WASHINGTON, D.C.: Training for the fight of his life, Antonio ?Tijuana Tornado? Margarito will step up his sparring to 10 rounds this week, up from the eight-round schedule he had every other day last week.
Robert Garcia, Margarito?s chief trainer, said that the Mexican-American brawler is so focused on his preparations, he has not missed any of his tough daily routines?one hour road work Monday to Saturday, and at least two-hour gym workouts in the afternoon, including sparring with four different sparmates every other day.
?I?ve never seen a fighter train this hard,? Garcia told The Manila Times by phone from Oxnard, California. ?He?s pushing himself to the limit and we expect him to be in the best shape ever for his fight with Manny Pacquiao.?
?Last week we were doing eight rounds every other day, but on the last day of sparring, Tony wanted an extra round so he went nine rounds. Next week we?re ready to go 10 rounds,? said Garcia, with just four weeks before the November 13 Pacquiao-Margarito showdown at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Texas.
He said that Margarito trains Monday to Saturday and takes Su
