Pacquaio: I'm ready for world title defense
World champion boxer Manny Pacquaio insists he is fully focused on his defense of the super-welterweight title against Antonio Margarito next month after reports he was planning to quit the ring.
The rumors had been fueled after Pacquaio's long-time coach Freddie Roach said the Filipino was more preoccupied with his new role as a congressman and could not concentrate on his preparations for the November 13 bout.
Nicknamed Pacman, Pacquiao -- the only boxer in history to have won a world title at seven different weight divisions -- has taken a break from politics as he prepares to take on Mexico's Margarito in Dallas, Texas.
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