One key ingredient in the phenomenal success of Manny Pacquiao that I think often goes unnoticed is the proper division of labor.
Pacquiao, he does the fighting.
Coach Freddie Roach is the boss of all boxing-related issues, including selection of sparring partners.
Alex Ariza concentrates on conditioning and nutrition.
Adviser Mike Koncz and lawyer Franklin Gacal handle assorted matters per Manny.
But it’s the stellar sparring that Pacquiao has at his camp in Baguio which reminds me of how Muhammad Ali and master trainer Angelo Dundee operated the same way back in the day.
After a shocking loss to Neon Leon Spinks in Las Vegas, a kid with just eight pro bouts under his belt, the Ali camp regrouped.
As time passes, people forget that Spinks won a split decision in that bout. Clearly, he deserved a unanimous verdict. When Rahaman Ali loudly complained in the dressing room, Muhammad told him to shut up.
Ali knew he did not steal that decision.
The rematch was set for New Orleans and Dundee and Ali spared no expense bringing in the finest, youngest and fastest heavyweigh
