World Boxing Champion Manny Pacquiao apologized to the public Saturday evening on the confusion caused by his decision of transferring from Solar Sports (Solar Entertainment Corporation) to ABS-CBN. Pacquaio clarified that his May 2nd fight with Ricky Hatton would be still be seen on GMA-7, as Solar Sports remains the boxer’s media partner. Solar Sports and GMA-7 are on a block-time agreement granting the latter’s rights to air Pacquiao’s fight.

The Manny Pacquiao Promotions and Solar Sports have settled the issue regarding the airing of the boxer’s upcoming fights.

“Ang inyo pong lingkod, si Manny Pacquiao, ay nais iparating sa lahat na matapos ang masusing pag-aaral at pagtimbang-timbang namin ng Solar Entertainment Corporation napatunayan na ang kontrata tungkol sa TV Rights ng aking mga laban ay valid and binding at Hindi nilabag nino man.

“Dahil po dito ay taos puso akong humihingi ng paumanhin kung kayo man ay naguluhan kung saan ipapalabas ang aking darating na laban Kay Ricky Hatton. Ito po ay resulta lang ng Hindi pagkaka-intindihan sa pagitan ng Solar Entertainment Corporation at MP Promotions. Sana ay maunawaan ng lahat. Simula sa araw na ito ay nais kong mag-concentrate nang husto na lang sa aking training para sa aking darating na laban ngayong Mayo 2,” said Pacquiao in a written statement read by his lawyer, Atty. Franklin Gacal.

ABS-CBN respected Pacquiao’s decision.

(Photo Jed Jacobsohn)