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Pacquiao sets Media Day

 

 

 

 

 

FOR ONE day next week at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, security won’t be as tight as gaining entry into a black-tie affair.

 

 

Before Manny Pacquiao is driven off to Las Vegas on board his sporty black Mercedes Benz to complete the trilogy with Erik Morales set Nov. 18, the Wild Card will play host to the media and, of course, to a multitude of fans armed with notepads, pens, cameras, memorabilia and other similar stuff on Thursday (Friday in Manila).

 

"We are holding it on Thursday," said Pacquiao trainer Freddie Roach, whose sweat shop on Vine Street near Santa Monica has been closed to ordinary mortals the past few weeks so the Filipino lefty and the famed cornerman can fully concentrate on their gameplan.

 

"The gym’s closed whenever Manny trains," said Roach, who expects the workout to intensify this week with less than two weeks remaining before the scheduled 12-rounder at the Thomas and Mack Center.

 

Pacquiao said he’d like to motor to Sin City on Nov. 12 owing to superstitious beliefs.

 

"He doesn’t like to go on the 13th," added Roach. All the major Philippine dailies are sending coverage teams to Pacquiao-Morales 3 and the fight will be aired by giant TV station ABS-CBN probably on a delayed basis.

 

But those who would like to catch the action as it happens will have to cough out as much as R600 to see the fights in cinemas.

 

However, gun enthusiast Cris Aquino said that diehard fight fans can watch the fight for much less since the city of San Juan is working on bringing the fight on closed circuit on two giant monitors for R250 a pop. Aquino will carry the Philippine flag from Pacquiao’s dressing room all the way to the ring. —Nick GIONGCO

 

 

http://www.mb.com.ph/SPRT2006110678980.html

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Roach sees KO if Morales is not in fine shape

 

 

 

Inquirer

Last updated 04:37am (Mla time) 11/07/2006

 

Published on page A23 of the November 7, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer

 

ERIK MORALES should be in his fighting best or he’s going to get knocked out again by Manny Pacquiao.

 

American trainer Freddie Roach declared this yesterday in the latest update on the buildup by the Filipino hero Pacquiao and the Mexican icon Morales for their eagerly awaited rubber match on Nov. 18 (Nov. 19 in Manila) at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

 

In a one-on-one interview with Boxingtalk.com’s Brad Cooney, Roach said there’s no doubt “this will be the best Morales so far” with all the extra effort the Mexican put in to make the 130-lb limit for their super featherweight clash.

 

“We will find out once and for all if he has one more good fight left in him,” Roach said. “If he doesn’t, he’s going to get knocked out.”

 

Pacquiao stopped Morales -- the first in the storied career of the former three-time world champion -- in the 10th round of their second meeting last January after the Filipino lost by unanimous decision in their first clash in 2005.

 

Roach said Pacquiao is working on some “different moves,” mostly defense. “Manny is very offensive minded, but he will be more willing to box in his next fight,” the trainer said.

 

After flooring two sparring partners yesterday, Roach said he has “to cycle them [sparmates} because they get worn out” from absorbing blows from Pacquiao.

 

“Manny gets friendly with them once he gets to know them, and he starts taking it easy on them,” said Roach. “We have to cycle them so he doesn’t let up on them.” Salven L. Lagumbay, Contributor

 

 

http://newsinfo.inq7.net/inquirerheadlines/sports/view_article.php?article_id=30967

[T.T.]

wtf!

 

haha

 

wer'd you get these pics

 

he's still active

 

may laban siya dis november

 

pero sa totoo lang, dito nahirapan si pacquiao

 

dapat si jmm ang panalo nun

 

the best counterpuncher ive seen

 

swerte lang si pacqiuao napatumba niya to ng 3 times

 

kung hnd talo siya nun

 

 

Well, JMM is a good counterpuncher but besides boxing he also has another passion in his heart...

 

...his passion for Asian boys

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Finkel expects Manny to win by KO

By Joaquin Henson

The Philippine Star 11/08/2006

 

There is no doubt in Shelly Finkel’s mind that Manny Pacquiao will knock out Erik Morales in their 12-round rubber match at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Nov. 18.

 

But whether Morales will retire or not after the fight remains to be seen, said Finkel from New York the other day.

 

"I can’t tell you if this will be his last fight if he loses but I am sure he is going to lose and it will be by stoppage," Finkel told The STAR.

 

Although Finkel expects Morales to be in the best shape of his career, he said Pacquiao is just too quick and too strong for the Mexican veteran.

 

"Manny is faster, stronger and usually both have stamina but Manny gets stronger as the fight goes on and Erik doesn’t," noted Finkel. "We expect the best Morales possible. His pride is huge and he wants to avenge his embarrassing loss to Manny."

 

Asked if Morales will hit and run like Marco Antonio Barrera did in outpointing dangerous slugger Rocky Juarez last September, Finkel said he’s not ruling out the possibility but insisted it won’t make a difference in the outcome.

 

Barrera had difficulty outpunching Juarez in their first meeting and in a strategic twist, opted to cautiously box from long range and never engaged the former Sydney Olympian from Texas in their rematch. Barrera was booed by the crowd for an uninspiring performance but the change in style led to the risk-free win on points. The expectation is Morales will try to do to Pacquiao what Barrera did to Juarez.

 

"I don’t think Erik can change as Barrera does," said Finkel who manages both Pacquiao and Juarez. "Manny has to keep pressing him and eventually, Erik will collapse."

 

Finkel said Pacquiao has stuck to his routine with trainer Freddie Roach at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles and is focused, determined and free of distractions.

 

"His regimen is not much different but it is consistent and he has been training hard," continued Finkel. "Now that he is on top (of the superfeather- weight division), every fight is important. He cannot afford to lose any."

 

Finkel said Morales will not be able to survive Pacquiao’s heavy hitting and will fall "from round four on."

 

Writer Eric Raskin of World Boxing Magazine said the past wars have taken a toll on Morales "who should be able to wave goodbye with no regrets." He is suggesting retirement for "El Terrible."

 

"Retirement is not a bad option for Morales right now," said Raskin. "He’s lost three of his last four fights, including two in a row, and has finally been knocked out. It’s not unreasonable to suggest, even though he’s still fairly young (at 30), that all the wars have caught up with him."

 

Raskin said Morales "pulled out one last great performance in the first Pacquiao match but looked ordinary against (Zahir) Raheem and worn down against Pacquiao."

 

Robert Mladinich, also of World Boxing Magazine, said Morales is finally showing the wear and tear of so many rugged fights in a 48-4 (with 34 KOs) record. Another devastating loss to Pacquiao will likely signal the end of his career.

 

"If Pac-Man beats him as easily as he did in their second match, Morales might want to seriously ponder retirement," said Mladinich. "The biggest question mark concerns how much he has left after more than 12 years as a pro, tangling with some of the very best small men in the business. That question should be answered on Nov. 18. If Morales wins, there is no reason to think he won’t be right back at the forefront of the division."

 

Mladinich said few fighters are as relentless and determined as Pacquiao, whose record is 42-3-2 (with 33 KOs ).

 

"It might look like Pacquiao is nothing but a go-for-broke brawler with good power and endurance but he’s actually more of a thinking man’s fighter than he gets credit for and has learned to utilize savvy footwork to create punching angles," said Mladinich. "Moreover, his once inconsequential right hand is now almost as menacing as his sizzling left."

 

 

http://www.philstar.com/philstar/NEWS200611081603.htm

[BigData]

Hi Everyone. I apologize for the spam but I've been digging Pacquiao-Morales III threads and found no thread about bars that will feature Pac-Morales III.

 

Can you please inform me if you know of any bar/s that will feature this one, preferably Makati or Ortigas area? I inquired with National Sports Grill in Makati and they said they're not featuring it.

 

Thanks.

[cool_kojie]

Ok. We'll all wait and see!

 

Personally, I see Pacquiao winning via his best performance yet!

 

Whatever happens, though, this is bound to be a classic!

 

Peace!

 

I am for manny all the way. But I have a strange feeling that he will loose to morales on November 19. Sa Las Vegas diba, if the match goes down to the score card manny will loose. Morales is a technical fighter and he will score more points. Maski mas malakas sumuntok si manny a point is a point sa score card basta the fighters punch hits the mark. A well conditioned morales will be very hard to beat. Many must outpunch morales and hopes to get more punches in. If possible knock him down. If the fight goes the distance and boils down to the score card tough luck for many. Win or Loose MANNY Parin!

[pogi_cute]

this is not realistic anymore. this is like a circus held every year. definitely, pound for pound, manny is better and no question that he will win. the only thing that worries me is that this is too obvious. i doubt if anyone will dare put big bucks on morales. but here is the catch, will vegas allow this??? the answer is NO. i think manny will lose this and vegas will win big bucks! manny is still young and can come back.

 

dont get me wrong, i will route for manny but will not put even 1cent on him this time. will just enjoy the bout.

[bubuy]

Hi Everyone. I apologize for the spam but I've been digging Pacquiao-Morales III threads and found no thread about bars that will feature Pac-Morales III.

 

Can you please inform me if you know of any bar/s that will feature this one, preferably Makati or Ortigas area? I inquired with National Sports Grill in Makati and they said they're not featuring it.

 

Thanks.

sa SM sure na ipapalabas ulit nila yan.. bar? tanghali?

[peep_tom]

sa SM sure na ipapalabas ulit nila yan.. bar? tanghali?

Just go to shakeys na lang, malamang yung ipapalabas nila yung nga lang baka you end up eating 20 whole pizza sa dami ng commercial hehehe

[solicitor]

Matalo sana si Pacquiao :thumbsdownsmiley: :thumbsdownsmiley:

[tio piting]

The referee for the fight has already been chosen. It will be Vic Drakulich, Erik Morales' "favorite" referee. I smell something fishy. Drakulich was once rejected by Marco Antonio Barrera's camp during one of his fights with Morales for reasons that Drakulich is a known Top Rank lapdog. :grr:

[T.T.]

This smells trouble alright. My hunch is right. Morales is gonna clinch this fight...

[gilgrissom]

If this is the case, then PacMan must win by KO!

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Latest Pacman training pics...

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another training pic...

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Pacman trains like ‘animal in the ring’

By Abac Cordero

The Philippine Star 11/10/2006

 

LOS ANGELES — With only 10 days before the big fight, Manny Pacquiao is pushing himself so hard in training that one of his associates has already likened the boxer to an "animal in the ring."

 

"Yes, he’s already like an animal in training," said Jake Joson Wednesday after watching Pacquiao, scheduled to face Erik Morales on Nov. 18 in Las Vegas, train at the Wild Card Gym here.

 

"He said he wants to finish off Morales in the early rounds, and that he’s going to fight like there’s no tomorrow. That’s why he’s training like an animal," added Joson of the 27-year-old Pacquiao.

 

The unofficial count says Pacquiao has logged close to 150 rounds of sparring since he started training in the Hollywood gym, owned by Freddie Roach, almost two months ago.

 

Pacquiao had seven rounds of sparring against two boxers Wednesday. Thursday is the only public workout for the Filipino ring icon, but with no sparring. Gym work starts at noon.

 

Pacquiao will hold his last sparring session on Saturday, the day Roach, his chief trainer, returns after a two-day stop in Chicago where one of his fighters will climb the ring.

 

Pacquiao will leave for Las Vegas on Sunday, and not on Monday which falls on the 13th of November. In Vegas, Pacquiao will just go through the motions at the IBA Gym, a few blocks off the fight venue.

 

Notes: Lito Camo, the singer-composer who’s behind Manny Pacquiao’s recent hits, flew in from Manila Wednesday evening with one special package containing the boxer’s fighting shoes made by Nike. The red-and-white pair, with its lace-free design, reportedly costs $1,000 a pair, and will not be released to the market until next year... So far, there are only three pairs out, and two of them are with Paqcquiao. The other one is still in the Nike headquarters in Portland, Oregon. Some of the avid followers of Pacquiao in training are Ilocos Sur strongman Chavit Singson who has visited the gym at least thrice in a month, and just the other day Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla who came with some family members.

 

http://www.philstar.com/philstar/NEWS200611101603.htm

[royoboy24]

O, for those interested in venues where the Pacquiao-Morales fight will be shown LIVE with NO COMMERCIAL BREAKS!

 

MegaSportsWorld will be showing the fight LIVE at their sportsbook outlet located at Pan Pacific Hotel in Adriatico, Malate, Manila starting 8:00am on November 19.

 

How much? It's for free pero they'll appreciate it if people who come to watch will also place bets on the match on that day and pass the word around. And since there's betting involved, bawal ang those 20 years and below to enter so please, don't bring your kids.

 

You can call MegaSportsWorld at 525-2222 for your inquiries. Tip ito para dun sa ayaw gumastos ng malaki para mapanood yung fight ng live. Minimum bet is Php 100.

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In-form Pacquiao impresses fans

By Abac Cordero

The Philippine Star 11/11/2006

 

LOS ANGELES — Manny Pacquiao made no secret about his readiness to face Erik Morales when he staged a public workout Thursday at the Wild Card Gym here in Hollywood.

 

While Morales remains secluded up in the Otomi mountains of Mexico, Pacquiao held a heavy two-hour workout before a few dozen members of the press and some fans shortly after noon.

 

The next time Pacquiao opens the door to his training will be on Monday at the IBA Gym in Las Vegas. Morales is scheduled to hold his first and only press workout the following day at the nearby Top Rank Gym.

 

"I’m ready to fight and I’m excited. This is going to be a good fight. I’ve been training doubly hard for this," Pacquiao told the foreign press, both from print and broadcast, which packed the new east wing of the gym.

 

Pacquiao took a 10-minute drive from his La Palazzo apartment on the way to the gym. He was aboard his all-black 2007 Mercedes Benz SL550 driven by his friend Joseph Jose.

 

It took Pacquiao another 10 minutes to change into his No Fear training gear, and the moment he stepped out of the dressing room, it was all work and no play.

 

Pacquiao, arguably the most exciting fighter in the world today, did his usual stuff, and was so impressive with his quickness and strength, terrific head and body movement, and great footwork.

 

"Manny’s gonna k*ll Erik," said a foreign member of the media.

 

Pacquiao started the show with three rounds of shadow boxing, then four rounds of mitts with Freddie Roach and two rounds working on the 80-pound punching bag.

 

He pounded bag so hard it swayed like a rag doll. Then came another two rounds with the double-end bag, three rounds with the speed ball, 12 minutes skipping ropes and another three rounds of shadow boxing.

 

Pacquiao also did hundreds of crunches with Filipino trainers Buboy Fernandez and Nonoy Neri by his side. Then he faced the press and fielded questions on the Nov. 18 fight at the Thomas and Mack Center.

 

"As I said I’ve been working very hard because I know Morales is working hard also. I work hard because I respect Morales as a boxer. He is strong also," said Pacquiao.

 

Pacquiao will be back at Wild Card Friday noon to train despite the absence of Roach, who had to leave Thursday evening for Chicago where one of his fighters would see action.

 

Roach will be back Saturday, the last day of sparring for Pacquiao. So far, after almost two months and only eight days before the fight, the Pinoy hero has logged close to 150 rounds of sparring.

 

Pacquiao will leave for Las Vegas on Sunday. It will be a four-hour, 300-mile journey on board his 2003 Lincoln Navigator, and a handful other vehicles carrying his entourage.

 

http://www.philstar.com/philstar/NEWS200611111603.htm

[Mr KIM]

if pacman wins well he will get more endoresment and he will

surely be the pinoy politician :cool: :cool:

[omega_jef]

sana wag haluan ng politika ng mga nagsasamantalang politiko...

wag sana lalaki ulo...

[matulis_na_lalaki]

if pacman wins well he will get more endoresment and he will

surely be the pinoy politician :cool: :cool:

 

That is one thing that will destroy his legacy, God forbid. Joining politics, or being used by politicians. I'm sure he will win if he runs for any public office.

[axlrose]

Galing ng mga training ni PACMAN, ah!

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Pacman can’t wait to fight Morales

By Abac Cordero

The Philippine Star 11/12/2006

 

LOS ANGELES — Manny Pacquiao worked just as hard in the absence of his chief trainer Freddie Roach Friday, and shortly after said he couldn’t wait to fight Erik Morales, beat the Mexican, and fly back home.

 

"Sana nga laban na para makauwi na pagkatapos (I hope it’s fight time so I can go home after that)," Pacquiao said after his regular two-hour workout at the Wild Card Boxing Gym.

 

"Gusto ko na ipatikim sa kanya itong right hook ko (I’m so eager to make him taste my right hook)," added the 27-year-old Pacquiao who knocked Morales out in the 10th round last January.

 

The victory evened up matters between the two great fighters at one apiece, leading to this third fight on Nov. 18 in Las Vegas. Morales beat Pacquiao on points in their first meeting in March last year.

 

Roach was out of town attending a fight by one of his boxers. It was the first time in almost two months that Pacquiao worked out at the gym without the celebrated trainer by his side.

 

Filipino trainers Buboy Fernandez and Nono Neri took over the training session that was held with only a handful people allowed in the gym.

 

Fernandez, a childhood friend of Pacquiao’s, joined the boxer on the ring for three hard rounds with the mitts, and at times it seemed that he couldn’t keep up with the energetic boxer.

 

"Ano, pagod ka na? (Are you getting tired?)," Pacquiao would say after a flurry of punches that would almost knock the mitts out of Fernandez’ hands.

 

Fernandez later on admitted that he had a very difficult time handling Pacquiao’s on the ring.

 

"Grabe sumuntok. Sobra ang lakas ng right hook ni Manny (He punches to hard. His right hook is so powerful)," said Fernandez as he stepped out of the ring.

 

Against Pacquiao, Fernandez believes that Morales will have a terrible time on top ring at the Thomas and Mack Center,

 

"Mahihirapan talaga si Erik. Kahit tumakbo siya (Even if Erik runs, he’ll have a hard time," added Fernandez.

 

Roach will be back in LA when Pacquiao holds his final day of sparring Saturday. The following day, after a morning mass at Christ the King, comes the four-hour, 300-mile trip to Las Vegas.

 

Morales will be in Vegas on Monday.

 

http://www.philstar.com/philstar/NEWS200611121603.htm

[diego kulafu]

excited na ko.... goodluck pacman! para masaya naman pasko...

[augustine_fun]

excited na ko.... goodluck pacman! para masaya naman pasko...

 

 

i agree... after ronnie alcano's win @ d world pool... win na lang ni pacman kulang para masaya and pasko ng mga pinoy...

Edited November 14, 2006 by Wyld