EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW by Casual Talk via HOLLYWOOD, California – Top Rank Godfather Robert “Bob” Arum rather goes for his gut and that’s how he will always continue to promote boxing
matches. And so Manny Pacquiao versus Sugar Shane Mosley now becomes the fastest sellout of all boxing fights in Las Vegas. But, something inside of Arum elicits worries about his prot?g?, Pacquiao, despite the latter’s trainer, Freddie Roach, and his conditioning coach, Alex Ariza, wearing big smiles whenever they are asked about how prepared Pacquiao really is for this May 7 fight with Mosley at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Sure, “Manny Pacquiao is very motivated compared to how he trained for both Margarito and Clottey fights, day and night. From the time I went to Baguio to watch him train and now here in Los Angeles, I’ve never seen somebody so dedicated. That’s why you go around his camp, whether it’s Freddie Roach or Alex Ariza, they all have big smiles on their faces because he has given a “hundred-fifty percent”,” Arum says.
But, “Mosley worries me,” Arum reflects.
“Mosley is more than ten times as motivated as Manny Pacquiao. And the perpect opponent of Mosley is a guy like Manny Pacquiao who brings the fight because if you are a fighter who has an offensive style and moves a lot, Mosley at his age would have trouble finding you.” Arum continues.
“But, if you are a fighter like Pacquiao who comes to you, Mosley still has a great hand speed, a great punching power and takes a tremendous punch. So, Mosley is very, very competitive with Manny Pacquiao,” adds Arum says he does not discount the possibility of an upset by Mosley.
Meanwhile, Mosley says “Manny Pacquiao’s style is tailored to my own style. And he is obviously hittable and that’s where my power comes that will surpise him and his fans. I could see that happening in one of the early rounds.”
“I’ll give Pacquiao a rematch,” Mosley exudes.
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