Trainer Freddie Roach had a rough month in Philippines trying to coordinate his prized pupil’s training schedule and congressman Pacquiao’s political career. In short, according to most reports, it was a disaster. Back in Los Angeles, at confines of his own domain, famous Wildcard Boxing Club, Freddie could breathe a sigh of relief knowing that he still has time to get Pacman in shape for an upcoming bout with Antonio Margarito. Their much talked about showdown is scheduled to take place at the Dallas Cowboys billion dollar stadium on November 13th.
“I slept really well last night,” said Roach while I interviewed him last Wednesday at Wildcard Boxing Club prior to Manny’s media work out: “Pacquiao is back!”Just a few good sparring sessions in Los Angeles and Roach is confident his charge will be ready to go on fight night.
When I asked him what he thought about Margarito, coach Roach had a lot to say:” It’s a no lose situation for Margarito, because if he wins the fight all the bad stuff goes away.He did his time, so he has nothing to lose, but that’s not going to happen.”
Antonio Margarito’s co manager, Francisco Espinoza believes otherwise; he thinks that Pacquiao’s aggressive style will play right into the hands of Margarito and will open opportunities for him to land a lethal blow; an uppercut, that will end the night for Pacquiao. When I asked Freddie what he thought about that, he laughed: “If Manny gets hit with an uppercut, I will kiss his (Espinoza’s) ass. How is he going to land an uppercut on Manny? No, no way!”
