NBA Star AC Green Picks Pacquiao to Win Over Mosley

NBA legend and former Los Angeles Lakers player AC Green picked Pacquiao to win over Shane Mosley, Green said that there is not doubt that Pacquiao will win over Mosley. According to Green, Manny should be able to defeat Mosley.
Green chose Pacquiao despite being an American like Mosley. For him it does not matter where a fighter comes from. The more important issue is who is your favorite fighter and based on that you can tell who will win a fight when they face off on May 7, 2011 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Roach arrived with 2 sparring partners for Pacquiao vs Margarito

The Hall of Fame Freddie Roach, coach of Manny Pacquiao, the 7-time world champion in as many weight classes, arrived in Manila, Philippines from Los Angeles, California last Sunday early in the morning together with light middleweight Michael “Murder Man” Medina, 24 (19 KO)-2-2, and undefeated welterweight Glen Tapia, 7(5 KO)-0. According to Roach, the Pacquiao vs Margarito is a big fight and bringing in the two tall sparring partners on Pacquiao’s training camp can help them a lot.

In the Pacquiao vs Margarito, Antonio has the height and weight advantage over Manny. The 5-inches height difference and 6-inches reach advantage of Margarito will be taken away once Pacquiao manages to be at ease with taller opponents.

According to Roach they would start preparing Manny Pacquiao for his fight versus Margarito starting this Monday but Pacquiao and his adviser, Michael Koncz, agreed to spend a couple more days in Manila before going to Baguio. Two days last week, Manny Pacquiao trained at the Elorde Gym on Del Monte Ave. in Quezon City before returning to his hometown in General Santos City.

Glen Tapia (Dominican Republic) and Michael Medina (Mexico) are just half of Pacquiao’s sparmates. Joining them in a couple of weeks will be Vanes Martirosyan (Armenia) and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (Mexico) who is scheduled to fight Pacquiao’s previous opponent, Miguel Cotto, in the USA. All sparring partners of Pacquiao are about 6-foot tall and have a reach advantage. They can help prepare Manny Pacquiao to stand toe-to-toe with Antonio Margarito which is scheduled to happen this November 13.

Pacquiao vs Margarito is a blessing in disguise after the Pacquiao vs Mayweather failed. Both Pacquiao and Margarito are preparing well for their upcoming bout to give the boxing fans a good fight. 9 more weeks to go and the world will stop just to watch Pacquiao vs Margarito Live Streaming, In-person at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium or in HBO PPV.

The celebrated trainer Freddie Roach will have 7-weeks to train his fighter in the Philippines before going to Wild Card Gym in preparation for the Pacquiao vs Margarito WBC Light Middleweight Championship. They will be training in Baguio in most days and Pacquiao will be going sometimes to Manila for his sessions in Congress. In the third or fourth week of October, the Camp will be transferred to Roach’s Wild Card Gym and they will bring Rashad Holloway as addition to Pacquiao’s sparring mates.

Training in the Philippines gives good luck to Pacquiao according to Roach. They have trained in Baguio about the same time last year in preparation for Miguel Cotto and won. In addition, prior to boxing Clottey last March, Pacquiao also trained in the Philippines which got him a unanimous decision win.

Alex Ariza, the conditioning and nutrition coach of Pacquiao arrived in the Philippines last week. He will help Manny prepare for the Pacquiao vs Margarito fight. He has been very critical in Manny’s previous fights and always sees to it that Manny is in tip-top condition prior to fight night.

Pacquiao vs Margarito Update

The upcoming fight between Pacquiao vs Margarito this November 13, 2010 will be one of the best fights that will happen this year. Even though fans were expecting a Pacquiao vs Mayweather fight after the Mayweather vs Mosley match, a lot are still happy that Pacquiao chose Margarito over Miguel Cotto. Another Pacquiao vs Cotto match is not very interesting.

In these Pacquiao vs Margarito Tale of the Tape we will be expecting some differences and mostly are in favor for Antonio Margarito.

For the information of everybody the Tale of the Tape is a term used mostly in boxing matches to measure the different parts of the body of both fighters; in this case, Pacquiao vs Margarito.

Here are Pacquiao vs Margarito Tale of the Tape:

The Mexican Antonio Margarito is way taller than Pacquiao measuring 5’11” in height while Pacquiao is only a typical Filipino height at 5’6 ½”. The reach is also Antonio’s advantage, measuring 73” while Pacquiao is at 67”. Pacquiao and Margarito have similar neck at 16” which is not really a factor in a boxing fight. Margarito is 2” bigger in terms of Normal Chest at 40” while he is 1 ½” bigger when the Chest are Expanded at 42”. Biceps are almost similar but Pacquiao is 1” less compared to Margarito at only 13”. Forearms have really no significant difference in both fighters but Manny Pacquiao is bigger at 12” while Margarito at only 11 ½”. In terms of wrist measurement, Manny Pacquiao is bigger than ½” compared to Margarito’s 7 ½”. While in fist, Margarito is 1” bigger than Manny Pacquiao’s 10”. Manny Pacquiao has 2” bigger thigh than Antonio Margarito’s 18”. The waist is a big difference with Manny Pacquiao having only 28” while Margarito at 32”. The calf is closely similar, with Manny Pacquiao having a ½” advantage at 15”.

The ages of both fighters are close. Manny Pacquiao is only 31 while Antonio Margarito is already 32.

Let’s expect the changes of the Pacquiao vs Margarito Tale of the Tape in final weeks before the November 13 fight happens. Let’s expect a brawl of a lion against lion in a fight which both are expected to never back down.

What happens to Manny if he gets knocked out?

This Saturday night WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto goes up against Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The bout will be held at a catch weight of 145 instead of 147, and Cotto’s title will be on the line for the fight. Many boxing’s experts are saying that Pacquiao will destroy Cotto and will be too fast for him.

Another class of experts, are saying that Cotto’s power and natural size advantage will be too much for Pacquiao to withstand and that the Filipino star will lose the fight. You can put me squarely in the latter category. I see Pacquiao losing the fight, and losing big time by a humbling knockout. The loss will have its effects on Pacquiao if it is as bad as I think it will be. It’s one thing losing by a decision, and quite another matter to be knocked out brutally.

Pacquiao will have to go back to square one and consider his options. What do you do when you’ve been pasted by one of the best fighters in boxing ? Maybe Pacquiao doesn’t lose any credibility with boxing fans. Some of them may see Pacquiao as a courageous individual for moving up in weight and fighting Cotto, a bigger and stronger fighter. Pacquiao would seem to have the perfect excuse if he were to lose.

Okay, so I see Pacquiao taking a horrendous beating at the hands of Cotto, a beating that leaves Pacquiao bloodied, battered and with numerous cuts on his face around both eyes and a busted nose. The healing from this beating will likely take a considerable amount of time. Pacquiao won’t be able to just walk into a fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. or some other popular fighter for another mega fight any time soon you would think. Pacquiao will need to lick his wounds, lay low and get better and figure his options.

If I’m Pacquiao, I would go after a rematch with Juan Manuel Marquez or maybe try to coax Cotto into fighting me again. What harm is there in facing the bull again? As long as Pacquiao isn’t wiped out too quickly by Cotto, I think boxing fans would be interested in seeing it happen again. I know I would. I would be there at ringside with my camera and laptop following every second of action.

I don’t of course see the result being any different than their first fight, but it would still be interesting all the same. You got to give Pacquiao his chance, don’t you? Let him risk fate a second time, even it means that he’s pounded black and blue and left near toothless. It’s all about trying to get revenge and give boxing fans their monies worth.

It’s all for the fans. Okay, so Pacquiao fights Cotto again, gets torn limb from limb and then we’re back to the starting point. What does Pacquiao now do? Well, he could always run for political office in the Philippines. I don’t know if Pacquiao would be as popular with two consecutive beatings under his belt, but it’s worth a try. If Pacquiao gets knocked out twice in a row, the chances of a third fight between Pacquiao and Cotto would seem unlikely.

Boxing fans won’t want to see Pacquiao get beaten up again if it means they have to pay money to see it. I’m backing Pacquiao for a third fight. Pacquiao can count on me for being there to watch it. Like always, I’ll have my trusty laptop and camera at ringside to follow every second of action.

by: Manuel Perez

pacquiao vs cotto update

5 days away from Manny Pacquiao vs Miguel Cotto, everything is on the line for both fighters here, Pacquiao, his legacy, now that he takes on his biggest test of his career, and as for Cotto there’s his pride, how will he handle defeat. this fight will be in favor of pacquiao.. he got speed and strength.

will cotto survive in 3 rounds?.

Peñalosa opens his gym to Pacquiao as ‘Ramil’ KOs Baguio camp

Two-division world champion Gerry Peñalosa has been a familiar fixture in almost every training camp of Manny Pacquiao in the United States. The two actually even sparred when Pacquiao was preparing for his first-ever shot at the world crown, the World Boxing Council (WBC) flyweight belt which was then held by Thai legend Chatchai Sasakul. Pacquiao stopped Sasakul in the eighth round to claim the crown back in 1998. On Monday afternoon, Peñalosa opened the doors of his Mandaluyong gym to Pacquiao, who arrived on the same day in Manila after several hours of land trip from Baguio City. After seeing Pacquiao complete his day’s training that included punch mitts, skipping rope and speedball, Peñalosa told GMANews.TV that he's still in awe at how the current pound-for-pound king continues to improve his skills. Pacquiao is preparing for his battle with World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight ruler Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico on November 14 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Kahit na Baguio, Manila o US ang training ni Manny, basta may gym hindi problema ang paghahanda niya. Hindi na issue sa kanya kung masama panahon basta may bubong yung gym, walang problema kay Manny. – Gerry Peñalosa “Lumaki na talaga siya (Pacquiao) pero ibang klase yung improvement ng bilis at lakas niya. Akala ko babagal siya nang konti kasi magdadagdag siya ng timbang," said Peñalosa, a former superflyweight and bantamweight champion.

When Pacquiao ascended to full-fledged boxing stardom, Peñalosa was his training buddy at Hollywood’s Wild Card Gym where they are both trained by famed guru Freddie Roach. “Ibang klase talaga kung training ang pag-uusapan kay Manny. Buhos talaga lahat sa kanya kaya naman ganito na kalayo ang narating niya," added Peñalosa.

Out of Baguio Pacquiao has cut short his Baguio training and is now in Manila to avoid the impending storm in Northern Luzon. “Kahit na Baguio, Manila o US ang training ni Manny, basta may gym hindi problema ang paghahanda niya. Hindi na issue sa kanya kung masama panahon basta may bubong yung gym, walang problema kay Manny," added Peñalosa.

On Tuesday afternoon, Pacquiao is set to go 10-rounds in sparring with sparmates Shawn Porter, an undefeated light middleweight prospect, welterweight campaigner Danny Escobar and two-time world lightweight champion Jose Luis Castillo. This page requires a higher version browser
Initially, Team Pacquiao was scheduled to leave Baguio and proceed to Manila on Oct. 23 then leave for the United States on the 24th. But since weather authorities announced the possibility of typhoon "Ramil" affecting huge part of Northern Luzon starting Wednesday, Pacquiao decided to leave the summer capital. Concerns were raised by fans of Pacquiao after typhoons “Ondoy" and “Pepeng" wrought havoc in Northern Luzon that made Baguio isolated for a few days. Pacquiao has been training in the City of Pines the last four weeks. But despite the bad weather, famed trainer Freddie Roach said it never affected their preparation as only Pacquiao’s morning road work was scuttled for at least two days. From Manila, Pacquiao will resume his training at Roach’s Wild Card Gym starting next week before tapering off on the week of his upcoming fight in Las Vegas. - GMANews.TV

Nacho Beristain Says Miguel Cotto Will Be In "A World Of Trouble" When He Fights Manny Pacquiao

As is almost always the case when a big fight is coming up, experts that are not directly attached to the fight begin weighing-in with their predictions and analysis of the contest a few weeks before the action takes place. The soon to be upon us November 14th clash between megastar and number one pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto is no different.

Speaking on the Spanish language boxing show on ESPN, as reported by The Manila Times, esteemed trainer Ignacio "Nacho" Beristain said "Pac-Man" will win next month, and that Cotto is in big trouble.

"His [Pacquiao's] left hand is like a missile, like a rocket," Beristain said. "It has tremendous speed and his power is tremendous. The key to the fight is not only Pacquiao's speed but is also the fact that he has been better with his technique.. Cotto will be in a world of trouble once he steps into the ring with Manny, beside that, I don't think he recovered from the beating Margarito gave him. I think Pacquiao will win this fight."

Beristain, as you would expect, makes some good points and observations. Will Cotto's chin hold up if it's tagged by Pacquiao's awesome power? Will the Puerto Rican, having to have weighed-in at an agreed 145-pounds, be able to deal with the Filipino's amazing speed of hand?

Other experts have wondered out loud if Cotto has recovered from the hammering he took from the subsequently disgraced Antonio Margarito. If he hasn't, then he really will be in trouble and suffering from flashbacks on November 14th. But in no way can the naturally bigger and perhaps physically stronger man be counted out. This could well be Pacquiao's toughest fight in a long, long time. It's tough to argue with someone as knowledgeable as Nacho Beristain though.

Of further added interest, The Manila Bulletin has reported that promoter Bob Arum today informed them that Pacquiao's first fight in 2010 is being worked on for March 13th, and that the first choice of foe will be unbeaten boxing master and former pound-for-pound #1 Floyd Mayweather Junior. However, Arum gave a harsh warning that nobody, least of all, Pacquiao, should underestimate Miguel Cotto's chances on November 14th.

If - and it may be a tough fight type of a big if - Pacquaio can get past Cotto, a showdown between he and "Money" would be absolutely huge - as is November's fight, come to that. It seems, as long as he keeps on winning, Manny Pacquiao's star will continue to shine the brightest in all of boxing.

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