Pacquiao files for sanctions against Mayweather

The legal team for welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao filed a motion for default and dismissal this week in the boxer's defamation lawsuit against Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Pacquiao's representatives, Daniel Petrocelli and David Marroso, filed the motion Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Nevada. They are seeking a default judgment because Mayweather has steadfastly refused to appear during any of the 24 dates that he's been sought for deposition.

Pacquiao is accusing Mayweather of defamation after the rival boxer made repeated statements alleging that the Filipino fighter used performance-enhancing substances. Pacquiao has denied such claims.

Pacman vs Floyd Jr. in May?

Unless Victor Ortiz and Juan Manuel Marquez don’t follow the script that will be laid out in September and November, the mouth-watering match between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. will happen in May 2012.

Pacquiao graced the birthday of TV boxing analyst Moy Lainez on Wednesday night and told Lainez that all signs point to a super fight between him and Mayweather next year.

“He told me that the Mayweather fight will take place in May next year,” Lainez said.

Lainez, thrilled with the news, told Pacquiao that even if he is not feeling well that he will fly to the US just to watch the action at ringside.

Philippine boxing icon Pacquiao fights poverty as envoy for homeless

Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has a new title under his belt.

Habitat for Humanity Philippines (HFHP) has formally conferred the "Habitat Hero Ambassador" title on Pacquiao, who vowed to help provide decent homes to underprivileged families in Saranggani province, which he represents in Congress.

Habitat's campaign chair Fernando Zobel described Pacquiao as someone who embodies the organization's advocacy of fighting poverty and inspiring Filipinos to work together for the cause.