Petrocelli told Reuters that Pacquiao “just does not allow the false, reckless and malicious statements to go unanswered.” He also explained that the $ 75,000 the minimum amount needed to sue in court. “The damages in this case for Pacquiao’s reputation is in tens of millions of dollars, not including punitive damages,” added the lawyer. “He has no choice but to file this law suit to protect his good name and reputation which is acquired after years and years of hard work.” Petrocelli also remarked that there is no basis for the doping allegations against Pacquiao. “Whether or not the fight goes forward, whoever he fights next, he was not going to sit by and allow people to publicly accuse him of being a cheater.” ‘Unsalvageable now’
Pacquiao’s promoter, Bob Arum of Top Rank Promotions, told The Press that the super fight was “not salvageable now.” He also told The Los Angeles Times that he will see the fight happening now. “Positions are hardening … Manny’s tied to fit. He was very angry.” But he seems to say that there is still hope when he said, “it may be best to visit it away later in 2010 . Arum is reportedly eyeing to arrange for a conflict to another ward, World Boxing Association
(WBA) super welterweight champion Yuri Foreman. It was earlier reported that the Top Rank big boss is ready to negotiate with former International Boxing Federation (IBF) light welterweight champion Paul “Paulie” Malignaggi.