Other Than Floyd Mayweather, Who Should Manny Pacquiao Fight in November?

Boxing fans have practically given up on the Pacquiao vs. Mayweather fight from happening this year, despite the big percentage of those who still believe Mayweather will affix his signature on the fight contract on July 15, when the deadline set by Bob Arum for Mayweather to sign up expires.

While the decision of Mayweather is being awaited by millions of boxing fans around the world, several boxers in the light welterweight to light middleweight divisions have made known their intention and desire to face Manny Pacquiao, the Ring's pound-for-pound king, this November.

This article seeks to find out who among the boxers who have shown interest in fighting the Filipino boxer in the division are worthy as Pacquiao's opponent for his upcoming November fight.

A list of possible opponents are listed in the poll section of this article. Readers are encouraged to participate in the poll in order to find out who among the listed boxers are the most desired as Pacquiao's next opponent.

In order to guide the readers on their choices, the following boxers who qualify in the light welterweight to light middleweight divisions, are listed with their brief profile and professional win-loss record.

It is assumed here that Pacquiao will only fight in the light welterweight up to light middleweight divisions. In the case of Marquez, he will have to move up from the lightweight division.

Manny Pacquiao's profile: welterweight, 31 years old, southpaw, 5'6.5" height, 67" reach, 51-3-2 WLD.

1. Miguel Cotto , light middleweight, 29 years old, orthodox, 5'7" height, 67" reach, 37-2 WL

2. Antonio Margarito, light middleweight, 32 years old, orthodox, 5'11", 73 reach,   38-6 WL

3. Juan Manuel Marqeuz , lightweight, 36 years old, orthodox, 5"7 height. 67" reach, 50-5-1 WLD

4. Shane Mosley , welterweight, 36 years old, orthodox, 5'9" height, 74" reach, 46-6 WL

5. Timothy Bradley , light welterweight, 26 years old, orthodox, 5"6" height, 69" reach, 25-0 WL

6. Andre Berto , welterweight, 26 years old, orthodox, 5'8.5" height, 69" reach, 26-0 WL

7. Devon Alexander , light welterweight, 23 years old, orthodox, 5'7" height, 71" reach, 20-0 WL

In the succeeding article, we will tabulate and present the possible contenders and rank them according to their popularity based on the poll survey results.

Readers are encouraged to comment on their choices of possible opponents of Manny Pacquiao in this upcoming November fight.