MANILA, Philippines – Filipino boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao admitted that he is about to enter a critical stage in his training camp this week for his bout against Mexican Antonio Margarito on November 13 (November 14 in Manila).
“Inaasahang mag-iispar ako ng 12 rounds bukas o sa makalawa, at ito ang isa sa pinakamahirap na yugto ng training matapos kaming nag-spar ng 11 rounds noong Huwebes (It is expected that I will spar for 12 rounds tomorrow or the next day, and this is one of the hardest stages in training after we sparred for 11 rounds last Thursday),” he said in his October 31 “Kumbinasyon” column on PhilBoxing.com.
His sparring partners in Los Angeles, California include Rashad Holloway, Rey Beltran and David Rodela.
The boxer-congressman said that after the first week of November, the number of his sparring rounds will be lessened as the fight approaches.
The 7-division world champion also wrote that he is training hard because he knows that his foe is working just as hard in his training camp.
“Ayon sa mga bali-balita, si Antonio Margarito ng Mexico, na siya kong makakaharap sa isa sa pinakamahirap kong laban, ay handang-handa na rin, (According to reports, Antonio Margarito of Mexico, whom I will face in one of my most difficult fights, is also ready),” he said.
Strong motivation
Pacquiao added: “Alam kong matindi ang motibasyon ni Margarito kaya naman pinagbubuti ko rin ang pagsasanay para sa mahalagang laban na ito (I know that Margarito has a strong motivation that is why I am working hard on my training for this important fight).”
He and Margarito will clash for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) super welterweight title at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The Sarangani province congressman added that he hopes to set another record by clinching his 8th world title in 8 different weight divisions.
“Kung tayo po ay papalarin sa pagsubok na ito, mapagbubuti natin ang record na hinahawakan ng isang Filipino (If we will prevail in this test, we will be able to improve the record held by a Filipino),” he noted.
The “Pacman” also said that he is still aiming to reach the best condition needed for the Margarito fight. He and his team will move the training camp to Texas next week. – With a report from PhilBoxing.com
Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com
