IS pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao being overconfident in his preparation for his coming 12-round battle against the Tijuana Tornado Antonio Margarito of Mexico?
In one interview during their Baguio training camp a few weeks ago, Roach could not hide his disgust when he discussed with Pacquiao an immediate plan to leave the City Pines and avoid the then approaching Typhoon Juan.
?He told me not to worry because the storm won?t hit us. I asked him ?how sure is he?? he told me because he is Manny Pacquiao,? said Roach.
An instant reaction was to chuckle at Roach?s anecdote since the famed trainer is also known for his wit and rhetorical expressions.
Surprisingly, Roach had a definitive follow-up statement when he probably felt his story sounded implausible as Pacquiao is widely known for his unassuming nature.
?Manny Pacquiao told me that, 100%,? added Roach.
While in the United States, Pacquiao attended several gigs not related to boxing like a basketball game in San Diego, a TV guesting with late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, political rally in Las Vegas to endorse reelectionist senator Harry Reid and a Halloween party in Los Angeles.
Pacquiao may have physically survived the storm in Baguio and his fans are fervently praying the Filipino icon?s recent decisions will not be a hindrance in his aim of outlasting the Tornado from Mexico.
Hawaiian?s tip: In yesterday?s press conference announcing his upcoming fight, ex-world champion Brian Viloria said whoever is well-prepared between Pacquiao and Margarito will
