I’m having some sort of trouble figuring out two skeds in Manny Pacquiao’s Order of Battles.

First, his match against Oscar Larios is July 2, 2006.  That is about three months from now and training-wise, there may be no problem.  I am bothered, however, by the many appointments Manny is making these days.  I hope his extra-boxing businesses will not hamper his main craft.

Second, the third meeting with Erik Morales tentatively scheduled in September this year is barely two months after the Larios fight.  From the expert’s perspective, the interval is too short.  Even if they are going to schedule it in October, that may not even be enough for Pacman to get in tip-top shape when he faces “El Terrible”.  For sure, El Terrible will punish himself to bring some redemption into his sagging career.  He is too proud to admit that he could lose three in a row.

My prayer is not for the Larios fight to be re-scheduled since it’s a done deal.  I’m praying for a Morales rematch in either November or December.  By that time, Manny will have prepared well his menu for Morales . . . then  . . . Barrera.

Did somebody ever say, “Boxing is for animals”? NONE.