Pacman training goes full blast MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao made a lot of noise yesterday, the type of noise champions should be making when they gear up for a big fight. For seven rounds, Pacquiao pounded the mitts with his chief trainer Freddie Roach, fired away at the heavy bag, worked the double-end and made the speed ball sound like a jackhammer at the Elorde Gym in Quezon City. Officially, it was the first day of workout for Pacquiao, even if hed been to the same gym at least twice last week, and at the oven-hot gym in General Santos City the other day. Thereve been morning runs for almost two weeks now. Its safe to say that Pacquiao isnt taking his Nov. 13 fight with Antonio Margarito lightly. Hes not underestimating his opponent. Hes taking things seriously, said Pacquiaos adviser, Mike Koncz, during their quick trip to the House of Representatives right after the two-hour workout at the spacious gym. Koncz said theres more than enough time considering that the fight is eight weeks away. Roach flew in the other day with a couple of sparring partners, and according to Koncz, the celebrated trainer was surprised at how Pacquiao moved on top of the ring, and hit the mitts like hes never stopped hitting them. Freddie was really surprised after the seven rounds with the mitts with Manny. He said it was like Mannys been training for weeks now. Well actually he is. Hes been playing [url] This content is protected [/COLOR][/COLOR][/url], too and that kept him in shape, said Koncz. From the gym, Pacquiao gave Roach a brief [url] This content is protected [/COLOR][/COLOR][/url] of Congress and showed him his office. Last week, Pacquiao said he weighs around 150 to 151 lb, meaning theres nothing much to worry about when it comes to the 151 lb catchweight as he disputes the vacant WBC super-welterweight (154) crown with Margarito. Koncz said Pacquiao will continue to train in [url] This content is protected [/COLOR][/COLOR][/url] until he leaves on Wednesday evening, with the entire team, for Baguio City. Pacquiao may skip Thursdays morning run then report to the gym in the City of Pines in the afternoon. Theyre all in, including strength and conditioning guru Alex Ariza, Buboy Fernandez and Nonoy Neri. While in Baguio, Pacquiao will set his duties as a congressman aside even if he may continue to run his office through the wonders of technology. Then after a month or so, its on to [url] This content is protected [COLOR=blue !important]Angeles[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR][/url] for the final push. House Speaker Sonny Belmonte had said that the rest of the members of the Lower House wont mind if Pacquiao skips the sessions as he prepares for another big fight at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, [url] This content is protected [/COLOR][/COLOR] This content is protected [/url] This content is protected Hes already doing the country a great service, Belmonte said in way of excusing Pacquiao from the sessions. Already in town to spar with Pacquiao when tapped by Roach are Glen Tapia (7-0) of the Dominican Republic and Michael Medina (24-2 with 19 KOs) of Mexico. Also coming in soon are Vanes Martirosyan of [url] This content is protected [/COLOR][/COLOR][/url] and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, of Mexico. [url]http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=613950&publicationSubCategoryId=69[/url]
good story. thanks for the link. with today's technology, he won't have to sleep through all those congressional meetings. He can just look at a webcam and sign off on all the deals. I hope Pacquiao transitions well from his career as a boxer to a career as a congressman.
