A big, legitimate super-super-welterweight fighter greeted Manny Pacquiao in his Baguio training camp as sparring session for his Nov. 14 showdown with Miguel Cotto promtly began Tuesday at the Shape-Up gym inside Cooyesan Hotel Plaza.
Unbeaten Shawn Porter engaged the world's top pound-for-pound fighter in three intense rounds, highlighted by numerous exchanges of hard shots, accrding to thse lucky enough to watch the action held behind closed doors.
"The three-round sparring was good, really good," said Pacquiao's adviser Michael Konz. "Malaki saka malakas," said a source, who saw the 21-year-old Porter of Akron Ohio spar with Pacquiao for the very first time.
Porter, holder of a perfect 10-0 ring record with 8 KOs, is a first-time Pacquiao sparmate in training camp, whom trainer Freddie Roach thoroughly handpicked to precisely imitate the fighting style of the 28-year-old Cotto, the regning World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight title holder from Puerto Rico.
"He's perfect for this training camp," said Roach of the 2007 National Golden gloves middleweight champion.
Porter is one of tw Pacquiao sparmates whoare now in Baguio City trying to get the Filipino ring icon in perfect shape for his 12-round fight with Cotto.
Lightweight Urbano Antillon, a regular Pacquiao sparmate, is the other one , while on a stand by call is another Pacman regular sparring partner David Rodela and Purto Rican Raymond Tito Serrano.
Sparring for nthe 30 year-old boxing champ will be thrice a week or every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
By tomorrow, he will go two rounds each with Antillon and Porter in time fofr the arrival of Top Rank big boss Bob Arum.
The vetaran boxing official will be immediately whisked to the City of Pines shortly upon arriving in Manila early morning Thursday.
Arum's visit at the Pacquiao trainig camp marks the scheduled madia day arranged by the boxing superstar's handlers, when training and work out by the Filipino ring idol will be made open to members of the working press.
Meanwhile, the Manny Pacquiao (MP) Foundation has donated P1 million for the benefit of people badly affected by typhoon Ondoy over the weekend.
Pacquiao himself refused to make a big issue out of the contribution, but people close to the boxing champion confirmed the monetary help extended by Pacman.
SOURCE: PEOPLE'S JOURNAL
AUTHOR: GERRY RAMOS
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
No stopping Pacman in training
The team responsible for getting Manny Pacquiao in shape for his coming title showdown with welterweight champion Miguel Cotto has cautioned the two American boxers set to spar with the Filipino ring icon beginning today.
Better get your bodies in perfect, boys!
Upon arriving in Baguio City where Pacquiao is currently holding training camp for his Nov. 14 fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Urbano Antillon and Shawn Porter immediately climbed the ring and worked out a sweat.
Good for two of them, according to assistant trainer Roger'Flash' Fernandez.
"Pinagensayo na agad namin para hindi masakit ang bugbog nila sa sparring," said the brother of long-time Pacquiao Filipino trainer Buboy Fernandez while flashing a big wide grin.
A day after taking a rest from training, Pacquiao was back to his relentless ways, working on the mitts, speedball and double-end ball, while doing shadow boxing and abdominal crunches for three straight hours.
Both Antillon and porter, along with his dad Ken, arrived in the country last Sunday, but owing to the inclement weather, did'nt travel to the City of Pines until early monday morning.
"We're ready to go," said Antillon, a regular Pacquiao sparmate everytime he has a fight.
Nonoy Neri, another Pacquiao assistant trainer, said Pacquiao is expected to spar four rounds today at the Shape Up gym inside the Cooyesan Hotel along Naguilan road, two rounds each with Antillon and Poter, a 2007 National Golden Gloves middleweight champion.
Neri said Pacquiao has been getting better and better as training camp in the summer hide away enters its second week.
Pacquiao as usual, is looking forward to the start of sparring session in training camp.
Informed of the arrival of Antillon and Porter, Pacquiao smiled and quipped, 'can't wait to see them.'
Sparring will be held Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, the number of rounds gradually increasing by the day until it reaches a full 12 rounds per day.
As the 12-round fight nears, sparring gradually tapers off.
As had been the practice before, head trainer Freddie Roach may hold the sparring sessions behind closed doors.
SOURCE: PEOPLE'S JOURNAL
AUTHOR: GERRY RAMOS
Better get your bodies in perfect, boys!
Upon arriving in Baguio City where Pacquiao is currently holding training camp for his Nov. 14 fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Urbano Antillon and Shawn Porter immediately climbed the ring and worked out a sweat.
Good for two of them, according to assistant trainer Roger'Flash' Fernandez.
"Pinagensayo na agad namin para hindi masakit ang bugbog nila sa sparring," said the brother of long-time Pacquiao Filipino trainer Buboy Fernandez while flashing a big wide grin.
A day after taking a rest from training, Pacquiao was back to his relentless ways, working on the mitts, speedball and double-end ball, while doing shadow boxing and abdominal crunches for three straight hours.
Both Antillon and porter, along with his dad Ken, arrived in the country last Sunday, but owing to the inclement weather, did'nt travel to the City of Pines until early monday morning.
"We're ready to go," said Antillon, a regular Pacquiao sparmate everytime he has a fight.
Nonoy Neri, another Pacquiao assistant trainer, said Pacquiao is expected to spar four rounds today at the Shape Up gym inside the Cooyesan Hotel along Naguilan road, two rounds each with Antillon and Poter, a 2007 National Golden Gloves middleweight champion.
Neri said Pacquiao has been getting better and better as training camp in the summer hide away enters its second week.
Pacquiao as usual, is looking forward to the start of sparring session in training camp.
Informed of the arrival of Antillon and Porter, Pacquiao smiled and quipped, 'can't wait to see them.'
Sparring will be held Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, the number of rounds gradually increasing by the day until it reaches a full 12 rounds per day.
As the 12-round fight nears, sparring gradually tapers off.
As had been the practice before, head trainer Freddie Roach may hold the sparring sessions behind closed doors.
SOURCE: PEOPLE'S JOURNAL
AUTHOR: GERRY RAMOS
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Pacquiao starts sparring Tuesday
Manny Pacquiao's training camp shifts into high gear with the arrival of two tough sparmates over the weekend. Rising welterweight Shawn Porter and preferred choice Urbano Antillon are flying over here Sunday from the U.S as sparring in Pacquiao's training camp in Baguio City begins Tuesday.
Coming over from Los Angeles, the two will be immediately whisked to the country's summer hideaway, giving them at least two days to get accustomed to the high-altitude weather of Baguio, which is some 1,500 meters above sea level.
The 30-year old Pacquiao has been in the City of Pines for almost a week nw as he tries to get in the best shape of his career for a November 14 date with Miguel Cotto for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight belt. Through with the first week of the camp, trainer Freddie Roach believes the boxing champion is now ready for sparring.
"He's ready to spar," said Roach after engaging
Pacquiao for 10 rounds with the mitts Friday.
Antillon has been a regular Pacquiao sparmate in training camp, the last of which came when hefought Briton Ricky Hattn last summer for the International Boxing Organization(IBO) junior welterweight title.
"Urbano is definitely the toughest sparring partner for Manny," said roach of the Mexican lightweight now based in Maywood, California. "He gets hit a little too much but he always comes back with his own."
The 27-year-old Antillon has ring record of 26-1 with 19 KOs, and has sparred with some of boxing's best fighters today including Juan Manuel Marquez and Edwin Valerio.
"A very good and strong fighter," Pacquiao said of antillon after one of their sparring sessins for the Hatton fight at the Wild Card in Los Angeles .
Just as impressive is the unbeaten 21-year old Porter from Akrn Ohio. Porter is natural welterweight who holds a perfect 10-0 record, with 8 KO's.
He is a 2007 Golden Gloves champion and an alternate with the U.S men's boxing team to the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
After spending a few sparring at the Wild Card gym, Roach tapped Porter as Pacquioa sparmate as he reportedly has the same built and fighting style as Cotto.
SOURCE: PEOPLE'S JOURNAL
AUTHOR: GERRY RAMOS
Coming over from Los Angeles, the two will be immediately whisked to the country's summer hideaway, giving them at least two days to get accustomed to the high-altitude weather of Baguio, which is some 1,500 meters above sea level.
The 30-year old Pacquiao has been in the City of Pines for almost a week nw as he tries to get in the best shape of his career for a November 14 date with Miguel Cotto for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight belt. Through with the first week of the camp, trainer Freddie Roach believes the boxing champion is now ready for sparring.
"He's ready to spar," said Roach after engaging
Pacquiao for 10 rounds with the mitts Friday.
Antillon has been a regular Pacquiao sparmate in training camp, the last of which came when hefought Briton Ricky Hattn last summer for the International Boxing Organization(IBO) junior welterweight title.
"Urbano is definitely the toughest sparring partner for Manny," said roach of the Mexican lightweight now based in Maywood, California. "He gets hit a little too much but he always comes back with his own."
The 27-year-old Antillon has ring record of 26-1 with 19 KOs, and has sparred with some of boxing's best fighters today including Juan Manuel Marquez and Edwin Valerio.
"A very good and strong fighter," Pacquiao said of antillon after one of their sparring sessins for the Hatton fight at the Wild Card in Los Angeles .
Just as impressive is the unbeaten 21-year old Porter from Akrn Ohio. Porter is natural welterweight who holds a perfect 10-0 record, with 8 KO's.
He is a 2007 Golden Gloves champion and an alternate with the U.S men's boxing team to the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
After spending a few sparring at the Wild Card gym, Roach tapped Porter as Pacquioa sparmate as he reportedly has the same built and fighting style as Cotto.
SOURCE: PEOPLE'S JOURNAL
AUTHOR: GERRY RAMOS
Friday, September 25, 2009
Cotto's camp sees an end to the reign of Pacman
Joe Santiago, the trainer of Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto, has predicted a victory by Miguel Cotto when he faces Manny Pacquiao on Nov. 14 in Las Vegas.
"We respect what he's done in boxing, but on that day(Nov. 14), Miguel (Cotto) is going to be one of the advantages in our favor ," said santiago.
Santiago said that Cotto's natural power as a welterweight will be crucial in the fight dubbed 'Fire Power', set at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, N evada.
Pacquiao blazed his way superstardom by winning six division titles, a record he now shares with Oscar Dela Hoya, his former victim. If Pacquiao beats Cotto, he will become the first fighter ever to win belts in seven weight divisions.
That is the same reason why Santiago is confident that they can stop Pacquiao. "Manny Pacquiao is a blown-up featherweight," said Santiago. "He started at 108 pounds and will now fight at 145. He's dared to go up and so far everything has turnedwell for him. but Nov.14 is a different story."
While Pacquiao indeed started as a featherweight, his punches look more like a genuine welterweight. In his last three fights, Pacquioa wasn't dragged to the full 12-ound distance. He stopped lightweight David Diaz via a ninth- round knockout, and then forced De La Hoya to quit after receiving a barrage of heavy punches through rounds.
And then, the Filipino pulled off his quickest victory in seven years , stopping British brawler Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton in the second round with a left hook that sent Hatton unconcious n the floor.
Santiago also pointed out Cotto's edge in terms of preparation for the fight. He said that everything is well within the camp, unlike in Pacquioa's case where he started training late and as worstened by what he said by internal bickering.
"We heard they did'nt start training, that there werea problems in a training camp, but that is their problem. Everything is going very well with us," said Santiago. Although a fighter with only a defeat in 35 fights, Cotto was not impressive in his first title defense of his WBO welterweight crown againts Joshua Clottey. He suffered a cut above the left eye (accidental head butt) and escaped with a split decision victory. Santiago, though, brushes aside the issue that his fighter has the propensity to be easily cut.
"The work by the plastic surgeon was excellent and there have been no problems with the injury," said Santiago. " I do not believe that is something taht we have t be worried about . It's not the first time where Miguel was cut and none of those previous cuts have been re-opened [in a fight]."
If Pacquiao goes on to win the bout and collect the guaranteed $13 million aside from the share he will have in pay-per-view hits, it will be his 11th cnsecutive victory since losing to Erik Morales in a unanimous but close decision in 2005.
SOURCE: PEOPLE'S JOURNAL
AUTHOR: Zean MACAMAY
"We respect what he's done in boxing, but on that day(Nov. 14), Miguel (Cotto) is going to be one of the advantages in our favor ," said santiago.
Santiago said that Cotto's natural power as a welterweight will be crucial in the fight dubbed 'Fire Power', set at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, N evada.
Pacquiao blazed his way superstardom by winning six division titles, a record he now shares with Oscar Dela Hoya, his former victim. If Pacquiao beats Cotto, he will become the first fighter ever to win belts in seven weight divisions.
That is the same reason why Santiago is confident that they can stop Pacquiao. "Manny Pacquiao is a blown-up featherweight," said Santiago. "He started at 108 pounds and will now fight at 145. He's dared to go up and so far everything has turnedwell for him. but Nov.14 is a different story."
While Pacquiao indeed started as a featherweight, his punches look more like a genuine welterweight. In his last three fights, Pacquioa wasn't dragged to the full 12-ound distance. He stopped lightweight David Diaz via a ninth- round knockout, and then forced De La Hoya to quit after receiving a barrage of heavy punches through rounds.
And then, the Filipino pulled off his quickest victory in seven years , stopping British brawler Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton in the second round with a left hook that sent Hatton unconcious n the floor.
Santiago also pointed out Cotto's edge in terms of preparation for the fight. He said that everything is well within the camp, unlike in Pacquioa's case where he started training late and as worstened by what he said by internal bickering.
"We heard they did'nt start training, that there werea problems in a training camp, but that is their problem. Everything is going very well with us," said Santiago. Although a fighter with only a defeat in 35 fights, Cotto was not impressive in his first title defense of his WBO welterweight crown againts Joshua Clottey. He suffered a cut above the left eye (accidental head butt) and escaped with a split decision victory. Santiago, though, brushes aside the issue that his fighter has the propensity to be easily cut.
"The work by the plastic surgeon was excellent and there have been no problems with the injury," said Santiago. " I do not believe that is something taht we have t be worried about . It's not the first time where Miguel was cut and none of those previous cuts have been re-opened [in a fight]."
If Pacquiao goes on to win the bout and collect the guaranteed $13 million aside from the share he will have in pay-per-view hits, it will be his 11th cnsecutive victory since losing to Erik Morales in a unanimous but close decision in 2005.
SOURCE: PEOPLE'S JOURNAL
AUTHOR: Zean MACAMAY
THIS ONE IS FOR ROD
Manny Pacquiao has an added motivation when he takes on World Boxing Organization(WBO) welterweight kingpin Miguel Cotto at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas two months from now.
Days before he passed away, former manager and promoter Rod Nazario had one final piece of advice to his one time protegee, admonishing the 30-year-old champ to knock Cotto down with his powerful left hand.
And since the man responsible for Pacquiao's breakthrough stint in the U.S was the one who asked foe it, the Filipino ring idol will readily oblige.
" Alam mo namang pag si dolfo ang humiling kay Manny, hindi tumatanggi yon," Moy Lainez, the long-time associate of Nazario, told PJ over the phone hours after the 74-year old veteran bxing promoter died Thursday morning due to lung cancer.
"Bag umakyat si Manny sa Baguio, nagbilin na siya (Nazario). Yung isang usapan nila tungkol sa laban niya nga kay cotto. Sabi niya tandaan mo, yung kaliwa mo ang siyang magnaknockout kay Cotto," Lainez recalled Nazario telling the champ.
Nazario's death came four days after Pacquiao entered training camp at the country's Summer Capital. A somber atmosphere shrouded Pacquiao's training Thursday at the Shape Up gym at the Cooyesan Hotel along Naguilan Road as Nazario had been like a second father to the world's top pound-for-pound fighter, according to Lainez.
In a statement, the 30-year old pride of Genera Santos City said he was deeply saddened by the loss of his former handler.
"I am deeply saddened by the passing of Rod Nazario, who was not only a loving father and husband, but a great loss to me and the sport o boxing. I will forever cherish our fondest memories in and outside the ring. We will terribly miss him," said the Pacman.
Gerry Garcia, another close friend of Nazario and partner in the top rating boxing show In This Corner also with Lainez and Mondejar, said Pacquiao is likely to take a break in training and pay his last respect to the late boxing manager by sunday.
A day upon arriving from his whirlwind press tour for the Nov.14 title fight with the 28-year old Cotto, Pacquiao visited the Wild Card Gym in Paranaque, where he sweated it out for about an hour,before proceeding to the Perpetual Help Hospital in Las Pinas to check to check the condition of Nazario who had been confined there shortly after celebrating his 74th birthday last Sept. 12.
The following day, the boxing star visited his former manager once again prior to his trip to Baguio City.
It was there when Nazario made another wish at his sickbed. "Hiniling niya(Nazario) na sana mapasama si Eden Sonsona cousin of WBO superbantamweight champion Marvelous Marvin Sonsona sa undercard ng laban niya againts Cotto," said Lainez, whose friendship and association with Nazario extend t more than four decades.
Pacquiao has since made special arrangement for the inclusion of Sonsona, a boxer of Nazario, in the boxing card for his coming fight with cotto.
SOURCE: PEOPLE'S JOURNAL
AUTHOR: GERRY N. SANTOS
Days before he passed away, former manager and promoter Rod Nazario had one final piece of advice to his one time protegee, admonishing the 30-year-old champ to knock Cotto down with his powerful left hand.
And since the man responsible for Pacquiao's breakthrough stint in the U.S was the one who asked foe it, the Filipino ring idol will readily oblige.
" Alam mo namang pag si dolfo ang humiling kay Manny, hindi tumatanggi yon," Moy Lainez, the long-time associate of Nazario, told PJ over the phone hours after the 74-year old veteran bxing promoter died Thursday morning due to lung cancer.
"Bag umakyat si Manny sa Baguio, nagbilin na siya (Nazario). Yung isang usapan nila tungkol sa laban niya nga kay cotto. Sabi niya tandaan mo, yung kaliwa mo ang siyang magnaknockout kay Cotto," Lainez recalled Nazario telling the champ.
Nazario's death came four days after Pacquiao entered training camp at the country's Summer Capital. A somber atmosphere shrouded Pacquiao's training Thursday at the Shape Up gym at the Cooyesan Hotel along Naguilan Road as Nazario had been like a second father to the world's top pound-for-pound fighter, according to Lainez.
In a statement, the 30-year old pride of Genera Santos City said he was deeply saddened by the loss of his former handler.
"I am deeply saddened by the passing of Rod Nazario, who was not only a loving father and husband, but a great loss to me and the sport o boxing. I will forever cherish our fondest memories in and outside the ring. We will terribly miss him," said the Pacman.
Gerry Garcia, another close friend of Nazario and partner in the top rating boxing show In This Corner also with Lainez and Mondejar, said Pacquiao is likely to take a break in training and pay his last respect to the late boxing manager by sunday.
A day upon arriving from his whirlwind press tour for the Nov.14 title fight with the 28-year old Cotto, Pacquiao visited the Wild Card Gym in Paranaque, where he sweated it out for about an hour,before proceeding to the Perpetual Help Hospital in Las Pinas to check to check the condition of Nazario who had been confined there shortly after celebrating his 74th birthday last Sept. 12.
The following day, the boxing star visited his former manager once again prior to his trip to Baguio City.
It was there when Nazario made another wish at his sickbed. "Hiniling niya(Nazario) na sana mapasama si Eden Sonsona cousin of WBO superbantamweight champion Marvelous Marvin Sonsona sa undercard ng laban niya againts Cotto," said Lainez, whose friendship and association with Nazario extend t more than four decades.
Pacquiao has since made special arrangement for the inclusion of Sonsona, a boxer of Nazario, in the boxing card for his coming fight with cotto.
SOURCE: PEOPLE'S JOURNAL
AUTHOR: GERRY N. SANTOS
Manny's former manager dies
Long time boxing promoter and manager Rodolfo Nazario died Thursday morning due to a lingering illness.
He was 74.
His remains lie in state at the Funeraria Paz in Sucat, Paranaque. He is survived by wife Supreme Court Justice Minita Chico-Nazario and children Roderick, Rommel and Karen and children Roberto, Raymundo, Mercedita and Barbara from fist wife Emenita.
along with long-time partners Moy Lainez and Lito Mondejar, Nazario is the man credited for catapulting Manny Pacquiao to boxing superstardom.
Their partnership from 1995-2005 saw the Filipino ring icon win the World Boxing Council(WBC)flyweight title in 1998 and pull off a stunning victory over Lehol Ledwaba to annex the International Boxing Federation(IBF) super-bantamweight title in his 2001 U.S debut.
SOURCE: PEOPLE'S JOURNAL
AUTHOR; GERRY N. RAMOS
He was 74.
His remains lie in state at the Funeraria Paz in Sucat, Paranaque. He is survived by wife Supreme Court Justice Minita Chico-Nazario and children Roderick, Rommel and Karen and children Roberto, Raymundo, Mercedita and Barbara from fist wife Emenita.
along with long-time partners Moy Lainez and Lito Mondejar, Nazario is the man credited for catapulting Manny Pacquiao to boxing superstardom.
Their partnership from 1995-2005 saw the Filipino ring icon win the World Boxing Council(WBC)flyweight title in 1998 and pull off a stunning victory over Lehol Ledwaba to annex the International Boxing Federation(IBF) super-bantamweight title in his 2001 U.S debut.
SOURCE: PEOPLE'S JOURNAL
AUTHOR; GERRY N. RAMOS
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Cotto could ' do a Floyd' Trainer Roach not worried: 'We have the best fighter'
Manny Pacquiao cast an imposing shadow during the bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Juan Manuel Marquez. And it seems that the undefeated American is starting to do the same at the Pacquiao training camp. Even with Miguel Cotto looming in the ever-shringking horizon, Mayweather's name was all over the Pines City, with Hall-of-Fame trainer Freddie Roach predicting even expecting that the Puerto Rican reigning WBO welterweight champion will "do a Floyd Mayweather" againts Pacquiao.
"I'm prepared for that possibility," Roach said yesterday, referring to Cotto coming in heavier that the catch weight of 145 pounds for his match againts Pacquiao on November 14(Nov. 15 in Manila) at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
"I'm not worried he added " One or 2lb heavier, we are not worried. We have the best fighter here ."
Pacquiao (49-3-2,37 knockouts) will battle Cotto (34-1, 27KOs) for the Puerto Ricans crown. Mayweather destroyed Marquez in 12 rounds in their recent match after coming in 2 lb heavier than the catch weight of 144 lb.
If Pacquiao survives Cotto, the Filipino ring icon and Mayweather Jr. will face a massive clamor for them to faceoff, and Roach believes the Pacman has what it takes to defeat the American.
"Mayweather's not the bravest guy in the world, so you got to take chances," said Roach. "He's hot a difficult style. But with enough punching power and pressure, I think my fighter can get him."
But the problem, Roach said, is making the fight happen. "It's what the world wants to see," said Roach. "But the thing is, can you get him to sign the contract? It's going to be difficult because he thinks he's going to get equal money with us, he's crazy. He need us, we don't need him.
Roach based his assesment of Mayweather's marketability on the American's 12-round decision wins againts marquez.
"Let's face it, the guy that puts asses on the seats in Manny Pacquiao," said the trainer. "Mayweather doesn't draw. Againts Marquez the vunue was 80 percent Mexican."
"The fight was there for the taking but he just couldn't finish Maaquez because he didn't have the balls to finish him off. The only way that he could have benefited in fighting Marquez was by knocking him out and doing something Manny could'nt do. He's a great boxer and I can't take that away from him. but he's not exciting. He doesn't make me jump off my seat."
SOURCE: Philippine Daily Inquirer
AUTHOR: Frank Cimatu, Inquirer Northern Luzon
Dennis Principe, Contributor
"I'm prepared for that possibility," Roach said yesterday, referring to Cotto coming in heavier that the catch weight of 145 pounds for his match againts Pacquiao on November 14(Nov. 15 in Manila) at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
"I'm not worried he added " One or 2lb heavier, we are not worried. We have the best fighter here ."
Pacquiao (49-3-2,37 knockouts) will battle Cotto (34-1, 27KOs) for the Puerto Ricans crown. Mayweather destroyed Marquez in 12 rounds in their recent match after coming in 2 lb heavier than the catch weight of 144 lb.
If Pacquiao survives Cotto, the Filipino ring icon and Mayweather Jr. will face a massive clamor for them to faceoff, and Roach believes the Pacman has what it takes to defeat the American.
"Mayweather's not the bravest guy in the world, so you got to take chances," said Roach. "He's hot a difficult style. But with enough punching power and pressure, I think my fighter can get him."
But the problem, Roach said, is making the fight happen. "It's what the world wants to see," said Roach. "But the thing is, can you get him to sign the contract? It's going to be difficult because he thinks he's going to get equal money with us, he's crazy. He need us, we don't need him.
Roach based his assesment of Mayweather's marketability on the American's 12-round decision wins againts marquez.
"Let's face it, the guy that puts asses on the seats in Manny Pacquiao," said the trainer. "Mayweather doesn't draw. Againts Marquez the vunue was 80 percent Mexican."
"The fight was there for the taking but he just couldn't finish Maaquez because he didn't have the balls to finish him off. The only way that he could have benefited in fighting Marquez was by knocking him out and doing something Manny could'nt do. He's a great boxer and I can't take that away from him. but he's not exciting. He doesn't make me jump off my seat."
SOURCE: Philippine Daily Inquirer
AUTHOR: Frank Cimatu, Inquirer Northern Luzon
Dennis Principe, Contributor
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Pacquiao Begins training at Baguio.
Expect all business in Manny Pacquiao's training camp in Baguio today as chief trainer Freddie Roach is expected to arrive in the country and start handling the Filipino superstar for his upcoming title fight with Puerto Rican Champion Miguel Cotto.
Roach is planning in at 6 am Tuesday from Los Angeles via Philippine Airlines, accompanied by conditioning coach Alex Ariza.
Upon arrival, the two will be immediately brought tom the country's summer capital and hook up with the 30-year old Pacquiao in time for his afternoon workout at the Cooyesan Hotel along Naguilan Road.
Pacquiao already began training for the Nov. 14 bout yesterday, starting off with a road work around Burnham Park accompanied by assistant cornerman buboy Fernandez, before sweating it out inthe afternoon at a well-equipped gym inside the hotel , which serves as the Pacman's training camp for the next our weeks.
By mid-October, Team Pacquuiao proceeds to the Wild Card gym in Los Angeles for the final phase of his preparation against the 28-year old Cotto, the reigning World Boxing Organization(WBO)welterweight champion.
A case of overstaying and a threat of paying excess taxes in the in the U.S forced Pacquiao to set up his initial training camp here. Under U.S law, an alien like the boxing star is only allowed to stay in the U.S for 180 days for three years.
Roach initially had been opposed to training the world's pound-for-pound king here, stressing too many distractions would hamper his concentration the way it did during past training camps he had in Generala Santos City and Cebu.
But Pacquiao eventuaaly persuaded the three-time-Hall of Famer to come over, stressing that everything will be fine once he enters training camp. Security will also be tightened once Roach and Co. arrives, as National Security Adviser Chavit Singson a close friend of Pacquiao and former governor of Ilocos Sur, promise to provide security details around the camp.
Sparring partners Shawn Porter and long-time sparmate Urbano Antillon are expected to arrive in he country within the week. This developed as roach was hardly amazed by the unanimous decision pounded out Floyd Mayweather Jr. over former Pacquiao victim Juan Manuel Marquez at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas over the weekend.
The American trainer said he expected what would happen, compelling him not to bother watching watching the bout on pay-perview.
"He(Mayweather) beat the best lightweight in the world," Roach said, obviously referring to the big size discrepancy that separated both Mayweather Jr and Marquez on fight night.
Mayweather failed to meet the catchweight of 144 pounds, coming two pounds over during the official weigh-in, costing him about $600,000 in penalty. Meanwhile, Marquez whose last fight was at lightweight(135 pounds) tipped in at 142.
During the fight, Marquez weigh 148 pounds, while Mayweather refused to tip the scale. In the post-fight interview, the unbeaten American admitted he was around 145 pounds when he climbed the ring.
Source: People's Tonight
Author: Gerry Ramos
Roach is planning in at 6 am Tuesday from Los Angeles via Philippine Airlines, accompanied by conditioning coach Alex Ariza.
Upon arrival, the two will be immediately brought tom the country's summer capital and hook up with the 30-year old Pacquiao in time for his afternoon workout at the Cooyesan Hotel along Naguilan Road.
Pacquiao already began training for the Nov. 14 bout yesterday, starting off with a road work around Burnham Park accompanied by assistant cornerman buboy Fernandez, before sweating it out inthe afternoon at a well-equipped gym inside the hotel , which serves as the Pacman's training camp for the next our weeks.
By mid-October, Team Pacquuiao proceeds to the Wild Card gym in Los Angeles for the final phase of his preparation against the 28-year old Cotto, the reigning World Boxing Organization(WBO)welterweight champion.
A case of overstaying and a threat of paying excess taxes in the in the U.S forced Pacquiao to set up his initial training camp here. Under U.S law, an alien like the boxing star is only allowed to stay in the U.S for 180 days for three years.
Roach initially had been opposed to training the world's pound-for-pound king here, stressing too many distractions would hamper his concentration the way it did during past training camps he had in Generala Santos City and Cebu.
But Pacquiao eventuaaly persuaded the three-time-Hall of Famer to come over, stressing that everything will be fine once he enters training camp. Security will also be tightened once Roach and Co. arrives, as National Security Adviser Chavit Singson a close friend of Pacquiao and former governor of Ilocos Sur, promise to provide security details around the camp.
Sparring partners Shawn Porter and long-time sparmate Urbano Antillon are expected to arrive in he country within the week. This developed as roach was hardly amazed by the unanimous decision pounded out Floyd Mayweather Jr. over former Pacquiao victim Juan Manuel Marquez at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas over the weekend.
The American trainer said he expected what would happen, compelling him not to bother watching watching the bout on pay-perview.
"He(Mayweather) beat the best lightweight in the world," Roach said, obviously referring to the big size discrepancy that separated both Mayweather Jr and Marquez on fight night.
Mayweather failed to meet the catchweight of 144 pounds, coming two pounds over during the official weigh-in, costing him about $600,000 in penalty. Meanwhile, Marquez whose last fight was at lightweight(135 pounds) tipped in at 142.
During the fight, Marquez weigh 148 pounds, while Mayweather refused to tip the scale. In the post-fight interview, the unbeaten American admitted he was around 145 pounds when he climbed the ring.
Source: People's Tonight
Author: Gerry Ramos
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Juan Manuel Marquez fights bigger Floyd Mayweather Jr at NUMERO UNO
At first it seems that the former (self proclaimed) best P4P boxer in the world Floyd Mayweather Jr... After Antonio Margarito called him, after Miguel Cotto called him, after Shane Mosley called him, and now at Welter, after Manny Pacquiao offered a 50/50 deal for a fight... All boxing fans thought it was final that Floyd Mayweather Jr will not comeback at the ring to fight... They were all wrong, Floyd is waiting for a lightweight boxing champion Juan Manuel Marquez to fight him at Welter division. The fight is called "Numero Uno"....
The fight was originaly scheduled July 19, 2009 and was moved to September 19 of same year. The fight was expected to be a one sided match in favor of the obviously bigger Floyd Mayweather Jr. The winner of this fight was also expected to face the winner of the boxing match between Miguel Cotto and Manny Pacquiao. So lets see...
You can either watch the fight on PPV or just tune in on this website for a live round per round scoring... See you!
The fight was originaly scheduled July 19, 2009 and was moved to September 19 of same year. The fight was expected to be a one sided match in favor of the obviously bigger Floyd Mayweather Jr. The winner of this fight was also expected to face the winner of the boxing match between Miguel Cotto and Manny Pacquiao. So lets see...
You can either watch the fight on PPV or just tune in on this website for a live round per round scoring... See you!
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