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In the news: Pacquiao battles illness, Tarver at heavyweight, Kirkland returns

According to the Philippine Star, Manny Pacquiao is battling a minor illness and didn?t participate in training yesterday. Strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza has been in camp with the fighter for the past few weeks and elaborated slightly on the situation.

?He was not feeling well,? Ariza would tell the Star. ?It happens. But that?s just it. He was not feeling well.?

Ariza first came onto the scene after Pacquiao March 2008 rematch with Juan Manuel Marquez and has been amazed as the fighter?s work ethic and overall ability. Ariza noted that Pacquiao could return to camp shortly depending on how he feels day to day. Pacq

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