Pacman in best shape of his life
CONDITIONING guru Alex Ariza said Filipino boxing hero Manny Pacquiao looks
better than ever after his first day at the Wild Card Gym of trainer Freddie
Roach. Read the complete story herehttp://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideSports.htm?f=2009/october/28/sports1.isx&d=/2009/october/28
better than ever after his first day at the Wild Card Gym of trainer Freddie
Roach. Read the complete story herehttp://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideSports.htm?f=2009/october/28/sports1.isx&d=/2009/october/28
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Arum: ‘Pacquiao is the Bruce Lee of Boxing’
Bruce Lee is the legendary Chinese-American actor who became a cultural icon
through his various martial arts movies in the early 70’s.
through his various martial arts movies in the early 70’s.
Top Rank Chairman Bob Arum recently flew to the Philippines to personally
witness the training preparations of Filipino boxer and pound-for-pound king
Manny Pacquiao. He was so impressed that he likens him to the legendary
martial artist/actor Bruce Lee.
witness the training preparations of Filipino boxer and pound-for-pound king
Manny Pacquiao. He was so impressed that he likens him to the legendary
martial artist/actor Bruce Lee.
Top Rank Promotions Chairman Bob Arum has been in the boxing business for
more than four decades and has promoted over four hundred world championship
fights within that span. During that time he has been around Hall of Fame
fighters such as Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvin Hagler, Roberto
Duran, Oscar De La Hoya, and Floyd Mayweather Jr., that you would think he
has seen everything there is to see in the sport of boxing. Read more here
http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/281124
more than four decades and has promoted over four hundred world championship
fights within that span. During that time he has been around Hall of Fame
fighters such as Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvin Hagler, Roberto
Duran, Oscar De La Hoya, and Floyd Mayweather Jr., that you would think he
has seen everything there is to see in the sport of boxing. Read more here
http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/281124
Fit Pacquiao can’t wait to mix it up with Cotto
A good two weeks still remains but Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao already feels in the best of shape for his “Firepower” showdown with World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico in Las Vegas.
“I feel in 100 per cent condition and I can’t wait for Nov. 14!” Pacquiao said in a conference call from his Los Angeles training camp Wednesday (Thursday in Manila).
His chief trainer Freddie Roach reiterated his earlier prediction of a Pacquiao win by knockout, saying the Pacman has brought his vaunted power along as he goes up in weight. Although set at a catchweight of 145 lbs, the Cotto fight will only be Pacquiao’s second foray at welterweight, after his “Dream Match” with the legendary Oscar de La Hoya last December that resulted in an eight-round TKO win for the current world pound-for-pound king.
“Working the mitts with Manny at this weight, he’s punching so much harder than he ever has. He’s really getting used to the weight. He’s very used to it that he’s just punching fast and hard and I just think Miguel’s defense isn’t good enough. He’s hittable and people that Manny can hit, he knocks out,” Roach said.
Manny Pacquiao and Freddie Roach work the mitts at the Wild Card Gym in LA in preparation for the Nov. 14 duel with Miguel Cotto. Chris Farina/Top Rank
Pacquiao, though, isn’t fond of making a Nostradamus-esque forecast.
“A lot of people make predictions but I just focus on the fight and if a knockout comes it’s a bonus. I believe in my power and if I’m lucky, I can land a good punch on my opponent,” he said.
The 30-year-old Pacquiao said he’s doubly-motivated to enter the ring and get his hands on Cotto. Continue reading this article here http://www.gmanews.tv/story/175865/fit-pacquiao-cant-wait-to-mix-it-up-with-cotto
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Pacquiao set to deliver Cotto knockout, says trainer
LOS ANGELES – Manny Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach has predicted a knockout by the Filipino southpaw when he challenges Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto for the WBO welterweight title next month.
Roach had initially forecast the November 14 bout in Las Vegas would go the full distance but he has since changed his tune because of his fighter’s impressive work in training camp.
Roach had initially forecast the November 14 bout in Las Vegas would go the full distance but he has since changed his tune because of his fighter’s impressive work in training camp.
“Camp is going very, very well and we are 100% ready for the fight,” Roach said on a teleconference call with Pacquiao on Wednesday.
“I feel like Manny, the way he is punching right now and with the power has at this weight, is going to knock Cotto out. I am very confident and I look forward to the win.
“I just think Miguel Cotto’s defense isn’t good enough. He’s hittable and people that Manny can hit he knocks out.”
“I just think Miguel Cotto’s defense isn’t good enough. He’s hittable and people that Manny can hit he knocks out.”
Pacquiao, who has a career record of 49-3-2 with 37 knockouts, spent a month training with Roach in the Philippines before returning to Los Angeles this week to complete his preparations.
Although their time in Manila had to be cut short with Pacquiao being distracted by mass local attention, Roach described their trip to Asia as a great success overall.
Although their time in Manila had to be cut short with Pacquiao being distracted by mass local attention, Roach described their trip to Asia as a great success overall.
“We had the best first four weeks we have ever had and Manny was on fire from day one,” he said. “We are just getting ready for Miguel Cotto whatever he brings. If he wants to box us or if he wants to fight us, we are ready for both.”
Pacquiao, a winner of six world titles in as many different weight divisions who is regarded by many as boxing’s best pound-for-pound fighter, is again moving up in weight to take on Cotto.
Split decision
Split decision
He respectfully acknowledged the challenge posed by the Puerto Rican who retained his WBO title with a gruelling split decision win over Ghana’s Joshua Clottey in June.
“Cotto is a bigger guy than me, a hard puncher and strong,” Pacquiao said. “He is the champion for this fight and I am the challenger. Continue reading the article herehttp://www.abs-cbnnews.com/print/76435
“Cotto is a bigger guy than me, a hard puncher and strong,” Pacquiao said. “He is the champion for this fight and I am the challenger. Continue reading the article herehttp://www.abs-cbnnews.com/print/76435
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Ariza: Boxing better than basketball for Pacquiao
MANILA – If conditioning coach Alex Ariza would have his way, he’d probably keep Manny Pacquiao away from basketball.
Ariz said Pacquiao sustained an injury on his right knee’s lateral collateral ligament while playing basketball. The injury occured mid-way this year, after the Ricky Hatton fight.
“It’s gone, thank God,” Ariza told abs-cbnNEWS.com while Pacquiao was having a band rehearsal in Quezon City last week.
“We’re still icing it. We’re still keeping it wrapped. I just wanna make sure that it doesn’t come back,” Ariz said, adding that preventive medicine has also helped.
For faster recuperation, Ariz had Pacquiao wear a cap on his right knee on occasion.
“Support lang siya para baka bumalik yung sakit,” Pacquiao replied when asked about the injury. Ariza, however, said the pain can always return.
“Support lang siya para baka bumalik yung sakit,” Pacquiao replied when asked about the injury. Ariza, however, said the pain can always return.
When asked if Pacquiao is doing well in his rehearsals, Ariza said: “It’s better than basketball.” Continue reading the orginal article here http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/10/29/09/ariza-boxing-better-basketball-pacquiao
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Pacquiao: Charity work won’t derail title bid
LOS ANGELES – Manny Pacquiao denied that humanitarian work in typhoon-ravaged Philippines took away from his training sessions for an upcoming title fight with Miguel Cotto.
Pacquiao donated money and took time out from his sparring sessions help the victims in the wake of typhoons that killed hundreds of people and rendered tens of thousands of families homeless in his native Philippines.
Pacquiao donated money and took time out from his sparring sessions help the victims in the wake of typhoons that killed hundreds of people and rendered tens of thousands of families homeless in his native Philippines.
“It was mentally draining for him to see the devastation because thousands passed away and that is sad but once we stepped in the gym he was fine,” trainer Freddie Roach said.
About 1,000 people died due to the two storms and more than 162,000 people had to be moved into makeshift evacuation centers because of back-to-back typhoons Ketsana (Philippine codename: Ondoy) and Parma (Philippine codename: Pepeng).
About 1,000 people died due to the two storms and more than 162,000 people had to be moved into makeshift evacuation centers because of back-to-back typhoons Ketsana (Philippine codename: Ondoy) and Parma (Philippine codename: Pepeng).
Pacquiao (49-3-2, 27 KOs) said he would have liked to do more but had to get back to training or risk not being fully prepared to face World Boxing Organization champ Cotto in their November 14 fight in Las Vegas.
“I wanted to help them but I am in the middle of heavy training,” said Pacquiao. “It is difficult but I have to focus on my fight and nobody can help me in the ring.”
Pacquiao, of General Santos City, is chasing a piece of boxing history by trying to win seven titles in seven-different divisions. Cotto (34-1, 27 KOs) has been called a throwback fighter but Roach says Pacquiao is more old school.
“Manny is a throwback,” said Roach, who is predicting Pacquiao will knock Cotto out. “He is like a Henry Armstrong type of guy.
“He is carrying his punch and his power up with him. This would be one of the greatest achievements ever and he would surpass great ones like Sugar Ray Leonard.” Continue reading the article here http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/topstories/topstories/view/20091029-232871/Pacquiao-Charity-work-wont-derail-title-bid
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