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.
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.