"He (Pacquiao) did call me up," Nazario told the Bulletin, "and he asked me if I would like to fly there to the US and watch his fight."

Although he admits he is aching to be at ringside, Nazario, who is credited for charting Pacquiao’s career, politely declined the invitation.

"I have a commitment here during the weekend of the fight so I just told him that I could not. I think he understood and then we went on to talk about some other things before we both hang up," said Nazario, who decided to go separate ways with the boxer following the loss to Morales.

Actually, Nazario said he was among those who Pacquiao sent Christmas and New Year text messages but still expressed surprise that the GenSan southpaw managed to sneak in a call at the height of his training for the Morales bout set Jan. 21.

Nazario and Pacquiao decided to put an end to their relationship owing to differences centering on New Jersey promoter Murad Muhammad.

Despite the negative publicity that the issue brought to both parties, Pacquiao and Nazario have decided to let bygones be bygones.

"We have to move from now on," Pacquiao said shortly after breaking off ties with Muhammad.

Nazario also shared the same sentiment and has since busied himself also in business matters aside from staging semi-regular boxing shows in and even outside Metro Manila.

"I told him to always remember that the entire nation is looking forward to this fight," said Nazario. "The weight of the country is on his shoulders."