Manny Pacquiao is still set to challenge WBA welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse on July 15 at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, according to Pacquiao's MP Promotions.
Despite Bob Arum's comments that the fight might not happen due to financial issues, the eight-division champion's camp released a statement saying that everything is fine.
"Everyone is on board. Everyone understands the situation and the fight is going as planned," said MP Promotions Marketing and Sales Head Arnold Vegafria.
In an interview with ESPN's Dan Rafael, Arum mentioned the possibility of the fight card being canceled and that he'd want to Matthysse to fight Top Rank Promotions' WBO welterweight champion Terence Crawford.
"As far as I am concerned, everything is fine," Pacquiao stated. "Lucas Matthysse and I are getting ready to give the fans their money's worth and July 15 will be huge for boxing in Malaysia."
Arum and Top Rank, Pacquiao's long-time promoter, is only handling the American television distribution, while Pacquiao's MP Promotions is the promoter of the event
During a press conference for the fight in April, it became clear that the relationship between Top Rank and MP Promotions wasn't cordial.
Mike Koncz, one of Pacquiao's advisers, sent a message to Arum during the press conference.
"MP Promotions can do it, Bob!" he said, underlining the number of local and international media members present to cover the event.
Pacquiao's training in General Santos City kicks into higher gear as he is expected to spar 12 rounds this week.
"I would say he is already 85 percent ready and we don't want him to peak too soon," said head trainer Buboy Fernandez.
"He is right there where we want him to be right now," said American Justin Fortune who is in General Santos City to help out.
Aside from the WBA welterweight belt, three more world titles will be up for grabs on July 15 at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Undefeated Filipino fighter Jhack Tepora will challenge Edivaldo Ortega of Mexico in a 12-round featherweight title, Carlos Canizales of Venezuela will stake his WBA light flyweight championship against China's Lu Bin, and former Nonito Donaire victim Moruthi Mthlane will face Muhammad Waseem of Pakistan for the vacant IBF flyweight title.