. Barrios could have a minimum of $1 million within the financial institution when all of the tabulations are available in from the Pacquiao struggle.
Romero shall be in for the largest paycheck of his profession as effectively if he will get to face Pacquiao, who hit the driving vary on the Brookside Golf Membership in Pasadena three days after the Barrios bout.
Pacquiao was reportedly assured $10 million to $12 million for his first struggle in 4 years. The determine might attain a excessive of $18 million as soon as his share from the PPV gross sales is available in.
