The latest news about the controversial extra-marital affair of Manny Pacquiao is distracting his preparations for the July 2, 2006 showdown with Mexican Oscar Larios.

Manny’s mother has entered the picture and the meat of the matter is this: Mama Pacquiao is challenging the other party to a boxing match. Whether that is all out of levity or outright serious challenge, one thing is clear–Manny is not happy with the way things are shaping regarding his family.

Manny’s legal team should make careful moves to bring the controversy to a close. And perhaps it would help so much if only the legal team should give pronouncements.

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