HOLLYWOOD ? There?s only one problem in Manny Pacquiao?s camp, and it has nothing to do with speed, stamina and any form of distraction.
?The fight is still one week away. That?s the problem,? Mike Koncz told Manila-based reporters inside the sauna-like dressing room of the Wild Card Gym.
?If the fight is held tomorrow, we?re ready to go. Absolutely,? Pacquiao?s Canadian adviser added Wednesday (Los Angeles time), a very hot and humid day here.
?It?s a good thing you said that. I?m ready. Everything is back to normal,? Pacquiao responded as he sat on a wooden stool and dressed up after an impressive two-hour workout.
Just earlier outside, up in the ring, Pacquiao pounded the mitts with Freddie Roach, and shadow boxed like Antonio Margarito was right in front of him.
As Pacquiao cooled down with the ropes and his abdominal exercises, Roach watched from one corner of the ring. He smiled most of the time, looking satisfied with his boxer?s development the past few days.
?I?m ready. I already tested my stamina when I sparred 12 rounds (last Saturday). Freddie is now very happy with my performance,? said Pacquiao.
The 31-year-old superstar is in his few days of training for the Nov. 13 showdown with Margarito. He will train here in LA until Monday, the day he leaves for Texas.
Pacquiao said he will spar seven or eight rounds Thursday, and the number continues to drop until Saturday.
