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PACQUIAO SAYS MARQUEZ CAN’T HANDLE HIS POWER

Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, exuding confidence during an open public workout at the Titanium Training Center in San Francisco says that WBC super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez won’t be able to handle his power when they clash in a much awaited rematch at the Mandalay Bay Resort Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on March 15. Pacquiao, the devastating punching machine from General Santos City in Mindanao, received a fantastic reception from hundreds of fight fans who rocked the bay area with excitement. Many young families with children jam-packed the center to watch Pacquiao put on an awesome display like he did when Top Rank promoter Bob Arum watched him work out at the Wild Card Gym last week which Arum described as "unbelievable" emphasizing that "nobody in the world can beat Manny Pacquiao when he trains hard and his totally focused" which he is right now. In a conversation with scores of media people who crowded around him Pacquiao said “I am very serious about this fight as I know Marquez is the last great Mexican to beat. There is no more (Erik) Morales or (Marco Antonio) Barrera. I have a lot of power. In my heart I don’t believe Marquez can stand up to my power. It will be too much for him to overcome.” Celebrated trainer Freddie Roach who earlier told us that he had drawn up an “attack plan” where an "excellent, beautiful" right hand has been added to his offensive arsenal for the Marquez rematch, was clearly elated over the fact that Pacquiao kept his word and showed up at his Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles two months before the fight. Roach said that was “the best thing Manny did.” Roach said Pacquiao has “worked very hard and has been very tough on his sparring partners.” Roach revealed that one sparring partner got hit on the chin, went down, continued but went home the next day.” Roach said both he and Pacquiao were not taking Marquez lightly. He said Pacquiao “is very serious about Marquez which he should be. It is a difficult fight and Manny understands that. Marquez represents the last line of defense in Manny’s domination of Mexican champions. We know he (Marquez) is prepared to go down swinging.” Pacquiao said he had “never trained harder – never – for a fight.” He confirmed what Roach had told Viva Sports/Manila Standard Today in an earlier overseas telephone conversation that he “hit the mitts with Freddie Roach for 17 straight rounds with no timeouts." Pacquiao disclosed that he " runs high in the mountains every day and then goes to the Wild Card and train three hours non-stop. I don’t like timeouts while training and do not use them.” Broadcaster Hermie Rivera who lives in San Francisco said “it was absolute bedlam” as scores of journalists, TV crews and adoring fans jostled to get a glimpse of perhaps the most exciting fighter in the world today who is considered by many as the No.1 pound-for-pound but lies second to undefeated Floyd Mayweather with Marquez now in third spot in the Ring Magazine ratings. Aside from the WBC super featherweight title the prestigious Ring Magazine championship belt will also be at stake in a fight card billed "Unfinished Business."

I Love San Francisco

LOS ANGELES —- A pleasant day to all of you, I hope everyone is doing well. Ako po, okay lang, masaya at malusog ang pangangatawan at pag-iisip at excited na sumabak sa laban sa March 15 sa Las Vegas. Kababalik lang po namin mula sa aking media day sa San Francisco noong Miyerkules at masaya po ako na bumalik dito sa lugar na kung saan una ako tumapak sa America. Sobrang daming tao ang sumalubong sa akin, kasama na dito ang mga kinatawan ng media, mga fans at mga kaibigan. Hindi ko lubos maisip na halos pitong taon na pala ang nakararaan mula nung una akong dumating dito sa America. Naaalala ko, batang-bata pa ako noon at puno ng pangarap. Halos wala pang nakakakilala sa akin dito sa America dahil lahat ng laban ko ay ginanap sa Pilipinas at Asia. Ito po ang masasabi ko: I love San Francisco. Masarap magbalik-tanaw sa pinanggalingan. Sabi nga nila, ang taong hindi marunong tumanaw kung saan ka nanggaling ay hindi makakarating sa dapat na paroroonan. Naniniwala po ako sa kasabihan na iyan kaya naman po hindi pa rin ako nagbabago sa aking pakikitungo sa mga tao kahit na marami kung minsan ang nanloloko sa akin at umaabuso sa kabaitan ko. Noong May 2001, pumunta kami ng dati kong manager na si Rod Nazario dito sa America upang harapin ang kapalaran na darating pa lamang sa aking buhay. Sa San Francisco lumapag ang eroplano namin galing ng Pilipinas at tumira kami pansamantala sa bahay ni Kuya Boying, anak ni Rod. Sa mga tabing daan ako tumatakbo sa umaga. Ako lang mag-isa noon, wala pa akong mga kasama sa jogging na tutulong o gagabay sa akin. Wala pa akong fan base na matatawag dahil hindi pa ako napapanood sa American TV kahit na minsan. At nangyari po ang dapat mangyari. Nagkita kami ni coach Freddie Roach nang pumunta kami sa Los Angeles habang naghahanap kami ng isang magaling na trainer. Kasabay nito ang isa sa pinakamalaking break ng aking career: Bigla pong naisingit ako sa undercard ng laban ni Oscar De La Hoya vs Javier Castillejo, sa isang pay-per-view event. Sa loob lamang ng dalawang linggo, tinanggap namin na labanan ang kinakatakutan at iniiwasang kampeon ng IBF super-bantamweight division na si Lehlohonolo Ledwaba ng South Africa. Kasama ko pong naghanda sa laban si “Tatay” Ben Delgado at si coach Freddie at ang cutman na si Ruben Gomez at marami ang nagsabi na hindi ako makakalusot sa Aprikano dahil ayaw siyang labanan noong panahon na iyon ng maraming kampeon. Actually, I was a last-minute substitute because Ledwaba’s supposed opponent backed off. Kung iisipin nga naman ang kapalaran ng tao, malayo na po ang aking narating mula nang talunin ko si Ledwaba noong June 23, 2001 sa MGM Grand Hotel sa Las Vegas. Sa laban namin ni Juan Manuel Marquez sa Las Vegas, nandoon pa rin ang batang walang-takot na kumakasa kahit kanino. Lalaban pa rin ang batang nanggaling sa flyweight (112 pounds) division, na ngayon ay sumasabak na sa timbang na 130 pounds. May tinuturing na respetableng journalist sa Manila na nagsasabi na may problema daw ako sa pagkuha ng timbang na 130 pounds. Sinasabi pa niya na ako raw ay tumitimbang ng 138.5 pounds noong Sunday, ayon sa kaniyang source na di umano’y galing sa loob ng aking apartment. Isa lang po ang masasabi ko sa manunulat na iyan. Dapat lang na huwag siyang paniwalaan dahil walang basehan ang kanyang sinusulat. Matagal na po ako sa larangan ng boksing at walang taong mas nakakakilala sa aking pagkatao kundi ako rin. Wala po kayong dapat ikabahala sa aking timbang. Everything is under control, no problem! I will easily make the 130-pound limit. Masasabi kong sinungaling ang writer na iyan dahil hindi naman ako nagtimbang noong Sunday. Hay naku, ang mga tao nga naman. Sana po ay magkaisa tayo at magsama-sama sa pagdasal sa tagumpay ng bawat isa. Sana po, iwasan na natin ang crab mentality para sabay-sabay ang pag-unlad natin bilang isang bansa, isang lahi, isang diwa. Hanggang sa muling Kumbinasyon! GOD BLESS.

ROACH: PACQUIAO HAS NO WEIGHT PROBLEM

Celebrated trainer Freddie Roach says Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao is “doing great. With three weeks to go he’s six pounds overweight (136) and that’s no problem” easing concerns over the possibility that Pacquiao may have to reduce weight in a hurry to make the 130 pound limit. There have been reports that Pacquiao was hovering around 139-140 pounds and was eating a lot but Roach appeared confident his prized fighter would make the super featherweight limit for his eagerly awaited opportunity to finish some “Unfinished Business” against reigning WBC champion Juan Manuel Marquez in Las Vegas on March 15. He said "six pounds in three weeks is “easy to handle.” Roach said “I never saw him (Manny) this focused and he is training very, very well.” The trainer said he was adding a fifth sparring partner for Pacquiao, bringing in the opponent of WBC lightweight champion David Diaz on the “Unfinished Business” fight card at the Mandalay Bay Resort Hotel and Casino, Pacquiao is scheduled to move up in weight and fight Diaz for his 135 pound title in late June in Asia's gambling capital Macau before taking on Britain's Ricky "Hitman" Hatton in November if plans do not miscarry. Pacquiao's latest sparring partner, 25 year old Ramon Montano, has a record of 14-3-2. He scored a split ten round decision over Cristian Favela last October 5. Favela is the same fighter who lost an eight round unanimous decision to Filipino southpaw Czar Amonsot on February 3, 2006. Roach said Montano “fights like Marquez a little bit so he will give Manny a very, very good workout.” Among the other sparring partners are Daniel Cervantes, Raymond Beltran, David Rodela and undefeated Juanito Garcia who also fights somewhat like Marquez. Roach said he was very happy with the way Manny was progressing and said “we have to be a little bit careful because he wants to overwork. We are averaging fifty three rounds a day and he wants to do more and more and more.” In his latest workout Roach disclosed that Pacquiao did 16 rounds on the mitts non –stop, working right through the rest period.” Roach said the right hand which they have been developing in Pacquiao’s last few fights was “excellent, beautiful.” At the same time Roach said Marquez “better be in top condition” for their rematch. Responding to statements by Marquez that he would be more aggressive this time around instead of merely counter-punching, Roach said “I hope so. I hope so. If he comes to us it will make a more exciting fight for everybody.”

Pacquiao going the way of Erik Morales?

MANILA, Philippines -- Here's heartwarming info for countless avid fans who die to hear great news about Manny Pacquiao.
Manny has been eating heartily every day, with no worries whatsoever.
That comes straight from the well-stocked Pacquiao kitchen at his classy apartment in California.
That also confirms how strong and hefty Pacquiao feels at this stage in training for his next big fight.
Now, to the same fans who would react and claw at hints about something wrong with their idol, here's the latest bulletin on Pacquiao's weight.
"Manny still overweight at 138 and a half, kain pa rin nang kain."
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That advice registered via text messaging from Pacquiao's place at the Palazzo residences, sent by one honest, nosy Team Pacquiao insider.
It's obvious our informant, who forwarded the info Sunday, did it with great reluctance.
But, at the same time, the fellow must've felt bringing the Pacquiao poundage problem in the open could help serve as timely warning for the national boxing idol to seriously attend to his weight.
"Delicado siya kay Marquez (He'll be in great danger against Marquez.)" our informant added in the same text message.
Needless to say, WBC super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez, who Pacquiao meets in a rematch on March 15, has had his poundage in check well ahead of schedule.
The Mexican world 130-pound ruler checked in at 133 last week, the same time Pacquiao registered 139 lb.
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That's it. There's no news on how much Marquez weighed Sunday but it's safe to guess he must be coasting, careful not to hit peak form ahead.
Of course, we all have to trust what trainer Freddie Roach has repeatedly claimed: that everything looks great in Pacquiao's current regimen.
There's a strong likelihood Pacquiao may have to cram, cut down on food intake drastically, as the weigh-in nears.
But that seems to be the least of Mr. Roach's worries.
What the famous trainer wanted everybody to know is this: Pacquiao is raring to score a knockout come March 15 in Las Vegas.
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The way Roach sounds, Pacquiao is red-hot, fully armed.
Roach wants everybody to know that Pacquiao can mangle and devastate Marquez if the bout takes place tomorrow.
Well, maybe Roach sees no problem about Pacquiao trampling Marquez promptly.
But, hey, this could be done only if Pacquiao would no longer be required to wage an even grimmer battle against the weighing scales.
With all the unwanted poundage, whams of indiscretion ganging up on his physique, Pacquiao now appears headed for his biggest test.
Going down to the 130-lb limit promises to be a killing task.
It could also make or break the Pacman.
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So the inimitable Bob Arum foresees record profits both for Pacquiao and his promotional outfit, with the March 15 bout being touted as top candidate for Fight of the Year.
Meanwhile, it might help if Arum also returns to his diary to check on the days leading to the second fight of Pacquiao against Erik Morales.
Given the lessons of that Morales defeat, they should be able to come up with timely corrections in Pacquiao's regimen.
At least they are not yet at that point when Arum, cramming with Morales, had had to inflict Velocity, a flamboyant but untried weight-reducing system that ultimately led to the third-round demolition of the Mexican ring great in his third meeting with Pacquiao in 2006.
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Yes, Arum could be of help only if he is able to warn Pacquiao that he must have reached a point when his body has started to betray him.
Arum had seen a good number of fighters, the last of them being Morales, agonize through the unforgiving grinder.
Sorry, the latest news shows that Pacquiao, great as he is, is no exception.
The developments definitely did not sound good to countless Pacquiao admirers.
But, with a humbler plot, they should be able to save Pacquiao from unscheduled destruction.

Mabilis Na Ang Tibok Ng Aking Puso

LOS ANGELES -- Magandang araw po sa inyong lahat. I hope everyone is doing well. O kay bilis talaga ng panahon, hindi natin namamalayan, tatlong linggo na lang at Fight Night na! Pabilis na nang pabilis ang tibok ng puso ko habang papalapit na nang papalapit ang laban namin ni Juan Manuel Marquez. Sa mga taong nakakakilala sa akin, hindi po ako kinakabahan excited lang talaga ako kaya bumibilis ang pintig ng puso ko. I am really excited in this rematch with Marquez. I know he is going to be 100 percent coming into this fight as I am also giving everything in training. Pareho po kami nag-insayo ng matindi at sa tingin ko, magkakatalo na lamang kami sa strategy at sa pabilisan ng diskarte sa itaas ng ring. I expect Juan Manuel to come in prepared and ready to defend his title but I am also hungry to settle our Unfinished Business, once and for all. So far, everything is under control, everyone is happy in my team and I am in my best shape. I am also reaching my peak at the right time so I expect to give everyone a good show on March 15. Sana po, mapanood ninyo ako sa Mandalay Bay Resort Hotel sa Las Vegas o di kaya sa pay-per-view o sa mga sinehan at sa regular TV diyan sa Pilipinas. Nitong linggong nagdaan, tinapos ko po ang 30 rounds ng sparring, tig-10 sa bawat araw ng Martes, Huwebes at Sabado at sa pagdating nitong susunod na linggo, mag-iispar na ako ng 12-rounds kontra sa apat o limang sparring partners ko. Itong linggo na ito, may nadagdag na kalaban sa sparring, isang lightweight fighter na nagngangalang Ramon Montano, kapangalan nung dating heneral ng ating republika. Si Montano ang makakalaban ni David Diaz, ang WBC lightweight champion, sa aming undercard. Isa po si Diaz sa mga napipisil na susunod kong kalaban kung malulusutan ko si Marquez pero makakaasa kayo na ang buong focus ko ay nakatuon kay Marquez at wala nang iba. Inaasahan kong makukumpleto ko ang 130 to 140 rounds ng sparring pagkatapos nitong susunod na dalawang linggo at bago kami tumungo sa Las Vegas kasama ng aking asawang si Jinkee at ng buo kong team at mga kaibigan. Natutuwa rin po ako dahil ang aking kapatid na si Bobby ay sasabak sa March 13 kontra kay Urbano Antillon, isang Mexicano na may 21-0 record. Naniniwala ako na malaki ang tsansa ng aking kapatid kahit na wala pang talo itong si Antillon na naka-spar ko na rin dati. Ginagabayan ko palagi itong si Bobby, kasama at kasabay ng training namin. Si Diosdado Gabi naman ay sasabak sa aking undercard kalaban din ang isang sumisibol na Mexicano na si Abner Mares, 15-0. Kahit na medyo matagal na mula nang huling lumaban si Gabi, alam kong nasa kanya ang puso at kakayahan na pigilan ang Mexicano na wala pang talo. Dalawa pang Pinoy boxer, sina Aaron Melgarejo at Ernel Fontanilla, ay sasagupa rin sa Mexicanong boksingero. Si Aaron ay isang Philippine champion na inaalagaan ko. Malapit sa akin ang dalawa dahil lubos na naniniwala ang aking assistant trainer na si Buboy Fernandez sa kanilang kakayahan. Unang laban pa lamang ni Ernel at Aaron dito sa America at sa tingin ko, may ibubuga itong mga batang ito. Sigurado pong umaatikabong bakbakan ang magaganap sa kalagitnaan ng Marso dahil maraming Pilipinong boksingerong lalaban at halos Philippines versus Mexico na ang labanan. Pilipinas, walang kukurap! Sana ay magkaisa po tayong lahat tungo sa tagumpay at inaasahan po namin ang inyong dasal at suporta. Mabuhay tayong lahat. Hanggang sa muling Kumbinasyon.

Pacman sees no problem meeting 130 lb weight

As he enters the most crucial phase of his training, Manny Pacquiao has quashed any concern regarding his weight for the March 15 rematch with Juan Manuel Marquez.
“We will make the weight. No problem,” said Pacquiao as quoted by Hermie Rivera, one of his constant companions in Los Angeles.
Reports coming out of LA last week, barely a month before the fight, placed Pacquiao at 139 lbs compared to Marquez’ 133 lbs, which is just a little over the super-featherweight limit of 130.
Pacquiao is in the peak of his two-month training, and after three more heavy workouts next week, should begin tapering off before he travels to Las Vegas less than a week before the fight.
Pacquiao spars on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at the Wild Card Gym. Last Tuesday he did 10 rounds against Ramon Montano, Juanito Garcia and Raymundo Beltran.
Pacquiao, according to Rivera, a respected Pinoy boxing analyst, is expected to top the 100 rounds of sparring prepared by trainer Freddie Roach.
“At the rate he’s reaching peak form, Pacquiao is executing with ease the drills being imparted by his excellent crew. A well-conditioned challenger will answer the call of Marquez,” he said.
While Pacquiao is in LA, Marquez is doing his thing in Mexico, and based on the calendar is almost a month ahead of Pacquiao in training, saying he normally trains three months for a big fight.
“In the ring there is no such thing as a easy fight or a small challenge, and I keep that in mind and base my philosophy on that when I am preparing for a fight,” Marquez told the Mexican press.
For the last two months now, Marquez has done nothing but train.
His day starts at 4 a.m. with a one-hour run at the snow-covered mountains of Toluca, a few hours of sleep in his home, nutritious breakfast by 9 a.m., gym work at 1 p.m., and back home at 5 p.m. to rest with his family, and dinner of chicken, fish, vegetables and fruits. Lights are out at 9 p.m.