This is the million dollar question. Pacquiao?s record breaking rise to several weight class, numerous victories and his annihilation of opponents much bigger than him astounded billions of boxing affectionados all over the world. How in the hell was he able maintain his speed while increasing power and how can one reach such unbelievable physical state that he is in now?
Keep in mind that Manny didn?t become a champion overnight, he suffered defeats early on his career and those set backs were attributed to his being under nourished & poor training. There are several key components that are involved in the making of a great athlete, genetics and proper nutrition are the ones on top of the list.
?Genetics is the science of genes, heredity, and variation in living organisms. In the 19th century a scientist named Gregor Mendel was able to observe that organisms inherit traits via discrete units of inheritance called genes. These genes will then correspond to regions within DNA molecule composed of a chain of four different types of nucleotides.
The sequence of nucleotides in a gene is translated by cells to produce a chain of amino acids, creating proteins – the order if amino acids in a protein corresponds to the order of nucleotides in the gene. This relationship is known as the genetic code.?
Therefore one can assume that Pacquiao?s genetic make up can be attributed to the superb combinations of selective genes inherited from his parents, it is a fact that has been used since the prehistoric times.The second key integral to Manny?s success is proper nutrition!
In his early years as a professional boxer MP had trouble making the weight, he was eating the wrong food ( didn?t even know the correct balance of protein, carbohydrates and fats), and was depleted of the essential aminos and vitamins that fuels the body.
MP then was only running on a half of tank of gas and it was not even premium. MP?s will to win, his ability to overcome adversities, his burning desire to be a champion, and of course his natural athletism is what got him to the top of the sport way before I ever came around. Pacquiao has a bigger heart as a fighter and a person than anyone I have ever met.
When I started adding in the proper kinds of foods his body responded very well. We started increasing calories, adding supplements and when we did so his energy level soared. He had high energy level to start with but it became greater! Pacquiao has always been ripped.
