8CountNews hooked up with the pound for pound king, Manny Pacquiao this evening and got a good update on how his training camp has been coming along. Pacquiao is currently 149lbs, and says that he is very happy with the progress that he’s making thus far. The General Santos City warrior says that he is ready for whatever Oscar De La Hoya throws at him this coming December 6th! See what else Manny had to say, only at the 8!
8CN ? Manny thank you for joining 8 Count News.
Manny Pacquiao ? Thank you, hello to everybody.
8CN ? How’s camp going so far?
Manny Pacquiao ? Well so far so good. I am ready for the fight, I am sparring 11 rounds now, and it’s going good. My stamina is good, my sparring is good, and everything is OK. We are just waiting for the fight this December 6th.
8CN ? You have been sparring Rashad Holloway and Amir Khan, how has that been going for you?
Manny Pacquiao ? It’s going good, it’s good sparring. It’s good because they are fast, and they are big, so it’s good for me.
8CN ? How much of an adjustment have you had to make to spar with these guys that are so much bigger than you?
Manny Pacquiao ? Well of course I understand that they are bigger than me. I have the other advantage with my weight. I am preparing everything for this fight.
8CN ? Has it been difficult for you to put on this much muscle weight?
Manny Pacquiao ? Well the first month in training we developed the muscle weight, and the power to get strong and bigger. The last month of training we developed the speed, power, head movement, everything.
8CN ? How much do you weigh right now?
Manny Pacquiao ? I weigh 150, 149 after training.
8CN ? HBO’s 24/7 had a segment about Jinky, your wife. You and your wife are expecting a baby. Do you know if it’s going to be a girl or a boy?
Manny Pacquiao ? It’s a girl, coming in January.
8CN- Do you have any names picked out yet?
